Paul Fein (Charles Bronson), now a police commissioner, investigates the murder of a local priest who had ties with the Russian Mafia. His eldest son Detective Ben (Joe Penny) and youngest son Patrolman Eddie (Sebastian Spence), deal with the investigation and the local Russian Mafia who proceed to try to draw the family off the case. Meanwhile, Paul's eldest daughter Kate (Barbara Williams) deals with representing a young 12-year-old criminal who is being paroled, while Paul's youngest daughter Jackie (Angela Featherstone) tries to get her life back on track by finding a job. Also, Paul's sister Shelly (Diane Ladd) comes for a visit.