THE THIRD SEASON
Format: original airdate, production #, episode title
September 23, 1994
2K01
"SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST" #42
In the third-season opener, Sheriff Brock fears the worst when a
local teenager disappears. Meanwhile, members of the community are
concerned that a public-school teacher (Matt Frewer) may be
advocating creationism. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Brian Latham .....................Gregory Vignolle
John Engrams .....................Tom Everett
September 30, 1994
2K02
"SYSTEMATIC ABUSE" #37
DA Littleton prepares for a showdown with Wambaugh as the case
against suspected murderer Brian Latham goes to trial. Hampering the
DA's case: a lack of hard evidence. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Brian Latham .....................Gregory Vignolle
John Engrams .....................Tom Everett
October 7, 1994
2K03
"THE BUS STOPS HERE" #52
A Federal judge (Paul Winfield) orders that 400 black students be
bused to Rome's schools from Green Bay; Wambaugh gets a surprise
after appealing Brian Latham's murder conviction; and Max is once
again the victim of her own poor judgment. 60 minutes
October 14, 1994
2K04
"ENEMY LINES" #40
Jill and Judge Nance air their grievances in heated face-to-face
meetings; Kimberly has a run-in with a newly arrived student (Bruklin
Harris); and DA Littleton asks Max out on a date. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Judge Nance ......................Paul Winfield
Lawson ...........................Richard Masur
Jason Steinberg ..................Paul Eiding
Franklin Dell ....................Denis Arndt
Mr. Lenderhaus ...................Chuck Kovacic
Libby Levine .....................Melody Rae
October 28, 1994
2K05
"COLD SPELL" #57
A social worker takes a young girl from her mother, who practices
witchcraft; Max and Kenny go to Ginny's house, hoping she can shed
some light on the occult; and Jill faces new competition in her run
for mayor. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Sarah Keegan .....................Lindsay Riddell
Vera Keegan ......................Barbara Williams
Benjamin Weedon ..................Paul Williams
Miriam Thorne ....................Dorothy Lyman
Ed Lawson ........................Richard Masur
Minister .........................Diana Castle
November 4, 1994
2K06
"ELECTIVE CONDUCT" #53
A report by Zachary hurts Jill's mayoral campaign just before a
crucial debate and the election; and Kimberly gives Aisha (Bruklin
Harris) a vote of confidence when the teen is mocked for getting good
grades. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Ed Lawson ........................Richard Masur
T.J. .............................Wade Robson
Malik ............................Terrence Howard
November 11, 1994
2K07
"REBELS WITH CAUSES" #44
An ailing Wambaugh travels to Chicago for specialized treatment, and
Jill is sickened by his conceited doctor's lousy bedside manner.
Meanwhile, a surprise announcement by Kimberly and Kenny angers
Brock. ** Tom Skerritt directed this episode. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Dr. Geiger .......................Mandy Patinkin
Dr. Watters ......................Hector Elizondo
Myriam ...........................Ann Guilbert
November 18, 1994
2K08
"MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT" #55
Wambaugh and Littleton present their arguments concerning the Latham
case to the Supreme Court; while back in Rome, Carter Pike's quest
for father-hood breeds controversy when he hires a surrogate mother.
Attorney Alan Dershowitz appears as himself. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Stacey ...........................Barbara Alyn Woods
Brian Latham .....................Gregory Vignolle
Attorney .........................Hildy Brooks
December 2, 1994
2K09
"FOR WHOM THE WIND BLOWS" #60
As sentencing nears for Brian Latham, Wambaugh hopes that his
client's conviction might somehow be overturned. Meanwhile, as Brock
celebrates his 51st birthday, he has cause to question his resolve as
sheriff. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Brian Latham .....................Gregory Vignolle
Engrams ..........................Tom Everett
Mrs. Engrams .....................Maggie Baird
Father Barrett ...................Roy Dotrice
Attorney .........................Phil Reeves
December 16, 1994
2K10
"AWAY IN THE MANGER" #45
Brock and his deputies search a farm when Carter suspects that
strange genetic experiments involving cows may be taking place
there. Meanwhile, Kimberly expresses doubt about the existence of
God. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Rachel Harris ....................Leigh Taylor-Young
Agent Morell .....................Sam Anderson
January 6, 1995
2K11
"FREEZER BURN" #57
Sheriff Brock and his deputies investigate a strange case: a massage
therapist, who was popular with local housewives, is found dead in a
freezer. ** Michelle Pfeiffer, wife of executive producer David E.
Kelley, has an unannounced cameo. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Ed Lawson ........................Richard Masur
Marcia Lawson ....................Phyllis Lyons
Principal Oslo ...................Roy Brocksmith
Rachel Harris ....................Leigh Taylor-Young
Reverend Clark ...................Diana Castle
January 13, 1995
2K12
"FROGMAN RETURNS" #58
The Frogman is at the center of controversy once again when his son
tires of his antics and goes to court for emancipation. Meanwhile,
Zachary in involved in a terrible accident. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Peter Lebeck .....................Michael Jeter
Milton Lebeck ....................Brian Christopher
Principal Oslo ...................Roy Brocksmith
Reverend Novotny .................Dabbs Greer
Paramedic ........................Robert Kemp
January 20, 1995
2K13
"MR. SEED GOES TO TOWN" #52
A surprise visit by Jimmy's ex-wife rocks the Brock household when
the woman announces her plan to have another child despite a
complicating genetic deficiency. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Lydia Brock ......................Cristine Rose
February 3, 1995
2K14
"CLOSE ENCOUNTERS" #52
Cupid gets mixed results on Valentine's Day when DA Littleton is
attracted to Aiesha, his 18-year-old assistant; Max has a proposition
for Kenny; and Carter has a close encounter with a very special woman.
60 minutes
Additional cast:
Aiesha ...........................Bruklin Harris
Marla Melrose ....................Loretta Devine
February 24, 1995
2K15
"WHEN IN ROME" #71
Jill and Jimmy struggle to reconcile parental concerns with their
professional duties when a convicted child molester chooses to reside
in Rome after serving 26 years in prison. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Adam Wood ........................Ned Bellamy
Reverend Novotny .................Dabbs Greer
Kevin Quinn ......................Raffi De Blasio
Neil Mannix ......................Christopher Michael Moore
Father Barrett ...................Roy Dotrice
March 3, 1995
2K16
"HEROES AND VILLAINS" #59
The Dancing Bandit returns to Rome to help Zach celebrate his
birthday but finds federal agents waiting for her. ** Richard Masur,
aka the late Mayor Ed Lawson, directed this episode. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Laurie Bey .......................Marlee Matlin
FBI Agent Morell .................Sam Anderson
March 10, 1995
2K17
"CHANGING OF THE GUARDS" #64
Unable to locate Ed Lawson, Brock looks outside his department for
help in finding the onetime mayor--who's wanted for murder.
Meanwhile, the town launches an unorthodox search for a new interim
mayor. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Laurie Bey .......................Marlee Matlin
Marcia Lawson ....................Phyllis Lyons
March 31, 1995
2K18
"WITHOUT MERCY" #55
Sheriff Brock's renewed commitment to thorough police work leads to
an investigation into a cancer patient's death--revealing a morphine
overdose that could not have been self-administered. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Warren Grier .....................Courtney Vance
Franklin Dell ....................Denis Arndt
Dr. Smithie ......................Priscilla Pointer
April 7, 1995
2K19
"FINAL JUDGMENT" #49
In the aftermath of Jill's criminal trial, Judge Bone is asked to
rule on the validity of a law prohibiting physician-assisted
suicide. Meanwhile, Kenny and Carter investigate the killing of
swans from a local pond. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Warren Grier .....................Courtney Vance
Franklin Dell ....................Denis Arndt
Father Barrett ...................Roy Dotrice
April 28, 1995
2K20
"SAINT ZACH" #64
A remorseful Zach, still feeling guilty about the swan incident, has
a religious experience that creates quite a stir in the town.
Meanwhile, Brock makes a startling revelation about his own beliefs.
60 minutes
Additional cast:
Father Barrett ...................Roy Dotrice
Reverend Novotny .................Dabbs Greer
Laurie Bey .......................Marlee Matlin
Bishop ...........................James Cromwell
Mark Burton ......................Nicholas Pappone
Frank, the Potato Man ............David Proval
Mrs. Burton ......................Caryn West
Troy Burton ......................Blake Heron
May 5, 1995
2K21
"UPBRINGINGS" #61
Jimmy's attorney father visits unexpectedly and creates tension in
the Brock household when he makes a seemingly generous offer that
angers Jimmy. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Walter Brock .....................James Coburn
Scott Thompson ...................Burke Roberts
Eleanor Thompson .................Kate Zentall
May 12, 1995
2K22
"THE SONG OF ROME" #51
After a youth shoots Father Barrett during an attempted robbery in
church, the mayor's decision to continue with a planned spring
pageant draws fire from somber townsfolk. 60 minutes
Additional cast:
Father Barrett ...................Roy Dotrice
Reverend Novotny .................Dabbs Greer
Laurie Bey .......................Marlee Matlin
Michael Hynes ....................Christopher Pettiet
Sara Hynes .......................Laurie O'Brien
Janine Barrett ...................Wendy Phillips