Name: Hard Ball
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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Janet races against the clock to bring mastermind Darren Faulkes to justice. Her investigation is on the brink of being derailed as an old foe unexpectedly intervenes.

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Little Victories

Janet is close to stopping a betting syndicate, but without any evidence she is unable to put away the mastermind. The NCC decides to make use of an unexpected operative for an undercover mission.

White Line Fever

Janet places both her and her father in danger when she uncovers the culprit behind the betting syndicate. The NCC are closing in on the man who's responsible for Clay's death.

Hard Ball

Janet helps troubled teen Pearl, who leads her to the cause that contributed to her bother's death. Sports agent Maxine Reynolds is caught in the middle of a dope and betting scandal.

Game Changer

Nate stands a chance at getting a manslaughter charge if the drug responsible for Tyler's death is found. Maxine wants him to keep quiet about the betting syndicate.

Running Out the Clock

Janet is torn when her father becomes the main suspect. She does not want to compromise the investigation, but she also wants to find out the truth.

Levelling the Playing Field

Janet's estranged father comes back into her life as he is suspected of fixing matches for the Northern Devils.

Blindsided

Janet takes on a role at the National Crime Commission to look into the death of a cricketer who was part of a betting scandal.

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