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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Lost Israel (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E8

    The child of a rich family goes missing. The father suspects Israel, a local vagrant, of kidnapping him. Sipowicz has other ideas. In another case, a jewish girl is found raped and murdered on a bridge. Later, a young woman is caught using the murdered girl's credit card. Medavoy, Martinez and Russell piece together the information.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Sold Under Sin
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    S1:E12

    In the first-season finale, Farnum and Tolliver take advantage of the arrival of a U.S. Army general. Adams teaches Clagett a thing or two about loyalty. Bullock reacts when Alma's father states his intentions regarding her claim.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Jumpin' Jack Fleishman
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Boy the Earth Talks To
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E12

    Mining magnate George Hearst arrives while the camp is preparing for a celebration. Yankton officials react to a Swearengen power play. Violence erupts among the town's Chinese population.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Emission Accomplished
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E5

    Martinez discovers the superintendent of his brother's apartment building is a cop who beats and robs tenants who fall behind on their rent.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - NYPD Lou
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Sipowicz's estranged son, Andy Jr., shows up and announces his engagement, Andy Sr. decides to look into the bride-to-be's background.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Vishy-Vashy-Vinny
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E11

    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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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Abandando Abandoned
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

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

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Oscar, Meyer, Weiner
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E10

    Ignoring Kelly's advice, Licalsi reveals that she's being blackmailed by the mob. Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the brutal robbery-murder of a wealthy family and work with a pawn dealer in hopes of retrieving a stolen Oscar statuette.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Requiem for a Gleet
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S2:E4

    Alma fires Miss Isringhausen as her ward's tutor. Bullock struggles with domestic life. Cochran suggests a risky surgical procedure for an ailing Swearengen. Dority deals with a former associate's robbery proposal.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S3:E1

    Elections are just days away, and Bullock lets his temper get away from him. Alma's pregnancy is not progressing as expected, and Swearengen baits Hearst.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - True Colors
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S3:E3

    A dandy arrives by stage coach and immediately begins exploring how to bring culture to the camp, Alma and Hearst negotiate business, and Hearst's Aunt Lou comes to camp.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Full Faith and Credit
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S3:E4

    Alma presides over the bank's grand opening, the feud over the livery between Steve and Hostetler tests Bullock's patience, Swearengen taps Adams to negotiate with Hearst, and Joanie has reservations about Langrishe's offer to buy her place.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Trials & Tribulations
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E1

    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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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Final Adjustment
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E6

    A chiropractor's wife is found murdered and Simone and Sipowicz discover that the chiropractor, Dr. Peter Shennon, was having an affair with his secretary, Judith Krasky, which turns all suspicions towards him. Meanwhile, while working for a security company, Martinez falls for Leticia Beltran, a college student he's assigned to protect. Later, a woman, Christine Williamson, brings Simone a gun she found her 11-year old son playing with.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Double Abandando
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E7

    An 11-year old boy admits to killing an Hispanic student in the midst of a turf-war at his elementary school, but Simone has a suspicion that the boy is taking the fall for someone. When a ladies' man, Eddie Reyna, learns he's HIV positive, he becomes targeted by one of his former lovers that he infected with the disease. Meanwhile, Donna's sister, Dana, comes to town for a visit, which causes a rift between Donna and Medavoy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Big Bang Theory
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E11

    A close friend of Sorenson's takes the law into his own hands when he confronts a groper on his bus route and puts his life in danger. A female tenant points the finger at a male tenant, when another female tenant is found strangled and beaten to death. Sorenson becomes her confidant in order to get to the truth.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Powers, Principalities, Thrones and Dominions (2)
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E19

    Attorney Al Pepper walks through a supermarket parking lot carrying a bag of groceries. A teenager, Sam, addresses Pepper and extends an open palm. Frank exits the supermarket and sees the two men. Suddenly, a bolt of light emanates from Sam's palm, knocking Pepper to the ground. Frank runs towards the scene, passing through panicking shoppers. When he arrives at Pepper's side, he discovers a handgun lying at Sam's feet.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Rockin' Robin
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E22

    Sipowicz and Kelly investigate the stabbing death of a priest whose body was found in a park frequented by male prostitutes.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Tell Him Something Pretty
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S3:E12

    Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Black Men Can Jump
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - In the Butt, Bob
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E10

    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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    Writer:Ted Mann

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Bombs Away
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E15

    Simone and Sipowicz are assigned to investigate Vartan Illiescu, an immigrant suspected of being a terrorist. An unknown person kills George Putnam, a serial killer, out of revenge before he can be tried in court. Meanwhile, Medavoy and Donna's relationship crumbles after Medavoy gets advice from Dana.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Parabiosis
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    S5:E6

    Realizing there's a mole and he's being surveilled, Saul orders a sweep of the Berlin CIA building. A good Samaritan brings Quinn into mixed company.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Judge
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E4

    Forensic profiler Frank Black, a member of the private investigative organization Millennium Group, is asked to investigate a vigilante who uses newly released convicts to execute those he deems guilty.

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    Writer:Ted Mann

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Ted Mann Ratings Summary

"Lost Israel (1)" is the best rated episode written by Ted Mann. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/25/1997 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Sold Under Sin".