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Best Episodes of Crime Story
Going Home (3)
S2 Ep22
9.5
10th May 1988
Torello and his men catch up to Luca in Mexico and force him to escape but they all get trapped inside a pilotless airborne plane.
MIG-21
S2 Ep9
9.4
15th Dec 1987
A defecting Soviet pilot becomes custody of the Strike Force, which learns of plans to use him in a spy swap.
Pursuit (1)
S2 Ep20
9.4
26th Apr 1988
Torello and his men chase Luca to Mexico where they will get no help from the US Government.
Byline
S2 Ep18
9.4
29th Mar 1988
Torello's writer-friend plans to take down Luca by exposing him in an article.
Love Hurts
S2 Ep8
9.4
8th Dec 1987
Luca falls for an actress in a movie he is financing and discovers she is more than even he can handle.
The Hearings
S2 Ep19
9.3
5th Apr 1988
Luca is finally brought to court on racketerring charges but the trial is postponed when a military emergency happens in Vietnam.
Desert Justice
S2 Ep17
9.3
22nd Mar 1988
The Justice Department must deal with crooked cops and feuding brothel owners when Pauli's prostitute-girlfriend is murdered.
Last Rites
S2 Ep14
9.3
9th Feb 1988
After Manny is stricken by a heart attack, Luca demands that he be the first heart-transplant recipient. Max convinces Steve to put a hit on Luca.
Protected Witness
S2 Ep13
9.3
2nd Feb 1988
In return for the man's testimony, Torello offers government protection to a Chicago mobster with a contract on his life.
Blast from the Past
S2 Ep2
9.3
29th Sep 1987
Torello confronts his feelings for Julie when she asks him to rescue her kidnapped husband, who is a doctor forced to tend to one of his injured kidnappers.
Top of the World
S1 Ep20
9.1
6th Mar 1987
Luca's jubilation over his growing business turns to fear that his associates are setting him up. Luca's insatiable lust for violence proves his undoing when he rapes Pauli's girlfriend. Pauli testifies for the prosecution in Luca's trial.
Roadrunner
S2 Ep16
9.0
15th Mar 1988
While escorting a prisoner and his girlfriend, Torello is trapped in the desert and stalked by corrupt lawmen who want the prisoner.
Seize the Time
S2 Ep11
9.0
12th Jan 1988
Torello cannot identify the source of a money-laundering operation. Clemmons reveals his suspicions about Iris's new casino partner.
Worst Episodes of Crime Story
Pauli Taglia's Dream
S2 Ep15
7.4
8th Mar 1988
In a dream Paulie recounts his and Luca's survival of the atomic bomb. After nearly perishing in the blast, Luca and Paulie are taken into federal custody. Delirious from his gun shot wounds and the blast Luca becomes totally on Paulie for their escape. Receiving aid from a federal agent in Manny's employ Paulie rises above his usual persona as he attempts to extricate himself and Luca from their current situation.
Pilot (1)
S1 Ep1
7.7
19th Sep 1986
Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.
Final Transmission
S1 Ep3
7.8
20th Sep 1986
With Torello's MCU hunting a psychopath, Luca plots jewel heists and the takeover of a sports-gambling operation.
Justice Hits the Skids
S1 Ep10
7.8
11th Nov 1986
Devastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.
Pilot (2)
S1 Ep2
7.8
19th Sep 1986
Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with Abrams to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.
For Love or Money
S1 Ep11
7.9
5th Dec 1986
Divorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.
Shadow Dancer
S1 Ep4
8.0
27th Sep 1986
Torello gains a major advantage when one of Luca's burglars is connected to a robbery-homicide of a coin collector's wife. Torello finds out Julie is pregnant.
Femme Fatale
S2 Ep12
8.0
19th Jan 1988
A Chinese agent dupes Torello into looking for her father while she smuggles plutonium out of the country.
Pursuit of a Wanted Felon
S1 Ep8
8.1
28th Oct 1986
Conflict ruins the Torello's weekend trip. Luca situates in Las Vegas. Bigots target Abrams's relationship with Susan.
The War
S1 Ep6
8.1
7th Oct 1986
A book intercepted by Torello jeopardizes Luca's nationwide gambling operation. The Torellos meet with tragedy.
Strange Bedfellows
S1 Ep13
8.1
26th Dec 1986
Holman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.
The Saint Louis Book of Blues
S1 Ep5
8.2
30th Sep 1986
Mobsters support Luca's nationwide gambling scheme. A publicity-seeking sheriff hampers Torello's arrest of one of Luca's men.
Abrams for the Defense
S1 Ep7
8.2
14th Oct 1986
Attorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.
Crime Story Episode Guide
Pilot (1)
S1 Ep1
7.7
19th Sep 1986
Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.
Pilot (2)
S1 Ep2
7.8
19th Sep 1986
Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots. As the story unfolds Torrello is working with Abrams to bring down members of Chicago's underworld while Luca is taken under the wing of Manny Weisbord; one of Chicago's most powerful crime figures. As events proceed Torrello and Luca each become aware of the other's existence. Torello realizes that there is a new player that he must bring down.
Final Transmission
S1 Ep3
7.8
20th Sep 1986
With Torello's MCU hunting a psychopath, Luca plots jewel heists and the takeover of a sports-gambling operation.
Shadow Dancer
S1 Ep4
8.0
27th Sep 1986
Torello gains a major advantage when one of Luca's burglars is connected to a robbery-homicide of a coin collector's wife. Torello finds out Julie is pregnant.
The Saint Louis Book of Blues
S1 Ep5
8.2
30th Sep 1986
Mobsters support Luca's nationwide gambling scheme. A publicity-seeking sheriff hampers Torello's arrest of one of Luca's men.
The War
S1 Ep6
8.1
7th Oct 1986
A book intercepted by Torello jeopardizes Luca's nationwide gambling operation. The Torellos meet with tragedy.
Abrams for the Defense
S1 Ep7
8.2
14th Oct 1986
Attorney Abrams falls for a reporter helping him defend a tenant accused of assaulting a slum landlord.
Pursuit of a Wanted Felon
S1 Ep8
8.1
28th Oct 1986
Conflict ruins the Torello's weekend trip. Luca situates in Las Vegas. Bigots target Abrams's relationship with Susan.
Old Friends, Dead Ends
S1 Ep9
8.6
4th Nov 1986
Torello confronts his new friend, now laundering money for the Mob. Federal investigators indict Luca and Bartoli.
Justice Hits the Skids
S1 Ep10
7.8
11th Nov 1986
Devastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.
For Love or Money
S1 Ep11
7.9
5th Dec 1986
Divorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.
Hide and Go Thief
S1 Ep12
8.5
12th Dec 1986
Indelli and Krychek must deal with a tense hostage situation. Torello travels to Indiana to make his move on Frank Holman.
Strange Bedfellows
S1 Ep13
8.1
26th Dec 1986
Holman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.
Fatal Crossroads
S1 Ep14
8.8
9th Jan 1987
Torello is subpoenaed to testify for Luca. An enraged Abrams jumps to Torello's defense. Luca orders Torello and Abrams killed.
Torello on Trial
S1 Ep15
8.5
16th Jan 1987
Breitel brutally cross-examines Torello. Acquitted Luca moves to Las Vegas. Torello gets a new assignment.
The Kingdom of Money
S1 Ep16
8.2
30th Jan 1987
Torello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.
The Battle of Las Vegas
S1 Ep17
8.5
6th Feb 1987
To take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.
The Survivor
S1 Ep18
8.4
13th Feb 1987
Torello falls in love with a Justice Attorney's former wife, only to find out that the attorney has been molesting his adopted daughter. Molestation charges jeopardizes the Unit's investigation of Luca.
The Pinnacle
S1 Ep19
8.4
27th Feb 1987
Luca's greedy ploy to take over another casino puts his entire gambling empire in jeopardy.
Top of the World
S1 Ep20
9.1
6th Mar 1987
Luca's jubilation over his growing business turns to fear that his associates are setting him up. Luca's insatiable lust for violence proves his undoing when he rapes Pauli's girlfriend. Pauli testifies for the prosecution in Luca's trial.
Ground Zero
S1 Ep21
8.5
13th Mar 1987
After his murder mistrial, Luca clashes with a crime kingpin over plans to split up control of the sinking Luca gambling empire. Pauli changes his mind and rescues Luca from Torello as they hide in a house in the desert, a target site for nuclear testing.
The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
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The best rated episodes of Crime Story are:
Going Home (3) S2E22 rated 9.5
MIG-21 S2E9 rated 9.4
Pursuit (1) S2E20 rated 9.4
Byline S2E18 rated 9.4
Love Hurts S2E8 rated 9.4
The Hearings S2E19 rated 9.3
Desert Justice S2E17 rated 9.3
Last Rites S2E14 rated 9.3
Protected Witness S2E13 rated 9.3
Blast from the Past S2E2 rated 9.3
The lowest rated episodes of Crime Story are:
Pauli Taglia's Dream S2E15 rated 7.4
Pilot (1) S1E1 rated 7.7
Final Transmission S1E3 rated 7.8
Justice Hits the Skids S1E10 rated 7.8
Pilot (2) S1E2 rated 7.8
For Love or Money S1E11 rated 7.9
Shadow Dancer S1E4 rated 8.0
Femme Fatale S2E12 rated 8.0
Pursuit of a Wanted Felon S1E8 rated 8.1
The War S1E6 rated 8.1
The first episode of Crime Story aired on September 19, 1986.
The last episode of Crime Story aired on May 10, 1988.
