The True Test 

An outstanding computer genius at a prestigious prep school is found stabbed to death. The incident is believed to be racially motivated as he is one of only three black students. Bayliss ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Taylor

Writers:

Paul Attanasio (created by), Noel Behn (teleplay by)

Stars:

Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Belzer	...	John Munch
Andre Braugher	...	Frank Pembleton
Reed Diamond	...	Mike Kellerman
Michelle Forbes	...	Dr. Julianna Cox
Clark Johnson	...	Meldrick Lewis
Yaphet Kotto	...	Al Giardello
Melissa Leo	...	Kay Howard
Max Perlich	...	J.H. Brodie
Kyle Secor	...	Tim Bayliss
Elijah Wood	...	McPhee Broadman
Sagan Lewis	...	Judge Susan Aandahl
Ami Brabson	...	Mary Pembleton
Chris Northup	...	Hord Highsmith
Andrew Bowser	...	Derek Delmond (as Andy Bowser)
Pat Dade	...	Monica Murphy

Storyline

An outstanding computer genius at a prestigious prep school is found stabbed to death. The incident is believed to be racially motivated as he is one of only three black students. Bayliss and Lewis suspect a student whose protective mother is a powerful judge. Pembleton finally passes the firearms test.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Choir of the boarding school used in the transition scenes that Wood's character belonged to was Maryland's Official Boy Choir, The Maryland State Boychoir. Wood and other cast members were fitted for robes to match the already established actual robes of the choir rather than make and redress an entire choir of extras.

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Quotes

Tim Bayliss: [to a young suspect] You're a punk. You know, for the record.

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Soundtracks

Jerusalem
Music by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry
Lyrics by William Blake
Performed by boys choir

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 1996 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1