The WORST episodes of Cagney & Lacey
Every episode of Cagney & Lacey ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Cagney & Lacey!
Mary Beth Lacey and Chris Cagney are teamed up as NYPD detectives in this landmark series. Their opposing personalities (one is tough and the other sensitive) mesh to make this one of the greatest crime-fighting duos of all time.
#1 - Choices
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/1984
After the key witness in the upcoming trial of a shady landlord dies, Cagney and Lacey must re-canvas his building in search of new witnesses before he gets set free; meanwhile, Chris thinks she may be pregnant.
#2 - Mr. Lonelyhearts
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/1982
A search for a missing woman leads to a bigamy scam; Cagney deals with an ardent suitor.
#3 - Beauty Burglars
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/1982
Cagney and Lacey lead an investigation into a series of robberies at exclusive beauty salons committed by assailants posing as cops.
#5 - Matinee
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/1984
The investigation into the death of a wealthy woman from Chris' hometown offers a glimpse into Cagney's past. Meanwhile, the son of Lt. Samuels is arrested for stealing a car.
#6 - The Informant
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/1983
Cagney and Lacey disagree about using a young informant to help them nab a drug dealer selling PCP to students.
#7 - Street Scene
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/1982
Cagney and Lacey are accused of racial prejudice when they investigate a gangland beating.
#8 - The Gang's All Here
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/1983
The detectives of the 14th precinct set out to bring the perpetrators to justice after they are robbed of their guns, shields and possessions while celebrating Petrie's promotion at a bar--except for La Guardia, who found the experience so humiliating that he wants to resign.
#9 - Date Rape
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/1983
A date rape investigation divides Cagney, who, along with the male detectives, feels the victim brought it on herself, and Lacey, who doesn't believe that philosophy.
#10 - I'll Be Home for Christmas
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/1982
On Christmas Eve, the squad searches for a sticky-fingered Santa inadvertently released from a holding cell; and Petrie's wife goes into labor.
#11 - Suffer the Children
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/1982
Cagney and Lacey become involved in an investigation of child abuse and possible murder when they rescue a child from a window ledge.
#12 - American Dream
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/1985
Cagney and Lacey uncover an extortion operation when a series of arsons all seem to benefit the same company; meanwhile, after Harvey gets a promotion, the prospect of finally being able to buy a house hits home for the Lacey's.
#13 - Beyond the Golden Door
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/1982
An illegal immigrant is murdered, and the trail leads to a large racket in modern-day slave trading.
#14 - Play It Again, Santa
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/23/1985
Cagney and Newman don Santa suits to probe the disappearance of two street musicians; and Chris discovers that the lawyer she's dating is seeing other women.
#15 - Video Verite
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/1987
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
#16 - Hopes and Dreams
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/1983
Cagney and Lacey investigate a rash of burglaries taking place in upscale apartment buildings; and a disabled girl's cynicism makes Chris all the more determined to recover the girl's stolen bicycle.
#17 - Pop Used to Work Chinatown
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/1982
A Chinatown robbery brings Cagney's retired father (Dick O'Neill) back on the beat.
#18 - Sorry, Right Number
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/1986
A rash of burglaries coincides with a heat wave; Lacey and Isbecki are trapped in an elevator; and Cagney frets over a long weekend with David.
#19 - Affirmative Action
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/1983
When a new female detective is assigned to the 14th precinct, Cagney and Lacey can't agree on whether or not she is just too eager to prove herself or completely incompetent.
#20 - Hot Line
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/1982
Cagney and Lacey investigate a series of stranglings involving women who worked for an erotic phone line, and Samuels' job is put in jeopardy when he publicly disagrees with his superior about the case.
#21 - Witness to an Incident
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/1982
A young policeman's career hangs in the balance when Cagney and Lacey can't agree on the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a civilian.
#22 - Different Drummer
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1987
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?
#23 - Partners
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/1984
Mary Beth feels guilty when Chris is hit by a robber's bullet, but getting shot doesn't stop Cagney from assisting on a case while in recovery; meanwhile, Lacey's temporary partner leaves a lot to be desired.
#24 - The Grandest Jewel Thief of Them All
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/1983
Cagney and Lacey set out to determine if a man who stopped a minor crime is himself a wanted, world-famous jewel thief.
#25 - High Steel
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/1982
Harvey aids Chris and Mary Beth as they investigate the suspicious death of a former co-worker of his who fell from a high-rise.