Episode One is the first episode of the second series of The Bill spin-off Murder Investigation Team.
The team are called to the scene of a violent street stabbing, in which young Lithuanian Ed Villarin, collapses and dies in the street after being stabbed with an ice pick during a game of 'phone tag', in which strangers join the game over the internet and must 'hunt' and photograph the 'target' with their mobile phone. Initially, Trevor suspects that outside influences such as Ed's involvement with the importation of stolen mobile phones, and a violent argument with a former co-worker are the motives behind his murder. However, convinced that the answer lies somewhere within the game, Simon attempts to track down the controller. Rosie and Eva arrive to find for him, the next level of the game is the kill.
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First appearances of Will Mellor, Abhin Galeya, Meera Syal and Hugh Sachs. Diane Parish joins the cast as her The Bill character, DC Eva Sharpe.
A new title card, end titles and theme music debut in this episode. Incidental music is also featured from this episode onwards.
Not to be confused with The Bill episode Episode 001.