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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - To Protect and Serve Manicotti
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E18

    When a local restaurateur (and mother of a Montecito showgirl) is approached by petty mobsters, Ed enlists the support of a long-time friend "Frank the Repairman" to quash their extortion attempts. As the two navigate their way through the local mob's hierarchy, Ed discovers that he has a decades-old connection to the ringleader. Elsewhere, Danny and Mike feverishly work to reclaim $100,000 stolen from the casino by a cunning thief. Once the thief's identity is revealed, Danny concocts a clever scheme to make good on the money before Ed discovers the truth. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan visits the casino in search of a little R & R. Sam , Delinda and Nessa who are desperate to be contestants on Joe's show, compete with each other for his attention.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Jumpin' Jack Fleishman
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E14

    When a woman who was raped refuses to press charges for fear her husband will say she brought it upon herself, Licalsi acts as a decoy in an attempt to trap the prime suspect.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - A Sudden Fish
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E16

    Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Vishy-Vashy-Vinny
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E11

    Simone and Sipowicz follow hot on the trail of the "Webster Dictionary" serial killer, though bureau politics take their toll on the case. Meanwhile, Sipowicz uses Vinnie Greco as an informant in order to try to stop a bank heist; and Lt. Fancy enlists Greco's help in order to get even with Commander Haverill.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Abandando Abandoned
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

    Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Oscar, Meyer, Weiner
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E10

    Ignoring Kelly's advice, Licalsi reveals that she's being blackmailed by the mob. Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the brutal robbery-murder of a wealthy family and work with a pawn dealer in hopes of retrieving a stolen Oscar statuette.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Tempest in a C-Cup
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E8

    Lieutenant Fancy hires Donna Abandando, a well-endowed civilian employee, to work in the precinct's "safe street" program.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - Showtime
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S7:E17

    The trial of Eddie Newman begins but the prosecution's chances of conviction are hampered by a "dream team" of defense attorneys, Gorton's personal pressures on Ross, the public questioning of the relationship between Curtis and Lisa Lundquist, and a surprise accusation.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Corruption
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S7:E5

    Curtis, angered by the attitude of an old colleague of Briscoe's, looks beyond the findings of an IAB investigation and turns up evidence of police corruption that puts the DA's office into competition with an ambitious judge and Briscoe under investigation for stealing evidence from a police lockup.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Guns 'n Rosaries
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E21

    Even as Licalsi confesses to shooting Angelo Marino and his driver, Martinez is forced to shoot an irate man who points a gun at Medavoy while they're stuck in traffic.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - For Whom the Skell Rolls
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E2

    Licalsi takes the stand during her trial. The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates Kelly and Sipowicz in regards to the arrest of Officer Guyce and Officer Quint. Meanwhile, Kelly, Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez investigate the murder of a black couple.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Double Abandando
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E7

    An 11-year old boy admits to killing an Hispanic student in the midst of a turf-war at his elementary school, but Simone has a suspicion that the boy is taking the fall for someone. When a ladies' man, Eddie Reyna, learns he's HIV positive, he becomes targeted by one of his former lovers that he infected with the disease. Meanwhile, Donna's sister, Dana, comes to town for a visit, which causes a rift between Donna and Medavoy.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - One Big Happy Family
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E3

    Simone and Sipowicz get a break in a rape case when a man fitting the assailants description is seen in the station. Russell has to resolve her families domestic problems. Meanwhile, Martinez, on his first day back, gets some disappointing news from Lesniak.

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Liar's Poker
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S6:E4

    Jimmy's heavy gambling losses oblige him to represent his agitated bookie in a thorny civil suit. Meanwhile, an attempted-murder case raises questions of legal ethics.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Vanished (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S6:E6

    Startling revelations complicate a kidnapping case, which hinges on the testimony of a mysterious recluse with a secret past. Conclusion.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Serge the Concierge
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E19

    Detectives searching a landfill for the body of a dead girl find the body of a millionaire instead. While Kelly interviews the wife of the deceased, Sipowicz does some investigating of his own after Andy Jr. is arrested for selling cocaine.

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Turnaround
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S7:E16

    Back in New York with their suspect, Briscoe and Curtis try to pin down his schedule on the night of the murder, but find instead that another man was in the area at the right time and more importantly, might have a motive for the crime. But after the issuance of a new arrest warrant, McCoy and Ross have to fly to LA to defend their warrant against attacks by the man's defense counsel, Ross's former husband Neal Gorton.

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  18. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - We Like Mike
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S7:E20

    A young man who claims to have helped a murdered young man change a flat tire is first the cops' primary suspect, then the prosecutors' chief witness.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - In the Butt, Bob
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E10

    Detective Soloman tries to use his status to steal a case from Detective Simone after Simone arrested a notorious serial killer, Putnam. Meanwhile, Commander Haverill tricks Lt. Fancy into lying about a case involving a crime lord; Lesniak goes after a flasher; Sipowicz once again proposes to Sylvia Costas; and Benita Alden, a reporter, flirts with Simone.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Everything Old Is You Again
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E7

    Danny imagines to be back in the 60s when the Montecito was called the Jubilee. Ed becomes the new president of the casino. He makes Danny the director of entertainment and Mike the head of security. Mary is a waitress who gets a promotion. Delinda opens a dress shop. And Sam starts out as a call girl.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Bombs Away
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E15

    Simone and Sipowicz are assigned to investigate Vartan Illiescu, an immigrant suspected of being a terrorist. An unknown person kills George Putnam, a serial killer, out of revenge before he can be tried in court. Meanwhile, Medavoy and Donna's relationship crumbles after Medavoy gets advice from Dana.

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Sorry, Wong Suspect
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E9

    A young girl is found stabbed, in Chinatown. Suspicion falls on the ex-boyfriend. Simone & Sipowicz Investigate. Martinez & Lezniak have to investigate a robbery, together, despite the bad feeling between them. Medavoy moves into the bunk-room.

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    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Donny, We Hardly Knew Ye
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    Danny and Ed uncover a car thief, and Ed's cousin, Donny, meets the woman of his dreams at the roulette wheel and decides to get married immediately. Delinda ends things with Danny and decides to get a job.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Things That Go Jump in the Night
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    When a suicidal hotel guest declares his life-ending intentions, Danny and Ed race to stop him from taking a flying leap off of the Montecito. Pleading to save the guest's life with the help of a little Vegas magic, Danny and Ed introduce him to the joys of gambling, but their plans backfire when he hits a major winning streak. Meanwhile, Sam lets herself get a little too close to a client only to have her romantic dreams ruined when his fiancée comes to town and Ed struggles with an over-eager security guard.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Sons and Lovers
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E19

    When one of the Montecito's guests wins big, his wallet is snatched before he can indulge in his winnings, forcing Danny , Sam and Ed to search the premises for the thieves. When the wallet is graciously returned, Danny and Sam give the Good Samaritan a priceless reward. Elsewhere, there is a suspicious machine on the floor with an unusually high payout pattern, and it's up to the Montecito's security team to figure out if it's a defective machine or a strategically deceiving guest. Meanwhile, Ed's thoughts are preoccupied with jealousy and suspicion when he finds out that Jillian has been hanging out with the artist playing at the Montecito, Marc McGrath and an overzealous agent pesters Mary trying to get her talent-less client a gig at the Montecito.

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Gardner Stern Ratings Summary

"To Protect and Serve Manicotti" is the best rated episode written by Gardner Stern. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/21/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Jumpin' Jack Fleishman".