Barney Miller Season 4 Episode 64 Blizzard
- November 3, 1977
- 25 min
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8.1 (98)
Barney Miller season 4 episode 64, titled "Blizzard," features the detectives of the 12th precinct facing a harsh snowstorm in New York City. As the blizzard rages on outside the station, the detectives and civilians alike are forced to weather the storm inside while dealing with their own individual problems.
The episode starts with Detective Sergeant Phil Fish complaining about the lack of heat in the precinct, which has been shut off due to a steam leak. As the storm intensifies, more and more people crowd into the already-crowded precinct, including a man caught stealing firewood and a group of children stranded by the snow. The detectives are forced to improvise, using a craps table as a makeshift fire, and rationing the station's supply of coffee.
Meanwhile, Detective Ron Harris is visited by his ex-girlfriend, who is seeking refuge from the storm. As they spend more time together, old feelings resurface and they begin to reconnect. Harris must navigate his own emotions while balancing his duties as a detective.
Detective Sergeant Chano Amenguale is called upon to mediate a dispute between two angry motorists who were involved in an accident during the blizzard. The tension between the two drivers escalates, and Chano must find a way to defuse the situation before it becomes violent.
As the storm slows down, and the city starts to return to normal, the detectives reflect on the events of the night. They are all relieved to have made it through the blizzard unharmed, and grateful for the camaraderie that helped them get through the night.
"Blizzard" is a classic episode of Barney Miller that showcases the characters' resilience and ability to work together in a crisis. Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the storm, the detectives rose to the challenge and managed to keep the peace in their small corner of New York City.