| "The Insider" | ||
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| ← | CI, Episode 1.13 | → |
| Production number: E2105 First aired: 27 January 2002 | ||
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| Written By Elizabeth M. Cosin Directed By Jan Egleson | ||
The father of a celebrity is killed, and the detectives uncover a FBI sting operation targeting the mob.
Plot[]
Plot
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Detective Robert Goren
- Kathryn Erbe as Detective Alexandra Eames
- Jamey Sheridan as Captain James Deakins
- Courtney B. Vance as A.D.A. Ron Carver
Guest cast[]
- Adam Trese as John Hampton
- Aleksa Palladino as Lilly Carlyle
- Michael Mulheren as Agent Wallis
- Jonathan Hadary as Hall Richmond
- Elizabeth Reaser as Serena Whitfield
- Eric Millegan as Eddie Dutton
- Tom Stechschulte as Frank Wagner
- Robert Funaro as Vinny Russo
- Rick Warner as Judge Gordino
- Chris Cenatiempo as Frank Ventura
- Dan Mason as Jack Whitfield
- Jeff Hayenga as Wharton Carlyle
- Meg Gibson as Assistant U.S. Attorney Emanuel
- Del Pentecost as Forensics Technician
- Andre Royo as Riley
- Nicole Alifante as Crystal
- Craig Walker as Pete
- Ian O'Malley as Reporter
- Dennis Ryan as CSU Technician
- Jarlath Conroy as Caretaker
- Marty Grabstein as Pomerantz
- Eddie Pepitone as Court Deputy
- Ty Copeman as Lawyer
- Rumaisa Rahman as College Student (uncredited)
References[]
- Aztec Club
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- George W. Bush
Quotes[]
- Ron Carver: Even the FBI can't ignore a federal judge. You heard him, the man wants compelling evidence.
- Alexandra Eames: Right, and I want a foot massage from Derek Jeter.
- Robert Goren: The club is connected, captain.
- James Deakins: The magic gut speaks.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Emanuel: Your honor, in the absence of compelling evidence, the federal government has the greater interest here.
- Ron Carver: There's an interest greater than prosecuting the taking of a life? What law books are you working from?
- Gary Wallis: The Aztec Club is off limits; I won't have my agent compromised.
- Robert Goren: Then you better pull him out, because as long as it's in the five boroughs, that club's on our beat." (Wallis stands up) "I want to see the tapes – it's a sting operation, I want to see the surveillance tapes!
- Gary Wallis: Absolutely not!
- James Deakins: You know, I get calls every day from the mayor on down on this case. It sure would be great to tell 'em how helpful the bureau's been.
- Robert Goren: Since when does a 20-year old debutante use the word "dagger?"
- James Deakins: Maybe she read it in a fashion magazine.
- Robert Goren: You used her, John. She was weak and you used her... and that really pisses me off.
- Alexandra Eames: We're just keeping an eye on the neighborhood.
- Parking lot attendant: How come?
- Robert Goren: Because we're the police.
- James Deakins: Tell me she's not a suspect.
- Robert Goren: She's a suspect.
- John Hampton: And what's doing right in the Goren playbook?
- Robert Goren: Fidelity... Bravery... Integrity. "(the FBI motto)"
- Alexandra Eames: It's lonely at the bottom.
Background information and notes[]
- In this episode we learn that Detective Robert Goren spent four years in Narcotics Division. He made 27 arrests, which resulted in 27 convictions. We also learn that before Detective Alexandra Eames joined the Major Case Squad, she spent three years in the Vice Enforcement Division.
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