The Prodigal Son (27 Sep. 1985)

Crockett and Tubbs travel to New York to take down a powerful Colombian cartel.

Director:

Paul Michael Glaser

Writers:

Anthony Yerkovich (creator), Daniel Pyne

Stars:

Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Don Johnson	...	Detective James Crockett
Philip Michael Thomas	...	Detective Ricardo Tubbs
Saundra Santiago	...	Detective Gina Calabrese
Michael Talbott	...	Detective Stan Switek
John Diehl	...	Det. Larry Zito
Olivia Brown	...	Detective Trudy Joplin
Edward James Olmos	...	Lieutenant Martin Castillo
Peter Allen	...	Man in Gallery
Kevin Anderson	...	Blue Wacko
Julian Beck	...	J. J. Johnston
Charles S. Dutton	...	Lieutenant Pearson (as Charles Dutton)
Annie Golden	...	Prostitute at police station
Pam Grier	...	Valerie Gordon
Anthony Heald	...	Commander René
Susan Hess	...	Margaret

Storyline

Crockett and Tubbs travel to New York to take down a powerful Colombian cartel.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | murder | drug dealer | colombian | police | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1985 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Michael Mann Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Crockett, Tubbs and Jimmy Borges get into the Cadillac to search New York, Borges isn't wearing a jacket, nor does he seem to have one with him. When he takes off at the end of the scene he's wearing a white suit jacket.

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Quotes

Detective James Crockett: I can't touch you, I know that, too many obstacles, too many politics. But you're dirty, Ace, and I'm patient.

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Soundtracks

"The Pleasure Seekers"
(uncredited)
Written by David Frank and Mic Murphy
Performed by The System

User Reviews

Miami Vice in New York City

Season Two of Miami Vice started with a bang in this feature length episode which saw Crockett and Tubbs going from the jungles of Columbia, via the Everglades, to New York City in pursuit of a Columbian drug dealer who is killing any DEA agent who gets close to him.

When they get to New York they try to draw out the Colombians by putting it about that they have stolen a large quantity of cocaine from the Miami police evidence locker, unfortunately it seems nobody is interested. The situation is confused when Tubbs meets an old girl friend and Crockett is seduced by a beautiful but potentially dangerous woman.

As with all episodes the look is very cool and accompanied by a great sound track. There is plenty action, most of it bloodless even though people get shot... while wearing clothes that look almost perfect for showing blood; just a sign of the times that it was made, it seems odd now that it was considered a violent series at the time.