Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart (Mark McManus) is a tough, sarcastic copper who has come up the hard way in the Maryhill Police Department. When he's out to solve a murder, he uses whatever means he must to catch the killer - and he never gives up the chase. Set in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow's often mean, gritty streets are witness to many gruesome and inflammatory crimes. With its grisly details and complex plots, you will witness why Taggart has become the longest running police detective drama on British television.

Prayer for the Dead - When his boss has a heart attack and Taggart is promoted to Acting Superintendent, he begins to worry that Jardine and Reid might not be capable of solving the recent murders of two young girls. This episode is Mark McManus' final appearance as Jim Taggart.

Black Orchid "The Great Sabina" hypnotizes a woman into believing that she can swim. When she is found drowned, Sabina's show career is finished and he vows revenge on those who ruined him. This is Harriet Buchan's final appearance as Jean Taggart and Colin McCredie joins the cast as DC Stuart Fraser.