Ep 2. Domestic Beef

In Hill Street Blues season 3 episode 2, titled "Domestic Beef," the officers of the Hill Street precinct find themselves dealing with a number of domestic disturbances. The episode begins with Officer LaRue responding to a call from a woman who has been beaten by her boyfriend. The woman is reluctant to press charges, but LaRue persuades her to go to the hospital to get checked out and to file a report.

Meanwhile, Captain Furillo is dealing with a personal issue of his own. His girlfriend, Joyce, is going through a divorce, and her soon-to-be ex-husband is causing trouble. Furillo tries to help Joyce, but his own job as a police officer makes things even more complicated.

Back at the precinct, Officers Hill and Renko are called to a domestic disturbance involving a couple who are fighting over custody of their child. Hill and Renko try to mediate the situation, but things quickly escalate, and they end up having to arrest both parties.

Elsewhere in the precinct, Officer Belker is dealing with a case of theft. A woman has had her purse stolen, and Belker is determined to catch the culprit. He goes undercover as a bag lady and manages to catch the thief in the act.

As the day goes on, the officers continue to respond to various calls related to domestic violence and other disputes. They struggle to keep things under control while also dealing with their own personal issues.

In the end, the episode highlights the challenges that police officers face in dealing with domestic disturbances. It also explores the personal toll that the job can take on officers, who must often balance their own needs and desires with the demands of their work. Despite the difficulties, however, the officers of the Hill Street precinct remain committed to upholding the law and serving their community.