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"A Death in the Family"
L&O, Episode 1.13
Production number: 66204
First aired (US): 15 January 1991
First aired (AUS): 18 October 1993
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Tony Profaci Greevey A Death in the Family
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[]

Recurring cast[]

Guest cast[]

References[]

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[]

Episode scene cards[]

1 2 3

Morningside
High School
Wednesday, October 9

Jovino's Gun Shop
685 W. 17th Street
Friday, October 11

Harlem Wig Company
44 E.121st Street

4 5 6

Dannemora
State Prison
Interrogation Room 2
Monday, October 21

Rikers Island
Correctional Facility
Tuesday, November 19

Office of District
Attorney Adam Schiff
Wednesday, November 20

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