Detective Newman was simply walking down the street, savoring the satisfaction of a case closed, when he was struck down by gunfire. The death of a fellow officer is always treated with grave seriousness.

Raised in a deeply observant Islamic household, she yearned for a life more distinctly American. The prospect of an arranged marriage filled her with dread; she dreamed instead of Malibu. Her sudden death throws Cagney and Lacey into the mi…

The elevator shuddered to a halt, trapping Lacey and Isbecki within its confines. It was, predictably, the hottest day of the year, and Victor’s claustrophobia only amplified the discomfort. The episode also features character actor Stanley…

The girl recounted, with a chilling certainty, that her father was abusing her younger sister. The younger girl was too young to speak, leaving the older child’s account as the only evidence. How did she know? She had been a victim herself.…

The fourteenth episode features a visit from television personality Detective Deedee, granted special access by her network to observe the workings of actual police officers. She is particularly keen to learn from the legendary duo of Cagne…

For years, the assistant district attorney dedicated his life to pursuing child pornography cases. When he is found dead, Cagney, who had wished for a chance to know the man better, suspects one of the depraved producers of that material is…

The Fourteenth Precinct is tasked with providing security for the city's annual marathon. A runner, one of the few who is white, hails from South Africa and has received death threats should she participate. Cagney and Lacey are assigned to…

The young woman, newly initiated into the sorority, tumbled from the building. Detectives immediately suspected a hazing ritual gone tragically wrong, yet the pledges remained tight-lipped, unwilling to offer any explanation.

The death of someone with whom Petrie harbored resentment immediately casts suspicion on Marcus. Meanwhile, in a separate storyline, Chris begins a relationship with a reporter and uncovers a concealed motive beneath his charm.

Following the events of episode sixty-nine, Sara Jones finds herself facing a trial. She seeks Cagney's support, hoping he will corroborate her account, but he refuses to offer his backing.

Following the events of episode seventy-five, Mansfield faces trial. In a move of considerable ingenuity, he has secured the services of David Keeler as his defense counsel. Keeler emphasizes his unwavering moral compass. Chris responds wit…

The toy company’s illegal disposal of toxic waste had ignited a firestorm, and a fiercely dedicated environmentalist was prepared to pursue any course necessary to bring the matter to the attention of Detectives Cagney and Lacey.

The detectives set their sights on a judge steeped in corruption, but he possessed a powerful advantage: a long-standing friendship with Charlie Cagney. Adding another layer of complexity, Cagney was also responsible for performance evaluat…

Allison Hock’s story finds its resonance in the familiar. The Laceys experience a burglary, forcing Mary Beth to confront Detective Dupnick from Queens – a situation made all the more ironic by her own disregard for the very safety measures…

The detectives infiltrated an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, seeking the person disrupting the group's proceedings. During a session specifically for those with codependent relationships, they encountered Donna, Charlie’s girlfriend, who had…

Samuels is being honored with the Distinguished Service Award at a banquet, and it falls to Cagney and Lacey to orchestrate the affair. Their tasks are considerable: planning the event, coordinating the entertainment, procuring balloons, an…

A spiritualist has devised a novel scheme: she takes payment for delivering messages to the deceased, employing individuals facing terminal illness as her intermediaries. Remarkably, the arrangement elicits contentment from everyone except …

The accusation hung heavy: a deaf girl, suspected of murder. The very notion seemed impossible. Could such a profound disability be the instrument of such a heinous act? Then, a disheveled David Keeler appeared at her door, reeking of alcoh…

Lacey joined the march, a silent wave of bodies protesting the existence of nuclear weapons. The demonstration ended with arrests, and Lacey found herself in the custody of Detective Dupnick.

The gun fired, and this time, Lacey bore the impact. The wound wasn’t as grievous as Cagney’s, yet the shock of it both of them necessitated a visit to the police psychiatrist. Lacey’s vest, however, intervened, a shield that spared her fr…

The consequences of Charlie’s long-held indulgence finally closed in, leading him to the Great Bar in the Sky. Chris and her brother Brian saw him off with a wake held at Flannery’s. But the occasion proved too much for Chris; she ended up …

In the secondary storyline, Lacey pulls a child from a vehicle engulfed in flames. Afterward, she must ensure the child is safely returned to their mother.