She fled the gilded cage of her privileged life, choosing the harsh reality of the streets over the promise of Princeton. Now, the detectives of Cagney and Lacey must reach her – she holds the key to a case, the only witness willing to test…

Cagney and Lacey consistently navigate difficult cases with ease, largely due to their crucial witness. However, his precarious legal status presents a formidable obstacle; he is an undocumented immigrant, permitted to remain in the country…

Hired by the woman's family, a psychic was brought in to locate her. Cagney felt, with a certainty that settled like ice in his gut, that something was deeply wrong.

Following the New York State Lottery's recent multi-million dollar payout, a new ticket emerges – a counterfeit, its origin unknown. Meanwhile, in a parallel narrative, Harvey and Mary Beth find themselves confronting an IRS audit.

Detectives Cagney and Lacey pursue a lead on drug dealer Mansfield, but their case hinges on a conversation with him that remains unverified. Mary Beth, principled and averse to dishonesty, struggles to defend Chris while upholding her own …

Lacey and Cagney accompany a young Latina woman to an abortion clinic, concerned for her safety amidst the hostile crowd of protestors. The situation escalates when the clinic is firebombed, resulting in a fatality – a case now classified a…

While compelling evidence points against the suspect, his mother maintains he was with her at home. As long as he possesses an alibi, he remains cleared.

The consequences of Charlie Cagney’s drinking finally overtake him, and he finds himself a patient in the hospital. Lacey, now significantly pregnant, yearns for a life beyond the streets, a life centered around a desk.

Cagney witnessed a robbery unfold, pursued the perpetrator, only to lose them in the process. The subsequent fallout left her facing censure for her failure to apprehend the thief, a prospect she resented deeply. Accusations of cowardice st…

With Samuels away, Cagney steps up to the command. Inspector Knelman relays her instructions: Lacey is to be placed on maternity leave. This episode is often cited as a classic, marking the moment Cagney assumes the role of temporary comman…

The Christmas installment finds Cagney partnered with Newman to unravel a copyright squabble concerning a popular melody. Given Chris’s recent disagreement with David, perhaps Newman might offer a glimmer of romantic possibility. The episod…

Substituting for Lacey, Detective Sara Jones presents herself as a capable investigator, fiercely determined to apprehend a rapist. However, her eagerness borders on recklessness; frustrated by the slow pace of the investigation, she resolv…

Cagney’s latest partner, Michael Moriarty, carries a reputation. He’s known for having exposed corrupt officers within the force. As a result, many of his colleagues avoid him; indeed, Coleman has made a calculated assessment of Moriarty's …

To hone his skills, Cagney takes on the night shift, a world populated by a colorful cast of characters. The case before him is a typical one: a hit-and-run involving a driver under the influence. Cagney’s task is to persuade the driver’s g…

A disturbing trend of robberies targeting people with disabilities has emerged, prompting a wheelchair activist to demand action from the NYPD. In response, Cagney undertakes an undercover assignment, assuming the guise of a person with a d…

The episode often draws comparisons to "Lucy and Ethel" for its lighter moments. Finally, Lacey gives birth to baby Alice – a delivery that seemed to stretch on for an eternity. Cagney must drive her to the hospital in a familiar, urgent se…

A West Point cadet stands accused and faces court martial, yet refuses to cooperate, bound by the tenets of his honor code. David Keeler is convinced of the cadet's innocence and resolves to offer assistance. Meanwhile, Lacey receives an un…

Following the events of case #62, Cagney and Lacey find themselves once more pursuing Mansfield. Cagney relies on a contact – a resourceful young Hispanic man from the streets – but can this informant prove resilient enough to withstand Man…

The actress, found dead in her dressing room, had taken her own life. At least, that was the initial assessment. But as the other players began to sift through the tangled web of relationships within the production, a darker truth emerged: …

The Cambodian lawyer, known for his dedication to serving his people, was found dead. Subsequent inquiries revealed a more complex reality: he had amassed a considerable fortune by profiting from the hardships of his fellow Cambodians.

Lacey and Cagney were granted an unusual assignment: a trip to Los Angeles to apprehend a fugitive who had skipped bail.

The thief found himself in a predicament far exceeding his initial expectations. The stolen goods, it turned out, included plutonium. His priority shifted instantly: apprehension. Swift capture was paramount, for the sake of mitigating the…

The death of the labor leader cast a shadow. It was a familiar sorrow, this sudden extinguishing of a life that appeared, on the surface, untouched by fault. Yet, the evidence pointed to a deliberate act, a calculated desire for his demise.

The death of a labor leader casts a grim shadow. The circumstances suggest an unprovoked act of violence; the man appeared to have lived without fault, yet someone harbored a deadly desire for his demise. Meanwhile, in a separate thread, Ca…