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Slow Boy (1)Slow Boy (1)Open episodeA special surveillance detail set up to catch criminals in the act finally nabs Slow Boy while he is robbing a supermarket. Complications arise when the robber takes a hostage before the police can detain him.
Slow Boy (2)Slow Boy (2)Open episodeA tough cop in charge of a special felony squad goes after the vicious son of a Mafia chief who is pulling a string of strong-arm robberies.
Dangerous GamesDangerous GamesOpen episodeUndercover cop Charlie Czonka tries to catch the big man behind a ring of prostitution, dope and extortion
Requiem for an InformerRequiem for an InformerOpen episodeA down-and-out addict becomes an informer for the bank robbery detail and wins the friendship of a cop.
The Ten Year HoneymoonThe Ten Year HoneymoonOpen episodeTwo partners on the police force start getting on each other's nerves after ten years together when one begins acting strange.
The Violent HomecomingThe Violent HomecomingOpen episodeA Mexican-American police sergeant who's been assigned to his original neighborhood leads the Juvenile Division in an attempt to head off a gang war.
The Ho Chi Minh TrailThe Ho Chi Minh TrailOpen episodeAn undercover cop nearly loses his life trying to crack a big-time drug-selling operation.
Collision CourseCollision CourseOpen episodeThe question of whether or not policewomen should be assigned to ride in patrol cars is brought to the head in a gun battle with two killers.
Death on CreditDeath on CreditOpen episodeSergeant Rick Calvelli works undercover in order to crack a phony credit card ring that plays dangerously.
The Big WalkThe Big WalkOpen episodeA beat cop has his newly established authority challenged when a wealthy girl he arrests avoids retribution in court.
Man on the RackMan on the RackOpen episodeAn unauthodox cop accidentally kills a fellow officer and is put under investigation by Internal Affairs.
Line of FireLine of FireOpen episodeA young police officer joins a special unit and must learn to cope with killing.
Chain of CommandChain of CommandOpen episodeThe possibility of a conspiracy to murder cops creates a war between a black community and the police.
Countdown (1)Countdown (1)Open episodeWhen policeman Joe LaFrieda kills a member of an underworld family during a robbery attempt; a contract is put out on his life.
Countdown (2)Countdown (2)Open episodeThe police clash head-on with the Mob when a contract is taken out on Officer Joe LaFrieda's life.
Cop in the MiddleCop in the MiddleOpen episodeA cop on the take devises a plan to save himself from disgrace.
The RipperThe RipperOpen episodeTwo officers from Robbery-Homicide attempt to track down a killer of homosexuals who mutilates the bodies of his victims.
Country BoyCountry BoyOpen episodeA young recruit from a rural community attempts to defy his background by completing the tough Police Academy training to become a cop.
The HuntersThe HuntersOpen episodeTwo detectives become emotionally involved in a case when a friend is the victim of a robber/rapist/murderer.
Wyatt Earp SyndromeWyatt Earp SyndromeOpen episodeAs an officer tracks down a rapist, his marriage dissolves in favor of his badge.
FingerprintFingerprintOpen episodeA police veteran in the Latent Prints Division is discouraged with his job until some unexpected combat gives him a new perspective.
ChiefChiefOpen episodeA police chief must overcome an assissination plot and political games in order to speak at a local meeting of police-haters.
The GambleThe GambleOpen episodeThe transfer of desk officer Lisa Beaumont to the vice squad leads to a series of explosive developments.
A Dangerous AgeA Dangerous AgeOpen episodeArch Tatum is close to retirement and is teamed up with a head-strong young trainee who throws a curve for the long time vet.
Requiem for C.Z. SmithRequiem for C.Z. SmithOpen episodeCharlie Czonka resurrects his alter ego, pimp CZ Smith, to catch a murderer who mutilates prostitutes.
Robbery: 48 HoursRobbery: 48 HoursOpen episodeLt. Bruckner leads the Robbery Squad through a two-day run of holdups, big and small.
Fathers and SonsFathers and SonsOpen episodeMembers of the Serbian community are being gunned down and the police have few leads. Sgt. Wilson decides to use officer Joe Basic, an ethnic Slav, in an undercover situation. Joe learns his father Andrea is a possible target.
A World Full of HurtA World Full of HurtOpen episodeJuvenile officers Craig and Prescott deal with runaways, delinquents, and Prescott's own troubled home life.
Glamour BoyGlamour BoyOpen episodeDetectives Tony Calabrese and Bert Jameson try to hold onto a charming bank robber, which proves to be more difficult than actually catching him.
Across the LineAcross the LineOpen episodeJoe Benton is taken off the surveillance squad after being involved in too many stakeouts that ended violently, so Sgt. Barrett drafts him for his narcotics squad investigating the "Mexican Connection."
WolfWolfOpen episodeSgt. Wolf Bozeman, a gung ho street cop who lives through his job, tries to cope with the prospect of losing that job due to his deteriorating health.
Love, MabelLove, MabelOpen episodeDetectives investigate a series of murders of homeless men along the piers.
ExplosionExplosionOpen episodeDetectives Bert Jameson and Tony Calabrese try to catch an extortionist who leaves remote-control bombs at his targets.
Capt. HookCapt. HookOpen episodeA police officer fights the brass to keep his spot as a beat cop after he loses his right hand to a package bomb.
Incident in the Kill ZoneIncident in the Kill ZoneOpen episodeSergeant King Sherman endangers the public and the SWAT team he commands while preparing for his Lieutenant exams. His wife convinces him he'll pass his orals if he shows confidence in his leadership skills by projecting total authority.
HeadhunterHeadhunterOpen episodeIA Det. Sgt. Stiles investigates an indecent exposure charge against a veteran officer, resulting in the officer's dismissal. Months later, the exposure complainant confesses to a years-old murder, and subsequently raises doubt on his original testimony.
Year of the Dragon (1)Year of the Dragon (1)Open episodeDet. John Darrin uses his experience in Chinatown to find the gang members who robbed a restaurant and killed one of the employees.
Year of the Dragon (2)Year of the Dragon (2)Open episodeDet. John Darrin has to keep his primary witness to the restaurant shooting alive, while searching for his Chinese gang snitch, who has been snatched by a rival gang.
To Steal a MillionTo Steal a MillionOpen episodeDetectives Grosser and Hyland know a big hotel heist is about to happen. They know who's involved, but they don't know which hotel or how to catch the thieves red-handed.
SniperSniperOpen episodeDetectives Calabrese and Thorpe try to catch a sniper before he, or she, strikes again.
The ExecutionThe ExecutionOpen episodeDetectives attempt to solve a double execution-style shooting, which one victim manages to survive.
The Man in the ShadowsThe Man in the ShadowsOpen episodeWhile breaking in new partner Ron Cruz, narcotics Det. Frank Dolan is drawn by a drug-related murder into pursuing a drug kingpin from out-of-town, who may be attempting to muscle his way into the local market.
War GamesWar GamesOpen episodeDetectives Gordy and Ballard go undercover in a white-supremacist gun club to bust a paranoid gun collector who specializes in illegal military munitions.
The WitnessThe WitnessOpen episodeDet. Bert Jameson has a new partner, Lew Reeves, and Lew's vicious cold complicates their efforts to solve armed pharmacy robberies and to catch the chopper rider who holds up taverns.
The Return of Joe ForresterThe Return of Joe ForresterOpen episodeDetective Joe Forrester must go back to the rough area that was his old beat to try and catch a serial rapist.
Officer Needs HelpOfficer Needs HelpOpen episodeSgt. Billy Humm starts feeling the pressure after he's involved in a few too many on-duty shootings, even though they were judged "good."
The Cutting EdgeThe Cutting EdgeOpen episodeEd Peebles has 30 years on the force, and after his longtime partner retires he loses his direction, both on the job and in his personal life.
A Community of VictimsA Community of VictimsOpen episodeA drug addict unintentionally acquires a gun during an apartment burglary.
The Losing GameThe Losing GameOpen episodeMargaret Case moves from Juvenile to Narcotics, but her undercover work puts stress on her marriage to another cop.
The Cut Man CaperThe Cut Man CaperOpen episodeOn the trail of loan-company robbers, Tillis is forced to rely upon shifty informer Freddy. But the ""snitch"" is playing both ends down the middle and he's also stolen the expensive miniature voice transmitter entrusted to his care.
Face for a ShadowFace for a ShadowOpen episodeOfficers John Kowalski and Dick Elmore investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident that appears to be intentional.
The Test of BrotherhoodThe Test of BrotherhoodOpen episodeVeteran officer JR Peters is paired in a patrol car with his younger brother Clay, a rookie, along with their sibling rivalry.
Empty WeaponEmpty WeaponOpen episodeOn his first day out of the academy, Officer David Singer fails to fire his weapon when a juvenile delinquent he is pursuing pulls a gun on him, with tragic consequences later.
Little Boy LostLittle Boy LostOpen episodeDetective Brennar fatally sends a 4y.o boy away from the neighborhood. On the home-front, this detective is experiencing a broader sending away of loved-ones only to reap inner confusion and heartache.
Vice: Twenty-Four HoursVice: Twenty-Four HoursOpen episodePairs of vice detectives spend a day trying to bust a violent pimp, a bookie, and a man who wants to hire a hit man to kill his wife.
Breaking PointBreaking PointOpen episodeVince Della Maggiori has to investigate when a patrolman shoots a man in his hotel room, and the stories he is given don't add up.
Company ManCompany ManOpen episodeMarried Det. Dave Hansen, under pressure from Internal Affairs, must decide whether to continue working for "the company" (LAPD), or stop seeing his school-teacher girlfriend.
Spanish ClassSpanish ClassOpen episodeYoung officer Taylor transfers from the Valley into the Hispanic district for "the action" and the pay bump, and is schooled in the art of patrolling a multilingual beat by veteran officer Fernandez.
Odyssey of Death (1)Odyssey of Death (1)Open episodeDetectives Stoddard and Bagney look for a man involved in an armed grocery store robbery after he shoots and maims Officer Phillips, a personal friend of Stoddard.
Odyssey of Death (2)Odyssey of Death (2)Open episodeDetectives close in on the multi-generational hill-country family responsible for a series of armed robberies, rapes, and murders.
The Other Side of the FenceThe Other Side of the FenceOpen episodeDetectives Benson and Fisk set up a sting to catch a pair of murderous jewel thieves.
Fifty Cents, First Half Hour -- One Dollar and Seventy-Five Cents All DayFifty Cents, First Half Hour -- One Dollar and Seventy-Five Cents All DayOpen episodeWhile trying to box in an armed bandit who specializes in stealing cars and robbing attendants at parking lots, Detectives Hacker and Barnes are assigned a homicide case.
FirebirdFirebirdOpen episodeA daredevil officer is severely burned in a helicopter crash during a SWAT team training exercise, and he fights his injuries and police brass to return to his old life.
The Long BallThe Long BallOpen episodeEveryone around Sgt. Pickett knows he drinks too much. But he doesn't admit it to himself, until the department suspends him and his wife leaves.
Eamon Kinsella RoyceEamon Kinsella RoyceOpen episodeDetective Eamon Kinsella Royce juggles his police responsibilities and his second job . . . as an insurance investigator.
Officer DoolyOfficer DoolyOpen episodeDespite his best intentions, Dooly is a poor guy who can't seem to do anything right, at least not in his commanding officer's eyes.
Open CityOpen CityOpen episodeVice Detectives Daley and Gentry are on a camping trip when they hear a woman scream in the distance, and a few minutes later, gunshots. Thus begins their investigation into Mob involvement in the pornography industry and snuff films.
Payment DeferredPayment DeferredOpen episodeDetective Joe Barley enlists Holly, his "retired" snitch and recovering addict, to help him find the man who shot his partner.
Bought and Paid ForBought and Paid ForOpen episodeDetectives Belmont and Melino want the three men involved when a patrolman, the son of a Lieutenant, is killed when he interrupts a bank robbery. The one they need is the psychopath who recruits amateurs in his capers.
Two Frogs on a MongooseTwo Frogs on a MongooseOpen episodeManny and Deke are on the narcotics squad, investigating a double shooting at a dry cleaning shop, when they get a tip that the shop owner is in business dealing drugs with a man called Mongoose.
The Other Side of the BadgeThe Other Side of the BadgeOpen episodeJack Mitchell is in control and keeps his cool when patrolling with his rookie partner, but his home life with his wife and her teenage daughter is not so tidy.
Three Days to ThirtyThree Days to ThirtyOpen episodeWhile working out his last three days before retirement, Frank Moran is assigned a hot case.
Trash Detail, Front and CenterTrash Detail, Front and CenterOpen episodeLew Randle, head of the Special Investigations Team, comes back after vacation and is immediately engulfed in the investigations of several armed robberies. He has to buck department politics to take down the violent trio responsible.
ThanksgivingThanksgivingOpen episodeK-Joe and Bunny investigate the sniper shooting of a young girl riding in a car on the freeway.
Monster ManorMonster ManorOpen episodeGene (Santos) has a falling out with his wife and moves into a temporary bachelor's apartment, which becomes a party hangout for his buddies and attracts a lot of unwanted attention from others.
Oxford GrayOxford GrayOpen episodeSgt. Kyles and Inv. McLiam try to break up the criminal activities of a local entrepreneur and philanthropist by bringing back his past as a violent revolutionary in Detroit and playing on his paranoia.
The Jar (1)The Jar (1)Open episodeTwo detectives are called before the grand jury after a man is shot and killed when they attempt to arrest him.
The Jar (2)The Jar (2)Open episodeHagen and Triplett are reassigned to an out-of-the-way detail to keep them out of the public eye pending their manslaughter trial.
Trial BoardTrial BoardOpen episodeAn undercover Vice detective is accused by one of his fellow Vice detectives of stealing cash during a drug bust.
SpitfireSpitfireOpen episodeDetectives try to track down the two remaining robbers who participated in a tire store holdup that resulted in the deaths of an employee and one of the robbers. Their investigation leads them to a large illegal weapons operation.
Nightmare on a Sunday MorningNightmare on a Sunday MorningOpen episodeHolly Green, a 19-year-old waitress is brutally beaten and raped by a pair of creeps, she then reluctantly helps bring her assailants to trial.
The MalfloresThe MalfloresOpen episodeOfficers Webber and Cheruco discover a violent new gang on the streets, the Malflores, comprised entirely of Latinas.
The Blue FogThe Blue FogOpen episodeVeteran Detective Jack McGraw is given the unsavory task of investigating Vice detectives suspected of taking bribes from the Chinese crime family running an illegal gambling operation.
Hard Rock BrownHard Rock BrownOpen episodeLAPD Narcotics detectives work with a Mexican counterpart to try to break up the operation run by the Alvarez brothers, which is flooding the market with Mexican heroin known as "hard rock brown."
End of the LineEnd of the LineOpen episodeDetectives Gerard and Panelli try to catch a pair of armed robbers who hit a supermarket, and are joined by a one-armed former detective, who is now an investigator for the store's insurance company.
One of Our Cops Is CrazyOne of Our Cops Is CrazyOpen episodeSgt. Paul Cazenovia uses highly unconventional, albeit successful, methods in his undercover narcotics unit, but his lieutenant thinks he is crazy. It doesn't help that Paul refuses to stay behind his desk while he's under suspension.
Ice TimeIce TimeOpen episodeVice Detective Dave Tackleberry takes on a second job (to pay for his teenage daughter's figure skating development) at the same time he and his partner Det. Wurster try to bust a pimp specializing in underage girls.
The Six Foot StretchThe Six Foot StretchOpen episodeDetectives DeHart and Ward go up against another team of officers Riggs and Salter in tracking down a criminal. A psychotic man is targeting elderly women and time is of the essence.
Prime RibPrime RibOpen episodeMarty Lacayo and Glenn Talbot are street narcs, meaning they are given the task of busting nickel-and-dime users and hustlers. Shep, one of their users, gives them a tasty lead on a big distributor, but they are forbidden by Lt. Hagedorn from pursuing him.
Trigger PointTrigger PointOpen episodeVeteran Sergeant Wilson can't escape the burdens of being mother hen to, among others, a green lieutenant, an alcoholic superior, and an officer who's becoming dangerously paranoid.
StigmaStigmaOpen episodeManny Mandell, involved in a shootout with a fleeing felon in which his partner is fatally wounded, receives a Police Department medal as a result. The survivor's guilt is bad enough, but as a medal winner he finds the expectations overwhelming.
River of PromisesRiver of PromisesOpen episodePoliceman Miguel Rataza works in area where illegal Hispanics encounter difficulties. Going undercover regarding green card scams and protesting unsafe conditions he finds himself falling in love with Rosalie, an undocumented worker.
Day of Terror, Night of FearDay of Terror, Night of FearOpen episodeOfficer Ron Tice engages hostage-taker Richey Neptune in protracted negotiations, a task complicated by the fact that one of the five hostages is the Deputy Chief's daughter-in-law.
The Broken BadgeThe Broken BadgeOpen episodeIA Sergeants Bivins and Petrelli investigate the fatal shooting of a prostitute by a veteran beat cop with a history of bending the rules. The cop is then convicted and sent to the same prison that holds some of the men he sent there.
No Margin for ErrorNo Margin for ErrorOpen episodeA cop is consumed by guilt after innocent bystanders are killed in police shoot-outs.
A Chance to LiveA Chance to LiveOpen episodeThe head of an undercover narcotics division assigns a young policeman to infiltrate a high-school drug ring.
A Cry for JusticeA Cry for JusticeOpen episodePolice detectives investigate the shotgun shooting of a police officer.
Confessions of a Lady CopConfessions of a Lady CopOpen episodeCareer and personal pressures bring a vice investigator to the brink of a nervous breakdown.
The Freeway KillingsThe Freeway KillingsOpen episodePolice officers deal with personal and professional dilemmas as they search Los Angeles for a highway killer.
Cop KillerCop KillerOpen episodeA patrolman's guilt over the death of his partner leads him into a relationship with the dead man's widow.
Gladiator SchoolGladiator SchoolOpen episodeA cop becomes the object of inmate vengeance after a trumped-up murder charge puts him behind prison walls.
The Watch CommanderThe Watch CommanderOpen episodeThe wife of a veteran cop becomes increasingly concerned over her husband's intense devotion to his men and duty.
BurnoutBurnoutOpen episodeSelf-doubts about a failed romance and a friend's suicide begin to take their toll on an emotionally distraught vice cop.
Monster ManorMonster ManorOpen episodeA scheme to turn an old mansion into a haven for party animals snares misfit cops in a prostitution and drug sting.