Picket Fences
Season 3
22 episodes
- S03E01
Survival of the Fittest
Sheriff Brock fears the worst when a teenager disappears. Meanwhile a teacher may be advocating creationism in a public school.
- S03E02
Systematic Abuse
DA Littleton prepares for a showdown with Wambaugh as the case against Brian Latham goes to trial.
- S03E03
The Bus Stops Here (1)
A Federal judge orders that 400 black students be bused to Rome's schools from Green Bay.
- S03E04
Enemy Lines (2)
Jill and Judge Nance reveal their personal frustrations in heated meetings.
- S03E05
Cold Spell
A social worker takes a girl from her mother, who practices witchcraft; Max and Kenny go to Ginny's to discuss the occult.
- S03E06
Elective Conduct
A school report by Zachary hurts Jill's mayoral campaign just before the election.
- S03E07
Rebels with Causes
An ailing Wambaugh travels to Chicago for specialized treatment; an announcement by Kenny and Kimberly angers Brock.
- S03E08
May It Please the Court
Wambaugh and Littleton present their arguments concerning the Latham case to the Supreme Court.
- S03E09
For Whom the Wind Blows
Sentencing nears for Brian Latham, the drifter convicted of murder; Brock questions his own resolve as sheriff.
- S03E10
Away in the Manger
Brock and his deputies search a dairy farm where Carter suspects genetic experiments are taking place.
- S03E11
Freezer Burn
Sheriff Brock and his deputies investigate the death of a male massage therapist.
- S03E12
Frogman Returns
The Frogman is at the center of controversy once again when his son tires of his antics and goes to court for emancipation.
- S03E13
Mr. Seed Goes to Town
A surprise visit by Jimmy's ex-wife rocks the Brock household when the woman announces her plan to have another child.
- S03E14
Close Encounters
Max has a proposition for Kenny; Carter has a close encounter with a special woman.
- S03E15
When in Rome
Jill and Jimmy must reconcile parental concerns with their professional duties when a convicted child molester chooses to live in Rome.
- S03E16
Heroes and Villains
Zack questions authority---including Brock's---when the "Dancing Bandit" is arrested upon returning to Rome to wish the boy a happy birthday.
- S03E17
Changing of the Guard
Brock looks outside his department for help in finding missing mayor Ed Lawson. Meanwhile, the town launches a search for a new mayor.
- S03E18
Without Mercy
Brock's renewed commitment to thorough police work leads to the discovery of a mercy killing.
- S03E19
Final Judgement
After Jill's criminal trial, Judge Bone is asked to rule on the validity of a law prohibiting physician-assisted suicide.
- S03E20
Saint Zach
A remorseful Zack has a religious experience that creates quite a stir in the town.
- S03E21
Upbringings
A visit by Jimmy's attorney father creates tension in the Brock household.
- S03E22
The Song of Rome
After a youth shoots Father Barrett during an attempted robbery, the mayor's decision to continue with a spring pageant draws fire from somber townsfolk.
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