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Cagney & Lacey•Season 4•Episode 12

American Dream

8.0/10 · 73 votesJan 7, 198545 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

A company is getting ahead in business by some well-placed fires. The small firms can choose between burning and blackmail

Directed bySharron Miller

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Cast8

Tyne Daly

Tyne Daly

Mary Beth Lacey

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless

Christine Cagney

John Karlen

John Karlen

Harvey Lacey

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Lieutenant Bert Samuels

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Mark Petrie

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Det. Victor Isbecki

Sidney Clute

Sidney Clute

Paul La Guardia

Harvey Atkin

Harvey Atkin

Sgt. Ronald Coleman

Crew1

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Sharron Miller

Director

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Episode Summary

"American Dream" is episode 12 of Cagney & Lacey season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 73 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Sharron Miller, it aired on January 7, 1985.

Next: E13 · Happily Ever After Best of Season 4