Homicide: Life on the Street (season 3)

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The third season of Homicide: Life on the Street aired in the United States on the NBC television network from 1994-10-14 to 1995-05-05 and contained 20 episodes. It was the first full season of episodes.

The third season marked the debut of character Lt. Megan Russert (portrayed by Isabella Hofmann), and was the final season for both Detetectives Beau Felton (Daniel Baldwin) and Stanley Bolander (Ned Beatty).

The DVD box set of season 3 was released for Region 1 on 2003-10-28. The set includes all 20 season 3 episodes on six discs.[1]

[edit] List of episodes

# Episode Director Writer(s) Original
air date		 Production
code
14 "Nearer My God to Thee"  Tim Hunter Jorge Zamacona 1994-10-14 301
New Shift Commander Megan Russert heads the Redball investigation of the murder of "Samaritan of the Year", Catherine Goodrich. Due to the politically volatility of the case. Lieutenant Al Giardello and his shift are called in to assist the investigation. Detective Beau Felton and his wife separate, leaving Detective Kay Howard to deal with the fallout. Detectives Meldrick Lewis and John Munch look within their ranks for a third person to buy a local tavern. 
15 "Fits Like a Glove"  Ted Demme Bonnie Mark 1994-10-21 302
A second white glove victim is found behind a church. Primary Detective Roger Gaffney allows a possible murder scene to be compromised, so Russert replaces him with Pembleton. Later a serial murder groupie, Frederik Fuchs, shows up and gives the squad a lead on the investigation. Felton continues to wrestle with the possibility of reconciling with his wife. An indiscretion in Detective Tim Bayliss' jeopardizes Lewis and Munch's ability to buy the tavern. 
16 "Extreme Unction"  Keith Gordon D. Keith Mano 1994-10-28 303
As Pembleton digs deeper into the serial murder investigation a witness, "Pamela" Wilgis, suddenly emerges. While Pembleton questions her, Bolander checks her apartment and uncovers a link to the case. Pembleton closes in on a confession, only to be interrupted by a startling discovery. Later, a statement given by Wilgis on live television undermines Pembleton's faith in the system, himself, and God. 
17 "A Model Citizen"  John McNaughton Noel Behn 1994-11-11 306
Sparks fly when Lewis meets his dream girl, Emma Zoole, who only has eyes for Bayliss. Munch and Howard investigate the shooting of a teenager by his brother. The experience compels Munch to take some action as a volunteer. When the department, Pembleton, and Russert are sued by Annabella Wilgis for violating her civil rights, her action pits Pembleton and Russert against one another. 
18 "Happy to Be Here"  Lee Bonner Julie Martin 1994-11-18 307
Munch and Bolander investigate the murder of Sam Thorne, a journalist crusader and good friend of Giardello. Bayliss and Pembleton look into the death of an elderly woman who's been decaying in her house for a month. Felton continues his search for his family and confronts Howard and Russert, looking for answers to his situation. Bayliss' ongoing relationship with Emma Zoole causes a further rift between himself and Lewis. 
19 "Crosetti"  Whitney Ransick James Yoshimura 1994-12-02 304

The squad is shocked when Lewis' partner longtime partner Steve Crosetti, who was thought to have been on vacation, is found dead in Chesapeake Bay. Bolander, the primary on the case, thinks it's a suicide, but Lewis believes otherwise and interferes with the investigation in the hopes of changing the outcome. As the squad prepares for the funeral, the brass tells Giardello that there will be no honor guard for Crosetti due to the suspicious nature of his death. Pembleton, still struggling with his own issues of faith, finds his own way to honor the departed detective.

(NOTE: Though intended by the producers to follow the episode "Extreme Unction", this episode was aired after "A Model Citizen", where Lewis made a jarring reference to Crosetti's death. An opening title card stating "One day last October..." informs the viewers that this episode takes place in the past.) 
20 "The Last of the Watermen"  Richard Pearce Henry Bromell, Tom Fontana 1994-12-09 305
When Howard and Felton are summoned to a grisly crime scene, Howard snaps and heads home to the Chesapeake Bay. Back home, she's soon investigating the murder of a local conservationist. Howard suspects a local oysterman may be involved. She soon finds herself investigating friends, family, and her old flame Chick Tawes. Back in Baltimore, Giardello assigns Pembleton as Felton's temporary partner. To their shock and amazement, they work well together and come to an understanding. 
21 "All Through the House"  Peter Medak Henry Bromell 1994-12-16 308
It's Christmas Eve and the squad is on duty. Munch and Bolander investigate the death of Nicholas McGibney, a streetside Santa Claus. When they go to the victim's residence, they find his 10-year-old son Fidel, who's waiting for his dad to come home. Bolander checks with Child Welfare, leaving Munch to deal with the child. Lewis and Russert, meanwhile, spend the evening trying to find a young woman's killer, and Bayliss tries to hustle his colleagues in cards during a quiet night in the squad room. 
22 "Every Mother's Son"  Kenneth Fink Eugene Lee 1995-01-06 310

Pembleton and Bayliss investigate the shooting of a 13-year-old boy, Darryl Nawls. During the course of their investigation, the mother of the shooter unknowingly meets the mother of the victim and finds that they have much in common. Past events wreak havoc on Munch and Lewis' plans to remodel and open the bar. Felton continues searching for his estranged wife and kids.

Guest star: Howie Mandel 
23 "Cradle to Grave"  Myles Connell David Mills 1995-01-13 311
Lewis and Munch investigate the death of Andrew "Monk" Whetherly, a member of the Deacons Motorcycle Club. Whetherly's wife, Bree, leads them to Preacher, the gang's warlord, who says Monk was killed "because he loved his little girl." The case is further complicated when Lewis is approached by an FBI Agent who is also investigating the Deacons. Deputy Commissioner James Harris enlists Pembleton to look into a delicate matter involving a Congressman - with disastrous results. 
24 "Partners"  John McNaughton David Rupel 1995-01-20 312
Detective Douglas Jones, Russert's former partner, joins Homicide from Narcotics. Later, when Jones' wife Natalie is admitted to the hospital with suspicious injuries, Russert confronts Jones about possible spousal abuse. Pembleton prepares to testify against James Harris and the department, with his future and friendships hanging in the balance. Bayliss, Lewis, and Munch finally open The Waterfront Bar. 
25 "The City That Bleeds (1)"  Tim Hunter Julie Martin, Jorge Zamacona 1995-01-27 313
Bolander, Munch, Howard, and Felton all meet to serve a routine warrant but are caught in an ambush when a gunman opens fire, critically wounding all but Munch. Pembleton is assigned as the primary in the investigation and is partnered with Detective Theresa Walker, who specializes in the psychology of their prime suspect, a pedophile. Bolander's ex-partner Mitch Drummond from the bomb squad offers his help on the investigation. 
26 "Dead End (2)"  Whitney Ransick Jorge Zamacona, Julie Martin 1995-02-03 314
Working with the Quick Response Team, Pembleton and Bayliss close in on the pedophile and suspected sniper, Glen Holton. Felton wrestles with his guilt over Howard's condition, as does Bolander's ex-wife, who arrives in Baltimore. Captain George Barnfather and Colonel Bert Granger tell Russert to review Giardello's actions on the day of the shooting to determine if he was negligent in his duties. A shocking admission from an apprehended suspect has unforeseen consequences on the investigation. 
27 "End Game (3)"  Lee Bonner Rogers Turrentine 1995-02-10 315

Gordon Pratt, a racist loner, is questioned in the detective shootings.

Guest Star: Steve Buscemi as Gordon Pratt 
28 "Law and Disorder"  John McNaughton Bonnie Mark, Julie Martin 1995-02-24 316

Bayliss has to question his colleagues after Pratt is found dead and finds out no one is interested in helping him solve the case.

Guest star: Valerie Perrine 
29 "The Old and the Dead"  Michael Fields Randall A. Anderson 1995-03-03 317

Giardello uncovers corruption that leads to a shakeup at the top levels of the department.

Guest star: Tim Russert (as himself) 
30 "In Search of Crimes Past"  Kenneth Fink Jane Smiley 1995-04-14 318
The desperate daughter of a death-row inmate forces Bolander to re-open a long-closed case. 
31 "Nothing Personal"  Tim Van Patten Bonnie Mark 1995-04-21 309

Crosetti's caseload is finally reassigned to the detectives and Howard's 100% clearance rate may be in jeopardy when she gets his most difficult unsolved case. Giardello's difficult personal life turns volatile when he believes that he has been discriminated against by a friend of Russert's. Felton looks to Russert for comfort when a piece of key evidence critical to Howard's unsolved case goes missing. Bayliss, Munch, and Lewis close the deal on the bar only to find that their troubles are just beginning.

(NOTE: With production code 309, this episode was scheduled to air before "Every Mother's Son," and thus before the events of "The City That Bleeds." An opening title card stating "Six weeks after the death of Det. Crosetti" informs the viewer that this episode takes place in the past, before the shootings of Howard, Felton, and Bolander.) 
32 "Colors"  Peter Medak Tom Fontana 1995-04-28 319

Bayliss' cousin shoots and kills a Turkish exchange student, leading to renewed hostilities between Bayliss and Pembleton.

Guest Star: David Morse as Jim Bayliss 
33 "The Gas Man"  Barry Levinson Henry Bromell 1995-05-05 320

Pembleton is targeted by an ex-con determined to get revenge for the six years he spent in jail.

Guest Star: Bruno Kirby as Victor Helms, Sr. 

[edit] References

  1. ^ Homicide Life on the Street - The Complete Seasons 3 (1993). Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.