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S3 E23 Who Said It's Fair? (Part 1)

Drama

12+

46m

10 Feb 1985

Cagney and Lacey search for a young boy whose mother fears is missing. The detectives, however, suspect the child is working as a runner for a drug dealer. Lacey is reluctant to go to the doctor after she fears she might have breast cancer.

Season 3, 29 Episodes

Cagney & Lacey - Matinee

When a missing housewife turns up dead, her husband enlists the help of the 14th precinct to solve her murder. As Cagney and Lacey investigate, they discover that the woman is from Cagney's hometown, revealing a glimpse into Cagney's past.

Cagney & Lacey - Killers Dozen

Cagney and Lacey become frustrated when a patrolman's strike forces them back into uniform and out onto the streets. Both women would prefer to be working on solving the homicide case they had been investigating.

Cagney & Lacey - Victimless Crime

Victimless Crime,

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) must investigate the death of a porno film star who died during a film production. However, their investigation is hindered by the victim's costar, who is reluctant to become their star witness.

Cagney & Lacey - Bounty Hunters

Bounty Hunters,

Cagney and Lacey are on the search to arrest a wanted criminal who has jumped bail. As they search for the man, they run into a bounty hunter named MacGruder (guest star Brian Dennehy), who is looking for the same man, complicating matters.

Cagney & Lacey - Baby Brokers

After an infant is abandoned, Cagney and Lacey end up deep in the world of underground baby merchants. Meanwhile, Lacey seriously considers adopting the infant. Cagney deals with a new love who doesn't approve of her profession.

Cagney & Lacey - Partners

Cagney (Sharon Gless) is injured while in the line of duty by a fleeing liquor store robber. While Cagney is out recovering, Lacey (Tyne Daly) must come to terms with working with a new, temporary, partner. Also starring Al Waxman and Carl Lumbly.

Cagney & Lacey - Choices

Cagney and Lacey must find a new witness after their key witness in a case against a shady landlord passes away. They take to canvasing the building in question in the hopes of finding a new witness before the landlord is set free.

Cagney & Lacey - Child Witness

Cagney and Lacey are brought in by a school principal to investigate whether or not a six-year-old girl is being sexually abused. Things become more complicated when the little girl is coached by her father to recant her tale.

Cagney & Lacey - Heat

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) are investigating vandalism at a railroad yard when Lacey is suddenly abducted by a dangerous young man (guest star Michael Madsen) escalating to a face-off between him and the SWAT Team.

Cagney & Lacey - Insubordination

Insubordination,

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) find themselves investigating a cocaine dealing case that suddenly becomes much more complicated when their commanding officer turns out to be Dory McKenna (guest star Barry Primus).

Cagney & Lacey - Old Debts

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) are on the protection duty of a recently paroled cop killer while he awaits a new identity and is moved away. After he is murdered while under their protection, Cagney and Lacey work to find the murderer.

Cagney & Lacey - Fathers & Daughters

Fathers & Daughters,

When a man's suicide turns out to be a murder, Cagney and Lacey must figure out who the true murderer is after the man's wife and daughter both confess to the crime. The investigation only becomes more complicated when they discover more.

Cagney & Lacey - Taxi Cab Murders

Taxi Cab Murders,

When a string of violent murders takes place, Cagney and Lacey go undercover as Taxi Cab drivers to try and find the killer. Lacey's family becomes hysterical at the prospect, fearing that Lacey will lose her life in pursuit of justice.

Cagney & Lacey - Unusual Occurrence

Unusual Occurrence,

When a young boy refuses to comply with her commands and Cagney (Sharon Gless) is forced to shoot him, her life becomes a nightmare. Cagney must deal with having shot a young boy, while the press claims it to be racially motivated.

Cagney & Lacey - Thank God It's Monday

Thank God It's Monday,

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) spend the weekend on duty going through old paperwork when they discover a warrant for a rape case that expires in 24 hours. The two must race to serve the warrant before it expires.

Cagney & Lacey - Hooked

During a drug raid, Cagney and Lacey arrest the man responsible for Dory McKenna's (guest star Barry Primus) drug rehabilitation on charges of narcotics possession. When the evidence disappears, Dory becomes the prime suspect.

Cagney & Lacey - Lady Luck

Lacey stops a woman's attempted suicide but feels guilt and responsibility when the woman turns up murdered soon after. When Cagney and Lacey investigate the murder, they soon discover a world of massive gambling debts and loan sharks.

Cagney & Lacey - Out Of Control

Out Of Control,

Cagney & Lacey investigate a homicide that occurred during an attempted burglary. They discover that the gun used was purchased illegally. In light of this information, Lacey also discovers that her son, Michael, has been playing with her revolver.

Cagney & Lacey - American Dream

American Dream,

Cagney and Lacey investigate a series of fire-bombings in the garment district, and the trucking company that they suspect is behind them. Meanwhile, Harvey Lacey switches occupations and becomes a tax-shelter salesman.

Cagney & Lacey - Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After,

Cagney and Lacey investigate a larceny case after a stray bullet offers a new development in 32,000 petty theft cases. A singular credit department employee appears to be behind it all. Meanwhile, Dory McKenna proposes to Cagney.

Cagney & Lacey - Rules Of The Game

Rules Of The Game,

Cagney is requested by Capt. Hennessey to partner with him in the investigation of the murder of a foreign diplomat while Lacey is on desk duty. Everything becomes complicated when Cagney becomes a victim of sexual harassment by Capt. Hennessey.

Cagney & Lacey - Stress

Cagney witnesses a stabbing and apprehends a vicious criminal. But when the victim is found murdered, she becomes the only witness to hold the killer responsible. The killer, who has a history of making people disappear, begins to stalk Cagney.

Cagney & Lacey - Who Said It's Fair? (Part 1)

Who Said It's Fair? (Part 1),

Cagney and Lacey search for a young boy whose mother fears is missing. The detectives, however, suspect the child is working as a runner for a drug dealer. Lacey is reluctant to go to the doctor after she fears she might have breast cancer.

Cagney & Lacey - Who Said It's Fair? (Part 2)

Who Said It's Fair? (Part 2),

After finally visiting the doctors, Lacey receives the news that she must have a mastectomy, forcing her to face her own mortality and what that could mean for her family. Meanwhile, members of the 14th precinct are preparing for the Sergeant's exam.

Cagney & Lacey - Lost And Found

Lost And Found,

While Lacey recovers from her surgery, she realizes that there may be more to life and wonders if she should retire from the police force. Meanwhile, Cagney is upset when her yellow Corvette is stolen with a piece of graffiti as the clue.

Cagney & Lacey - Two Grand

Cagney (Sharon Gless) and Lacey (Tyne Daly) go up against master jewel thief Albert Grand (guest star Ferdinand Mayne) once again when he suddenly resurfaces. Cagney is determined not to let him slip through her fingers this time.

Cagney & Lacey - Con Games

Cagney's character and professionalism comes under attack as her sexual harassment charges against Capt. Hennessey go to trial. She decides to stand on her own feet as she ignores advice and threats. Meanwhile, Lacey investigates a fraud case.

Cagney & Lacey - Violations

Cagney and Lacey are tasked with investigating the disappearance of a high-school kid. They uncover that he was accidentally sent to a violent prison for shoplifting. While there, he was attacked and raped, resulting in a lawsuit from his parents.

Cagney & Lacey - Organized Crime

Organized Crime,

When Cagney and Lacey investigate the brutal murder of a nun, they discover that the nun was the goddaughter of a local mobster. The mobster offers to conduct the investigation within his organization. Meanwhile, Cagney gets promoted to Sergeant.

Details

Cagney & Lacey

Drama

12+

4 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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