Stingers (1998–2004) is an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program. The series has also aired in 65 countries, including Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Iran, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and Papua New Guinea. Inspired by true events, Stingers chronicled the cases of a deep undercover unit of the Victoria Police. The series also followed their personal lives, which sometimes became intertwined with their jobs. The show received average ratings during its debut season, but after some major changes, including intensive character development, the series became a success the following year. The original cast members include Peter Phelps, Joe Petruzzi, Kate Kendall, Ian Stenlake, Anita Hegh, and Jessica Napier. Phelps and Kendall were the only actors to remain with the show for its entire run. Cast Senior Constable Peter Church – Peter Phelps (1998–2004, Ep 1 to 192) (Detective) Constable Angie Piper – Kate Kendall (1998–2004, Ep 1 to 192) Det-Sen Sgt. Bernie Rocca – Joe Petruzzi (1998–1999, Ep 1 to 44) Constable Oscar Stone – Ian Stenlake (1998–2002, Ep 1 to 110) Det-Sen Sgt. (originally Det-Sgt.) Ellen 'Mac' Mackenzie – Anita Hegh (1998–2002, Ep 1 to 110) Constable Daniella Mayo – Roxane Wilson (2000–2002, Ep 45 to 114) Detective Inspector Luke Harris – Gary Sweet (2002–2004, Ep 111 to 192) Constable (originally Probationary Constable) Christina Dichiera – Jacinta Stapleton (2002–2004, Ep 112 to 192) Senior Detective Leo Flynn – Daniel Frederiksen (2003–2004, Ep 136 to 192) Semi-regulars and other cast Senior Detective (briefly demoted from Detective Inspector) Bill Hollister (Head of Homicide) – Nicholas Bell (Seasons 1–4) Det-Sen Sgt. Reg 'The Ferret' Masters (Head of Vice Squad/Head of Drugs Squad) – Richard Morgan (Seasons 2–8) Det. Stewart Campbell (Homicide Detective) – William Houten (Seasons 1–5) Det-Sen Sgt. Bryan Gray (Head of Armed Robbery/Senior Detective for Special Investigations) – Jeremy Kewley (Seasons 3–8) Det-Insp. Harry Love (Head of Homicide) – Martin Jacobs (Season 5) Det-Insp. Frank Callahan (Head of Homicide) – David Swann (Seasons 3–5) Det-Sen Sgt. Eric Chatterly (Senior Homicide Detective, possibly Acting Head of Homicide) – John Ridley (Seasons 2–8) Det. Nick Jardine – Andy Rodoreda (Season 5) Marty Engle (Informant/Angie's Fiancé) – Jim Russell