The Best Episodes Written By Steven Bochco

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   #1 - Moving Day

   S12:E203/1/2005

   As he begins his new job as squad commander, Sipowicz disobeys orders and keeps a murder investigation open... even though a Japanese man with diplomatic immunity has confessed to the crime.

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   #2 - Hearts and Souls

   S6:E511/24/1998

   Simone's recovery is hampered by a chest infection. The doctors differ in their opinions of which treatment to use. Sipowicz's ex-wife turns up at the station, drunk and asking for his help.

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   #3 - In the Wind

   S8:E205/22/2001

   Sorenson is missing, and a stripper is found murdered in his apartment. Medavoy and Jones investigate a killing, but the suspect identified by an eyewitness has a seemingly unshakable alibi.

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   #4 - Lie Like a Rug (1)

   S9:E111/6/2001

   While investigating the murders of four teenage girls, the 15th squad discovers the shocking truth about the disappearance of detective Danny Sorenson.

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   #5 - Johnny Got His Gold (2)

   S9:E211/6/2001

   Sipowicz is hailed a hero after killing the man responsible for Sorenson's murder. While Lieutenant Rodriguez teams up with another precinct to investigate the robbery of his mother, the squad investigates the murder of two men affiliated with NYU.

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   #6 - Jumpin' Jack Fleishman

   S1:E141/18/1994

   When a woman who was raped refuses to press charges for fear her husband will say she brought it upon herself, Licalsi acts as a decoy in an attempt to trap the prime suspect.

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   #7 - Brother's Keeper

   S6:E411/17/1998

   As Simone's condition worsens, Lt. Fancy makes a request to the Uniformed Officers to be aware of the need for a usable heart. Simone's colleagues have to occupy their minds with the case of an old lady found hacked to pieces in her apartment. Of her two sons, one doesn't seem to care about it and the other is too full of drugs to understand what has happened. Sipowicz's mood gets him into a fight.

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   #8 - Danny Boy

   S6:E612/1/1998

   New squad member, Danny Sorenson, arrives and gets sent to a drive-by shooting, with Sipowicz. The rest of the squad, including Russell on her first day back at work, attend another shooting. The two incidents are related and cause friction between the two teams of investigators. ADA Costas asks Sipowicz to look into an old case she has reservations about.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #9 - A Sudden Fish

   S1:E162/15/1994

   Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.

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    #10 - Vishy-Vashy-Vinny

    S2:E111/17/1995

    Simone and Sipowicz follow hot on the trail of the "Webster Dictionary" serial killer, though bureau politics take their toll on the case. Meanwhile, Sipowicz uses Vinnie Greco as an informant in order to try to stop a bank heist; and Lt. Fancy enlists Greco's help in order to get even with Commander Haverill.

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Abandando Abandoned

    S1:E131/11/1994

    Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Guns 'n Rosaries

    S1:E215/10/1994

    Even as Licalsi confesses to shooting Angelo Marino and his driver, Martinez is forced to shoot an irate man who points a gun at Medavoy while they're stuck in traffic.

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    #13 - Trials & Tribulations

    S2:E110/11/1994

    Licalsi tries to plea bargain his case and only get six years in prison for the murder, but Kelly is greatly opposed to the bargain after realizing he's in love with Janice. After learning that Kelly still has feelings for Janice, Robin ends their relationship. Meanwhile, Sipowicz and Kelly go on a stakeout of an apartment complex that have been the target of several robberies.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - For Whom the Skell Rolls

    S2:E210/18/1994

    Licalsi takes the stand during her trial. The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates Kelly and Sipowicz in regards to the arrest of Officer Guyce and Officer Quint. Meanwhile, Kelly, Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez investigate the murder of a black couple.

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    #15 - Raging Bulls

    S6:E812/15/1998

    Confusion reigns as an off-duty cop shoots an undercover cop after taking a bullet in the shoulder. When the first shooter confesses to Sorenson, it triggers Sipowicz and Lt. Fancy to renew their own private little war. Russell and Kirkendall, meanwhile, are busy investigating another crime involving a member of the precinct staff. ADA Costas is still worrying over the death, in Ryker's Island, of a man she helped put inside.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Writing Wrongs

    S8:E62/13/2001

    A schoolgirl is found dead. Andy asks Eddie's niece on a date. John babysits Theo for the first time.

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    #17 - In-Laws, Outlaws

    S8:E72/20/2001

    A homeless guy Danny was trying to protect turns up dead. The DOA's father is concerned about the trust fund his sister will now inherit.

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    #18 - Pilot

    S1:E19/19/1989

    Doogie passes one test to get his driver's license, but he must pass another when he treats a critically ill boy.

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    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Blueprint for Murder

    S1:E72/9/1972

    An architect kills his business partner and deliberately lets Columbo suspect him, leading Columbo to think that he's hidden the body in the foundation of a building under construction. He plans to let Columbo dig up the site and find nothing, knowing that its the perfect place to hide the body since Columbo would never look in the same place twice.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Zeppo Marks Brothers

    S1:E183/22/1994

    When a material witness to a drug hit turns up dead, Sipowicz and Kelly's investigation leads them to two brothers who have also planned a hit on Kelly's ex-wife, Laura. Sipowicz must perform uniform-detail in a dress uniform way too small.

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    #21 - Black Men Can Jump

    S1:E173/1/1994

    Sipowicz is furious when he suspects a private investigator is giving false hope to a man whose daughter has been missing for 2 and a half years.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - In the Butt, Bob

    S2:E101/10/1995

    Detective Soloman tries to use his status to steal a case from Detective Simone after Simone arrested a notorious serial killer, Putnam. Meanwhile, Commander Haverill tricks Lt. Fancy into lying about a case involving a crime lord; Lesniak goes after a flasher; Sipowicz once again proposes to Sylvia Costas; and Benita Alden, a reporter, flirts with Simone.

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    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #23 - Murder by the Book

    S1:E19/15/1971

    One member of a mystery-writing-team decides to kill his more talented partner when the better writer decides to go solo.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - True Confessions

    S1:E410/12/1993

    Kelly quits moonlighting as a bodyguard after discovering his millionaire employer is a wife beater. Later Kelly speaks at a tenant meeting explaining the dangers of carrying a gun for protection. Unfortunately, his talk has little impact on the tenant in 4B.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Brown Appetit

    S1:E310/5/1993

    After discovering the hotel where Giardella is being held, Sipowicz gets his revenge with the help of a pet bulldog and the hotel's thankful chef.

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