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S5.E1 ∙ Where or When: Part 1

Tue, Sep 17, 1991

An ex-cop turned P.I. says he came across a man who was stabbed. But the man he says was stabbed is identified as a wealthy businessman McCabe knows who turns out to be alive. McCabe thinks he was inebriated but Jake who knows his reputation tries to help him. They think it might have to do with one of the man's businesses weapons. So Jake goes undercover as a weapons dealer.

7.6 /10

S5.E2 ∙ Where or When: Part 2

Tue, Sep 24, 1991

Jake encounters deadly thieves when he goes undercover as an illegal arms dealer to help a private eye (Robert Forster) solve a murder in the conclusion of this two-part episode.

7.6 /10

S5.E3 ∙ Street of Dreams

Tue, Oct 29, 1991

A young graffiti artist who witnessed a murder paints himself into a corner when the killers identify him.

7 /10

S5.E4 ∙ I'll Never Be the Same

Tue, Nov 05, 1991

Jake accidentally shoots a young boy in the dead of night while pursuing a suspect he had seen firing into a house. As they begin to investigate, the pieces of the puzzle don't quite fit together, and Jake ends up caught in the crossfire.

7.8 /10

S5.E5 ∙ I Could Write a Book

Tue, Nov 12, 1991

A writer whom McCabe knows is found dead. It looks like a suicide but McCabe isn't sure. He knows the man hasn't been able to publish anything for fifteen years. But he learns from the man's agent that he was writing something, a romance. The writer's secretary has a copy of the book and gives it to McCabe and upon reading it learns that his friend uncovered a case of fraud and corruption. He thinks he knows who the persons the writer was writing about so he sends Jake to find out.

7.6 /10

S5.E6 ∙ Two Different Worlds

Tue, Nov 19, 1991

A young lawyer acquaintance of McCabe's asks for Jake's help in investigating a murder her sister claimed to have witnessed. Things turn out to be a little more complicated than expected.

7.5 /10

S5.E7 ∙ Every Time We Say Goodbye

Tue, Dec 10, 1991

When a model and known drug user shows up dead, everyone assumes her death was on overdose. But when it turns out Neely Capshaw was an old friend of the woman, McCabe sends her undercover to investigate.

7.6 /10

S5.E8 ∙ Come Along with Me

Tue, Dec 17, 1991

When a body turns up missing a liver, Jake and the DA's office investigate. The case becomes a higher priority as more bodies start stacking up, all missing the liver.

7.2 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Last Dance

Tue, Dec 31, 1991

While in the midst of a murder trial, a man comes forward claiming to be the actual murderer. McCabe is incredulous about his claim but decides to look into it. And despite more evidence turning up against him, McCabe is doubtful that he did it.

7.4 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Come Closer to Me

Tue, Jan 07, 1992

Some pickpockets snatch the wallet of a hit man which contained who his next target is. When one of them wants to tell the police, the leader nixes it. When the guy is killed, McCabe sends Jake to join their team to find out what they know.

7.7 /10

S5.E11 ∙ Since I Fell for You

Tue, Jan 14, 1992

An old flame of Derek's, presumed to be dead, turns up in LA looking for his help. With the mob hot on her trail, Jake has to help Derek out of the mess he's found himself in.

7.9 /10

S5.E12 ∙ Just You, Just Me

Tue, Jan 21, 1992

A local boxing legend is killed in a drive by shooting. Jake finds himself enamored of a local shopkeeper being threatened by the local gang, and chooses to protect her.

6.5 /10

S5.E13 ∙ Stormy Weather: Part 1

Tue, Jan 28, 1992

After a man is murdered in an apparent copycat killing, Jake and McCabe must consider the possibility that McCabe put the wrong man behind bars the first time around.

7.8 /10

S5.E14 ∙ Stormy Weather: Part 2

Tue, Feb 04, 1992

After a second copycat killing, the DA's office is forced to return to trial on that original case. Meanwhile, Jake continues to investigate, hoping to find the truth behind these killings.

7.8 /10

S5.E15 ∙ You'll Never Know

Tue, Feb 25, 1992

A local councilman is implicated for the murder of his blackmailer. As an old friend of the accused, Jake is determined the whole thing is a setup. The question is, who is the real killer, and why?

7.5 /10

S5.E16 ∙ There'll Be Some Changes Made

Tue, Mar 10, 1992

A rock singer is considering making a comeback after spending time in rehab to overcome her alcohol and drug addictions. However a stalker is out to kill her.

7.9 /10

S5.E17 ∙ Pennies from Heaven

Tue, Mar 17, 1992

Someone is giving the proceeds of a bank robbery to the poor and to those who did good deeds.

7.4 /10

S5.E18 ∙ I Can't Believe I'm Losing You

Tue, Mar 24, 1992

Someone is out to ruin Jake's life, but with the number of people he's put away, there are a lot of suspects. Can he find out who it is before they can follow through?

7.1 /10

S5.E19 ∙ All Through the Night

Tue, Mar 31, 1992

A man put in prison by Detective Capshaw shows up, having been released from prison, and he's out for revenge.

7.2 /10

S5.E20 ∙ Ain't Misbehavin'

Tue, Apr 07, 1992

Ethel Mae Haven is a feisty bail bonds woman, who personally tracks down anyone who skips on her. A guy whom she bailed out who was charged with murder and is being prosecuted by McCabe, goes on the run. She finds him and he claims to be innocent. For some reason she believes him and sets out to prove it.

6.7 /10

S5.E21 ∙ Nightmare

Tue, Apr 21, 1992

After another woman is murdered in gruesome fashion, Jake and McCabe are put under heavy pressure by the city to close the case quickly. Partnered with the Golden Boy of the LA police department, the two must track down the killer.

7.7 /10

S5.E22 ∙ Mickey Daytona

Tue, May 05, 1992

Jake's friend and fellow police detective, Michael DaSilva, moves back to LA, but when a woman he met on his first night in town turns up dead the next day, Jake must help him find her killer.

8.1 /10