After Ray is declared legally dead, he decides to withdraw some money from his bank - but instead gets trapped in the vault with Fraser after interrupting a robbery.

Detailed Overview

A simple trip to the bank leaves Fraser and Ray swimming in millions and gasping for air in a struggle against time.

When a computer glitch pronounces Ray dead even the bank won't cash his checks. With Fraser in tow the two visit the bank in order to straighten out the situation. But the familiar face of one of the bank's cleaning staff tips off Fraser that more than just a computer has been corrupted. The cleaners stage a hold up and without hesitancy Fraser pulls Ray with him into the bank vault and shuts the door in an attempt to protect the bank's money.

Their initial plans foiled, the robbers endeavor to drill through the thick metal door protecting the vault. Their agenda now includes disposing of everything in the vault, including it's two captives. In order to save the money and catch the crooks by surprise, Fraser breaks off a sprinkler head and the vault quickly begins to fill with water.

Meanwhile, on the outside, Ray's sister Francesca has become a hostage. Her well-intentioned attempts to slow down the thieves progress may well include drowning her brother and his partner in the process.

Not only do Ray and Fraser feel the pressure of the water rising, but the pressure of coming to terms with what might be their final assignment together.

With seconds to go, Francesca's ploy is discovered and the vault door blows. The tidal wave of water floods the bank and makes a clean sweep of the criminals.

Fraser meets his new boss, Inspector Meg Thatcher, who, apart from being damned attractive, seems intent on getting him fired.

Music

LEADING ME ON
Colin James, "Colin James and the Little Big Band"
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As Francesca drives Ray and Fraser to the bank.

CHA SHOOKY DOO
Colin James, "Colin James and the Little Big Band"
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Francesca talks on cellphone to her mother.

Interesting Trivia

• Christina Cox (Caroline Morgan) makes her second appearance as a bank robber in this episode. She also helped steal some bonds in the Season 1 episode "Free Willie."
• Ken Quinn (Mountie Will aka 'some yutz in a hat') served as the Stunt Co-ordinator for due South throughout its run. He performed a lot of Fraser's action sequences for Paul Gross. He also played a chili cook in the Season 1 episode "Heaven and Earth."

Original Broadcast Information

• Canada: November 7, 1995
• Luxembourg: December 25, 1996
• Netherlands: December 19, 1998
• United States: December 8, 1995

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