Hill (Michael Warren) and Renko (Charles Haid) need some time apart after the shooting, Hill takes some administrative duty but their relationship is incredibly strained now. In fact, Hill thinks that Renko may be too dangerous, and a bad cop and won’t be there for his partner. Renko is furious with Hill and it’s going to come to blows between the two of them. Their friendship may be permanently broken. But what if Renko has some other issues he’s working on and is scared of something.

Jablonski (Robert Prosky) comes under suspicion of arson when the bowling alley that disqualified his perfect game suddenly burns down.

G.Q. was written by Jeffrey Lewis, Roger Director, Jacob Epstein, and Elia Katz from a story by Steven Bochco, Lewis, David Milch, and Micheal I. Wagner. It first debuted on 28 March, 1985.

Bates (Betty Thomas) and Coffey (Ed Marinaro) are on assignment for Davenport (Veronica Hamel) to track down a homeless witness, Goff (Jeffery DeMunn), and get him cleaned up for his appearance in court. The changes make Goff more presentable to the court, and Davenport may be able to win the case, but the defence isn’t going to make things easy for them. But what happens to Goff after he’s done testifying? Does he have nothing but the street, or does he have the chance for a real change?

After everything plays out, Davenport decides she’s done with prosecuting, she comes down on Connie (Frances McDormand) and is ready to transition back to public defender.

And LaRue’s (Kiel Martin) and Washington’s (Taurean Blacque) appearance in the ‘security’ film they shot last week that transitioned to an adult film may have gotten them in trouble with Furillo (Daniel J. Travanti) but LaRue is saved by his lack of a tattoo in a unique position.

Mayo (Mimi Kuzyk) and Garibaldi (Ken Olin) find themselves working the co-op where racism seems to be on the rise as certain people aren’t happy about black families moving in. And speaking of Garibaldi, he and Fay (Barbara Bosson) seem to have started a romantic relationship.

Queen For a Day sees Renko in plainclothes while Hill continues working without him. Renko pairs up with Belker (Bruce Weitz) for an undercover assignment.

Written by Milch, Mark Frost, Epstein, and Katz from a story by Bochco, Lewis and Milch. It was first broadcast on 11 April, 1985.

Goldblume (Joe Spano) and Garibaldi almost come to blows over their relationships. Goldblume warns Garibaldi to keep Fay happy, or there will be a problem, and Garibaldi remains a little jealous of Goldblume’s relationship with Gina (Jennifer Tilly). To work on some of that, they decide a double date may be in order, which ends terribly.

A number of officers find themselves on assignment posing as hookers in a massive operation to bring prostitution down by busting the johns. Coffey has a problem when one of the people they arrest ends up being his high school gym coach (James Tolkan).

While Davenport struggles over what she wants to do about her job, she has to remind Furillo that it is their anniversary.

And finally, Hunter (James Sikking) blows Belker and Renko’s cover when he tests the new tank he’s purchased for the precinct.

I really like the Renko and Hill storyline, this is one I really want to follow and explore more. Renko is obviously really hurt over what happened but keeps trying to talk himself up around the rest of the precinct.

As we’re coming up on the end of the season I’m liking the writing more, the melodrama seems to be blended in a little more with the more serious storylines and I’m starting to rediscover my love for the series that was floundering for a bit there.

So until next week, let’s be careful out there.