Episodes
Silk
January 14, 1988
A young woman leads O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) to a hit man who plans to assassinate the deputy mayor.
Chinatown
January 21, 1988
Giambone and O'Brien are assigned to investigate several murders after Kirkwood's friend gets involved with the Chinese underworld.
Ain't No Cure for Love
February 4, 1988
When a junkie who attempts to rob the bar is killed by an irate patron, Nicole hides the real facts from O'Brien.
Woof
February 11, 1988
Vociferous animal rights activists raid a research laboratory and steal monkeys to use in a propaganda campaign.
Whitey's Run
February 18, 1988
Whitey and his girlfriend become mob targets after he witnesses a murder during his pickup of stolen merchandise. Whitey and his girlfriend are forced to enter the witness protection program.
Blowing Bubbles
February 25, 1988
O'Brien (Scott Hylands) must re-evaluate his relationship with Nicole (Susan Hogan) when she becomes pregnant. Guest star: Elias Zarou. In addition, O'Brien and Giambone investigate a gruesome assault tied to a crooked restaurant owner who is indebted to a dying loanshark. With Jeff Wincott.
None Shall Sleep
April 21, 1988
When Lt. Hogan is shot during a holdup, O'Brien and Giambone must rally behind the unfamiliar lead of a beautiful temporary commander to catch the assailants.
Forgive Me Father
April 28, 1988
A young woman confesses to Father Torres that she witnessed her brother kill a friend over a disagreement during a mugging.
Better Part of Valor
May 5, 1988
Carson (Stephen Mendel) feels responsible when Colby (Eugene A. Clark) is shot while investigating a robbery. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
The Privilege of Freedom
May 12, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the deaths of six illegal aliens who died in a shipping container trying to enter the country. Both are convinced another 'shipment' is on the way.
Set for Life
May 19, 1988
While investigating an unusual death, Kevin and Frank become curious about a wealthy family's effort to keep their dead father's memory alive. Frank is pursued by payroll because of his mounting debt.
Bogota Blues
September 22, 1988
A Columbian detective helps the precinct apprehend members of a drug ring when several people are killed by a lone gunman during a cocaine operation.
Bless Me Father
September 29, 1988
A priest helps the police find the hit-and-run driver who killed a young woman. Meanwhile, a women visits Lt. Hogan and claims to be his daughter.
The Mercenary
October 6, 1988
Kevin and Frank investigate when a real estate fraud sends a psychopath on a killing spree.
False Witness
October 13, 1988
A man attempts to protect his wife after she witnesses the murder of a drug dealer.
Archie's Riff
October 20, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate when members of a jazz band are killed one by one. Guest stars: Paul Benjamin, James Purcell.
Goodbodies
October 27, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the murder of a health club co-owner and confront a powerful loan shark.
Ice
November 3, 1988
After a jewelry robbery goes awry and an injury inhibits O'Brien, the prime suspect fabricates charges against Giambone.
Jumper
November 10, 1988
O'Brien is consumed with guilt when he fails to prevent a suicide; Giambone pursues murderous thieves.
The Professional
November 17, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) must prevent the assassination of an Italian organized crime prosecutor (Hrant Alianak).
The Wrong Woman
November 24, 1988
A police academy classmate of Giambone (Jeff Wincott) is investigated by a review board. Guest stars: Frank Pellegrino, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins. With Scott Hylands.
No Regrets
December 1, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) become involved when Nicole's (Susan Hogan) mother (Frances Hyland) is attacked by a group of skinheads.
Elaine
December 29, 1988
Elaine (Deborah Grover) reluctantly becomes a decoy for a serial killer. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
Blues in a Bottle
January 5, 1989
The officers of Mid-South are reminiscing about their time together. After working together for years they now face the possibility of being sent to different precincts. Kirkwood proposes a feature article to raise awareness and prevent the closure.