Ep 10. The Guest

Barney Miller season 1 episode 10, titled "The Guest," revolves around the arrival of a new immigrant to the United States named Zoltan Karpathy. He arrives at the precinct with a briefcase in hand and a story to tell. Zoltan claims to be a Hungarian freedom fighter seeking asylum in America, but his suspicious behavior and erratic personality suggest something else entirely.

Barney and the rest of the detectives try to get to the bottom of Zoltan's story. They begin to question whether or not he is a legitimate political refugee or if he is running from something else entirely. Throughout the course of the episode, the detectives must use all their skills and experience to try to determine the truth behind Zoltan's story.

At the same time, the rest of the precinct is dealing with their own personal issues. Harris becomes obsessed with solving a petty theft case in order to prove his worth as a detective. Meanwhile, Chano is dealing with the fallout of a recent breakup and is struggling to keep his emotions in check at work. Meanwhile, Wojo is dealing with the aftermath of a tough arrest that left him physically and emotionally shaken.

As the detectives work to uncover the truth about Zoltan's story, they find themselves drawn deeper and deeper into a web of lies and deceit. With tensions running high and emotions running even higher, the detectives must work together to solve the case and bring the truth to light.

Despite the serious nature of the case, there are plenty of lighthearted moments throughout the episode as well. The camaraderie and humor shared among the detectives helps to keep things from getting too heavy, even as they delve deeper into the mystery of Zoltan's past.

In the end, "The Guest" is a gripping and engaging episode that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat from start to finish. The combination of tense drama and humor helps to make the episode a standout in the first season of Barney Miller, and it remains a fan favorite to this day.