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Episodes are not necessarily listed in the order in which they were
filmed or exhibited, but rather (in some cases) in the order the scripts
were commissioned.
At a glance:
SCHEDULE ONE | CULTURE CLASH | SORRY, RIGHT NUMBER | DISENFRANCHISED
| ROLE CALL | THE ZEALOT | MARATHON | RITES OF PASSAGE | REVENGE |
THE RAPIST - PART II | COST OF LIVING | WASTE DEEP | FAVORS | AHEAD
OF THE GAME | EASY DOES IT | TO SIR WITH LOVE | DIVINE COURIERS (aka
HEAVENLY MESSENGERS) | RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT | SPECIAL TREATMENT
| HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN | TURN. TURN. TURN - PARTS I & II
Synopses:
SCHEDULE ONE
Director: Alexander Singer
Written by: Robert Eisele
Short Synopsis: A suspect has intriguing deal for leniency. He'll
reveal who in the 14th precinct is involved with heroin. Meanwhile,
thet Laceys move into a new home. Original air date September 29,
1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
CULTURE CLASH
Director: Ray Danton
Written by: Frank South
Short Synopsis: When a girl who wants to break away from her traditional
Islam upbringing is murdered, Chris and Mary Beth must confront her
family. Chris lusts for a possible assignments to a potentially career
making task force. Original air date October 6, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS
& REVIEW
SORRY, RIGHT NUMBER
Director: Alexander Singer
Written by: Bill Taub
Short Synopsis: A sweltering day leads to an elevator failure, with
Mary Beth and the claustrophobic Isbecki trapped inside. Original
air date October 20, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
DISENFRANCHISED
Director: James Frawley
Written by: Dan Freudenberger
Short Synopsis: After a girl accuses her father of molesting her younger
sister, the duo are forced to take action to keep the girls safe.
Original air date October 27, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
ROLE CALL
Director: James Frawley
Written by: Marcy Vosburgh and Sandy Sprung
Short Synopsis: The 14th precinct is abuzz over visit from the star
of a female detective TV show. She wants to tag along with Chris and
Mary Beth to see real female cops in action. Original air date November
3, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
THE ZEALOT
Director: Francine Parker
Written by: Kathryn Ford
Short Synopsis: Pornographers are under suspicion when an ADA, who
champion against children exploitation is murdered. Original air date
November 10, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
MARATHON
Director: Ralph Singleton
Written by: Josef Anderson
Short Synopsis: Cagney and Lacey are charged with protecting a white
South African runner in town for the New York City Marathon. Original
air date November 24, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
RITES OF PASSAGE
Director: Reza Badiyi
Written by: Georgia Jeffries
Short Synopsis: When hazing is suspected to cause a girl to fall from
the roof during rush, the sisters close ranks and impede the investigation.
Original air date December 1, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
REVENGE
Note: Episode features an appearance by Oscar winner, Kathy Bates
Director: Reza Badiyi
Written by: Frederick Rappaport
Short Synopsis: Petri falls under suspicion when someone he was squabbling
with is murdered. Chris finds out the reporter she's dating isn't
just interested romantically; she's part of his story. Original air
date December 8, 1986. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
THE RAPIST - PART II
Director: Helaine Head
Story by Patricia Green
Teleplay by Patricia Green, Kathryn Ford, Frank South and Joe Viola
Short Synopsis: When Sara Jones, one of Mary Beth's maternity replacements,
goes to trial for her act of vigilante justice against a rapist, Chris
refuses to lie to save her. Original air date December 15, 1986. EXTENDED
SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
COST OF LIVING
Director: Al Waxman
Story by Paul Ehrmann
Teleplay by Frank South and Joe Viola
Short Synopsis: When drug dealer Mansfield goes on trial, he surprises
everyone by hiring David Keeler to represent them, especially upsetting
Chris. Original air date January 12, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS &
REVIEW
WASTE DEEP
Director: Claudia Weill
Written by: Michael Berlin and Eric Estrin
Short Synopsis: An environmental champion begs Chris and Mary Beth
to investigate a toy company for dumping toxic waste. Meanwhile, Chris
dates a younger man. Original air date January 19, 1987. EXTENDED
SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
FAVORS
Director: Al Waxman
Written by: Frederick Rappaport
Short Synopsis: Chris and Mary Beth investigative a judge who's friends
with Chris's father, Charlie. Mary Beth is surprise by the results
of performance review from Christine. Original air date January 26,
1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
AHEAD OF THE GAME
Director: Joel Rosenzweig
Written by: Allison Hock
Short Synopsis: Mary Beth has egg on her face when the Lacey's home
is burglarized. It's revealed she doesn't follow the same home safeguard
tips she gives civilians. Meanwhile, a high school athlete's death
is investigated. Original air date February 2, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS
& REVIEW
EASY DOES IT
Director: Helaine Head
Written by: Les Carter & Susan Sisko
Short Synopsis: Arash of AA meeting robberies sent the detectives
to pose as alcoholics. At a codependence meeting, Chris is surprised
to see Donna, her father's girlfriend there. Original air date February
9, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
TO SIR WITH LOVE
Director: Ray Danton
Written by: Marcy Vosburgh and Sandy Sprung
Short Synopsis: Cagney is put in charge of a planning a banquet for
Lieut. Samuels who is to receive the distinguished service award.
Original air date February 16, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
DIVINE COURIERS (aka HEAVENLY MESSENGERS)
Note: Episode features Emmy Award Winning Actress, Lois Nettleton
Director: Sharron Miller
Written by: Frederick Rappaport
Short Synopsis: Cagney and Lacey try to bring down a scam artist who
promises to give messages to departed loved ones by using the terminally
ill. However, they face difficulty when nobody seems to feel victimized.
Original air date February 23, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
Director: Sharron Miller
Story by Becky Cole
Story and Teleplay by David Abromowitz
Short Synopsis: The detectives questioned if a deaf girl could have
committed the murder of which she's accused. David Keeler wants Christine
to forgive him for representing Mansfield. Original air date March
9, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
SPECIAL TREATMENT
Director: Jackie Cooper
Written by: Allison Hock
Short Synopsis: Mary Beth is arrested at a nuclear weapons protest,
finding herself in the custody of Queens Det. Dupnick. This was the
100th episode of Cagney and Lacey. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN
Director: James Frawley
Written by: Joe Viola
Short Synopsis: After Lacey is shot, but saved by a bulletproof vest,
she and Christine deal with the stress by seeing the police psychiatrist.
Original air date March 23, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
TURN. TURN. TURN
PART I
Note: Multiple award winner: including Sharon Gless as Outstanding
Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Scott Newman Award
Director: Sharron Miller
Written by: Georgia Jeffries
Short Synopsis: After years of drinking finally cost Charlie Cagney
as life, Christine and her brother Brian must deal with the aftermath.
Original air date March 30, 1987. EXTENDED SYNOPSIS & REVIEW
TURN, TURN, TURN
PART II
Director: Sharron Miller
Written by: Shelley List & Jonathan Estrin
Short Synopsis: As Chris turns to the bottle herself to deal with
her father's death, Mary Beth tries to save her by getting her to
face her alcoholism. Original air date March 30, 1987.EXTENDED SYNOPSIS
& REVIEW