TV series

Cop Rock

Name: Cop Rock
Released: 1990
Cast: Anne Bobby, Barbara Bosson, David Gianopoulos, Larry Joshua, James McDaniel

1990· 1 season· 60 min episodesTV-14★ 4.1Canceled

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Synopsis

Los Angeles police officers and detectives investigate crimes, navigate internal corruption, and burst into spontaneous, choreographed musical numbers.

Themes

musical los angeles, california female politician female police officer corrupt politician beat cop police procedural absurd

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 26, 1990 · 49 min
Synopsis
A drug raid leads to the arrest of Tyrone Weeks and Patricia Spence. Patricia has an infant baby girl who is remanded to child welfare. Tyrone is set free on his own recognizance due to overcrowding of L.A. County's jails. Officer Vicki Hill takes pity on Patty Spence and convinces Captain Hollander to pull strings to have her released and to have the baby, Crystal, returned to her.
Guest stars: Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), Art Kimbro (Tyrone Weeks), Carl Anderson (Judge Walter Flynn), David Harris (Nelson Pine), Glenn Plummer (Byron B), Randal Patrick (Robert Appell)
E2 Ill-Gotten GainesOct 3, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
The suspicious death of Tyrone Weeks sparks outrage in the black community. Mayor Plank confronts Kendrick about LaRusso's history as a wild card, fueling his hatred of the mayor even further. Hollander feels it's time for Frank to get back out on the street and assigns Gaines as Frank's new partner. Gaines cannot stand the rookie, especially since Gaines likes to sing Motown hits in the patrol car.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), Sharon Brown (Asst. D.A. Keresy), Dean Scofield (Tommy Ryan), Gail Youngs (Janey Hollander)
E3 Happy Mudder's DayOct 10, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Potts and Larusso are taken off the drug case, so Larusso gets down and dirty, using his mud-wrestling girlfriend to set up a bust. Mayor Plank goes under the surgeon's knife to improve her political profile.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), Tony A. Angelo (Cop), Paul Grace (Cop), Matthew Laurance (Michael Weinstein), Mitchell Laurance (Elliot Weinstein)
E4 A Three-Corpse MealOct 17, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
LaRusso is charged with murder; Quinn and Campo pose as a married couple to nab the baby-sellers who bought Patti's daughter; Chief Kendrick takes the Mayor on a dinner date.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), Dean Scofield (Tommy Ryan), Randy Harrington (Detective Rolfe)
E5 The Cocaine MutinyOct 24, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Patty Spence is working to get custody of her baby. An actress is being stalked, and she goes to the police for protection. Larusso continues his affair with his lawyer, but starts to show his possessive side towards her. The chief of police busts a city councilmen for drug use.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Kathleen Wilhoite (Patricia Spence), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Laura Harrington (Cassandra Margolis), Gina Gershon (Stacey Kane), John Putch (Gary Wendell Carver)
E6 Oil of Ol' LayOct 31, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Quinn is in the line of fire, both on and off duty, when a jealous Ruskin takes aim at Quinn and Campo's partnership. Gaines sets his sight on helping a homeless man. Weltz has a shot at making Larusso a bigger hero "than Oliver North." The mayor and the chief go off together for a romantic weekend.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), CCH Pounder (Willa Phelan), Tony A. Angelo (Cop), David Paymer (Louis Newman)
E7 Cop-a-FeeliacNov 7, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
The green eyed monster grabs Ruskin, who tails Quinn and Campo. Potts receives threats for "betraying" his brothers in blue. Mayor Plank sees red when a journalist threatens to "out" her assistant.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), James B. Sikking (Lt. Howard Hunter (uncredited)), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), Tony A. Angelo (Cop)
E8 Potts Don't Fail Me NowNov 21, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Racism is an issue for Rose who punishes a bigoted detective to follow up on the shooting of a black youth; Potts who is having second thoughts about testifying; and Chief Kendrick who has a few choice slurs for the press.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), John Hancock (Judge Richard Armand), Tony Todd (Omar), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), CCH Pounder (Willa Phelan)
E9 Marital BlitzDec 5, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
The Larusso trial gets underway, with a battle royal shaping up between D.A. Phelan and defense attorney Weltz. Quinn and Campo clash with their new partners. Chief Kendrick has a second bout with the press.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), John Hancock (Judge Richard Armand), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), CCH Pounder (Willa Phelan)
E10 No Noose Is Good NooseDec 12, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Larusso takes the stand as the case goes to the jury; Quinn and Ruskin take a stab at marriage counseling; Campos new partner takes to the streets on hooker detail; Kendrick is accused of being racist.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), John Hancock (Judge Richard Armand), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), CCH Pounder (Willa Phelan), Carl Anderson (Judge Walter Flynn), Tony A. Angelo (Cop)
E11 Bang the Potts SlowlyDec 26, 1990 · 48 min
Synopsis
Larusso returns to the force, Quinn reflects on the end of her marriage, Mayor Plank renews her run for the Senate, and a serial rapist outwits detectives.
Guest stars: Vondie Curtis-Hall (Cmdr. Warren Osborne), Paul McCrane (Det. Bob McIntyre), Jeffrey Alan Chandler (Ray Rodbart), Teri Austin (Trish Vaughn), Dennis Lipscomb (Sidney Weitz), William Thomas, Jr. (Det. William Donald Potts), Randy Harrington (Detective Rolfe), Matthew Laurance (Michael Weinstein)