Under Suspicion
This dark and moody cop show focused on Rose "Phil" Phillips, the only female homicide detective in an otherwise all-male precinct in Portland, Oregon. Not only did Phil have to fight crimes, she also had to deal with the sexist attitudes of many of her fellow detectives, most notably Missing Persons Det. Barbini. Her confidante on the force was Vitelli, an internal affairs investigator with whom she had an on-again off-again romantic involvement. Having lost her original partner and mentor, Frank Fusco in the pilot episode, Phil initially worked alone, later teaming up with Beck and Papadakis.
- 1994-1995
- 1 season
- CBS
- Suspense, Drama
This dark and moody cop show focused on Rose "Phil" Phillips, the only female homicide detective in an otherwise all-male precinct in Portland, Oregon. Not only did Phil have to fight crimes, she also had to deal with the sexist attitudes of many of her fellow detectives, most notably Missing Persons Det. Barbini. Her confidante on the force was Vitelli, an internal affairs investigator with whom she had an on-again off-again romantic involvement. Having lost her original partner and mentor, Frank Fusco in the pilot episode, Phil initially worked alone, later teaming up with Beck and Papadakis.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 0
Pilot
Fri, Sep 16, 1994
Det. Rose 'Phil' Phillips, member of a homicide squad in Portland, Oregon, is appointed as the Women's Coordinator, sparking jealousy in her male colleagues. However, her partner and friend Det. Frank Fusco disappears, frightening his wife and daughter. IA soon gets involved, led by tough investigator Det. James Vitelli.
Episode 1
Serial Killer: Part 1
Fri, Sep 23, 1994
After the death of LeBlanc and Fusco and the arrest of a third police officer, the homicide division is understaffed. Meanwhile, Phil investigates the case of a possible serial killer who inscribes a strange symbol at his crime scenes.
Episode 2
Serial Killer: Part 2
Fri, Sep 30, 1994
As incriminating evidence appears to point to Judge Friedlander as the serial killer, Phil comes too close to naming him, which threatens both her career and her life.
Episode 3
Child Molester: Part 1
Fri, Oct 7, 1994
Shane Fusco's friend is kidnapped from the park, where she and Shane were out for a walk. Phil gets involved, investigating the kidnapping and questioning Shane about what had happened, and is helped by Detective Beck, a new member of the squad -- who is an expert in such cases.
Episode 4
Child Molester: Part 2
Fri, Oct 14, 1994
Rita is found murdered. As a result, Shane's personality changes, and she becomes distant and withdrawn from the world as well as from Phil. Papadakis, another new detective, helps Phil and Beck investigate the murder.
Episode 5
Wife Abuse/Murder: Part 1
Fri, Nov 4, 1994
Phil and Beck are at a restaurant when they observe a husband abusing his wife. Angered, Phil threatens to arrest the man. The wife later ends up dead, and Phil is determined to nail the husband for the crime.
Episode 6
Wife Abuse/Murder: Part 2
Fri, Nov 4, 1994
Phil goes after a man whom she thinks killed his wife. Meanwhile, Phil's affair with Vitelli is leaked to the press. Martin Fox, a famous attorney hired to defend the husband, alleges a police cover-up. The adverse publicity prompts a visit by Phil's estranged father.
Episode 7
Arson/Murder Story
Fri, Nov 11, 1994
A body is found in the debris of a burned warehouse, and Phil and the other detectives investigate. They suspect street kids who live nearby, particularly Johnny, who may be responsible for previous arsons. Meanwhile, Vitelli investigates a leak from the precinct to the press. Also, Lieutenant Schwarz's daughter has surprising news.
Episode 9
The Retarded Witness
Fri, Nov 18, 1994
A pregnant woman is shot in a drive-by shooting. The only witness Phil can find has a photographic memory - but the man also has learning difficulties.
Episode 10
Father/Daughter Murder
Thu, Dec 1, 1994
A businessman is found shot to death in bed. The evidence seems to implicate his daughter, who claims he molested her. Complicating the investigation, however, is the fact that she has no memory of the night he was killed.
Episode 11
Sex Harassment/Corruption Case
Fri, Jan 6, 1995
Phil is involved when a female cop charges a city official with sexual harassment. Tension develops between Vitelli and Phil, however, when Internal Affairs takes over the case. Meanwhile, Doc gains an admirer when Shane Fusco visits the station.
Episode 12
Koreatown Murder
Fri, Jan 13, 1995
A Korean spa owner is murdered; but when Phil and Beck investigate, racial tensions make the case a touchy one -- especially when they learn the man had been buying up property in a predominantly black neighborhood.
Episode 13
Holy Suspect
Fri, Jan 20, 1995
Convicted of manslaughter and having served his time, an ex-con priest seeks redemption by running a halfway house. His efforts are stopped short, however, when he becomes a suspect in the murder of a newspaper reporter.
Episode 14
A Haunting Case
Fri, Jan 27, 1995
Lt. Schwartz takes the lead on a new case that unpleasantly resembles one he handled 25 years earlier -- one in which the suspect was released on a technicality -- hoping for a better result this time.
Episode 15
Hostage Standoff
Fri, Feb 3, 1995
A TV reporter and her cameraman interfere with Phil's latest murder investigation. Unfortunately, the two wind up as hostages of the prime suspect.
Episode 16
Kinky Murder
Fri, Feb 24, 1995
Phil lands a grisly murder case involving a seemingly mousy schoolteacher. However, further investigation leads to surprising information about the teacher's personal life.
Episode 17
Cop Killing
Fri, Mar 3, 1995
While Lt. Schwartz is absent, Phil is busy running the station. The squad investigates a gangland-style hit on a police officer; but as the case progresses, there is interference from the FBI. Meanwhile, Vitelli sees his father.
Episode 18
Wrongful Shooting
Fri, Mar 10, 1995
When Det. Clarke fatally shoots a murder suspect's brother, the real suspect threatens retribution. During the resulting investigation, tempers flare as Internal Affairs questions the detectives. Meanwhile, Lt. Schwarz announces his engagement. This means Farnsworth's return, which triggers Vitelli's jealousy. A gunfight follows at the wedding, where Doc shoots the murder suspect. The series ends as Phil is apparently fatally wounded.