About this title

Storyline

Beneath its surface exists a playground for the murky underworld, a place of illicit rubbish dumps. pollution hazards, the remnants of huge drug hauls, and a graveyard of bodies from years of suicides, accidents and murders. That's the world of the WATER RATS, and elite bunch of 70 brave men and women guarding the harbour against all the elements that threaten to foul the blue waters. With the breathtaking actions stunts, thrilling races against time, chases across both waves and wharves, intrigue mystery, triumphs, heartbreak, love, lust and laughter, WATER RATS is a compelling drama from Southern Star and the Nine Network.

Country: Australia

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: February 12, 1996

Also Known As: Vízizsaruk, 水鼠Sydneyn satamapoliisit, Szczury nabrzeża, La ley de la bahía, Water Rats, Poliţia portuară, Brigade des mers, Водяные крысы, Water Rats - Die Hafencops |  See more »

Genres

Company Credits

Production Co: Nine Network Australia, Southern Star Entertainment

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1996 | 26 Episodes

Season 2

1997 | 26 Episodes

Season 3

1998 | 31 Episodes

Season 4

1999 | 32 Episodes

Season 5

2000 | 36 Episodes

Season 6

2001 | 26 Episodes

Awards

Awards & NominationsSee full list »

AFI Award 1996

Nominee

AFI Award

Best Actress in a Leading Role in a TV Drama

Silver Logie 1997

Nominee

Winner

Silver Logie

Most Outstanding Actor

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