In the 1990s, Blue Heelers was essential TV viewing.

Families would gather around the telly every Tuesday night to find out what whacky crime was going down in the small town of Mount Thomas.

People were kidnapped. Banks were constantly robbed. One time the police station was even bombed.

But the most important – and tearjerking – plotline was that of the love story between Maggie and PJ.

It’s been over a decade years since Blue Heelers left our TV screens, here’s what the cast has been up to since:

John Wood as Tom Croydon

John Wood played the Sergeant of Mount Thomas Police Station, Tom Croydon. Tom would later be promoted to Senior Sergeant.

His wife died in the second season and his young granddaughter was kidnapped several times throughout the series.

Since Blue Heelers wrapped up, John has starred in a bunch of TV shows including Offspring, Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, and Joanne Lees - Murder in the Outback.

He is now 73 years old.

Julie Nihill as Chris Riley

Chris was the publican of the local Imperial Hotel where the team would let off steam after work.

Chris was also often able to help the police with their investigations because she got all the goss at the pub.

After playing Chris in Blue Heelers, actress Julie Nihill has starred in Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Leftovers.

Martin Sacks as P.J Hasham

P.J was one of the most loved characters on the long-running cop drama.

He dated and later became engaged to fellow cop Maggie Doyle. When Maggie was killed, P.J was framed for her murder. He later became engaged to Jo Parrish, but she was also killed.

After Blue Heelers, Martin went on to star in a bunch of Aussie TV shows including Underbelly, City Homicide, Sea Patrol, Wentworth and A Place to Call Home.

Lisa McCune as Maggie Doyle

Lisa McCune played Maggie Doyle, the local cop who reluctantly fell in love with her workmate.

After seven seasons and an engagement, Maggie was killed by her own brother, who framed P.J for her murder.

Once she left Blue Heelers, Lisa went on to star in Sea Patrol. She's currently starring in How to Stay Married, alongside Peter Helliar.

William McInnes as Nick Schultz

William McInnes played Senior Constable Nick Schultz in the series. He joined the force after his wife and daughter were killed in a car accident.

Nick could be hot headed and he often clashed with his fellow cops, causing drama in the sleepy lil' town of Mount Thomas.

William went on to star in SeaChange, East West 101 and My Brother Jack. He's also written a bunch of books.

The actor lost the love of his life, his wife Sarah in 2011. He raised their two children, Clem, and Stella by himself.

Damian Walshe-Howling as Adam Cooper

Damian Walshe-Howling played keen, young cop Adam Cooper in the series.

After leaving Blue Heelers, Damian went on to star in Underbelly, The Reef, The Time of Our Lives and Bite Club.

Tasma Walton as Dash McKinley

Dash McKinley first started working at Mount Thomas Police Station in season four. In season five, just after her 21st birthday, Dash was diagnosed was cancer.

She went into remission after being treated with chemotherapy, and her character later left the show.

Since Blue Heelers, Tasma has starred in a bunch of TV shows including City Homicide, Cleverman and Mystery Road.

In 2007, she began dating Rove McManus. The pair later married and they share a daughter together who they named Ruby.