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S5 E13 Act Of Conscience

Thriller

14+

48m

Jan 12, 1986

While Lacey is on maternity leave, Cagney is assigned a controversial new partner who's past of turning in other cops who have participated in illegal activity makes the rest of the 14th precinct question how long he will stay among them.

Season 5, 24 Episodes

Cagney & Lacey - On The Street

Cagney and Lacey investigate the beating of a teenage runaway who has shunned her family's wealth and instead has been living and working on the streets as a hooker. The detectives must try and convince her to help convict her pimp.

Cagney & Lacey - Ordinary Hero

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) find themselves in a jam when the witness in an assault case turns out to be an illegal alien who is about to be deported. Also starring Al Waxman as Lt. Bert Samuels and Carl Lumbly as Mark Petrie.

Cagney & Lacey - The Psychic

A psychic's (guest star Elizabeth Ashley) predictions provide Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) with their only leads when a missing person's case turns into a murder investigation. Also starring Al Waxman and Carl Lumbly.

Cagney & Lacey - The Lottery

Cagney and Lacey are brought in when a lottery jackpot is being claimed by multiple people. They must decide who has the real ticket and whose winning ticket is actually counterfeit. Meanwhile, Lacey and Harvey prepare for an IRS audit.

Cagney & Lacey - Entrapment

During an underground investigation of a notorious narcotics dealer, Cagney crosses the line to entrapment and expects Lacey to commit perjury on her behalf. Lacey must then decide if she stands by her partner or admit to knowing nothing about it.

Cagney & Lacey - The Clinic

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey's (Tyne Daly) investigation of the fire-bombing of an abortion clinic places them on opposing sides over this controversial issue. When a patient is killed in the blast, they must decide if it was one murder or two.

Cagney & Lacey - Mothers And Sons

Mothers And Sons,

The detective must crack a mother's testimony on the alibi of her son who is accused of robbery and assault while Lacey (Tyne Daly) must deal with her own son's problems at school. Also starring Sharon Gless as Christine Cagney.

Cagney & Lacey - Filial Duty

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) investigate the robbery and murder of a 70-year-old recluse as Charlie Cagney (guest star Dick O'Neill) is hospitalized with pneumonia. Meanwhile, a pregnant Lacey must learn to adapt her work routine.

Cagney & Lacey - Old Ghosts

Cagney is branded as a coward after a robbery suspect is able to elude her during a chase. She is suspended from duty, leaving Lacey to clear her name. Meanwhile, Cagney's brother Brian visits from California and checks in on their father.

Cagney & Lacey - Power

When Cagney is placed in charge of the 14th Precinct during Lt. Samuels' vacation, her fellow detectives accuse her of being on a power trip. Meanwhile she is disappointed that one of her first assignments is to force Lacey to go on maternity leave.

Cagney & Lacey - Play It Again, Santa

Play It Again, Santa,

Cagney (Sharon Gless) goes undercover with Det. Jonah Newman (guest star Dan Shor) to investigate a series of disappearing Santa Clauses and issues with music rights. Also starring Tyne Daly as Mary Beth Lacey and Al Waxman as Lt. Bert Samuels.

Cagney & Lacey - The Rapist

When Lacey goes out on maternity leave, Cagney's is given a temporary partner temporary partner, Sara Jones. Jones becomes obsessed with a rape investigation and increasingly frustrated with the length of time it is taking to arrest the suspect.

Cagney & Lacey - Act Of Conscience

Act Of Conscience,

While Lacey is on maternity leave, Cagney is assigned a controversial new partner who's past of turning in other cops who have participated in illegal activity makes the rest of the 14th precinct question how long he will stay among them.

Cagney & Lacey - D.W.I.

While Lacey is on maternity leave, she becomes involved in investigating a neighborhood hit-and-run accident. Meanwhile, Cagney is forced to face her relationship to alcohol after a DWI case comes in while she is working the late shift.

Cagney & Lacey - The Gimp

While investigating a series of muggings of disabled persons, Cagney (Sharon Gless) gets a first-hand look at the problems they face and becomes romantically involved with a man (guest star James Stacy) who is handicapped and advocating for change.

Cagney & Lacey - Family Connections

Family Connections,

Cagney has to rush to Lacey's side at the hospital, hoping that she can make it before the baby is delivered. Being around Lacey and her family makes Cagney have second thoughts about her life as a singleton. Cagney's father has a new girlfriend.

Cagney & Lacey - Post Partum

Cagney (Sharon Gless) becomes involved in a case where a West Point cadet is charged with possession of cocaine and is refusing to help himself due to his honor code. Meanwhile, Lacey's (Tyne Daly) father pays her a visit after a 30-year absence.

Cagney & Lacey - The Man Who Shot Trotsky

The Man Who Shot Trotsky,

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) receive a second opportunity to nail a notorious narcotics dealer as Petrie (Carl Lumbly) and Isbecki (Martin Kove) go 'off-Broadway' to pursue a murder case. Also starring Al Waxman as Lt. Bert Samuels.

Cagney & Lacey - Exit Stage Center

Exit Stage Center,

When a famous actress dies, the first assumption is suicide. However, as Cagney and Lacey investigate, they soon discover that she was murdered and everyone in the cast and crew of the play she was in has a probable motive for killing her.

Cagney & Lacey - Capitalism

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) investigate the murder of a prominent and well-respected Cambodian immigrant lawyer and discover his business might not be as it appears. Also starring Al Waxman as Lt. Bert Samuels.

Cagney & Lacey - Extradition

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) are sent to Los Angeles to extradite an old 'perp' as Cagney meets her brother Brian's (guest star David Ackroyd) family for the first time in 12 years. Also starring Al Waxman as Lt. Bert Samuels.

Cagney & Lacey - A Safe Place

When a vial of plutonium is stolen from a scientist, Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) run up against government barriers trying to locate the lethal radioactive material before the thief becomes terminally ill.

Cagney & Lacey - Model Citizen

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) investigate the gangland-style murder of a highly respected union leader, making everyone question why a man with a spotless record would be murdered in the first place. Also starring Al Waxman.

Cagney & Lacey - Parting Shots

Detective Jonah Newman (guest star Dan Shor) is gunned down in front of his fellow detectives who must find the killer while coming to grips with the loss of their colleague and the danger of their jobs. Starring Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly.

Details

Cagney & Lacey

Thriller

14+

7 Seasons

49m

A landmark series that redefined its genre! Featuring two strong and intelligent female detectives, with real lives and real problems, this remarkable cop show tackles poignant social issues and explores the very human side of detective work.

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