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Season 3 – Hill Street Blues

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A gritty, realistic look at the life of cops in a large (and unnamed) metropolitan city. Led by Capt. Frank Furillo, the cops of the Hill Street Station kept the peace - though there were plenty of casualties along the way. Focusing more on those within the precinct than on the cases they were trying to solve, "Hill Street Blues" cast of characters featured public defender Joyce Davenport (who later married Furillo), gruff Sgt. Phil Esterhaus (who always cautioned his charges to "be careful out there"), eccentric Lt. Howard Hunter, Officer Lucy Bates and Sgt. Mick Belker (who sometimes resorted to injuring the felons he apprehended).
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Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 08/16/2021
Is it my imagination, or is Hill Street Blues becoming predictable? The series is still a rocket compared to most... But still, where are the surprises? Go to Full Review Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch 01/13/2021
A work of television dramatic art that continues to astonish me this year with its daring and range. Go to Full Review David Bianculli Akron Beacon Journal 08/16/2021
The 1982 model of Hill Street Blues is more sleek and stunning than ever. Go to Full Review Bill Carter Baltimore Sun 01/13/2021
On its worst night, Hill Street Blues plays this television game on a whole other level. Go to Full Review Hannah Benoit Sojourner 08/20/2019
Like real people, [the characters] remain capable of surprising us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Hill Street Blues — Season 3

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Daniel J. Travanti

Frank Furillo

Michael Conrad

Phil Esterhaus

Michael Warren

Bobby Hill

Bruce Weitz

Mick Belker

James B. Sikking

Howard Hunter

Barbara Bosson

Fay Furillo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 1982 Trial by Fury Furillo orders his force to find a nun's attacker; an IRS audit worries Calletano; Belker busts a prostitute (Charles Levin). Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 1982 Domestic Beef Furillo sits on the Board of Rights; Coffey and Bates drive a trapped steer; an actor visits the precinct to research a role. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 1982 Heat Rash Furillo seeks the truth; Washington is offered a job; Hunter needs surgery; Goldblume faces allegations of misconduct. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 1982 Rain of Terror The heat continues; LaRue and Washington stake out crooked officers; Gennaro's role-research ends in tragedy; the rain comes. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1982 Officer of the Year Awardee Calletano delivers a scathing speech; Furillo's son is missing; Bates has trouble in court; Washington shoots a man. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1982 Stan the Man Hill must evict an old woman; Goldblume tries to save a jumper; a detective makes trouble for LaRue; Davenport is assaulted. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1982 Little Boil Blue Furillo is dragged into Daniels' political war with a mayoral candidate; a Vietnam veteran takes hostages. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 1982 Requiem for a Hairbag Furillo helps Daniels defuse Detweiler's attack; Bates and Coffey find a baby in their car; Hill seeks treatment for a boil. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 25, 1982 A Hair of the Dog Daniels orders a search for a dog belonging to the governor's wife; rookies hear tales; Eddie wants to be Belker's informant. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 1982 The Phantom of the Hill Hunter is sent to find the lost dog; Esterhaus' engagement ring is stolen; Fay dates a judge; LaRue plays a prank on rookies. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 1982 No Body's Perfect Furillo warns Nydorf about Bernstein's plans; the dog-hunt ends; Renko confronts Coffey; a humiliated rookie risks his life. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 16, 1982 Santaclaustrophobia Christmas-costumed officers chase rampaging youths; a months-ago shooting gnaws at Washington; Hill's vagabond father arrives. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 20, 1983 Gung Ho Davenport defends a radical (Elayne Heilveil); a video-arcade stakeout ends in tragedy; bad Chinese food turns the blues green. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 1983 Moon Over Uranus An enraged lieutenant seeks revenge on his daughter's rapist; a rat bites Daniels; Renko is relegated to parking-ticket duty. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 1983 Moon Over Uranus: The Sequel Daniels berates Furillo for suspending Operation Big Broom; Davenport has a job interview; Renko saves people from a fire. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 1983 Moon Over Uranus: The Final Legacy Operation Big Broom draws legal protestations; Calletano sports a new toupee; Furillo interrogates Davenport upon her return. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 17, 1983 The Belles of St. Mary's Coffey is suspected after a drug-addled prisoner he visited is found dead; Calletano confronts Furillo; guest Ally Sheedy. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 1983 Life in the Minors The mother and preacher of a dead man demand action; biker Sonny Crockett accuses Coffey; LaRue pursues a teen (Ally Sheedy). Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 3, 1983 Eugene's Comedy Empire Strikes Back Coffey's murder charge seems headed for a grand jury; Furillo and Davenport wed; LaRue gets Vic Hitler (Terry Kiser) a job. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 1983 Spotlight on Rico Narc Sal Benedetto (Dennis Franz) arrives; Leo helps an addict; a surveillance robot enthralls all; guest Jonathan Banks. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 1983 Buddy, Can You Spare a Heart? Furillo worries over Washington working with Benedetto; Renko and Hill find a bag of cash; Leo's addict mans precinct phones. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 1983 A Hill of Beans LaRue hunts Washington's ambusher; the precinct payroll is stolen; a stock collapse ruins Jesus Martinez. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 1982