The Baltimore detectives are working overtime on the Redball investigation of "Samaritan of the Year" Catharine Goodrich's murder. New Shift Commander Megan Russert heads the Redball investigation and Giardello is called in to oversee the investigation. Meanwhile, Beau's wife kicks him out, leaving Felton to break into his own house to pick up some clothes. Exhausted by dead-end leads, Russert goes home. Felton shows up, ostensibly to give her information on a suspect, but in fact they are having an affair.
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New Shift Commander Megan Russert heads the Redball investigation of the murder of "Samaritan of the Year", Catherine Goodrich. Due to the political volatility of the case, Lieutenant Al Giardello and his shift are called in to assist the investigation. Detective Beau Felton and his wife separate, leaving Detective Kay Howard to deal with the fallout. Detectives Meldrick Lewis and John Munch look within their ranks for a third person to buy a local tavern. First appearance of Lt. Megan Russert
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