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One of the Funniest Police Shows Ever!
Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.
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Episode 1
Wojo is dismayed to discover that the city doesn't have up-to-date evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency; Fish meets Jilly Pappalardo, a young thief who he will eventually care for in the ""Barney"" spin-off ""Fish.""
Directed by Noam Pitlik, Danny ArnoldWritten by Danny ArnoldGuest stars Kenneth Mars, Joe Petrullo, Paul Lichtman, Denise Miller, James Gregory
Episode 2
Wojo brings in a sick perp who collapses on the floor...resulting in the 12th being put under quarantine,with the following personnel present:A lady of the evening [who gets friendly with Fish!], Marty and Mr Driscoll, and of course, Inspector Lugar....
Written by Tony SheehanGuest stars Paula Shaw, Arthur Peterson, David Darlow, Ray Stewart, Jack DeLeon, James Gregory
Episode 3
The quarantined 12th Precinct tries to make it through the night: Lugar has a 'talk' with Marty and Daryl Driscoll; and Harris has a loud rant in his sleep.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Danny Arnold, Tony SheehanGuest stars Ron Carey, Paula Shaw, Ray Stewart, Jack DeLeon, James Gregory
Episode 4
Quarters are tight at the 12th when a holdup man is confined with his busload of victims.
Directed by Reinhold Weege, Noam Pitlik, Danny ArnoldWritten by Danny Arnold, Reinhold Weege, Tony SheehanGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Candice Azzara, Philip Bruns, Joe George, Sal Viscuso, Florence Halop, Howard Honig
Episode 5
Election Day at the One-Two includes: A woman, being held from voting by her husband, throws a toilet seat into the street to get attention; a shoplifter gets escorted to vote by Wojo, who promptly 'loses' him; and Inspector Lugar comes electioneering for a old time political hack.
Guest stars Steve Landesberg, Brett Somers, Richard Venture, Gilbert Green, James Gregory
Episode 6
A disturbance in the park turns out to be a man who claims to be a werewolf.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Danny Arnold, Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Jon Lormer, Queenie Smith, Janet MacLachlan, Kenneth Tigar
Episode 7
A latter-day prophet claims the end is near - 5:30, to be precise; a man who hasn't left his apartment since World War II is brought in for refusing to serve jury duty. John Cassisi appears as Victor Kreutzer, a role he would continue to play on ""Fish.""
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Danny Arnold, Reinhold WeegeGuest stars John Cassisi, Ivor Francis, Arnold Soboloff, Florence Stanley, Denise Miller
Episode 8
Barney doesn't see a crime, but Wojo's brought in a man for refusing to aid a mugging victim.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Oliver Clark, Alex Henteloff, Ron Feinberg, Lucille Meredith, June Gable, Mike Kellin
Episode 9
A power failure darkens spirits at the 12th, where they play host to a man with a split personality.
Directed by Reinhold Weege, Noam Pitlik, Danny ArnoldWritten by Danny Arnold, Tony SheehanGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Stefan Gierasch, Arny Freeman, Paul Lichtman, Susan Brown
Episode 10
Wojo wants to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl; Fish dons a red suit to catch a mugger who's targeting Kris Kringles; Luger fishes for an invitation from Barney for Christmas Day.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Reinhold Weege, Tony SheehanGuest stars Nobu McCarthy, Jay Gerber, James Gregory, John Morgan Evans
Episode 11
Wojo brings hashish-laced brownies his new girlfriend made to the 12th Precinct, getting the detective squad stoned; while an actor and critic (""natural enemies"" says Harris) square off with dueling swords.
Directed by Noam PitlikGuest stars Ron Carey, Ed Peck, Walter Janovitz, George Perina, Michael Tucci
Episode 12
All eyes are on Fish as the city undergoes a first-stage smog alert; an unlikely connection is made between a potential suicide victim and an obscene graffiti artist.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Ron Carey, Lee Kessler, Alan Haufrect, June Gable
Episode 13
An evicted tenant greets a landlord with a musket; Barney's charged with harassment when he books a blind shoplifter.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars David Tress, Ralph Manza, Joseph V. Perry, Judson Morgan
Episode 14
Rather than return one week per month to uniformed patrol, Wojo quits the force.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Ron Carey, Martin Garner, Anna Berger, James Gregory, John William Evans
Episode 15
The 12th may go up in smoke, to the delight of a suicidal couple.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Howard Platt, K Callan, Sal Viscuso, Russell Shannon
Episode 16
Barney has his hands full with a couple who want his assistance with their cult-influenced daughter, and Nick's bookie who's arrested for his efforts.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Reinhold Weege, Tony SheehanGuest stars Rod Colbin, Vivi Janiss, David Clennon, Jane Alice Brandon, Florence Stanley, Buddy Lester
Episode 17
Weary of waiting for promotion, Levitt announces that he's quitting the force; Barney investigates a sex clinic that borders on brothel status; Harris investigates a rash of crimes ostensibly committed by a juvenile.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars Doris Roberts, Ron Carey, Marilyn Sokol, Billy Barty, Eugene Elman
Episode 18
Barney discovers that Harris has been moonlighting; Dietrich arrests a priest who's fencing stolen goods; a racketeer is using a retarded boy as an assistant.
Directed by Noam PitlikWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Jan Stuart Schwartz, Cal Gibson, George Pentecost, John Dullaghan
Episode 19
Marty is picked up for parole violation with a half ounce of marijuana; Wojo prematurely grants a Russian defector asylum.
Directed by Alex MarchWritten by Danny Arnold, Reinhold Weege, Tony SheehanGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Jack DeLeon, David Clennon, Michael Panaieff, Ion Teodorescu, Louis Zito
Episode 20
Yemana assists a bigoted Army officer when a bomber threatens a recruiting facility; it's Fish's turn for mugging detail as Victor and Jilly resurface with Bernice in tow.
Written by Danny Arnold, Tony SheehanGuest stars Phil Leeds, John Cassisi, James Cromwell, Florence Stanley, Don Calfa, Denise Miller, George Murdock
Episode 21
An impending strike is on everyone's mind, except the woman who was robbed by her computer date. (Part 1 of 2)
Directed by Jeremiah MorrisWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Peggy Pope, Ron Carey, James Gregory, Peter Hobbs
Episode 22
Barney and Inspector Luger man the fort alone when the detectives go out on strike.
Directed by Danny ArnoldWritten by Danny Arnold, Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Steve Landesberg, Peggy Pope, Ron Carey, James Gregory, Peter Hobbs, Joe George
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Hal LindenBarney Miller
Max GailStan Wojciehowicz
Barbara BarrieElizabeth Miller
Ron GlassRon Harris
Gregory SierraMiguel Amenguale
Steve LandesbergDet. Sgt. Arthur Dietrich
Jack SooNick Yemana
Ron CareyCarl Levitt
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