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The Best Episodes Written By Leonard Gardner

Every TV Episode Written by Leonard Gardner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Bats Off to Larry
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E21

    Andy goes into a tailspin when a doctor's visit reveals that Theo may have cancer. Diane and Jill's relationship suffers when info about Jill's ex-husband surfaces. Andy and Danny ponder the impact on Jill's career.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Yes, We Have No Cannolis
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E3

    Simone struggles to make sense of the shooting at the apartment block, which he now owns. Meanwhile, he and Sipowicz re-open an old case, which may have imprisoned the wrong man. Greg and Andy weigh-in at the end of the first week's diet. The result is out for the Delegate's election.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - You Bet Your Life
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E8

    Sipowicz and Simone are assigned to the case of a pregnant woman who was murdered and the only charred remnants remain, which means there are few clues for the detectives to go by. Meanwhile, Sipowicz grows increasingly concerned when a close friend, Dan Breen, is badly beaten by his mentally handicapped son, Danny.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Curt Russell
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E6

    Simone and Sipowicz investigate the murder of an Indian woman, found strangled in her locked car. Medavoy and Martinez arrest a man acting strangely and find he's involved in a credit card scam. Lesniak and Russell team up to trap a gun dealer. Simone gets over-protective and makes Russell angry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Burnin' Love
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E11

    A girl's body is found, burned, in an abandoned basement. Information from the husband of the girl's best friend points to a Russian, who had tried to date her, but had been refused. Simone puts together a scenario, involving the husband and 2 of his associates. Medavoy gets some overtime, on bodyguard duty and gets lucky in the card school.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - We Was Robbed
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E18

    A dead man is found, dumped in an alley. His name has possible mob connections. Donna gives Russell information about a possible hi-jack. A surveillance op goes wrong, when Simone and Sipowicz assist the FBI.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Don't Kill the Messenger
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E15

    Simone and Sipowicz investigate the death of a woman who is found stabbed in her apartment. They get a quick confession but everything is not as it seems. Medavoy and Kirkendall hunt the killer of a cycle messenger who gets shot while apparently trying to catch a thief. Sipowicz gets a visit from his physician, but is not pleased about it.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Raging Bulls
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E8

    Confusion reigns as an off-duty cop shoots an undercover cop after taking a bullet in the shoulder. When the first shooter confesses to Sorenson, it triggers Sipowicz and Lt. Fancy to renew their own private little war. Russell and Kirkendall, meanwhile, are busy investigating another crime involving a member of the precinct staff. ADA Costas is still worrying over the death, in Ryker's Island, of a man she helped put inside.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - I'll Draw You a Mapp
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E20

    A man is shot dead in what his wife claims was a case of mistaken identity. Kenny Priest gives his evidence to ADA Costas, who has replaced ADA Cohen. Sinclair, Cullinan's lawyer, tries to goad Sipowicz.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - The Naked are the Dead
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E4

    The squad attends a homicide with seven naked bodies. Jill's ex is arrested.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - The Irvin Files
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E13

    Medavoy and Jones look for a woman reported missing by her "distraught" husband; Andy and Danny deal with a snotty, eccentric art owner whose collection has been stolen.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead and Gone
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E4

    Kelly's future with the force is decided as he investigates the death of an 18-month old baby shot in a drive-by while riding in a car driven by Duane Rollins. Though everyone believes the act was random, Kelly believes that Rollins was the intended target. Meanwhile, Sipowicz finds the body of a cop, and must continue dealing with both his commitments to Alcoholics Anonymous and his feelings for Sylvia Costas.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Heavin' Can Wait
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E4

    A baby and a small child are shot and killed in a robbery. Sipowicz's bad mood hinders the investigation and causes a rift with Simone.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Alice Doesn't Fit Here Anymore
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E11

    Two diamond dealers claim they've been robbed of over 1 million dollars worth of diamonds - and the sister of one of them is involved. Gina is attacked at knifepoint and ends up in hospital.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - All's Well That Ends Well
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E2

    3 men hold up a bar and a customer gets shot, but there's confusion over who shot him. Russell and Martinez investigate the latest in a series of rape attacks in the same hotel. Simone works his first shift.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Numb & Number
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E3

    Simone's condition starts to worsen, requiring more tests. Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez investigate the death of a man found in the park, with his pants down. Sipowicz gets tetchy, over the lack of information from the hospital.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Dead Girl Walking
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E13

    When a dead hooker is found on a building site, her identification causes problems for Russell and Kirkendall. Sipowicz and Sorenson are called in to assist Lt. Fancy and Sgt. Dorning, who then find themselves in a dangerous situation. Russell gets a visit from an acquaintance of her late husband.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - UnAmerican Graffiti
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E16

    Simone and Sipowicz are put on the case of a teenager known for his graffiti work who was brutally murdered. Meanwhile, Donna continues to contemplate her relationship Medavoy; and Sylvia is mugged, which results in a deep secret being revealed to Sipowicz.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - What a Dump!
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E16

    A dead woman, found in an alley appears to be another in a series of brutal rapes. Simone and Sipowicz investigate. The rest of the squad tries to find out why shots fired from a bus injured a woman and a child.

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    Writer:Leonard Gardner

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Leonard Gardner Ratings Summary

"Bats Off to Larry" is the best rated episode written by Leonard Gardner. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/23/2000 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Yes, We Have No Cannolis".