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Homicide: Life on the Street

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Homicide: our day begins when yours ends.

An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

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Synopsis

An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

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Episode 1

Nearer My God to Thee

49m8.0 / 10

When the winner of the city's Good Samaritan Award is murdered, Gee and his staff are called to help the new female night shift commander. Pembleton is at odds with the detective he shares a desk with. Beau and his wife separate and Kay gets caught in the middle. Meldrick and Munch have plans to buy a bar and try to persuade Bolander to also become a partner. Bayliss agrees to become a ""silent"" partner. In passing, Crosetti is said to be in Atlantic City on a ""shots, slots and sluts"" dream vacation.

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Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Jorge Zamacona, Tom Fontana, Jorge ZamaconaGuest stars Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Todd, Kristin Rohde, Ralph Tabakin, Gerald F. Gough, Mary B. Ward, Walt MacPherson, Beau James

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Episode 2

Fits Like a Glove

48m9.0 / 10

Gaffney allows a possible murder site to be washed down which causes Pembleton to go off on him. Russert takes Gaffney off the case and Pembleton is made the primary. Things get more complicated as a second victim is found. Beau tries to decide between his family and his relationship with Megan and he confides in Kay; his wife tries to reconcile with him. Russert wrestles with the media demands about the case. Something from Bayliss' past comes out when they try to get the liquor license for their bar. Bayliss goes to the liquor commissioner to work things out. A collector of the macabre comes in search of the victim's white gloves. A third victim is discovered.

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Directed by Ted DemmeWritten by Bonnie Mark, Tom Fontana, Julie MartinGuest stars Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Todd, Sharon Ziman, Julie Lauren, Mary B. Ward, Walt MacPherson, Hugh Hodgin, Traber Burns

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Episode 3

Extreme Unction

48m10.0 / 10

The church asks that the public know the details of the murders. Pembleton has an interesting time in the box with a witness who has multiple personalities and is shown to be the killer, but before he can get a confession, her lawyer arrives and later she confesses on television. Pembleton begins to question his faith. Bayliss becomes a not-so-silent partner. Beau spends some time with his family and decides to end his relationship with Megan.

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Directed by Keith GordonWritten by Tom Fontana, James Yoshimura, D. Keith ManoGuest stars Lucinda Jenney, Pamela Payton-Wright, Tony Todd, Željko Ivanek, Sharon Ziman, Michael Willis, Gerald F. Gough, Mary B. Ward

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Episode 4

A Model Citizen

48m9.0 / 10

A young man comes into the squad room and after getting their attention, tells the detectives that his brother has been shot. Pembleton is sued by the multiple personality serial killer, who states he violated her civil rights during interrogation; he is discouraged when the city agrees to settle out of court. Munch must attend an alcohol awareness seminar to meet a requirement for the bar. Lewis has ""love at first sight"" with a woman who makes models of crime scenes, but she has ""love at first sight"" when she sees Bayliss and he sees her. Later, they attend an art exhibition and have an unusual sexual encounter in her ""bed."" All is not well at the Felton household, when he returns home to a cleaned out house.

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Directed by John McNaughtonWritten by Noel Behn, Tom Fontana, Jorge ZamaconaGuest stars Joe Morton, Lauren Tom, Laurie Kennedy, Michael Willis, Terry Dawson, Ilona Dulaski, Andrea Fletcher

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Episode 5

Happy to Be Here

48m6.5 / 10

Bayliss continues his relationship with the artist, but she's told her boyfriend. When she tells Bayliss that her boyfriend hit her upon hearing the news, it makes Bayliss so mad he confronts him. Pembleton and Bayliss investigate the death of a woman who's received a delivery of fresh flowers, although she's been dead over two weeks. Bolander and Munch investigate the shooting of Thorne's source, who's linked to a cocaine cartel, then Thorne is shot. Gee tries to get the department to get him a replacement for Crosetti. Thorne's daughter decides to keep his newspaper going. Beau tries to find out where his wife has moved the family. With Meldrick and Bayliss' disagreement over the artist, Munch is left without partners for the bar. Bayliss goes over the edge when the artist dumps him, so he holds up a liquor store for 11 cents; Pembleton gets him out of it.

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Written by Julie Martin, Tom Fontana, Julie MartinGuest stars Joe Morton, Lauren Tom, Kristin Rohde, Ralph Tabakin, Maggie Rush, Gerald F. Gough, Darryl Wharton, Bobby DeAngelo

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Episode 6

Crosetti

49m10.0 / 10

Crosetti's body is found and Bolander is the primary and he thinks the evidence points to suicide. If it is a suicide, there will be no honor guard for the funeral. Refusing to accept the death as a suicide, Meldrick launches his own investigation and tries to thwart Bolander's investigation. Bayliss and Pembleton make arrangements for the funeral reception. Pembleton has reservations about going into the church for the services. Munch works with his brother, an undertaker, to arrange for a coffin. The preliminary ME report shows Crosetti had a blood alcohol level of .25 and wide variety of anti-depressants, The verdict: suicide.

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Directed by Whitney RansickWritten by Tom Fontana, James Yoshimura, James YoshimuraGuest stars Edie Falco, Lee Tergesen, Clayton LeBouef, Gerald F. Gough, Heather Brown, Joey Perillo, Patsy Grady Abrams, Brilane Bowman

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Episode 7

The Last of the Watermen

49m8.0 / 10

After uncovering the fact that an elderly woman's tongue was cut out, Kay decides it is time to take a vacation. She returns home and while she is there she looks into the murder of an environmentalist. The suspects include her brother, an ex-beau and their co-worker. Pembleton reluctantly becomes Felton's partner and they finish investigating the murder of the elderly woman. Munch is against having a television put in their bar.

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Directed by Richard PearceWritten by Tom Fontana, Henry BromellGuest stars Michael Currie, Kristin Rohde, John Dossett, Gareth Williams, Harlee McBride, John C. Hansen, David E. Dossey, Jan Austell

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Episode 8

All Through the House

48m7.0 / 10

Munch spreads his usual Christmas cheer. Russert, who misses detective work, joins Meldrick on an investigation into the murder of a material witness, when she discovers she knows something about the victim's case. Munch and Bolander investigate the death of a man in a Santa Claus suit and Munch spends the evening with whom they believe is the victim's son. Beau buys Christmas presents for the kids, although he still doesn't know where Beth and the kids are. Bayliss searches the station in search of a game of hearts.

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Directed by Peter MedakWritten by Henry BromellGuest stars Nancy Marchand, Ralph Tabakin, Željko Ivanek, Harlee McBride, Ryan Todd, Beau James, Kevin Cameron, Vernon R. DeVinney

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Episode 9

Every Mother's Son

48m9.0 / 10

Pembleton and Bayliss investigate the shooting of a young boy. During the investigation, the mother of the victim meets the mother of the shooter in the aquarium. The shooter shows no remorse for the killing, although he shot the wrong kid. Munch, Bayliss and Lewis can't remodel the bar when they discover it's been classified a historical landmark. Then when they find out back taxes are due on the building, which shuts them down before they open. Beau finds out his kids are in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, so he goes to find them.

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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Tom Fontana, James Yoshimura, Eugene LeeGuest stars Sean Nelson, Howie Mandel, Harlee McBride, Gay Thomas Wilson, Rhonda Stubbins White, Nanna Ingvarsson, Helen Carey, Kevin Nelson

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Episode 10

Cradle to Grave

48m8.5 / 10

The deputy commissioner invites Pembleton to lunch and gets him to investigate a case involving a congressman. Beau hires a private detective to find Beth and the kids when his clue that they are in Wilmington falls through. Howard and Felton investigate a case of a dead homeless man. Their job is made more difficult when they can't find the body. Lewis and Munch investigate the death of a motorcycle gang member. Pembleton finds out the truth, participates in the cover-up and then resigns when the media gets hold of the real story and the deputy commissioner doesn't back him up.

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Directed by Myles ConnellWritten by David Mills, Tom Fontana, Jorge ZamaconaGuest stars Al Freeman Jr., Clayton LeBouef, Jason Kravits, Kristin Rohde, Edgar Allan Poe IV, Dick Stilwell, Timothy Wheeler, Eddie Daniels

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Episode 11

Partners

48m10.0 / 10

Russert's old partner joins the homicide unit, but she suspects that he is taking his work frustrations out on his wife. Pembleton struggles with his pride and domestic life as Gee and Bayliss try to convince him to return. Bayliss is partnered with Lewis and on the way to the crime scene gets the ride of his life. Bayliss tangles with a reporter. Beau is in Philadelphia with his kids. The bar has its grand opening.

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Directed by John McNaughtonWritten by David Rupel, Tom Fontana, Julie MartinGuest stars Al Freeman Jr., Sean Whitesell, Ralph Tabakin, Harlee McBride, Robert Clohessy, Lily Knight, Ami Brabson, Helen Carey

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Episode 12

The City That Bleeds (1)

46m10.0 / 10

Bolander, Munch, Howard and Felton all meet to serve a warrant, but Bolander, Howard and Felton are shot in an ambush. Pembleton becomes the primary in the investigation and is partnered with a detective who specializes in the psychology of their prime suspect: a pedophile. Stan's ex-partner Mitch Drummond offers his help. Kay's father and Beau's wife and the kids come to the hospital. A clerical error is discovered to be the cause of why the detectives went to the door marked 201, instead of 210.

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Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Julie Martin, Jorge Zamacona, James Yoshimura, Bonnie MarkGuest stars Gloria Reuben, Michael Currie, Clayton LeBouef, Tony Lo Bianco, Mary B. Ward, John C. Hansen, Michael Gabel, Irv Ziff

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Episode 13

Dead End (2)

47m10.0 / 10

The detectives continue chasing their only lead, the child molester. Munch is teamed with Stan's old partner. Beau has no feeling in his foot, but feels guilt about Kay's condition. Stan's ex-wife arrives in town, but has a hard time going to see him at the hospital. Barnfather and Granger want Russert to review Gee and see if he was negligent in his duties regarding the paperwork that led to the shooting. The pedophile is located and it is discovered he was responsible for the strangulation of a young boy, but not the shooting of the three detectives.

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Directed by Whitney RansickWritten by Julie Martin, Jorge Zamacona, James YoshimuraGuest stars Gloria Reuben, Michael Currie, Dana Ivey, Clayton LeBouef, Gary D'Addario, Tony Lo Bianco, Gerald F. Gough, Bobby DeAngelo

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Episode 14

End Game (3)

47m9.0 / 10

Bolander has a relapse. The detectives sound off to the local news about the shooting. Apartment 201 is opened up and the occupant, Gordon Pratt, is a gun freak who once tried to be a cop. Russert and Howard declare a truce. They find the shooter, but lack of a weapon gets him released; later he is found with a bullet in his head.

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Directed by Henry BromellWritten by James Yoshimura, Rogers Turrentine, Henry BromellGuest stars Steve Buscemi, Gloria Reuben, Dana Ivey, Clayton LeBouef, Tony Lo Bianco, Sharon Ziman, Irv Ziff, Rhonda Overby

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Episode 15

Law & Disorder

48m8.0 / 10

Pembleton receives an extradited prisoner from New York City Detective Logan. Bayliss is put in charge of investigating the death of Gordon Pratt, but gets no cooperation from anyone on the force. Beau wants to return to active duty. A woman recognizes Munch from an old picture that is hanging in an art gallery across from the precinct. To Munch's embarassment he discovers that an old girlfriend, who's a photographer, is displaying an old picture of him in the buff at her gallery showing. Pembleton and Meldrick investigate a random shooting of a woman, and they clash over where the weapon may have been fired. They also find a woman who's shot her boyfriend and stuffed him in the freezer. Beau accompanies Gee on an investigation and must come to grips with his inability to look at a dead body the same way.

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Directed by John McNaughtonWritten by James Yoshimura, Bonnie Mark, Julie Martin, Henry BromellGuest stars Valerie Perrine, John Waters, Dana Ivey, Kristin Rohde, Ralph Tabakin, Chris Noth, Sharon Ziman, Julie Lauren

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Episode 16

The Old and the Dead

48m9.0 / 10

Beau meets Megan's cousin, NBC's Tim Russert. Kay and Stan return to duty, after Stan undergoes a final test, and Kay finds her desk has been moved. They, like Beau, must both get used to the job again. Tim and Beau investigate the discovery of a skeleton found buried in a backyard. Bolander and Munch discover an unlikely suspect in the murder of a quiet elderly couple: their grandson. Gee exposes Granger, who used his relatives in some department plumbing contracts; the information is leaked to the papers, Granger is forced to retire. Barnfather is made colonel and a new captain is named, Megan Russert. The higher ranks of the Baltimore police department are now more politically correct, but Gee doesn't like it.

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Directed by Michael FieldsWritten by Jorge Zamacona, Randall Anderson, Henry BromellGuest stars Shawn Hatosy, Lyle Kanouse, Clayton LeBouef, Ralph Tabakin, Sharon Ziman, Gerald F. Gough, Henry Strozier, Jill Redding

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Episode 17

In Search of Crimes Past

48m9.0 / 10

A 16-year-old murder case must be reopened when the daughter of the convicted killer holds Col. Barnfather hostage. Pembleton and Bayliss investigate an elderly man whose wife died of drowning in the bathtub. Gee and the newly appointed Capt. Russert clash over the handling of the hostage situation. Bolander, Munch, Howard and Felton must go to the archives to find the records of the case. Lewis meets a strange homeless man who's witnessed the suicide of a man who committed the original murder and the detectives race to overturn the previous conviction. A new ""old"" bartender tries to convince Munch to go with the latest rage, microbreweries. Bolander and Lewis try to connect the suicide victim to the man on death row.

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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Jane Smiley, Julie Martin, Henry BromellGuest stars Barnard Hughes, Jerry Stiller, Clayton LeBouef, Ralph Tabakin, Sharon Ziman, Harlee McBride, Helen Stenborg, John Panzarella

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Episode 18

Nothing Personal

48m8.0 / 10

Crosetti's caseload is distributed among the detectives and Howard's 100% clearance rate may be in jeopardy when she gets his most difficult unsolved case; this is further complicated when Beau misplaces some new evidence. Gee meets one of Megan's friends at lunch and is convinced she isn't interested in him because he is too black. The guys close on the bar but wind up penniless when they must pay extra fees that they weren't aware of. Beau looks to Megan for comfort when he can't recover the evidence and it looks as though Beth and kids are never coming back.

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Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Bonnie Mark, Tom Fontana, James YoshimuraGuest stars Dean Winters, Pamela Isaacs, Sharon Ziman, Walt MacPherson, Stan Kang, Rosemary Knower, Siv Svendsen

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Episode 19

Colors

48m10.0 / 10

Tim's cousin shoots a Turkish exchange student and his partnership with Pembleton may be in jeopardy when they both stand on opposite sides of the case. Lewis hires his grandmother to cook at the bar.

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Directed by Peter MedakWritten by Tom FontanaGuest stars David Morse, Željko Ivanek, Harlee McBride, Ami Brabson, Johnny Alonso, Rhonda Overby, Scott Morgan, Mel Proctor

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Episode 20

The Gas Man

48m7.0 / 10finale

A convict is released from prison and begins to get his revenge on Frank by frustrating the investigation he is currently working on and also by terrorizing his wife.

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Directed by Barry LevinsonWritten by Henry Bromell, Tom Fontana, Henry BromellGuest stars Bruno Kirby, Richard Edson, Ralph Tabakin, Sharon Ziman, Ami Brabson, Tyler Mason Buckalew, Herb Levinson, Carlos Juan Gonzalez

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Homicide: Life on the Street

Cast

Richard BelzerJohn Munch
Andre BraugherFrank Pembleton
Reed DiamondMike Kellerman
Isabella HofmannMegan Russert
Michelle ForbesJulianna Cox
Giancarlo EspositoMichael Giardello
Peter GeretyStuart Gharty
Clark JohnsonMeldrick Lewis

Credits

Created by
Paul Attanasio

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
122
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • NBCUnited States
  • Baltimore PicturesUnited States
  • MCEG/Sterling Entertainment
  • NBC StudiosUnited States
  • Reeves Entertainment Group

Themes

baltimore, usabased on novel or bookhomicide detectivemurderpolicepolice departmentpolice detective