Furillo (a fine Daniel J. Travanti) isn't happy about a newspaper article noting his separation from Joyce (sturdy work from Veronica Hamel). Gruff Stan Jablonski (a marvelously cantankerous Robert Prosky) takes over as roll call sergeant. Bates (solid Betty Thomas) goes back to patrol duty with Coffey (likeable Ed Marinaro). Fay (an excellent Barbara Bosson) gets a steady gig on the Hill working for a Victim's Aid Program. Renko (the always amusing Charles Haid) becomes a father for the first time.
Jablonski gets a great cranky introduction. Compassionate detective Patsy Mayo (sweetly played by Mimi Kuzyk) makes for another nice new addition to the show, especially when she admits to Furillo that she's attracted to him. Moreover, this episode astutely captures the messy personal lives of the officers on the hill in a touching and thoughtful manner. Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry are funny as a hapless tourist couple, Gertrude Flynn excels in a heartbreaking role as an elderly woman whose husband gets killed by a robber, and always reliable character actor Tim Thomerson almost steals the whole show with his deliciously slimy portrayal of a sleazy motel owner.
Jablonski gets a great cranky introduction. Compassionate detective Patsy Mayo (sweetly played by Mimi Kuzyk) makes for another nice new addition to the show, especially when she admits to Furillo that she's attracted to him. Moreover, this episode astutely captures the messy personal lives of the officers on the hill in a touching and thoughtful manner. Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry are funny as a hapless tourist couple, Gertrude Flynn excels in a heartbreaking role as an elderly woman whose husband gets killed by a robber, and always reliable character actor Tim Thomerson almost steals the whole show with his deliciously slimy portrayal of a sleazy motel owner.