Cagney & Lacey
Overview
Mary Beth Lacey and Chris Cagney serve as NYPD detectives, forming an iconic partnership that balances their contrasting personalities. Cagney’s tough demeanor complements Lacey’s more sensitive approach, creating compelling dynamics as they tackle the challenges of crime in New York City. Their unwavering camaraderie and dedication to justice not only make them effective detectives but also highlight the complexities of their lives beyond the badge, making Cagney & Lacey a standout in the cop drama genre.
Episodes
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1
You Call This Plain Clothes? (aka Bang, Bang, You're Dead)
The detectives again go undercover as prostitutes
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2
Pop Used to Work Chinatown
In this episode, we are introduced to Dick O'Neill as Charlie Cagney. The storyline unfolds in Chinatown, where Charlie is conveniently employed, allo...
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3
Beyond the Golden Door
The murder of an undocumented immigrant uncovers a disturbing network involved in contemporary human trafficking. As the investigation unfolds, author...
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4
Street Scene
Hispanic gang member is killed.
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5
Suffer the Children
Cagney and Lacey find themselves wrapped up in a troubling case of child abuse and potential murder after they bravely rescue a young child from a pre...
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6
Better Than Equal
C&L find themselves tasked with providing protection for a feminist figure, but instead of a Gloria Steinem-like advocate, they are assigned to someon...
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1
Witness to An Incident
During a tense incident, one of the officers mistakenly shoots a civilian, believing him to be a suspect. Both Cagney and Lacey witness the event, but...
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2
One of Our Own
A police officer in uniform is gunned down in a diner, leading everyone to believe he was targeted for his knowledge. However, it turns out to be a ca...
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3
Beauty Burglars
A gang of criminals is targeting affluent customers at beauty salons, gaining access by impersonating police officers. Cagney and Lacey are assigned t...
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4
High Steel
When a construction worker plunges to his death, the general consensus is that it was an accident, and even Isbecki believes it, allowing the women to...
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5
Hot Line
The NYPD is on high alert as a series of seemingly unconnected strangulations come to light. The investigation reveals that all the victims are employ...
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6
Internal Affairs
At the 14th precinct, an informant is lurking among the officers, jeopardizing the undercover team tackling a truck hijacking case. The Internal Affai...
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7
Mr. Lonelyhearts
A Vermont farmer arrives in New York City searching for his missing wife. He discovers that she has been "tying the knot" with multiple men and is sca...
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8
Conduct Unbecoming
C&L, along with another detective, is diving into a case concerning illicit weapons. However, things take a turn when it’s revealed that the third d...
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9
I'll Be Home for Christmas
In a festive yet lighthearted Christmas episode, the main antagonist is a bumbling thief who pilfers money from parking meters. After getting caught, ...
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10
Recreational Use
C&L team up with Sgt. Dory McKenna to investigate a murder linked to a slumlord eager to evict his tenants and convert the building into a co-op. Comp...
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11
Hopes and Dreams
A group of thieves has devised a cunning strategy. They bide their time until a family is occupied at a funeral, then they sneak in and take everythin...
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12
The Grandest Jewel Thief of Them All
Albert Grand is renowned as the world's top jewel thief and has even penned a memoir detailing his escapades. But could this sophisticated canine enth...
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13
Affirmative Action
A fresh detective has joined the team at the 14th precinct. Lacey feels pleased to have another female colleague on board, while Cagney is skeptical a...
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14
Open and Shut Case
Lacey finds herself as the key witness in what seems to be a straightforward case, but things quickly become more complicated. Meanwhile, in the secon...
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15
Jane Doe #37
A homeless woman is found dead, and Cagney is the only one who feels compelled to uncover her true identity. Meanwhile, the comedic subplot has Cagney...
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16
Date Rape
In this episode, a woman reports a sexual assault by someone she knows, categorizing it as date rape. While Cagney and Harvey lean towards the belief ...
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17
Burn Out
In the main storyline, Cagney takes on the role of a nun to look into a drug theft occurring at a hospital. Meanwhile, the secondary plot reveals that...
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18
Chop Shop
After C&L botch a backup mission, Isbecki finds himself taken hostage. The situation escalates further when Petri accidentally causes the death of a c...
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19
Let Them Eat Pretzels
A destitute Jewish man gets struck by a vehicle, and the driver’s identity is clear. The catch is that the victim is the son of an Arabian diplomat,...
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20
The Gang's All Here
In honor of Petri's new role as a first-grade detective, the team decides to throw a celebration. Unfortunately, their festivities take a turn for the...
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21
A Cry for Help
In the main storyline, a smooth-talking con artist seems to be thriving until he’s caught while trying to escape, only to reveal that his suitcase i...
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22
The Informant
In their quest to uncover the source of drug sales to high schoolers, C&L rely on a teenage informant. However, they soon discover that he isn't as re...
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1
Matinee
A rich housewife from Westchester is discovered murdered in the city. As the investigation unfolds, Cagney's affluent upbringing in Westchester is rev...
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2
A Killer's Dozen
With the uniforms on strike, the detectives are forced to don their own uniforms and return to the streets, all while working to crack the case of the...
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3
Victimless Crime
The women stumble upon the shooting of an adult film, only to discover the next day that the male lead has been killed. Although the female star could...
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4
The Bounty Hunter
In this episode, the villain's identity is unmistakable. However, he is on the run from a bounty hunter due to a bail violation. This bounty hunter no...
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5
Baby Broker
After an abandoned baby is brought to their attention, Cagney and Lacey delve into a baby-brokering operation. The infant, who is deaf, catches Mary B...
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6
Partners
Cagney is shot by a villain right at the start of the episode. But she doesn't let that stop her; she works on cracking the case from her hospital roo...
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7
Choices
In this continuation of the crime saga, following the previous case involving a slumlord eager to evict his tenants, the team faces a setback with the...
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1
Child Witness
A young girl seems to have been abused by her babysitter, but her father is hesitant about having her testify. His reluctance doesn’t stem from any ...
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2
Heat
Mary Beth finds herself in a perilous situation when a highly dangerous individual takes her captive.
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3
Insubordination
Dory McKenna returns, having overcome his struggles with cocaine, and C&L are ready to support him once more. Meanwhile, Samuels faces a challenge wit...
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4
Old Debts
A recently paroled cop killer comes under the temporary protection of C&L. However, during their watch, he is murdered, sparking a wave of public outr...
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5
Fathers and Daughters
The wife and daughter both admit to committing a murder, but it's clear that only one of them could be the actual culprit. ADA Feldberg revels in the ...
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6
Taxicab Murders
New York's taxi drivers are mysteriously vanishing, prompting the detectives to take shifts in their quest to catch the murderer. The situation deeply...
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7
Unusual Occurrence
Cagney ends up shooting a Hispanic teenager. Regardless of the fact that he assaulted her or that he was high on angel dust, the local media has alrea...
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8
Thank God It's Monday
The 14th Precinct's paperwork is such a mess that everyone, aside from Petrie, is required to come in over the weekend to fix it. Meanwhile, C&L uncov...
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9
Hooked
Dory's mentor in the cocaine rehab program is discovered with drugs, leading to a tense situation. When Dory stands up for him, Chris begins to questi...
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10
Lady Luck
The episode kicks off with Mary Beth convincing a distressed businesswoman not to leap from a ledge. Although she has a decent salary, her life is in ...
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11
Out of Control
The narrative revolves around a cat burglar who relies on stealth rather than firearms. However, the situation takes a dark turn when someone ends up ...
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12
American Dream
A company is advancing in the market by orchestrating a series of strategically timed fires. The smaller businesses are left with a tough decision: ei...
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13
Happily Ever After
Dory takes the plunge and proposes to Christine. Naturally, she says yes, but there are a few details to sort out first. Meanwhile, the mystery revolv...
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14
Rules of the Game
C&L are thrilled to be partnered on a high-profile case with the charismatic Captain Hennessey. However, it becomes evident that his attention toward ...
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15
Stress
Cagney witnesses a brutal stabbing, putting her in the crosshairs of a dangerous criminal. This villain has a penchant for eliminating anyone who pose...
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16
Who Says It's Fair (1)
In this two-part episode, Mary Beth finds a lump in her breast but is reluctant to discuss it or seek help. Chris learns of her situation when Harvey,...
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17
Who Says It's Fair (2)
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18
Lost and Found
Cagney is furious when her yellow Corvette is stolen, and her frustration grows as Mary Beth, recovering at home, contemplates leaving the force entir...
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19
Two Grand
In a follow-up to episode #18, the infamous jewel thief Albert Grand makes his comeback. Chris has just one request: he must refrain from gifting her ...
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20
Con Games
Cagney's sexual harassment lawsuit goes to trial, picking up from the previous episode. Meanwhile, Lacey is occupied with the bunco squad but finds he...
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21
Violation
A teenager is mistakenly sent to a harsh detention facility for a minor crime, where he suffers a traumatic assault. In response to this injustice, hi...
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22
Organized Crime
After the murder of a nun, C&L believe the case is theirs to solve. However, they soon discover that the nun's family has connections to the Godfather...
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1
On the Street
A young girl has fled her affluent life, choosing a life of prostitution over the Ivy League. Cagney and Lacey find themselves needing her to come for...
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2
Ordinary Hero
Cagney and Lacey find themselves on solid ground with a case, thanks to their key witness. Unfortunately, he's an undocumented immigrant, allowed to r...
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3
The Psychic
A family enlists the help of a psychic to locate their missing daughter. As the investigation unfolds, Cagney begins to pick up on ominous signs that ...
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4
Lottery
Following a massive payout from the New York State Lottery, a new ticket emerges, but it’s suspected to be counterfeit. The question looms: who is b...
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5
Entrapment
Cagney and Lacey are determined to take down drug dealer Mansfield, but their case hinges on Chris’ unverifiable chat with him. While Mary Beth woul...
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6
The Clinic
Cagney and Lacey accompany a vulnerable Latina to an abortion clinic, fearing the hostile crowd of protestors outside. Tragedy strikes when the clinic...
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7
Mothers & Sons
Strong evidence points to a suspect, yet his mother firmly claims that he was home with her during the time in question. As long as he has her support...
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8
Filial Duty
Charlie Cagney's heavy drinking finally takes its toll, landing him in the hospital. Meanwhile, Lacey, who is now quite far along in her pregnancy, de...
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9
Old Ghosts
Cagney witnesses a robbery unfolding and quickly pursues the thief, but ultimately loses sight of him. As a result, she faces criticism for not appreh...
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10
Power
With Samuels away, Cagney steps up as the acting commander, seizing the opportunity to showcase her leadership skills. Inspector Knelman instructs her...
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11
Play It Again, Santa
In this festive episode, Cagney partners with Newman to settle a disagreement over the ownership of a popular song. Meanwhile, following her recent ar...
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12
The Rapist (aka Rebukes)
In this episode, Sara Jones steps in for Lacey and appears to be an enthusiastic detective eager to catch a rapist. However, her eagerness turns into ...
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13
Act of Conscience
Cagney's latest partner, Michael Moriarty, has a notorious reputation for having exposed corrupt cops. As a result, the rest of the force shuns him co...
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14
DWI
In an effort to build her leadership skills, Cagney takes over the night shift, where she encounters a colorful cast of characters. The main case revo...
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15
The Gimp
People with disabilities are being targeted in a series of robberies, prompting a wheelchair activist to urge the NYPD for action. To investigate, Cag...
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16
Family Connections
Often dubbed the "Lucy and Ethel" episode of Cagney & Lacey for its humorous elements, this installment sees Lacey finally welcoming baby Alice into t...
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17
Post Partum
A West Point cadet is on the verge of a court martial and chooses to remain silent due to his commitment to the honor code. Believing in the cadet's i...
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18
The Man Who Shot Trotsky
In a follow-up to episode #62, Cagney teams up with a reinstated Lacey to track down Mansfield once more. Cagney's source is a savvy young Hispanic ma...
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19
Exit Stage Centre
When an actress from a production is found dead, initially ruled a suicide, the women begin to investigate. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web o...
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20
Capitalism
A Cambodian attorney dedicated to assisting his fellow citizens is found dead. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that he profited signifi...
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21
Extradition
Cagney and Lacey receive an unexpected bonus trip to Los Angeles, where their mission is to apprehend a bail jumper.
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22
A Safe Place
A burglar stumbles upon a shocking surprise when he steals a stash that contains plutonium. Realizing the gravity of his find, he must be apprehended ...
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23
Model Citizen
A labor leader is murdered, leaving everyone puzzled. He appeared to have lived a spotless life, but clearly, someone had a motive to see him gone.
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24
Parting Shots
A labor leader is found murdered, raising questions about who could have wanted him dead despite his seemingly spotless reputation. Meanwhile, in a se...
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Schedule One
Detective Newman is strolling down the street, basking in the glow of a recent arrest when he suddenly becomes the target of gunfire. The murder of an...
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2
Culture Clash
A young Muslim woman from a deeply religious family aspires to embrace a more American lifestyle, rejecting the idea of an arranged marriage in favor ...
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3
Sorry, Right Number
Lacey and Isbecki find themselves stuck in an elevator on the sweltering hottest day of the year, adding to the tension. To make matters worse, Victor...
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4
Disenfranchised (aka Incest)
A young girl reveals that their father is abusing her younger sister, who is too innocent to speak out. The older sister knows this from her own painf...
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5
Role Call
In a meta twist, the 14th precinct welcomes a TV celebrity, "Detective Deedee," who has been granted approval from her superiors to observe the daily ...
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6
The Zealot
An assistant district attorney dedicated his life to the fight against child pornography, but when he is found murdered, Cagney, who wished they could...
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7
The Marathon
The 14th precinct is called to assist with the annual New York City marathon. Among the runners is a white athlete from South Africa who has received ...
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8
Rites of Passage
A new member of a college sorority tragically falls from a rooftop. The detectives believe it may be the result of a hazing stunt that went wrong, but...
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9
Revenge
After the murder of a person with whom Petrie had a longstanding feud, Marcus finds himself in the spotlight as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, in a sub...
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10
To Thine Own Self Be True (aka The Rapist II)
In the continuation of episode #69, Sara Jones finds herself in the courtroom facing trial. Desperate for support, she seeks Cagney's assistance to co...
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11
Cost of Living
In a follow-up to episode #75, Mansfield faces trial for his actions. In a strategic move, he enlists David Keeler as his defense attorney. David emph...
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12
Waste Deep
A toy manufacturer is illegally disposing of hazardous waste, and a passionate environmental activist is determined to enlist Cagney and Lacey's help ...
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13
Favors
The detectives pursue a corrupt judge who turns out to be an old acquaintance of Charlie Cagney. Meanwhile, Cagney faces the task of conducting perfor...
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14
Ahead of the Game
In a deeply personal case, the Laceys fall victim to a burglary, prompting Mary Beth to confront Detective Dupnick from Queens. Ironically, she finds ...
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15
Easy Does It
The detectives infiltrate Alcoholics Anonymous to uncover who has been disrupting the meetings. During a session for co-dependents, they encounter Don...
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16
To Sir, With Love
Samuels is set to receive the Distinguished Service Award at an upcoming banquet. Cagney and Lacey are tasked with organizing the entire event, which ...
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17
Divine Couriers
A spiritualist introduces a unique twist to her practice by employing terminally ill individuals as messengers to relay messages from the deceased to ...
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18
Right to Remain Silent
A young deaf girl becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, raising questions about whether someone with such a significant disability could actuall...
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19
Special Treatment
Lacey joins a protest march opposing nuclear weapons, passionately advocating for her cause. However, her activism leads to her arrest, and she finds ...
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20
Happiness is a Warm Gun
This time, Lacey finds herself on the receiving end of gunfire. Although her injuries aren't as severe as Cagney's, the experience leaves them both sh...
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21
Turn, Turn, Turn (1)
Charlie’s alcohol abuse finally takes its toll, leading him to the Great Bar in the Sky. Chris and her brother Brian hold a wake for him at Flannery...
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22
Turn, Turn, Turn (2)
In the B storyline, Lacey bravely saves a young child trapped in a flaming vehicle and faces the challenge of reuniting the child with their rightful ...
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No Vacancy
Cagney and Lacey find themselves working with a crucial witness who requires extra care. This individual struggles with schizophrenia, but he manages ...
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The City is Burning
Corassa's firearm is involved in the shooting of a Black teenager found in a predominantly white neighborhood. The Black community raises suspicions o...
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3
Loves Me Not
Petrie earns his promotion to sergeant and departs from the series, as Carl Lumbly chose to leave. Meanwhile, Lacy steps in to mediate a conflict betw...
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4
Different Drummer
An elderly woman behaves oddly, often burning incense and asserting that she’s a witch. But is there any truth to her claims, or is she simply a lon...
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5
You've Come a Long Way, Baby
A string of murders targeting older prostitutes prompts our heroines to go undercover to uncover the truth. Joining the cast is Merry Clayton as Detec...
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Video Verite
A precious music video has gone missing, and there are some dubious white powdery substances present. Meanwhile, Cagney's niece Bridget is back in tow...
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7
Greed
The integrity of a game show is called into question as suspicions of foul play arise. In a clever twist, the team goes undercover, posing as contesta...
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Secrets
Cagney finally realizes her ambition by joining the Major Task Force. However, she soon discovers that one seemingly flawless officer is actually a tr...
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9
Do I Know You?
Brad Potter appears to be the ideal date—tall, charming, and accomplished. However, he is actually a date rapist. Cagney finds herself in a tough si...
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10
Old Flames
On his 18th birthday, Harvey Jr. receives a brand new computer from his parents as a gift. In return, he surprises them by revealing his decision to j...
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11
Trading Places
As Samuels steps away for a break, Chris anticipates being appointed as the acting leader. Instead, Lt. Thornton, a high-tech officer with no real str...
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12
Shadow of a Doubt
Cagney and Lacey take on undercover roles at a computer manufacturing firm. However, the company enforces random drug testing, and Chris ends up faili...
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13
Hello Goodbye
David finally asks Chris to marry him, but she remains steadfast in her decision and declines his proposal. Despite this, Mary Beth has taken a liking...
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14
School Daze
The team from the 14th Precinct heads to the police academy for a refresher course, accompanied by Detective Dupnick from Queens. Lacey enthusiastical...
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15
Land of the Free
A Salvadoran refugee is found dead, sparking a divided opinion among the community; some claim he was involved in drug dealing, while others remember ...
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16
A Class Act
A priceless painting goes missing, prompting Cagney and Lacey to visit upscale galleries in search of clues. Meanwhile, Samuels reconnects with a long...
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17
Button, Button
A man is found dead, and his girlfriend pleads with the police to assist her in uncovering the truth. The investigation proves to be complicated, as t...
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18
Amends
During a tense operation, Thornton accidentally shoots a fellow officer, leading to disastrous consequences. This incident highlights the dangers of p...
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19
Friendly Fire
Following the events of episode #112, Cagney's sexual assault case heads to court. Meanwhile, the central focus shifts as Harvey Jr. goes missing duri...
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20
Yup
A wealthy Wall Street mogul falls victim to a burglary, leveraging his influence with powerful figures. Meanwhile, Harvey Jr. returns home for a visit...
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21
A Fair Shake (1)
A bank reports a theft of $100,000, but the situation escalates when a suspect proposes a plea deal, claiming to have information about a $100 million...
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A Fair Shake (2)
A bank has reported a theft of $100,000, but the plot thickens when the culprit proposes a plea deal, claiming to have information about a $100 millio...
