Season 7 Episode 22:A Fair Shake : Part Two
Part two of two. Christine and Mary Beth go to upstate New York to look for the bank's president. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 21:A Fair Shake : Part One(1988)
Part one of two. A bank employee is nabbed stealing $100,000, but tries to plea-bargain her way out of trouble, claiming she knows who stole $100million. The detectives immediately set off for Upstate New York to investigate her claims - but get caught up in a shootout
Season 7 Episode 20:Yup(1988)
A Wall Street tycoon with a lot of clout in high places finds he has been burgled, and Harvey Jnr comes home for a visit. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 19:Friendly Fire(1988)
Christine's rape case goes to trial, but she finds herself offering moral support to Mary Beth, whose son Harvey Jr has gone missing while on manoeuvres with his military unit
Season 7 Episode 18:Amends(1988)
The partners spearhead the investigation of an old nemesis; Chris makes amends with Donna LaMarr while sponsoring a new AA member.
Season 7 Episode 17:Button, Button(1988)
The detectives race the clock in their investigation of a supposed suicide; the AIDS epidemic affects both Chris and Mary Beth.
Season 7 Episode 16:A Class Act(1988)
Lacey feels out of place when she and Cagney pose as art collectors to solve the theft of a painter's (Peter Boyle) valued work.
Season 7 Episode 15:Land of the Free(1988)
Christine and Mary Beth investigate the murder of a Salvadorian refugee, but when faced with conflicting information, they can't be sure if he was a criminal or a saint. At her AA meeting, Cagney meets a friendly plumber
Season 7 Episode 14:School Daze(1988)
Isbecki, Cagney, Esposito and Lacey must return to the academy for a refresher course in interrogation procedures.
Season 7 Episode 12:Shadow of a Doubt(1988)
The duo go undercover at a computer manufacturing plant, where they're made to take a random drug test - which Christine fails, prompting David to argue that her civil rights have been violated
Season 7 Episode 11:Trading Places(1988)
The duo investigate allegations of corruption in the construction industry, but look out of place on a building site - so Harvey volunteers to help by doing a spot of undercover surveillance. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 10:Old Flames(1988)
Harvey's son announces on his 18th birthday that he wants to enlist in the Marines. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 9:Don't I Know You?(1988)
Cagney goes on a date with a tall, handsome and successful man, who seems perfect - but she doesn't realise he's a rapist. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 8:Secrets(1987)
Chris' initial excitement at working with two prominent officers dims when she suspects corruption; Mary Beth's father returns.
Season 7 Episode 7:Greed(1987)
The duo pose as TV game show contestants to investigate allegations that a producer is rigging the results to boost ratings and profits. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 6:Video Verite(1987)
Sibling rock 'n' roll entrepreneurs want the partners to find a stolen music video; Chris plays host to her drama-student niece.
Season 7 Episode 4:Different Drummer(1987)
An elderly woman, who claims to be a witch, causes trouble for a wealthy property developer. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 3:Loves Me Not(1987)
Lacey finds herself embroiled in a neighbourhood dispute which leads to the locals calling for a Civilian Review Board. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 7 Episode 2:The City is Burning(1987)
The shooting of a black youth by an officer in a white part of town stirs up racial prejudice and accusations that a cover-up is taking place to protect the police
Season 7 Episode 1:No Vacancy(1987)
The crime-fighting duo have their hands full coping with a schizophrenic star witness who doesn't always take his medicine. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 21:Turn, Turn, Turn : Part One(1987)
Part one of two. Chris is hit hard by the death of her father Charlie, and begins drinking heavily to drown her sorrows - much to the dismay of Mary Beth, who is forced to bundle her off to Alcoholics Anonymous
Season 6 Episode 20:Happiness is a Warm Gun(1987)
Mary Beth narrowly avoids death after getting shot, but needs to visit the police psychiatrist to help her deal with the trauma. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 19:Special Treatment(1987)
Detective Dupnick has to determine Lacey's fate after she is arrested at a protest march against nuclear weapons. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 18:The Right to Remain Silent(1987)
A deaf girl is suspected of murder, so Cagney and Lacey investigate to see if she is capable of such a deed, while Christine is disturbed when a drunken David turns up on her doorstep begging forgiveness
Season 6 Episode 17:Divine Couriers(1987)
The duo investigate a crooked spiritualist medium who charges people to get messages to their dead loved ones by hiring terminally ill people as messengers
Season 6 Episode 16:To Sir with Love(1987)
The crime-fighting duo are asked to plan a banquet to celebrate Samuels' receiving the Distinguished Service Award, but find themselves ill-equipped to deal with the challenge of co-ordinating entertainment, buying balloons and preparing cannoli
Season 6 Episode 15:Easy Does It(1987)
The duo go undercover at Alcoholics Anonymous to try and find out who's been holding up the meetings. Drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 13:Favors(1987)
Chris faces a conflict of loyalties when her father asks her to stop investigating an old friend implicated in a loan shark case. Drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 12:Waste Deep(1987)
The crime-busting duo investigate allegations against a toy manufacturing company that is reputedly dumping toxic waste. Drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 11:The Cost of Living(1987)
Mansfield goes on trial, but hires David Keeler to defend him - much to the dismay of Christine, who isn't slow to make her feelings known. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 9:Revenge(1986)
Petrie recognises a piece of jewellery that was taken from his murdered sister 14 years previously - and when its owner is found dead, he becomes the prime suspect
Season 6 Episode 8:Rites of Passage(1986)
The crime-fighting duo suspect a prank has backfired when a college student falls off a roof. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 7:Marathon(1986)
The detective duo are assigned the task of protecting a South African runner during the New York marathon. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 6:The Zealot(1986)
The duo investigate the murder of an assistant District Attorney who has devoted his career to prosecuting child pornographers and their customers. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 5:Roll Call(1986)
The crime-fighting duo are shadowed by a TV star who wants to see how real police officers work. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 4:Disenfranchised(1986)
A child alleges that her sister is being abused by their father, adding that she too is a former victim of his unwanted advances. Unfortunately, helping the girls entails splitting them up at the very moment they are most in need of each other's support. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 2:Culture Clash(1986)
The crime-fighting duo investigate when an Islamic girl who wanted to shun her roots and become more American is found dead. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 6 Episode 1:Schedule One(1986)
The pair are distressed to discover they must investigate a fellow officer accused of stealing heroin from a crime scene. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 24:Parting Shots(1986)
The duo attempt to find out who murdered their colleague, while trying to get over his death. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 23:Model Citizen(1986)
During the probe of a union official's murder, Chris contends with her teenage niece and Mary Beth deals with an English nanny.
Season 5 Episode 22:A Safe Place(1986)
The duo race against time to catch an unsuspecting crook whose haul of stolen plutonium has given him radiation sickness
Season 5 Episode 21:Extradition(1986)
The crime-fighting duo visit Los Angeles to bring back a bail-jumper. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 20:Capitalism(1986)
The crime-fighting duo investigate the death of a Cambodian lawyer who specialised in helping his fellow countrymen. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 5 Episode 19:Exit Stage Center(1986)
The crime-fighting duo enter the glamorous world of the theatre when they're called to investigate the mysterious death of a famous actress. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 5 Episode 17:Post Partum(1986)
Chris investigates a West Point cadet accused of cocaine possession; Mary Beth confronts the father who abandoned her long ago.
Season 5 Episode 15:The Gimp(1986)
Cagney dons a disguise as she goes undercover in a wheelchair. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 14:DWI(1986)
Christine runs the night shift to gain more command experience and faces a hit-and-run case involving a drunken motorist. She must try to persuade the driver's girlfriend to testify - whilst also trying to come to terms with her own alcohol dependence. Sharon Gless stars
Season 5 Episode 13:Act of Conscience(1986)
With her partner on maternity leave, Lacey is teamed with a dubious new colleague. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 12:Rebukes(1986)
Replacement detective Sara Jones takes matters into her own hands during the hunt for a rapist : a move which ends in disaster. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 10:Power(1985)
Cagney takes over as temporary commander in Samuels' absence, but finds herself ordered to put Lacey on maternity leave. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 5 Episode 9:Old Ghosts(1985)
Cagney finds herself in trouble when she witnesses a robbery in progress but fails to catch the culprit, while brother Brian shows up in LA to find out how Charlie is doing
Season 5 Episode 8:Filial Duty(1985)
Charlie's drinking lands him in hospital, while Lacey tries to wangle herself a cushy desk job as her pregnancy progresses
Season 5 Episode 7:Mothers and Sons(1985)
The pair try to crack a suspect's alibi - but their task is made doubly difficult by the fact that it has been provided for him by his doting mother, who insists he was with her when the offence was committed
Season 5 Episode 6:The Clinic(1985)
The detective duo investigate a harrowing and emotive case - the firebombing of an abortion clinic. Vintage drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 5:Entrapment(1985)
The duo get into deep water when a case spills over into entrapment - putting their relationship in jeopardy. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 4:Lottery(1985)
Four people each claim to possess the same winning lottery ticket; an upcoming IRS audit frightens the Laceys.
Season 5 Episode 3:The Psychic(1985)
A psychic uses paranormal forces to provide the duo with the vital clue they need to find a missing woman. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 2:Ordinary Hero(1985)
The duo try to help an illegal immigrant, who also happens to be the star witness of their latest case and can only remain the country until the trial ends. However, the suspect's successful plea bargain means the threat of deportation looms large over the witness and his family. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 5 Episode 1:On the Street(1985)
The crime-busting duo try every trick in the book to persuade a teenage prostitute, who has run away from a life of privilege, to testify against the pimp who beat her up - but the youngster stubbornly refuses. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 22:Organised Crime(1985)
The squad wait anxiously for the results of the sergeant's exam, but the tension is forgotten when a nun is murdered in a church, and the detectives are left reeling at the brutality of the attack. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 21:Violation(1985)
The duo become involved in a case in which a teenager is sexually assaulted after being thrown into a tough jail by mistake. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 20:Con Games(1985)
Christine struggles to control her temper when her character and professionalism are called into question during Hennessy's sexual harassment hearing. On the streets, Mary Beth embarks on a quest to smash a ring of con-artists duping local residents
Season 4 Episode 19:Two Grand(1985)
Jewel thief Mr Albert Grand makes an unwelcome return, and takes every opportunity to display his unusual sense of humour before Christine and Mary Beth track him down. Drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 18:Lost and Found(1985)
Christine is furious when her car is stolen and badly misses her partner's cool head as she tracks down the culprit. However, a convalescing Mary Beth is thinking of leaving the police force for good - so Cagney tries to persuade her to stay the course
Season 4 Episode 16:Who Said It's Fair : Part One(1985)
Part one of two. The duo seek a runaway child whose mother suspects he is working for a drug-dealer, while Mary Beth receives devastating news from the doctor. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 4 Episode 15:Stress(1985)
Chris is stalked by a cold-blooded killer after witnessing a murder, and the Task Force assigned to protect her are forced to attend stress therapy sessions - a move which prompts ill-feeling among the team. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 4 Episode 14:Rules of the Game(1985)
When the plum case of a diplomat's death comes along, Cagney and Lacey are eager to help out a senior officer whose star is on the rise. However, his attraction to Chris puts a damper on the investigation, and as his attentions become increasingly personal, she is forced to take drastic action
Season 4 Episode 13:Happily Ever After(1985)
The duo investigate a case of larceny with an unusual twist, and Dory finally proposes to Christine, but will she say yes? Crime-busting drama, starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless
Season 4 Episode 12:American Dream(1985)
The duo investigate a series of fire-bombings, while Mary Beth looks forward to moving into the house of her dreams when her husband switches careers. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 4 Episode 11:Out of Control(1984)
The duo investigate a homicide committed with an illegal handgun and Mary Beth is horrified to discover her son has been playing with her own revolver. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 10:Lady Luck(1984)
The duo pose as gamblers in a bid to track down an unscrupulous loan shark preying on high rollers who can't pay their debts, and Isbecki gets involved with the victim in a case he has been working on. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 9:Hooked(1984)
The duo's friendship and partnership become strained after they arrest a narcotics dealer, but Dory comes under suspicion when the evidence disappears. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 4 Episode 8:Thank God it's Monday(1984)
The precinct staff are forced to work a weekend after the division is pulled up on its appalling record for filing paperwork, but the duo also find themselves under pressure to issue a warrant before a statute of limitations runs out. Crime drama, starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless
Season 4 Episode 7:An Unusual Occurrence(1984)
Cagney has to deal with the consequences of her actions after defending herself against a violent man in a Hispanic neighbourhood. Crime drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 6:Taxi-Cab Murders(1984)
The crime-fighting duo go undercover to investigate a spate of taxi driver murders : an assignment Lacey's son finds hard to cope with. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 4 Episode 5:Fathers and Daughters(1984)
A woman and her daughter both confess to a killing, leading to confusion over which of them is the guilty party. Obviously they can't both be telling the truth - and the discovery of a neatly typed suicide note only confuses matters further. Crime drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 4:Old Debts(1984)
The duo are assigned to protect a cop killer released on probation, but the task proves harder then anticipated. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly and Al Waxman star
Season 4 Episode 3:Insubordination(1984)
Dory McKenna returns to duty, now fully cured of his cocaine addiction. Meanwhile, Samuels deals with a former subordinate who's now been promoted to captain and wants to improve the 14th Precinct. Detective drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 4 Episode 2:Heat(1984)
Mary Beth is taken hostage during a routine call-out and tensions run high in 90-degree heat as negotiators try to strike up a deal to free her, using Christine as a decoy in a risky plan. Crime drama, guest starring Michael Madsen and Lance Henriksen
Season 4 Episode 1:Child Witness(1984)
The crime-fighting duo investigate a report that a little girl has been molested by her babysitter, but find the youngster's doesn't want her to testify for fear that she would be further traumatised by the ordeal of appearing in court. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 3 Episode 7:Choices(1984)
The main witness in a case dies, leaving the duo desperately searching for someone else to testify. Meanwhile, Cagney has problems of her own to deal with. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 3 Episode 6:Partners(1984)
Christine is shot while working on a case, but goes on to solve it from her hospital bed. Meanwhile, Mary Beth is unimpressed by her new partner's attitude to work. Vintage police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 3 Episode 5:Baby Broker(1984)
The crime-fighting duo investigate a baby broker who is selling infants to rich families for large sums of money. Chris comes to terms with the end of another relationship, while Mary Beth takes in an abandoned little girl - risking the heartache of eventually having to let her go. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 3 Episode 4:The Bounty Hunter(1984)
Christine and Mary Beth search for a bail-jumper who's also being pursued by a bounty hunter. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 3 Episode 3:Victimless Crime(1984)
The duo battle to convict a porn film producer, and Mary Beth is wooed by a French detective. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 3 Episode 2:The Killer's Dozen(1984)
A police officers' strike forces the girls back on the beat as uniformed policewomen, diving headlong into the case of the 'Don Juan Strangler'. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 3 Episode 1:Matinee(1984)
In their search for a missing woman, the sleuths find themselves at a strip club, while Samuels' son is arrested for stealing a car. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 2 Episode 22:The Informant(1983)
The duo enlist the help of a teenage informer to investigate a drug problem at a high school, but it soon proves to be a big mistake. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 21:A Cry for Help(1983)
The partners investigate fraud while checking on a call from a battered wife, who later admits her husband is a police officer.
Season 2 Episode 20:The Gang's All Here(1983)
A party to celebrate Petrie's promotion turns into a humiliation for the cops when their badges and guns are stolen. Police drama, starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless
Season 2 Episode 19:Let Them Eat Pretzels(1983)
A hit-and-run incident takes on a political dimension when the crime-fighting duo discover the victim was a poor Jewish man and the guilty driver the son of an Arab ambassador with diplomatic immunity. Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless star
Season 2 Episode 18:Chop Shop(1983)
Christine accidentally exposes Detective Isbecki while working undercover. Meanwhile, Petrie accidentally kills a child and public relations make a bad situation worse. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 17:Burnout(1983)
An undercover assignment to investigate the theft of drugs from a hospital puts Mary Beth under pressure as she desperately seeks an escape from work
Season 2 Episode 16:Date Rape(1983)
The duo help a rape victim whose attacker was a man she met in a singles bar and invited home. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 15:Jane Doe No 37(1983)
The duo investigate the death of an anonymous bag lady, and a compassionate Chris also resolves to find out the woman's true identity before burial. Police drama, starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless
Season 2 Episode 14:Open and Shut Case(1983)
A rape victim gives evidence in court, but her initial resolve gradually crumbles as she is forced to relive her ordeal. Meanwhile, Mary Beth is the main witness in a case that proves more complex than it first appeared. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 2 Episode 13:Affirmative Action(1983)
A successful female detective joins the precinct and the duo's worries about her are attributed to jealousy - until it appears the newcomer cannot cope with the job. Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless star
Season 2 Episode 12:The Grandest Jewel Thief of All Time(1983)
Chris becomes embroiled in a case involving a sophisticated jewel thief, so she and Mary Beth attempt to track down the nefarious mastermind before he strikes again. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 11:Hopes and Dreams(1983)
The duo take on a difficult case involving a heartless gang of burglars who prey on grieving families and Harve plans a surprise for Mary Beth. Police drama, guest starring Lance Henriksen, with Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 10:Recreational Use(1982)
The duo investigate a slum landlord who resorts to murder as a means of getting rid of unwanted tenants - but the case is complicated by the fact that their new partner is a cocaine addict. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 2 Episode 9:I'll Be Home for Christmas(1982)
It's Christmas Eve and everybody wants to leave early, but a prisoner dressed as Santa has escaped - and he proves more difficult to find than the pair first expect. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 2 Episode 8:Conduct Unbecoming(1982)
Detective Stevens, a member of the Anti-Crime Unit who is helping Christine and Mary Beth uncover an illegal handgun operation, is exposed as a model for a gay pornographic magazine. Drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 7:Mr Lonely Hearts(1982)
An apparently simple missing persons case turns out to involve everything from bigamy to fraud, prompting Christine and Mary Beth to embark on a complicated investigation. Police drama, starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless
Season 2 Episode 6:Internal Affairs(1982)
Christine and Mary Beth investigate a possible leak in the department after several police raids fail to come to fruition. Things go from bad to worse when Internal Affairs begins snooping around the 14th precinct, and a cocky officer turns the heat up on Cagney. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 2 Episode 5:Hot Line(1982)
The crime-busting pair hunt a ruthless serial killer targeting women working for adult chat lines. Three murders mean the pressure is on for Cagney and Lacey, but it is Lt Samuels who seems to be losing his cool over the harrowing case as he struggles to cope with the stress and keep his job
Season 2 Episode 4:High Steel(1982)
Mary Beth's husband suspects murder when a fellow construction worker falls to his death. Cagney and Lacey are soon on the case - and must prove Harvey's theory before another man dies. Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless and John Karlen star
Season 2 Episode 3:Beauty Burglars(1982)
Chris and Mary Beth head a task force assigned to catch a gang of robbers who prey on wealthy beauty salon patrons by posing as police officers. On the home front, Lacey is asked to be matron of honour at an old friend's wedding
Season 2 Episode 2:One of Our Own(1982)
The duo investigate the death of a uniformed officer shot in a restaurant, proceeding on the assumption that he was killed for knowing too much about a crook's activities - but the truth proves to be far more mundane. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly star
Season 2 Episode 1:Witness to an Incident(1982)
Christine and Mary Beth witness the shooting of a member of the public, but later find they can't agree on the circumstances of what took place - despite pressure from Marquette and Samuels. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 1 Episode 6:Suffer the Children(1982)
A couple murder their daughter and try to evade justice by denying she ever existed. In the absence of a body or any hard evidence, the duo have a tough time solving the case. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 1 Episode 5:Street Scene(1982)
The crime-fighting duo investigate the death of a Hispanic gang member. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 1 Episode 4:Beyond the Golden Door(1982)
An illegal immigrant is murdered, leading the duo to a large racket in modern-day slave-trading. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season 1 Episode 3:Pop Used to Work in Chinatown(1982)
Charlie Cagney helps out with a case in Chinatown, where he works, and Lacey is forced to open fire on a fleeing perpetrator. Police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly
Season Pilot :Pilot
Pilot episode of the police drama, starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly. In their first assignment, the detectives investigate the murder of a diamond merchant
