Barney Miller
Loan Shark
Season 5, Episode 8 · Aired 1978-11-02

Synopsis
Wojo and Dietrich bring in a pair of suspects after they start a fight in a tattoo parlor. When Harris takes a statement from a neighborhood fence in hopes of finding a new loan shark who's starting to set up shop in the area, he's surprised at finding out that he's a minor with a large am of money and is driving a nice car. Meanwhile, when Yemana starts lashing out uncharacteristically, Barney and the guys soon feel bad that the previous day marked the 20th anniversary of when he joined the force and has been feeling unappreciated.
In the series
This episode is part of Barney Miller (1975–1982) on ABC.
One squad room, infinite paperwork — the smartest cop comedy that barely left the station.
Key cast
- Hal Linden as Capt. Barney Miller
- Abe Vigoda as Det. Phil Fish
- Max Gail as Det. Stan Wojciehowicz
- Ron Glass as Det. Ron Harris
- Jack Soo as Det. Nick Yemana