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Cagney & Lacey Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
No Vacancy
Mon, Sep 21, 1987 60 mins
The detectives search for a home for a mental patient whose testimony helped gain a conviction; Harvey worries about his son's wardrobe; Cagney (Sharon Gless) finds a tough AA sponsor. Harry Fisher: Joe Regalbuto. Joan Torvec: Verna Bloom.
Episode 2
The City Is Burning
Mon, Sep 28, 1987 60 mins
A lawyer charges racism in the investigation of a black youth's murder in a white neighborhood---committed with a gun stolen from Corassa. Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless. Eddie Hanks: Michael D. Roberts. Joyce Richards: Sheila Scott-Wilkinson.
Episode 3
Loves Me Not
Mon, Oct 5, 1987 60 mins
A complaint is filed against Lacey after she responds to a neighborhood boy's call for help during his parents' violent fight; a promotion for Petrie (Carl Lumbly) also signals his departure from the 14th Precinct. Benson: Alan Fudge. Rhonda: Melinda O. Fee.
Episode 4
Different Drummer
Mon, Oct 19, 1987 60 mins
Neighbors complain about an eccentric woman; the Laceys meet parents concerned about education; and a poker game presents a sober challenge to Cagney. Elnora Hendershot: Jeanette Nolan. Mrs. Getlin: Bibi Besch. Mrs. Simon: Susan Strasberg.
Episode 5
You've Come a Long Way, Baby
Mon, Oct 26, 1987 60 mins
The detectives discover that their first big bust years before may have imprisoned the wrong man; Isbecki adjusts to his new partner. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly. Marci Bruckman: Betty Buckley. Louise Poe: Natalia Nogulich.
Episode 6
Video Verite
Mon, Nov 9, 1987 60 mins
A music video is stolen; Cagney's niece visits; the atmosphere is thick with politics at the Lacey house; precinct cops compete to be the model for a police doll. Gus DeScarfo: Art Metrano. Perry DeScarfo: Don Stark. Cagney: Sharon Gless.
Episode 7
Greed
Mon, Nov 16, 1987 60 mins
The detectives go "undercover" on a rigged TV-game show, where each hopes to get credit for the bust. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly. Robert B. Roberts: Cliff Gorman. Connie Vale: Stevie Sterling. Stafford: Bruce Ornstein.
Episode 8
Secrets
Mon, Nov 23, 1987 60 mins
The detectives wrap up an assignment with Major Case Squad, but one member might be crooked; the past disrupts the Lacey household. Price: Caroline McWilliams. Caprio: Richard Romanus. Lacey: Tyne Daly. Martin Zzbiske: Richard Bradford.
Episode 9
Don't I Know You?
Tue, Jan 5, 1988 60 mins
Cagney is the victim of date rape, and must struggle to keep control in the face of her co-workers' doubts. Lacey: Tyne Daly. Brad Potter: Jack Bannon. David Keeler: Stephen Macht. Paxton: Joel Colodner.
Episode 10
Old Flames
Tue, Jan 12, 1988 60 mins
An announcement from her now-adult son distracts Lacey, who's investigating the disappearance of an elderly couple. Cagney: Sharon Gless. Jerry Wickes: Rex Smith. Conrad Minton: Lew Ayres. Wilma Minton: Herta Ware.
Episode 11
Trading Places
Tue, Jan 19, 1988 60 mins
Harvey is the victim of extortion, but Samuels' replacement refuses to let Lacey work on the case. Thornton: James Stephens. David Keeler: Stephen Macht. Lacey: Tyne Daly. Harvey: John Karlen.
Episode 12
Shadow of a Doubt
Tue, Jan 26, 1988 60 mins
An undercover drug bust is compromised when it's revealed that Cagney tested positive on an employee drug test while undercover; Isbecki's bachelor party is planned. Lacey: Tyne Daly. Thornton: James Stephens. Kurts: Michael Durrell.
Episode 13
Hello, Good-bye
Tue, Feb 9, 1988 60 mins
Lacey takes an interest in two welfare children she suspects are being abused, while Cagney deliberates over a marriage proposal. Gorvel: Joshua Miller. Keeler: Stephen Macht. Linda Gorvel: Melone Mazman-Hayden. Deckman: Al Ruscio.
Episode 14
School Daze
Tue, Feb 16, 1988 60 mins
Cagney and "Lucy" are welcomed back to school by their original hard-nosed instructor for a refresher course in interrogation. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly. Det. Harry Dupnik: Dan Lauria. Mrs. Kankel: Doris Roberts. Cookie: Patricia Hodges.
Episode 15
Land of the Free
Tue, Feb 23, 1988 60 mins
Cagney does verbal battle with a nun who disputes the evidence that a murder was part of a drug-related gang war; and with a handsome plumber she meets at an AA meeting. Luisa: Angela Moya. Nick: Carl Weintraub.
Episode 16
Class Act
Tue, Mar 15, 1988 60 mins
To find a painting, the detectives play sophisticated ladies; and Samuels has a reunion with his ex-partner, who drops a bombshell. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly. Greenlow: Peter Boyle. Nick: Carl Weintraub.
Episode 17
Button, Button
Tue, Mar 22, 1988 60 mins
A woman believes her boyfriend's death was not suicide; the Laceys learn the truth about an AIDS rumor at the school; Cagney (Sharon Gless) crosses the AIDS conversational threshold with Nick (Carl Weintraub). Valerie Bailey: Deborah Van Valkenburgh. Lacey: Tyne Daly. Carol: Amy Van Nostrand.
Episode 18
Amends
Tue, Mar 29, 1988 60 mins
Cagney takes on the responsibility of leading a task force---and becoming an AA sponsor. Thornton: James Stephens. Marren: Bradford English. Donna LaMarr: Carole Cook. Lacey: Tyne Daly.
Episode 19
Friendly Smoke
Tue, Apr 5, 1988 60 mins
Cagney's rapist goes on trial and Lacey's elder son is missing after a Marine helicopter goes down. Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless. Brad Potter: Jack Bannon. Gordon: John Vickery. Nettles: H. Richard Greene.
Episode 20
Yup
Mon, May 2, 1988 60 mins
Burglary suspects include some yuppies who've experienced a recent downturn; Michael Lacey feels the shadow of his brother; and Cagney (Sharon Gless) tries to avoid Sunday dinner with Mother Amatucci. Nick: Carl Weintraub.
Episode 21
A Fair Shake
Mon, May 16, 1988 60 mins
A bank president involved in embezzlement agrees to testify against his cohorts only if escorted from upstate. Part 1 of two. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly. Barbara: Christine Healy. Sheriff Craddock: Pat Corley.
Episode 22
A Fair Shake
Mon, May 16, 1988 60 mins
Conclusion. The detectives learn why their companion is their companion, and how fervently he is being sought. Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless. Marquette: Jason Bernard. Rhoda Duggan: Sian Barbara Allen. Henry Duggan: Michael Lippman.
