A voice activated vending machine will do anything for Russo (foxy Megan Gallagher). Goldblume (sturdy Joe Spano) and Buntz (terrific Dennis Franz) put a wire on former gang member Alfred Williams (well played by Keith Amos) in order to find out who slaughtered a family in their sleep. Flaherty (likeable Robert Clohessy) and Bates (solid Betty Thomas) deal with rich lady Sylvia (a delightful portrayal by Micole Mercurio) and her Latin lover Ramon (suave Eddie Valez).
The business with the vending machine provides some good laughs, with Russo ultimately causing said machine to short out. Moreover, poor Renko (a very amusing Charles Haid) has various foul stuff poured on him as well as helps deliver a baby. Goldblume tries to help Williams out after someone makes him only to have Williams turn down his offer, which leads to Goldblume having a falling out with Furillo (an outstanding Daniel J. Travanti). Once again, this show illustrates with bracing acuity how the stress and strain of policework can have a direct negative impact on both the personal and professional relationships between police officers.
The business with the vending machine provides some good laughs, with Russo ultimately causing said machine to short out. Moreover, poor Renko (a very amusing Charles Haid) has various foul stuff poured on him as well as helps deliver a baby. Goldblume tries to help Williams out after someone makes him only to have Williams turn down his offer, which leads to Goldblume having a falling out with Furillo (an outstanding Daniel J. Travanti). Once again, this show illustrates with bracing acuity how the stress and strain of policework can have a direct negative impact on both the personal and professional relationships between police officers.
