Cop Rock Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Sep/26/1990
Writer: Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Guest star: Dean Scofield (Tommy Ryan), Art Kimbro (Tyrone Weeks), Dion Anderson (Judge C.S. Adams), Sharon Brown (Asst. D.A. Keresy), Louis Price (Foreperson), Shaun Baker (Street Kid), Gary Stockdale (Bivens), Scott Wojohn (Lou Sonnenscheim), Randal Patrick (Robert Appell), Armin Shimerman (Mersky), Luther Kent (Frank Newbold), Randy Harrington (Detective Rolfe), Ellen Barber (Matron), Lee Wilkof (Noonan), Carl Anderson (Judge Walter Flynn), David Haid (Angelo Poppi), David Harris (Nelson Pine), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence), Rick Logan (Dave Handel), Peter Marx (Reporter), Kevin Skousen (Gilbert Braeden), Glenn Plummer (Byron B), Josie Kim (Social Worker), Dennis Cockrum (Glen), David Byrd (Judge Weber)

The squad goes after Tyrone Weeks and Patricia Spence, a couple arrested on drug charges. When Tyrone is set free due to overcrowding of the L.A. prison, LaRusso and Potts have to track him down. Meanwhile, Patricia, desperate for drug money, sells her infant daughter.

2 :01x02 - Ill-Gotten Gaines

First aired: Oct/03/1990
Writer: John Romano, William M. Finkelstein, Steven Bochco
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Guest star: Josiah Berryhioll (David Hollander), Jessie Lawrence Ferguson (Jerome Brewster), Lydia Nicole (Miriam Hernandez), Howard Mungo (Mustapha), Rene Levant (Jamaal), Gail Youngs (Janey Hollander), Ann Gillespie (Devon Lucas), Jeff Allin (Alan Lucas)

The squad has to deal with the fallout surrounding Tyrone Weeks' suspicious death. During questioning, Ralph lies that the forensic report supports LaRusso's story. Meanwhile, Hollander assigns Gaines as Frank's new partner and Donnie tells Vincent that he no longer wants to be partners with him.

3 :01x03 - Happy Mudder's Day

First aired: Oct/10/1990
Writer: Steven Bochco, John Romano, William M. Finkelstein
Director: Charles Haid
Guest star: Matthew Laurance (Michael Weinstein), David Haid (Detective), Carmen Twillie (Do Wop Cop #3), Kathy Hazzard (Florence), Darryl Phinnessee (Walter), Don Amendolia (Dr. Watoon), Mitchell Laurance (Eliot Weinstein), Lori Hart (Nurse), Karla Tamburrelli (Gretchen), Jordan Lund (Ronnie), Kathy Singleton (Nurse), David Allen Morgan (Perp #2), Holly Sherwood (Perp #1), Pamela Runo (Yvonne), Carmen Carter (Do Wop Cop #1), Johnny Coctails (Big Johnnie Stain), Joseph Masser (Armand Damiano), James O'Sullivan (Barney Rhoades), Charmaine Sylvers (Do Wop Cop #2), Frank Collison (Phil), Linda Esposito (Nurse), Susie Hardy (Nurse), Stephanie Pope (Nurse), Robert O'Reilly (Jimmy Smolan), Tamela Gibbs (Nurse)

When Potts and LaRusso are taken off of a drug case, LaRusso goes behind the squad's back and sets up his own bust with help from his girlfriend.

4 :01x04 - A Three-Corpse Meal

First aired: Oct/17/1990
Director: Fred Gerber
Guest star: Kin Vassy (Judge), Dean Scofield (Tommy Ryan), Katherine Cortez (Asst. D.A. Karen Sharaga), Gordon Clapp (Philip Beamer), Sherry Rooney (Jody Lancaster), Dennis Cockrum (Glen), William Forward (Bill Lancaster), Gregory Norman Cruz (Tito), Randy Harrington (Detective Rolfe), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence)

Following the investigation, LaRusso is charged with murder. Quinn and Campo set up a sting to arrest the people who bought Patricia Spence's daughter. Meanwhile, Chief Kendrick and the Mayor go on a date.

5 :01x05 - The Cocaine Mutiny

First aired: Oct/24/1990
Writer: Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano
Guest star: Ben Slack (Judge Henry Niebaum), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence), Gina Gershon (Stacey Kane), John Putch (Gary)

Patricia Spence fights for the custody of her child. An actress enlists the help of the squad when she begins to think she's being stalked. Meanwhile, LaRusso continues his affair and the Chief takes down a councilman on drug charges.

6 :01x06 - Oil of Ol' Lay

First aired: Oct/31/1990
Writer: John Romano, William M. Finkelstein, Steven Bochco
Guest star: Jack Kutcher (Old Wino), Mindy Seeger (Doctor), Graham Jarvis (Unknown), David Paymer (Homeless Man)

Quinn and Campo's partnership is threatened when Ruskin becomes jealous. Chief and the Mayor go away for the weekend together. Meanwhile, Gaines takes it upon himself to help a homeless man.

7 :01x07 - Cop-a-Feeliac

First aired: Nov/07/1990
Writer: Steven Bochco, Michael A. Graham, John Romano, William M. Finkelstein
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: James Sikking (Lt. Howard Hunter), Ralph Bruneau (Lyle Barry), Tony Genaro (Manny), Patricia Hodges (Alice Potts), Duke Moosekian (Kevin Sturges), Mark Morales (Officer Nissen), Mike Finnigan (Lt. Kellogg), Marlon Archey (Officer Sutton), Christin Parker (Rachel Potts), James McIntire (Officer Brad Phelps), Lou Palumbo (Cop #2), Rex Linn (Officer Cerruto), Paula Venise (Valerie Gotbaum), Eric Drew Johnson (Allen Potts), Christopher Kriesa (Cop #1), Pat McCormick (Norm Chauncey)

An overly jealous Ruskin follows Quinn and Campo. The Mayor is put in a bad situation when a local journalist threatens to expose her assistant. Meanwhile, Potts is threatened after turning his back on his police brothers.

8 :01x08 - Potts Don't Fail Me Now

First aired: Nov/21/1990
Writer: William M. Finkelstein, John Romano, Michael A. Graham, Steven Bochco
Director: Brad Silberling
Guest star: Adrian Ricard (Wife), Tony Todd (Omar), Bruce A. Young (Lawyer), Gloria Cromwell (Dorothy Dugan), Gilbert Lewis (Harold Poe), Michele Greene (Abby Perkins), Jimmy Smits (Victor Sifuentes), Clifton Powell (Cop), Kim Murdock (Reporter), John Hancock (Judge Armand)

Rose has to take down a bigoted detective in response to the shooting of a black youth. Meanwhile, Potts begins to second-guess his willingness to testify and the Chief lands himself in hot water after having some choice words for the press.

9 :01x09 - Marital Blitz

First aired: Dec/05/1990
Writer: Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano
Guest star: Diane Delano (Cop), Jordan Lund (Ronnie), John Hancock (Judge Armand), Loretta Devine (Juror), Tim Russ (Juror), Zachary Throne (Officer Stillman)

LaRusso's trial begins with D.A. Phelan and D.A. Weltz going head to head. Quinn and Campo have a hard time adjusting to their new partners.

10 :01x10 - No Noose Is Good Noose

First aired: Dec/12/1990
Writer: William M. Finkelstein, John Romano, Steven Bochco
Guest star: Penelope Windust (Therapist), Linda Harmon (Reporter), Tim Russ (Juror), Charles Douglass (Store Owner), Zachary Throne (Officer Stillman)

LaRusso is put on the stand and the jury begins deliberations. Quinn and Ruskin head to marriage counseling while Campo and his new partner expose a hooker detail.

11 :01x11 - Bang the Potts Slowly

First aired: Dec/26/1990
Writer: Toni Graphia, John Romano
Guest star: Matthew Laurance (Michael Weinstein), Mitchell Laurance (Eliot Weinstein), Rosie Malek-Yonan (Production Assistant), Zachary Throne (Officer Stillman)

Following the jury's decision, LaRusso is able to rejoin the force. Quinn and Ruskin deal with the reality of their ended marriage. Meanwhile, the squad investigates an illusive serial rapist.