Hill (an excellent Michael Warren) and Renko (a fine Charles Haid) are unable to keep their partnership workable after Renko leaves Hill hanging. Coffey (likeable Ed Marinato) and Bates (a solid Betty Thomas) have to clean up grubby homeless guy Jerry Goth (an outstanding portrayal by Jeffrey DeMunn) so Davenport (a terrific Veronica Hamel) can use him as a witness. Jablonski (sturdy Robert Prosky) gets accused of setting fire to the Bowl Mor Lanes Bowling Alley.
Hill and Renko have a couple of strong and emotional confrontation scenes, with Renko in particular showing signs that the inherent pressure of being a police officer is really starting to wear him down. Goth's surprisingly articulate testimony in court is truly something to behold while his ultimate tragic fate proves to be absolutely heartbreaking. Connie (an exquisitely annoying Frances McDormand) once again reveals herself to be a very cold and opportunistic lawyer who's always looking for loopholes to use to her advantage. Moreover, it's nice to see Belker (well played by Bruce Weitz) help Jablonski out of a jam. Garibaldi (charming Ken Olin) and Fay (sweet Barbara Bosson) hitting it off on a second date caps this episode off on a pleasing upbeat note.
Hill and Renko have a couple of strong and emotional confrontation scenes, with Renko in particular showing signs that the inherent pressure of being a police officer is really starting to wear him down. Goth's surprisingly articulate testimony in court is truly something to behold while his ultimate tragic fate proves to be absolutely heartbreaking. Connie (an exquisitely annoying Frances McDormand) once again reveals herself to be a very cold and opportunistic lawyer who's always looking for loopholes to use to her advantage. Moreover, it's nice to see Belker (well played by Bruce Weitz) help Jablonski out of a jam. Garibaldi (charming Ken Olin) and Fay (sweet Barbara Bosson) hitting it off on a second date caps this episode off on a pleasing upbeat note.
