Garilbaldi (solid Ken Olin) takes legal action to stop the drug test screenings. Belker (top work by Bruce Weitz) nails two high-ranking officers in his undercover operation. Hill (likeable Michael Warren) and Renko (an amusing Charles Haid) are put in charge of a bear. Goldblume (a fine Joe Spano) takes care of Gina's estate.
The business with the bear provides a few good laughs along with one genuine shock when said bear attacks a person. Moreover, once again we get the usual convoluted bureaucratic red tape making things difficult for officers to either do their work or maintain any sense of integrity, with Furillo (the always terrific Daniel J. Travanti) butting heads with shifty deputy chief Briscoe (a superbly slimy Andy Romano). It's also nice to see Goldblume reconcile with Furillo and remain on amicable terms with Fay (a lovely turn by Barbara Bosson). In addition, Furillo's continual struggle with his alcoholism adds additional dramatic punch. This episode further benefits from sturdy guest contributions from James Cromwell as animal trainer Lowenhandler, Basil Hoffman as smarmy lawyer Ed Greenglass, and Stephen Macht as smooth corrupt detective Dugan, plus Darwin Joston of "Assault on Precinct 13" fame has a nifty bit at the end as a recovering alcoholic at an AA meeting.
The business with the bear provides a few good laughs along with one genuine shock when said bear attacks a person. Moreover, once again we get the usual convoluted bureaucratic red tape making things difficult for officers to either do their work or maintain any sense of integrity, with Furillo (the always terrific Daniel J. Travanti) butting heads with shifty deputy chief Briscoe (a superbly slimy Andy Romano). It's also nice to see Goldblume reconcile with Furillo and remain on amicable terms with Fay (a lovely turn by Barbara Bosson). In addition, Furillo's continual struggle with his alcoholism adds additional dramatic punch. This episode further benefits from sturdy guest contributions from James Cromwell as animal trainer Lowenhandler, Basil Hoffman as smarmy lawyer Ed Greenglass, and Stephen Macht as smooth corrupt detective Dugan, plus Darwin Joston of "Assault on Precinct 13" fame has a nifty bit at the end as a recovering alcoholic at an AA meeting.