Eugene's Comedy Empire Strikes Back

8.3/10 · 123 votesMar 3, 1983

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

Bates poses as a bus driver; LaRue continues to groom Vic Hitler for his debut; Daniels is ready to sacrifice Coffey to quiet public opinion; and Furillo and Davenport take a major step in their lives.

Cast14

Daniel J. Travanti

Frank Furillo

Michael Warren

Robert Hill

Bruce Weitz

Mick Belker

Michael Conrad

Phil Esterhaus

James B. Sikking

Howard Hunter

Joe Spano

Henry Goldblume

Taurean Blacque

Neal Washington

Kiel Martin

J.D. LaRue

Betty Thomas

Lucille Bates

Barbara Bosson

Fay Furillo

Ed Marinaro

Joe Coffey

René Enríquez

Ray Calletano

Crew3

Anthony Yerkovich

Writer

David Anspaugh

Director

David Milch

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Eugene's Comedy Empire Strikes Back" is episode 19 of Hill Street Blues season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 123 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Anspaugh and written by Anthony Yerkovich, David Milch, it aired on March 3, 1983.

Eugene's Comedy Empire Strikes Back

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Season 3 Episodes22

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