Self Defense (Homicide: Life on the Street)
"Self Defense" | |
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Homicide: Life on the Street episode | |
Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 18 |
Directed by | Barbara Kopple |
Written by | Lloyd Ross |
Cinematography by | Yaphet Kotto |
Production code | 718 |
Original air date | April 9, 1999 |
"Self Defense" is an episode of the seventh season of the American police drama television series Homicide: Life on the Street. It originally aired on NBC on April 9, 1999. The episode was directed by Barbara Kopple and written by cast member Yaphet Kotto, who also plays Lt. Al Giardello. The episode is significant in story arcs regarding the romance between detectives Laura Ballard and Paul Falsone and Lt. Giardello's continued difficulties in his attempts to get promoted to a captaincy.
Plot summary
Eleanor Burke, the ex-wife of shooting victim Lorne Burke, admits to pulling the trigger, but plans on using
In a parallel storyline, Laura accuses Det. Meldrick Lewis of sexism, and Lewis attempts to prove her wrong by partnering with her on a case involving a series of robberies at knife-point. Meanwhile, Falsone starts to regret breaking up with Laura when he discovers that she is not only dating medical examiner George Griscom, but she has also joined the M.E. bowling team, which he takes as a personal insult, since he is the one who taught her how to bowl. Falsone even goes so far as to spy on one of their bowling nights, which Laura seems to thoroughly enjoy.
Detective Stuart Gharty proposes to Billie Lou when drunk, but she declines and mentions her engagement to Detective John Munch.