"A Death in the Family" | ||
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Production number: 66204 First aired (US): 15 January 1991 First aired (AUS): 18 October 1993 | ||
Teleplay By Joe Viola & David Black Story By Joe Viola Directed By Gwen Arner |
The police start a citywide manhunt for a man suspected of killing a cop during a rooftop pursuit.
Plot[]
While making a routine arrest, Greevey and Logan are shocked when they see a body fall from a window above. Shots fired on the rooftop result in a police officer's death and a citywide manhunt. The suspect's lawyer contacts Stone and Robinette and offers to make a deal.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- George Dzundza as Sergeant Max Greevey
- Chris Noth as Detective Mike Logan
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
- Michael Moriarty as Executive A.D.A. Benjamin Stone
- Richard Brooks as A.D.A. Paul Robinette
- Steven Hill as D.A. Adam Schiff
Recurring cast[]
Guest cast[]
- Wendy Makkena as Officer Nicki Sandoval
- David Margulies as Simpson
- Louis Guss as Yost
- Nan-Lyn Nelson as Cassie
- Susan Batson as Mavis
- Thomas A. Carlin as Sergeant Duff
- Madison Arnold as Bridges
- Jerry Mayer as Car Salesman
- Ron Ryan as Ross
- Judson Camp as Harding Cistal
- Leah Maddrie as Officer Trent
- Fracaswell Hyman as Laneer
- Ellis Williams as Ray Bell
- Sharon Ernster as Doris Rennick
- Jerome Preston Bates as Brutus Walker
- Jinsey Dauk as Louisa Birken
- Leo O'Brien as Red
- Beatrice Winde as Ms. Perry
- Karina Arroyave as Revina Price
- Mordecai Lawner as Leon Match
- Ariane Brandt as Policewoman
- James Reno as Officer Pete Rennick
References[]
- Pete Rennick (victim)
Quotes[]
"I keep hearing the zipper on Rennick's body bag."
- - Mike Logan
"I don't wanna see this guy without back-up."
"Back-up? I don't wanna see him without nuclear weapons."
- - Max Greevey and Mike Logan
"You want me to run, so you can shoot me and be a hero. Disappointed?"
- - Brutus Walker
"Turn the other cheek. You believe in that?"
"Yeah. Twice a year. Christmas and Easter, in church."
- - Max Greevey and Mike Logan
"I don't see how you can say Segovia and Eric Clapton in the same breath."
- - Max Greevey
Background information and notes[]
- The episode title is derived from the historic autobiography of the same name by James Agee.
- In this episode we learn that Max Greevey lost a former partner because he was fatally shot during a traffic stop.
- Wendy Makkena also guest stars in episode 16 of the 12th season, "Born Again", as Janet Weston.
Episode scene cards[]
1 | 2 | 3 |
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Morningside |
Jovino's Gun Shop |
Harlem Wig Company |
4 | 5 | 6 |
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Dannemora |
Rikers Island |
Office of District |
Previous episode: "Life Choice" |
"A Death in the Family" Law & Order Season 1 |
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