Barney Miller
Contempt (1)
Season 7, Episode 15 · Aired 1981-03-12
Synopsis
Barney gets charged with contempt of court when he refuses to name his confidential informant, surprising the guys in the squad room. Harris takes a statement from Ray, who is looking for help in finding the thief who is robbing the local Salvation Army branch. A man is brought in after causing a disturbance at a neighborhood restaurant after accusing the staff for refusing service based upon his appearance.
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