The fifth series of The Bill, a British television drama, consisted of 104 episodes, broadcast between 3 January and 28 December 1989.

A number of The Bill Video/Audio Commentaries for Series 5 episodes have been recorded with cast and crew, including actors Colin Blumenau (P.C.

Christine Frazer), writers Garry Lyons, Christopher Russell and J.C. Wilsher, and directors Niall Leonard and Jan Sargent.

When he is forced to deal with a fatal accident alone, Yorkie starts to doubt his future at Sun Hill.

After bringing in a girl who was sitting painting in the middle of the road, they assist Greig in investigating a hit-and-run which has put a young child in hospital.

Thirteen prisoners are transferred to Sun Hill after a cell fire at Barton Street, adding to the chaos.

Carver and Dashwood are attempting to investigate a case from an undercover van, only to find it is recognised by local youths on the estate.

Burnside follows a chain of drug supply back to its importation, only to find he has interfered in a Customs investigation.