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The Commish Season 5 Episodes

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A suburban police commissioner is soft with co-workers but hard on criminals in this easy-to-take series. Star Michael Chiklis would shed the Commish's everyman image, along with quite a few pounds, when he took the role of (and won an Emmy for playing) the troubled, rule-bending Vic Mackey in 'The Shield.'

Season 5 Episode Guide

Season 5

6 Episodes 1995 - 1996

Episode 1

In the Shadow of the Gallows, Part 1

Thu, Nov 30, 1995 60 mins

Part 1 of two. A death-row inmate (Dean Stockwell) confesses to the crimes of an executed serial killer, hoping Tony will reopen his case. Betsy: Maria Bello. Darrow: Steve Eastin. Patricia: Sheila Larken. Paulie: John Cygan. Rachel: Theresa Saldana.

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Episode 2

In the Shadow of the Gallows, Part 2

Thu, Nov 30, 1995 60 mins

Conclusion. Tony and Paulie search for evidence to clear death-row inmate Allardyce (Dean Stockwell) after they suspect he was set up for the murders. Darrow: Steve Eastin. Betsy: Maria Bello. Paulie: John Cygan.

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Episode 3

Father Image, Part 1

Thu, Dec 7, 1995 60 mins

A former mentor (Darren McGavin) helps Tony and Paulie investigate murders with no similar MO but the same killer, who alters her appearance with every strike. Part 1 of two. Emily Daniels: Wendel Meldrum. Tony: Michael Chiklis. Mayor Hinton: Linda Darlow. Paulie: John Cygan.

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Episode 4

Father Image, Part 2

Thu, Dec 14, 1995 60 mins

Conclusion. After Emily walks away from the murder charges because of tainted evidence, Tony sets a trap for her, with Boyle as the bait. Mayor: Linda Darlow. Lopez: Jason Schombing. Shana Thompson: Kate Twa. Paulie: John Cygan. Rachel: Theresa Saldana.

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Episode 5

Redemption; Part 1

Thu, Jan 11, 1996 60 mins

Part 1 of two. White-supremacist activities are linked to the bombing of a garment-industry sweatshop, and evidence points to Rachel's father. Metzger: Mike Nussbaum. Kitty: Natalija Nogulich. Collins: Kurt Max Runte. Cindi: Michelle Chiklis.

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Episode 6

Redemption, Part 2

Thu, Jan 11, 1996 60 mins

Conclusion. Tony (Michael Chiklis) discovers a frame-up that could link the fires to a former Nazi soldier and the Aryan supremacy movement. Rothman: Rod Steiger. Metzger: Mike Nussbaum. Kitty: Natalija Nogulich. Collins: Kurt Max Runte. Cindi: Michelle Chiklis.

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