Synopsis
The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
Episodes
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Pilot (1)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.44m2
Pilot (2)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with Abrams to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.44m3
Final TransmissionWith Torello's MCU hunting a psychopath, Luca plots jewel heists and the takeover of a sports-gambling operation.44m4
Shadow DancerTorello gains a major advantage when one of Luca's burglars is connected to a robbery-homicide of a coin collector's wife. Torello finds out Julie is pregnant.44m5
The Saint Louis Book of BluesMobsters support Luca's nationwide gambling scheme. A publicity-seeking sheriff hampers Torello's arrest of one of Luca's men.44m6
The WarA book intercepted by Torello jeopardizes Luca's nationwide gambling operation. The Torellos meet with tragedy.44m7
Abrams for the DefenseAttorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.44m8
Pursuit of a Wanted FelonConflict ruins the Torello's weekend trip. Luca situates in Las Vegas. Bigots target Abrams's relationship with Susan.44m9
Old Friends, Dead EndsTorello confronts his new friend, now laundering money for the Mob. Federal investigators indict Luca and Bartoli.44m10
Justice Hits the SkidsDevastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.44m11
For Love or MoneyDivorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.44m12
Hide and Go ThiefIndelli and Krychek must deal with a tense hostage situation. Torello travels to Indiana to make his move on Frank Holman.44m13
Strange BedfellowsHolman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.44m14
Fatal CrossroadsTorello is subpoenaed to testify for Luca. An enraged Abrams jumps to Torello's defense. Luca orders Torello and Abrams killed.44m15
Torello on TrialBreitel brutally cross-examines Torello. Acquitted Luca moves to Las Vegas. Torello gets a new assignment.44m16
The Kingdom of MoneyTorello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.44m17
The Battle of Las VegasTo take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.44m18
The SurvivorTorello falls in love with a Justice Attorney's former wife, only to find out that the attorney has been molesting his adopted daughter. Molestation charges jeopardizes the Unit's investigation of Luca.44m19
The PinnacleLuca's greedy ploy to take over another casino puts his entire gambling empire in jeopardy.44m20
Top of the WorldLuca's jubilation over his growing business turns to fear that his associates are setting him up. Luca's insatiable lust for violence proves his undoing when he rapes Pauli's girlfriend. Pauli testifies for the prosecution in Luca's trial.44m21
Ground ZeroAfter his murder mistrial, Luca clashes with a crime kingpin over plans to split up control of the sinking Luca gambling empire. Pauli changes his mind and rescues Luca from Torello as they hide in a house in the desert, a target site for nuclear testing.44m
Pilot (1)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.44m2Pilot (2)Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with Abrams to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.44m3Final TransmissionWith Torello's MCU hunting a psychopath, Luca plots jewel heists and the takeover of a sports-gambling operation.44m4Shadow DancerTorello gains a major advantage when one of Luca's burglars is connected to a robbery-homicide of a coin collector's wife. Torello finds out Julie is pregnant.44m5The Saint Louis Book of BluesMobsters support Luca's nationwide gambling scheme. A publicity-seeking sheriff hampers Torello's arrest of one of Luca's men.44m6The WarA book intercepted by Torello jeopardizes Luca's nationwide gambling operation. The Torellos meet with tragedy.44m7Abrams for the DefenseAttorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.44m8Pursuit of a Wanted FelonConflict ruins the Torello's weekend trip. Luca situates in Las Vegas. Bigots target Abrams's relationship with Susan.44m9Old Friends, Dead EndsTorello confronts his new friend, now laundering money for the Mob. Federal investigators indict Luca and Bartoli.44m10Justice Hits the SkidsDevastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.44m11For Love or MoneyDivorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.44m12Hide and Go ThiefIndelli and Krychek must deal with a tense hostage situation. Torello travels to Indiana to make his move on Frank Holman.44m13Strange BedfellowsHolman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.44m14Fatal CrossroadsTorello is subpoenaed to testify for Luca. An enraged Abrams jumps to Torello's defense. Luca orders Torello and Abrams killed.44m15Torello on TrialBreitel brutally cross-examines Torello. Acquitted Luca moves to Las Vegas. Torello gets a new assignment.44m16The Kingdom of MoneyTorello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.44m17The Battle of Las VegasTo take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.44m18The SurvivorTorello falls in love with a Justice Attorney's former wife, only to find out that the attorney has been molesting his adopted daughter. Molestation charges jeopardizes the Unit's investigation of Luca.44m19The PinnacleLuca's greedy ploy to take over another casino puts his entire gambling empire in jeopardy.44m20Top of the WorldLuca's jubilation over his growing business turns to fear that his associates are setting him up. Luca's insatiable lust for violence proves his undoing when he rapes Pauli's girlfriend. Pauli testifies for the prosecution in Luca's trial.44m21Ground ZeroAfter his murder mistrial, Luca clashes with a crime kingpin over plans to split up control of the sinking Luca gambling empire. Pauli changes his mind and rescues Luca from Torello as they hide in a house in the desert, a target site for nuclear testing.44mCast
