Series 21 (1-106-2005)

The 21st series of The Bill, a British television drama, consisted of 106 episodes.                         No. of episodes 106
This series also saw the departure of the show's longest serving cast member at that point, DC Jim Carver , who had been with the show since its pilot episode in 1983. As a dedication, a special half-hour 'two-hander' episode was recorded, featuring Carver and Sgt. June Ackland , who also appeared with Wingett in the show's pilot in '83 The events of the second Sun Hill disaster were also covered in this series, in which DC Ken Drummond was murdered after a petrol-laden van with him inside was driven into the front of the station by crazed PSCO Colin Fairfax. This series also introduced one of the show's longest running storylines, involving the investigation into gangster Pete Larson and Sgt. Smith's subsequent affair with his wife.
== Arrivals ==
DC Jo Masters-Cure the Sin Part 2-Episode 275 
PCSO Colin Fairfax-He who has no Will-Episode 278
PC Dan Casper-in the Driving Seat Part 1-Episode 286 
SRO Julian Tavell-Operation Mercury Part 1-Episode 296 
DC Zain Nadir-Moving Target Part 1-Episode 300-but is revealed to be undercover in episode 314 
DRO Rochelle Barratt-Maintain Cover Part 1-Episode 314
Ch. Supt. Ian Barratt-a Small Price to Pay Part 3-Episode 329 
Supt. Amanda Prosser-Beggars & Bent Coppers-Episode 336
== Exits ==
DC Ken Drummond-Confessions of a Killer Part 1-Episode 288- Killed in the aftermath of the second Sun Hill disaster
PC Andrea Dunbar-Inferno Part 2-Episode 289-Killed in the aftermath of the second Sun Hill disaster
SRO Marilyn Chambers-Inferno Part 2-Episode 289-Killed in the aftermath of the second Sun Hill disaster
DC Jim Carver-Moving on-Episode 289a-leaves to start a new life away from Sun Hill 
PCSO Colin Fairfax-Life's too Short-Episode 291-Arrested and jailed for three counts of murder
DC Gary Best-a Small Price to pay Part 2-Episode 328-transfered back to Manchester after being shot on duty 
CPS Lawyer Jonathan Fox-Unknown 
Supt. Amanda Prosser-The Anniversary Part 2-Episode 349-Temporary post expires following the return of Adam Okaro
PC David Kent-the Net is Closing Cat out of the Bag Part 2-Episode 353-commited suicide by jumping off a tower block after his crimes came to a head 
Ch. Supt. Ian Barratt-Back to Basics Part 2-Episode 361-moves away to start a new life somewhere else 
DRO Rochelle Barratt-Back to Basics Part 2-Episode 361-moves away to start a new life somewhere else 
PC Sheelagh Murphy-Decision Time-Episode 363-tranfers to the child protection unit 
PC Lance Powell-When Justice Isn't Enough Part 1-Episode 367-murdered by Serial Killer Michael Keenan with assistance from John Lord 
DCI Rowanne Morell-When Justice Isn't Enough Part 3-Episode 369-Returns to MIT following the conclusion of the Guy serial killer case
== Episodes ==
 1. CURE THE SIN PART 2-Episode 275-First Appearance of DC Jo Masters
 2. DOUBLE JEOPARDY PART 1-Episode 276
 '''3. DOUBLE JEOPARDY PART 2-Episode 277
 4. HE WHO HAS NO WILL-Episode 278-'Return of Laura Bryant as PCSO & First Appearance of PCSO Colin Fairfax
 5. MOTIVATED BY LOVE-Episode 279
 6. A DIFFICULT SUBJECT-Episode 280
 '''7. IGNORANCE VS. PREJUDICE-'Episode 281
 '''8. TALK IS CHEAP-Episode 282 
 '''9. FRIDAY NIGHT SHIFT-'Episode 283 
 '''10. THE SUTTLE APPROACH-Episode 284
 
 11. OF NO FAULT-Episode 285 
 
 
 12. IN THE DRIVING SEAT PART 1-'Episode 286-'First Appearance of PC Dan Casper
 
 13. EXPOSE PART 2-Episode 287
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 14. CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER PART 1-Episode 288-Final Appearance Of DC Ken Drummond
 
 15. INFERNO PART 2-Episode 289-Final Appearances of PC Andrea Dunbar & SRO 
 
 Marilyn Chambers
 
 16. MOVING ON-Episode 289a-Last Appearance Of DC Jim Carver 
 
 17. SLIPPING AWAY-Episode 290
 
 18. LIFE'S TOO SHORT-Episode 291-Last Episode for Colin Fairfax
 
 '19. THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM-'Episode 292-DI Neil Manson Takes Leave 
 
 20. TAKING A STAND-Episode 293 
 
 21. A DIFFERENT BALL GAME-Episode 294
 
 22. AN OMINOUS WARNING-Episode 295
 
 23. OPERATION MERCURY PART 1-Episode 296-First Appearance Of SRO Julian JT Tavell 
 
 24. OPERATION MERCURY PART 2-Episode 297
 25. ABUSE IN KIND-Episode 298
 26. TO PROTECT AND SERVE-Episode 299
27. MOVING TARGET PART 1-Episode 300-First Appearance of DC Zain Nadir 
=28. Dangerous Territory Part 2-Episode 301-Return of DS Mickey Webb =
=29. THE DECOY PART 1-Episode 302-Guest Appearance Of DS Mickey Webb in The NCS =
30. THE DECOY PART 2-Episode 303-Guest Appearance Of DS Michael Webb 
31. THIS WILL BOTHER YOU-Episode 304-Rowanne Morell is Promoted to DCI 
32. NO GOOD ADVICE-Episode 305 
33. SHOW OF FORCE-Episode 306
34. LIKE FATHER LIKE SON-Episode 307 
35. A Lack of Control Part 1-Episode 308 
36. A Lack of Control Part 2-Episode 309 
37. SILENCE OF THE GUILTY-Episode 310
38. THROUGH THE FACADE-Episode 311 
39. Sacrifices of the Job​-Episode 312 
40. Rise & Fall Part 1-Episode 313 
41. MAINTAIN COVER PART 2-Episode 314-First Episode for DRO Rochelle Barratt 
42. REGRETS-Episode 315 
43. THE PRICE OF LOVE PART 1-Episode 316 
44. Attack of Conscience Part 2-Episode 317 
45. USE OF PROTOCOL PART 1-Episode 318
46. USE OF PROTOCOL PART 2-Episode 319 
47. USE OF PROTOCOL PART 3-Episode 320
48. ONE STEP TOO FAR PART 1-Episode 321 
49. ONE STEP TOO FAR PART 2-Episode 322-PCSO Laura Bryant Takes Leave 
50. A SHOULDER TO CRY ON-Episode 323
51. Word To The Wise-Episode 324
52. Playing With Fire Part 1-Episode 325
53. DANGEROUS RELATIONSHIPS PART 2-Episode 326
54. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY PART 1-Episode 327
55. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY PART 2-Episode 328-Final Appearances of Acting DC Gary Best & CPS Lawyer Jonathan Fox
56. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY PART 3-Episode 329-First Appearance of Ch. Supt. Ian Barratt & Supt. Adam Okaro Takes Leave
57. Closing Ranks-Episode 330-Jack Meadows is made to Acting Supt 
Neil Manson is made to Acting DCI
Ramani De Costa is made to Acting DI.
58. To Catch A Killer Part 1-Episode 331-Acting DCI Neil Manson is made back to DI
59. To Catch A Killer Part 2-Episode 332 
60. To Catch A Killer Part 3-Episode 333 
61. MAD DOGS-Episode 334 
62. At the End of a Long Day-Episode 335 
63. Beggars & Bent Coppers-Episode 336-First Episode for Supt. Amanda Prosser 
64.  LOSS OF INHABITATION-Episode 337
65. Trial Basis Part 1-Episode 338-Laura Bryant is Promoted to PC & Jack Meadows is made back to DCI
66. Without Force Part 2-Episode 339 
67. Credit Where Credit's Due-Episode 340 
68. The Boys are Back in Town-Episode 341-First Episode for Pete Larson 
69. Insufficient Excuses-Episode 342 
70. Finger of Blame-Episode 343 
71. DISTRACTION-Episode 344-DI Neil Manson takes Leave. 
72. The Scapegoat-Episode 345
73. Mixing Business with Pleasure-Episode 346
74. Seeking Retribution-Episode 347
== The Anniversary  ==
75. The Anniversary Part 1-Episode 348-Return of Supt. Adam Okaro 
76. The Anniversary Part 2-Episode 349-Insp. Gina Gold takes leave & Last Appearance of Supt. Amanda Prosser
77. KEEP IT OUT-Episode 350 
78. A Not-So-Simple Mistake-Episode 351 
79. The Net is Closing-Let it Slip Part 1-Episode 352 
80. THE NET IS CLOSING-CAT OUT OF THE BAG PART 2-Episode 353-Final Appearance of PC Gabriel Kent
81. WON'T TAKE IT LYING DOWN-Episode 354
82. Missing In Action-Episode 355
==The Screw ==
83. The Screw Part 1-Episode 356
84. The Screw Part 2-Episode 357
85. A MEAN GAME PART 1-Episode 358 
86. A MEAN GAME PART 2-Episode 359 
87. BACK TO BASICS PART 1-Episode 360-Return of DC Mickey Webb 
88. BACK TO BASICS PART 2-Episode 361-Final Appearances of DRO Rochelle & Ch. Supt. Ian Barratt 
89. In the Wrong Hands-Episode 362-Return of Insp. Gina Gold 
90. DECISION TIME-Episode 363-Final Appearance of PC Sheelagh Murphy 
91. The Reject-Episode 364
92. Crystal Meth Madness-Episode 365
93. A SMALL PIECE OF THE PIE-Episode 366-Return of DI Neil Manson 
==94-96 When Justice Isn't Enough ==
94. WHEN JUSTICE ISN'T ENOUGH PART 1-Episode 367-Final Appearance of PC Lance Powell 
95. WHEN JUSTICE ISN'T ENOUGH PART 2-Episode 368 
96. WHEN JUSTICE ISN'T ENOUGH PART 3-Episode 369-Last Appearance of DCI Rowanne Morell 
102. A TIME FOR GIVING-Episode 375 
104. A SOCIAL DECISION-Episode 377-Final Appearance of PC Amber Johannsen