Calletano (a fine Rene Enriquez) fills in for Furillo (a typically outstanding Daniel J. Travanti) when Furillo attends a therapy session. Hunter's (a spot on James Sikking) stolen RV turns into a hostage situation. Garilbaldi (a nicely smarmy Ken Olin) takes issue with Goldblume (sturdy Joe Spano) seeing Gina (Jennifer Tilly in stupendously sexy form). Hill (likeable Michael Warren) and Renko (solid Charles Haid) go out on patrol while high on pot.
The therapy session between various stressed-out police captains not surprisingly gets really volatile at times; the way these guys bare their souls and admit that the pressure of their tough job wares them down makes for very poignant and powerful viewing, with Furillo doing his best to keep his cool until one particular captain goes to town on him. Moreover, Lane Smith contributes a top-notch turn as Mike, who's the man running the therapy session. The hostage situation likewise gets pretty tense, but at least is resolved in a peaceful manner. Belker (sterling work by Bruce Weitz) has a strong bathroom confrontation with Jablonski (equally sound work by Robert Prosky). In addition, it's nice to see Calletano handle his captain duties well and get praised by Furillo for a job well done at the end.
The therapy session between various stressed-out police captains not surprisingly gets really volatile at times; the way these guys bare their souls and admit that the pressure of their tough job wares them down makes for very poignant and powerful viewing, with Furillo doing his best to keep his cool until one particular captain goes to town on him. Moreover, Lane Smith contributes a top-notch turn as Mike, who's the man running the therapy session. The hostage situation likewise gets pretty tense, but at least is resolved in a peaceful manner. Belker (sterling work by Bruce Weitz) has a strong bathroom confrontation with Jablonski (equally sound work by Robert Prosky). In addition, it's nice to see Calletano handle his captain duties well and get praised by Furillo for a job well done at the end.