The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
Cast: Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Steve Ryan
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21 episodes
1. Pilot (1)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.TV-PGCC44minSep 19, 1986
2. Pilot (2)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with Abrams to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.TV-PGCC44minSep 19, 1986
3. Final TransmissionWith Torello's MCU hunting a psychopath, Luca plots jewel heists and the takeover of a sports-gambling operation.TV-PGCC44minSep 20, 1986
4. Shadow DancerTorello gains a major advantage when one of Luca's burglars is connected to a robbery-homicide of a coin collector's wife. Torello finds out Julie is pregnant.TV-PGCC44minSep 27, 1986
5. The Saint Louis Book of BluesMobsters support Luca's nationwide gambling scheme. A publicity-seeking sheriff hampers Torello's arrest of one of Luca's men.TV-PGCC44minSep 30, 1986
6. The WarA book intercepted by Torello jeopardizes Luca's nationwide gambling operation. The Torellos meet with tragedy.TV-PGCC44minOct 7, 1986
7. Abrams for the DefenseAttorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.TV-PGCC44minOct 14, 1986
8. Pursuit of a Wanted FelonConflict ruins the Torello's weekend trip. Luca situates in Las Vegas. Bigots target Abrams's relationship with Susan.TV-PGCC44minOct 28, 1986
9. Old Friends, Dead EndsTorello confronts his new friend, now laundering money for the Mob. Federal investigators indict Luca and Bartoli.TV-PGCC44minNov 4, 1986
10. Justice Hits the SkidsDevastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.TV-PGCC44minNov 11, 1986
11. For Love or MoneyDivorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.TV-PGCC44minDec 5, 1986
12. Hide and Go ThiefIndelli and Krychek must deal with a tense hostage situation. Torello travels to Indiana to make his move on Frank Holman.TV-PGCC44minDec 12, 1986
13. Strange BedfellowsHolman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.TV-PGCC44minDec 26, 1986
14. Fatal CrossroadsTorello is subpoenaed to testify for Luca. An enraged Abrams jumps to Torello's defense. Luca orders Torello and Abrams killed.TV-PGCC44minJan 9, 1987
15. Torello on TrialBreitel brutally cross-examines Torello. Acquitted Luca moves to Las Vegas. Torello gets a new assignment.TV-PGCC44minJan 16, 1987
16. The Kingdom of MoneyTorello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.TV-PGCC44minJan 30, 1987
17. The Battle of Las VegasTo take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.TV-PGCC44minFeb 6, 1987
18. The SurvivorTorello falls in love with a Justice Attorney's former wife, only to find out that the attorney has been molesting his adopted daughter. Molestation charges jeopardizes the Unit's investigation of Luca.TV-PGCC44minFeb 13, 1987
19. The PinnacleLuca's greedy ploy to take over another casino puts his entire gambling empire in jeopardy.TV-PGCC44minFeb 27, 1987
20. Top of the WorldLuca's jubilation over his growing business turns to fear that his associates are setting him up. Luca's insatiable lust for violence proves his undoing when he rapes Pauli's girlfriend. Pauli testifies for the prosecution in Luca's trial.TV-PGCC44minMar 6, 1987
21. Ground ZeroAfter his murder mistrial, Luca clashes with a crime kingpin over plans to split up control of the sinking Luca gambling empire. Pauli changes his mind and rescues Luca from Torello as they hide in a house in the desert, a target site for nuclear testing.TV-PGCC44minMar 13, 1987
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The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Gustave Reininger, Chuck Adamson
- Studio
- New World Television, Michael Mann Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
