Season 7

01 Homicide (1) Episode 130th October 1980 When the NYPD restructures its precincts as specialty squads, Luger pulls some strings and gets the 12th assigned as a homicide squad. Business is good; a man murders his barber, and a woman hires a hit man to kill her husband, and then changes her mind. 02 Homicide (2) Episode 26th November 1980 Harris woos the precinct's crime photographer, while Dietrich tracks down the hit man's intended target; Barney's frustration boils over when the new homicide-only edict results in the death of an old friend. 03 The Delegate Episode 313th November 1980 A drunk and disorderly turns out to be a delegate from the 1976 Democratic convention; Barney discovers a problem with the newly assigned Officer Nash - he's not a cop. 04 Dorsey Episode 427th November 1980 The new detective is convinced that his compatriots are on the take and asks to be dealt out. 05 Agent Orange Episode 511th December 1980 Another domestic dispute at the Brauer household occurs when their apartment building becomes ""clothing optional""; Wojo takes a personal interest in the plight of a fellow vet whose crime spree may be a result of the Agent Orange chemical. 06 Call Girl Episode 618th December 1980 Dorsey takes a protective stance to a young prostitute; Harris is getting stock tips from another one; and Dietrich is tempted by all of them as he experiments with celibacy. 07 Resignation Episode 78th January 1981 Dietrich, stricken with guilt when he shoots a felon, tenders his resignation; a playwright assaults an incompetent actor. 08 Field Associate Episode 815th January 1981 Someone is sending specific information on transgressions of the men to Internal Affairs; Harris sets up a reunion between an elderly cat burglar and the wife who reported him missing years ago. 09 Movie (1) Episode 922nd January 1981 Harris is assigned to direct a pornographic movie; an old-time radio newsman assaults a vacuous television anchor. 10 Movie (2) Episode 1029th January 1981 A blind mugging victim and an overzealous charity collector are among the disparate audience members at the screening of Harris' overbudget film. 11 The Psychic Episode 115th February 1981 An accused mugger claims that he was answering a psychic vision; a language professor takes vandalistic umbrage to a grammatically incorrect billboard. 12 Stormy Weather Episode 1212th February 1981 A deaf woman is arrested for prostitution; Barney anxiously awaits news of Wojo, who dived into the Hudson River in pursuit of a looter. 13 The Librarian Episode 1319th February 1981 A serious tone pervades this episode about a gypsy and his harassment of the owner of a novelty store; on the lighter side, a librarian takes extreme measures to ensure quiet amongst the stacks. 14 Rachel Episode 1426th February 1981 Ripner is suing Harris over the lawyer's portrayal in the detective's novel; Wojo asks Barney's daughter out on a date; a sporting-goods storeowner takes the law in his own hands. 15 Contempt (1) Episode 1512th March 1981 A restaurant may have refused a man service because of his appearance; Barney won't name an informant so he's charged with contempt of court. 16 Contempt (2) Episode 1619th March 1981 When Barney spends the night in jail, the squad room is left in the natty hands of Sergeant Harris. 17 The Doll Episode 1726th March 1981 An expensive doll is abducted for ransom; a man claims he was swindled in exchange for a ticket on the space shuttle; Luger informs Barney that he's in his will. 18 Lady and the Bomb Episode 189th April 1981 The verdict is in on the Harris/Ripner libel suit, and a woman threatens to blow up the squad room with a homemade bomb. What better time for Detective Fish to drop by for a visit? 19 Riot Episode 1930th April 1981 Luger takes a small disturbance with the Hassidic community and turns it into a full-scale riot; the squad discovers a survivalist couple setting up housekeeping in the sewers. 20 The Vests Episode 207th May 1981 The detectives are reluctant to wear their new bulletproof vests; Luger interviews them in case of the need for a quick obituary. 21 The Rainmaker Episode 2114th May 1981 The officers arrest a rainmaker, only discover that he was hired by the drought-ridden city; Wojo, Harris and Dietrich each consider a job opening in vice. 22 Liquidation Episode 2221st May 1981 Harris is forced to liquidate his possessions to pay off his lawsuit.