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Starring Tyne Daly & Sharon Gless
Season 7 (CBS) (1987-88)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
references:
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############# Cagney and Lacey ###############
############# season 7 1987-88 ###############
############### (final season) ###############
(22 episodes)
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton / co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Opening Title Sequence:
starring
Sharon Gless (first/second screen - alternated)
Tyne Daly (second/first screen - alternated)
Al Waxman
Martin Kove
Sidney Clute (died 2Oct85 - still credited on opening title sequence)
Harvey Atkin
Robert Hegyes
and
John Karlin

7.01 [104] Cagney and Lacey: NO VACANCY
no. 660-701
21Sep87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by James Frawley
Guest Star:
Joe Regalbuto (Frank Fontana in "Murphy Brown")
Synopsis:
Cagney and Lacey have another star witness who needs special treatment. This one is a schizophrenic, although not
too bad if he takes his medication. But, of course, he doesn't.

7.02 [105] Cagney and Lacey: THE CITY IS BURNING
no. 660-702
28Sep87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by Helaine Head.
Synopsis:
Lt. Al Corassa's (Paul Mantee) gun is used to kill a black kid who just happens to be in a white section of town.
The black community alleges coverup. This is based on a real-life incident.

7.03 [106] Cagney and Lacey: LOVES ME KNOT
no. ??
5Oct87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by Jonathan Estrin.
Synopsis:
Petrie gets his promotion to sergeant and leaves the show (Carl Lumbly wanted out). Lacy interferes in a neighborhood
dispute and her enraged neighbors call for a Civlilian Review Board. David Keeler (Stephen Macht) back in Chris' good
graces, comes to the rescue.

7.04 [107] Cagney and Lacey: DIFFERENT DRUMMER
no. 660-706
19Oct87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by Sharron Miller
Guest Stars:
Jeanette Nolan
Susan Strasberg
Synopsis:
There's an older woman who acts strange, burns incense, and claims to be a witch. Is she? Or is she merely
lonely and poor and standing in the way of higher real estate prices?

7.05 [108] Cagney and Lacey: YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY
no. ??
26Oct87
starring (during opening theme)
SG, TD, AW, MK, SC, HA, RH,+JK
also starring (after opening theme)
Stephen Macht ........ David Keeler
Merry Clayton ........ Verna Dee Jordan (entry)
Paul Mantee .......... Al Corassa
Tony La Torre ........ Harvey Lacey Jr
Troy Slatten ........ Michael Lacey
Story Editors Allison Hock, Kathryn Ford
Executive Story Editors Frank South, Joe Viola
Co-producer P.K. Knelman
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
Supervising Producers Jonathan Estrin, Shelley List
Written by Frederick Rappaport
Directed by Joel Rosenzweig
*
End Credits:
Creative Consultant Barbara Corday
Associate Producer Dick Reilly
Guest Stars:
Betty Buckley ........ Marci Bruckman
Dan Dayton ........... Herman Flax
Michael Fairman ...... Knelman
Natalia Nogulich ..... Louise Poe
Michael Pataki ....... Detective Strago
David Paymer ......... Todd Feldberg
Co-Starring
Nick Ferris .......... Norm Turtlebaum
Lyn Greere ........... Carmella Stern
Jennifer Rhode ....... Adele
Synopsis:
"Mature" prostitutes are getting bumped off, so our heroines go undercover to investigate. Merry Clayton joins the
cast as Detective Verna Dee Jordan. Isbecki just adores having a woman partner.

7.06 [109] Cagney and Lacey: VIDEO VERITE
no. 660-705
9Nov87
starring (during opening theme)
TD,SG, AW, MK, SC, HA, RH,+JK
also starring (after opening theme)
Merry Clayton ........ Verna Dee Jordan (2nd appearance)
Paul Mantee .......... Al Corassa
Stanley Kamel ........ Mick Solomon
Richard Minchenberg .. Daniels
Tony La Torre ........ Harvey Lacey Jr
Troy Slatten ........ Michael Lacey
Story Editors Allison Hock, Kathryn Ford
Executive Story Editors Frank South, Joe Viola
Co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
Supervising Producers Shelley List, Jonathan Estrin
Written by Eric Estrin, Michael Berlin
Directed by Jackie Cooper
*
End Credits:
Creative Consultant Barbara Corday
Associate Producer Dick Reilly
Director of Photography Jack Priestley ASC
Guest Stars:
Art Metrano ......... Gus DeScarfo
Don Stark ........... Perry DeScarfo
Mark Blankfield ..... Bernie
Julie Bovasso ....... Mrs DeScarfo
Special Appearance By:
Amanda Weiss ........ Brigit Cagney
Co-Starring:
Tim Choate .......... Rick Hawk
Shay Duffin ......... Bartender
Stuart Rogers ....... Drummer
Laura Urstein ....... Kitten
Synopsis:
A valuable music video has been stolen, and there's some suspicious white powder about. In the meantime, Cagney's
niece Bridget again visits, trying to carve out a career as a New York actress.

7.07 [110] Cagney and Lacey: GREED
no. 660-709
16Nov87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by Nessa Hyams
Synopsis:
A game show is supposedly crooked. Once again, undercover work, this time as game show contestants (dressed up like fruits).

7.08 [111] Cagney and Lacey: SECRETS
no. 660-710
23Nov87
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
written by ???
directed by Reza Badiyi
Guest Star
Richard Bradford ........... Lacey's Father
Synopsis:
Cagney gets her dream - a chance to work with the Major Task Force. But one of those so-polished officers is really
a traitor. Will they find the traitor, or will the glamor get to Cagney?

7.09 [112] Cagney and Lacey: DON'T I KNOW YOU? (copyright title) - aka DO I KNOW YOU?
no. ??
5Jan88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Sharron Miller
Guest Star:
Jack Bannon .......... Brad Potter (from "Lou Grant")
Synopsis:
Brad Potter seems like the perfect date - tall, handsome, successful. But he's really a "Date Rapist". Cagney must
explain to the guys at the precinct why she didn't draw her gun, and of course, the baddy says yes, it happened, but
she consented. (Sequel #122)

7.10 [113] Cagney and Lacey: OLD FLAMES
no. 660-0711
12Jan88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Reza Badiyi.
Guest Star:
Lew Ayres
Harvey Jr. has his 18th birthday. His birthday present from his parents is a computer. His present to them is the
announcement that he will enlist in the Marines.

7.11 [114] Cagney and Lacey: TRADING PLACES
no. 660-712
19Jan88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by James Frawley.
Guest Star:
James Stpehens ............ Lt. Thornton
Synopsis:
When Samuels takes some time off, Chris expects to be put in charge. But a high-tech, none-"street" officer, Lt. Thornton,
gets the job. The crime case deals with construction kickbacks, so Harvey volunteers to help out by wearing a wire.

7.12 [115] Cagney and Lacey: SHADOW OF A DOUBT
no. 660-713
26Jan88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Jackie Cooper
Synopsis:
Cagney and Lacey go undercover at a computer manufacturer. But the company has random drug testing and Chris flunks it.
Of course, David Keeler (Stephen Macht) argues that this is a violation of her civil rights.

7.13 [116] Cagney and Lacey: HELLO GOODBYE
no. 660-714
2Feb88 or 9Feb88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Janet Davidson
Synopsis:
David finally pops the quesetion to Chris. she's consistent - she says no, even though Mary Beth likes him much
better than she did Dory.

7.14 [117] Cagney and Lacey: SCHOOL DAZE
no. 660-715
16Feb88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Jackie Cooper
Guest Star
Ed Nelson
Synopsis:
The 14th Precinct gang takes a refresher course at the police academy, along with Detective Dupnick from Queens.
Lacey is the eager, hand-up, teacher's pet. Chris thinks it's a waste of time. Funny show.

7.15 [118] Cagney and Lacey: LAND OF THE FREE
no. 660-716
23Feb88
Written by ???
Directed by Stephen Macht
Synopsis:
A Salvadoran refugee is murdered. Some people say he ran drugs, others say he was a saint. In the B story, Chris
meets Nick the plumber at an AA meeting.

7.16 [119] Cagney and Lacey: A CLASS ACT
no. 660-717
15Mar88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by James Frawley
Synopsis:
A very valuable painting is stolen, and Cagney and Lacey make the rounds of fancy galleries looking for leads.
In the B plot, Samuels has a reunion with an old friend.

7.17 [120] Cagney and Lacey: BUTTON, BUTTON
no. 660-718
22Mar88
Written by ???
Directed by ???
Synopsis:
A man is murdered, and his girl friend begs the police for help. It's a hard case, since he was in the Federal Witness
Protection Program. In the B story, a classmate of Alice has AIDS. Mary Beth is plenty nervous.

7.18 [121] Cagney and Lacey: AMENDS
no. 660-720
29Mar88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Michael Caffey
Synopsis:
Thornton shots a fellow officer in an operation that went bad. That's what happens when you put someone with no
practical experience in charge.

7.19 [122] Cagney and Lacey: FRIENDLY FIRE (broadcast title) / FRIENDLY SMOKE (copyright title)
no. 660-721
5Apr88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Reza Badiyi
Guest Star:
Jack Bannon ........ Brad Potter (Lou Grant)
Synopsis:
In a sequel to episode #112, Cagney's rape case goes to trial. The main story is that Harvey Jr. is missing while doing
manoevers. Fortunately Mary Beth has moral support from both her father and Christine.

7.20 [123] Cagney and Lacey: YUP
no. 660-724
2May88
Produced by Ralph S. Singleton
co-producer, P. K. Knelman
Written by ???
Directed by Nancy Malone.
Synopsis:
A Wall Street tycoon is burgled, and he has a lot of clout with the higher-ups. Harvey Jr. comes home for a visit.

7.21 [124] Cagney and Lacey: A FAIR SHAKE: pt. 1 : 09May88
7.22 [125] Cagney and Lacey: A FAIR SHAKE: pt. 2 : 16May88
(final episode of "Cagney & Lacey")
no.660-722/723
Written by ???
Directed by ???
Guest Star:
Robert Foxworth
Synopsis:
A bank is missing some money - not much, only $100,000. The baddy offers a plea bargain - she knows who stole $100
million. Now that's worth sending Cagney and Lacey to upstate New York to hunt down the bank president. But when they
find him, they discover that the real bank president is gone, and that this is an FBI agent. Our heroines narrowly
escape a shootout and get offered a promotion to Major Case Squad as the series ends.