Season 1
1. Brother's Keeper (1 & 2)

gs: Bill Smitrovich (DEA Agent Scottie Wheeler) Belinda Montgomery (Caroline Crockett) Martin Ferrero (Trini DeSoto) Mykelti Williamson (Leon Muhammad Jefferson (as Mykel T. Williamson)) Miguel Pinero (Orlando Calderone) Jimmy Smits (Eddie Rivera) Michael Santoro (Corky Fowler) Jossie DeGuzman (Maria Rivera) Harold Bergman (Judge Summer D. Rupp) Darcy Shean (Donna Wheeler) Brian C. Smith (D.A. Gordon Avery) Julian Byrd (Capt. Rodney) Bud Hoey (Manager)

Miami police detective James "Sonny" Crockett reluctantly teams with New York bred newcomer Ricardo Tubbs to solve several murders connected to a mysterious Colombian drug lord.

b: 16-Sep-1984 w: Anthony Yerkovich d: Thomas Carter

NOTE: Working title was "Dade County Fast Lane". Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas edged out Gary Cole and Jimmy Smits for the roles of Crockett & Tubbs. Jimmy Smits would star in two series with "city-centric" titles: "L.A. Law" and "NYPD Blue". The pilot was not called "Brother's Keeper" until the series ran on USA in 1988. Olivia Brown (Trudy Joplin) was billed as a guest star.
• Songs Included: "Miss You" (from boombox at begin) by Rolling Stones from their album Some Girls. "Body Talk" (in New York club) by The Deele from album Street Beat. "Somebody's Watching Me" (in Miami strip club) by Rockwell from the album Somebody's Watching Me. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (on the beach) by Cyndi Lauper from her album She's So Unusual. "Only In Miami" (sung in resturant) by Bette Midler from her album No Frills. "All Night Long (All Night)" (performed by band in resturant) by Lionel Richie from his album Can't Slow Down. "In The Air Tonight" (as Crockett & Tubbs drive to bust) by Phil Collins from album Face Value.
• This premiere episode of the series was named #100 on TV Guide / TV Lands "100 Most Memorable TV Moments" in December 2004.
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2. Heart of Darkness

gs: Ed O'Neill (FBI Agent Arthur Lawson (aka Artie Rollins)) Suzy Amis (Penny McGraw) Paul Hecht (Sam Kovics) Brent Jennings (Jiveman) Gregory Sierra (Lt. Lou Rodriguez) Ted Zurkowski (Jimmy Duncan) Cheryl Giannini (Mrs. Lawson) Julian Byrd (FBI Agent Dennis Doyle) Mel Jones (FBI Agent Calman Clayburn) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko) Gary Richardson (FBI Agent Mark Russo)

Crockett & Tubbs are skeptical of rumors that an undercover FBI agent has betrayed an operation. Switek & Zito setup a burglary sting operation.

b: 28-Sep-1984 w: A.J. Edison d: John Llewellyn Moxey

NOTE: Ed O'Neill would go on to be Al Bundy in the long running "Married ...with Childen". Suzy Amis played Gloria Stuart's granddaughter in "Titanic".
• Songs Included: "She's a Beauty" (at begin) by The Tubes from album Outside Inside. "Missing You" (during opening credits) by John Waite from album No Brakes. "Going Under" (synth part as Sonny drives to resturant) by Devo from album New Traditionalists. "This Masquerade" (in bar at end) by George Benson from Breezin'.
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3. Cool Runnin'

gs: John Archie (Tyler Duvalle) Cynthia Caquelin (Patty) Afemo Omilami (Desmond Maxwell) Lionel Pina (Jake Estaban) Larry Riley (Bobby Price) Gregory Sierra (Lt Lou Rodriguez) Jerry Mayer (I) (Alessi) Belinda Montgomery (Caroline Crockett) Jerry Mayer (Det. Alessi) Parris Buckner (SWAT Leader) Maria Chavez (Teresa) Raymond Forchion (Don) Dana Mark (Girl) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko) Melonee Rodgers (Bobby's wife (as Melanie Rodgers))

Crockett & Tubbs must enlist the help of an unreliable petty thief to bust a drug operation run by a trio of homicidal Jamaicans.

b: 05-Oct-1984 w: Joel Surnow d: Lee H. Katzin


NOTE: Songs Included: "Jammin'" (by band in Jamacian bar) by Bob Marley and The Wailers.
• Noogie's full name in Nougat Neverly Lamont (aka The Noogman).
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4. The Hit List (1)

gs: Jim Borrelli (Felix Castranova) Tito Goya (Carlos Mendez) Bobby Harwell (Man in street approaching Sonny Crocket (uncredited)) Belinda Montgomery (Caroline Crocket) Gregory Sierra (Lt. Lou Rodriguez) Ron Taylor (Linus Oliver) Jim Zubiena (Ludovici Armstrong (Argentinean assassin)) Tara King (Susan Castranova) Raymond Forchion (Don) Will Knickerbocker (Fields) Ken Little (Monahan) Ryan St. Leon (Billy Crockett)

Tubbs works to save Crockett and his family from falling victim to an Argentinean assassin hired by Calderon.

b: 19-Oct-1984 w: Joel Surnow d: Richard Colla

NOTE: "The Hit List" and "Calderone's Demise" were shown in 1985 as a two-hour episode called "Calderone's Return". Ron Taylor also voiced the character of Bleeding Gums Murphy on "The Simpsons"; he died in 2002. This is Gregory Sierra's last appearance as Lt. Lou Rodriguez; reportedly Sierra didn't like living in Miami.
• Songs Included: "I'm So Excited" (in club) by The Pointer Sisters from album Break Out. "Tush" (during fight) by ZZ Top from album Fandango. "In The Night" (as Tubbs speeds through Miami) by Russ Ballard from his S/T album in 1984.
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5. Calderone's Demise (2)

gs: Sam McMurray (Jimmy "Jimbo" Walters) Miguel Pinero (Orlando Calderone) Benjamin R. Rixson (Chief Albury) Jose Santana (Guillermo Pino) Tito Goya (Carlos Mendez) Phanie Napoli (Angelina Madera)

While on the trail of Calderone in Bimini, Tubbs falls in love with a woman who forces him to consider his loyalties.

b: 26-Oct-1984 w: Joel Surnow & Alfonse Ruggiero, Jr. d: Paul Michael Glaser

NOTE: Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas are the only cast members to appear in this episode. Director Paul Michael Glaser was Starsky on 70s cop show "Starsky & Hutch." Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It" replaced the "Vice" theme at the end of the episode; it is the first of only three times that happened during the run of the series.
• Songs Included: "Voices" (at begin) by Russ Ballard from his S/T album in 1984. "What's Love Got to Do With It" (at end) by Tina Turner from album Private Dancer.
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6. One-Eyed Jack

gs: Janet Constable (Barbara Carrow (as Janet Constable MacAndrew)) Joe Dallesandro (Vincent 'Vinny' DeMarco) Dennis Farina (Albert Lombard) Dan Hedaya (Ben Schroeder) Jimmie Ray Weeks (Jerry Carrow) George Kyle (Russo) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko)

As Crockett attempts to help an old flame free herself from a racketeer, he is framed for taking bribes. Martin Castillo becomes the squad's new Lieutenant.

b: 02-Nov-1984 w: Alfonse Ruggiero, Jr. d: Lee H. Katzin

NOTE: Edward James Olmos joins the cast.
• Dennis Farina would return as Albert Lombard later in the 1st season episode "Lombard" and the 5th season episode "World Of Trouble".
• Dan Hedaya would return in the 2nd season episode "Payback".
• Joe Dallesandro would return in the 3rd season for the two-parter "Down For The Count".
• Songs Included: "New Girl Now" (at the pool) by Honeymoon Suite from their album Honeymoon Suite. "Wonderful Tonight" (when Sonny & Gina are on his boat) by Eric Clapton. "Jump (For My Love)" (in dance club) by The Pointer Sisters album Break Out.
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7. No Exit (a.k.a. Three-Eyed Turtle)

gs: Katherine Borowitz (Rita Amato) Bill Cwikowski (Guns dealer) Tom Mardirosian (FBI Agent McIntyre) Coati Mundi (Ramone) Robert Paisley (FBI Agent Paul) Norman Parker (FBI Agent Nick Pappas) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko) Bruce Willis (Tony Amato) Vinnie Curto (Bodyguard) Al Garrison (Gentle)

Federal agents join Crockett and Tubbs to stop an arms dealer from selling stolen Stingers.

b: 09-Nov-1984 w: Maurice Hurley s: Charles R. Leinenweber d: David Soul

NOTE: Bruce Willis was just weeks away from stardom; ABC aired the two-hour "Moonlighting" pilot in January.
• Katherine Borowitz is married to actor John Turturro, who also appeared in a 1st season episode, "Rites of Passage".
• Songs Included: "Stay With Me" (when Tony hits Rita) by Teddy Pendergrass from his album Love Language. "I Don't Care Anymore" (during bust) by Phil Collins album Hello, I Must Be Going.
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8. The Great McCarthy

gs: William Gray Espy (Louis McCarthy) Charles McCaughan (Dale Gifford) Maria McDonald (Vanessa) Martin Ferrero (Izzy Moreno)

Crockett's renovated cigarette boat is used in an operation to stop a man who smuggles drugs using his speedboat racing hobby.

b: 16-Nov-1984 w: Philip Reed & Joel Surnow d: Georg Stanford Brown

NOTE: Songs Included: "Some Guys Have All the Luck" (performed by band at party) by Rod Stewart from album Camouflage. "Go Insane" (as Sonny plays pool) by Lindsey Buckingham from his album of the same name. "Self Control" (2nd song played by band at party) by Laura Branigan from her album of the same name. "Born to Be Wild" (during boat race) by Steppenwolf.
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9. Glades

gs: Alan Cox (Wendell (as Al Cox)) William Fuller (Price) Shawn McAllister (Paul) John Pankow (Floyd Higgins) Jay Patterson (Billy Joe Higgins) Michael Sandler (Pa Ryan) Keith Szarabajka (Joey Bramlette) Margaret Whitton (Cassie Bramlette) Tom Bishop (Bobby) Jorge Gil (Ramon Ruiz) Rooney Kerwin (Clem) Ray Nicolaison (Hank) Shannon Unger (Tammy Bramlette)

Crockett and Tubbs wade through the Everglades after a witness who bolted from custody and must testify in 48 hours.

b: 30-Nov-1984 w: Rex Weiner & Allan Weisbecker d: Stan Lathan

NOTE: Keith Szarabajka would play Mickey Kostmeyer, recurring sidekick of "The Equalizer" (1985-89), and the villianous Holtz on "Angel" (2001-02). John Pankow played Paul's cousin Ira on "Mad About You" (1992-99) and is married to Kristine Sutherland, who played the mother of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2001)
• Songs Included: "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" (at begin) by The Animals. "I Send a Message" (during foxy boxing) by INXS from album The Swing. "Girls with Guns" (as C & T are driving) by Tommy Shaw from his album of same name.
• Crockett & Tubbs use different undercover names: Sonny Bates & Leroy Reese.
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10. Give a Little, Take a Little

gs: Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (Waitress) Michael Madsen (Sallie Alvarado) Terry O'Quinn (Richard Cain) Tony Plana (Cinco) Henry G. Sanders (Trick Baby) Burt Young (Lupo Ramirez) Lenny Von Dohlen (Bob Rickert) Jacqueline Brookes (Judge) Annie O'Neill (Mrs. Rickert) Pat Julian (Assistant DA) Ben Rivera (Bodyguard) Donna Rosae (Cain's secretary)

In court, Crockett refuses to identify an informant and spends more time in jail than the drug dealer he is trying to bust. Gina and Trudy infiltrate a prostitution ring. Gina is placed in a compromising position when they are suspicious that she is not a hooker.

b: 07-Dec-1984 w: Chuck Adamson d: Bobby Roth

NOTE: Songs Included: "Better Be Good to Me" (at begin) by Tina Turner from album Private Dancer. "You Want More" (at Ramirez house) by Etta James. "Today's a Beginning" (at end) by Brian Ray.
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11. Little Prince

gs: Giancarlo Esposito (Luther) Mitchell Lichtenstein (Mark Jorgenson Jr.) Maryann Plunkett (Mary McDermott) Paul Roebling (Mark Jorgenson Sr.) Jorge Gil (Royco) Mario Ernesto Sanchez (Jimmy (as Mario Sanchez))

Crockett thinks that a wealthy industrialist's son nailed in a heroin bust could lead them to bigger connections in the supply network.

b: 14-Dec-1984 w: A.J. Edison s: Joel Surnow & Wendy Cozen d: Alan J. Levi

NOTE: Songs Included: "Relax" (at begin) by Frankie Goes to Hollywood from album Welcome to the Pleasuredome. "Tiny Demons" (when Mark takes drugs) by Todd Rundgren from his album Healing. "Turn up the Radio" (during stakeout) by Autograph from album Sign in Please.
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12. The Milk Run

gs: Alexis Arguello (Pepe Moya) Eric Bogosian (Zeke) Evan Handler (Louis Martinez) Rainbow Harvest (Angela) John Kapelos (Andy Sloan) Al Shannon (Eddie Rivers) Shawn Elliott (Moya's cousin) Jesus Bolono (Diego Moya) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko)

Two naive New Yorkers hope for one big score running coke from Colombia to Miami.

b: 04-Jan-1985 w: Allison Hock d: John Nicolella

NOTE: Songs Included: "Legs" (at begin) by ZZ Top from album Eliminator. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" (in gym) by Pat Benatar from her album Crimes of Passion.
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13. Golden Triangle (1) (a.k.a. Score)

gs: Paul Austin (Det. Herb Ross) Louis Cutolo (Crime Lab Tech) Robin Johnson (Candy James) John Snyder (Albert Szarbo) C. Andrew Davis (The Doper) Gary Jellum (Det. Dan Garcia) Paul Tenn (Thai assassin)

When Crockett & Tubbs masquerade as hotel security acting as pimps, they uncover an operation to rip-off the hotel vault.

b: 11-Jan-1985 w: Joseph Gunn & Maurice Hurley s: Joseph Gunn d: Georg Stanford Brown

NOTE: Songs Included: "Great Balls of Fire" (at pool) by Dolly Parton from her album of the same name.
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14. Golden Triangle (2)

gs: Joan Chen (May Ying) Kevin Gray (First Grandson) Glenn Kubota (Ma Sek) Peter Kwong (Second Grandson) Keye Luke (Lao Li) James Saito (Howie Wong) John Santucci (Dale Menton) Julio Oscar Mechoso (Lester Kosko)

Castillo asks Crockett & Tubbs to help him find an old adversary, a drug smuggler who has kidnapped his former wife.

b: 18-Jan-1985 w: Maurice Hurley & Michael Mann d: David Anspaugh

NOTE: Songs Included: "Catch the Wind" (at begin) by The Blues Project. "Poison Ivy" (in strip club) by The Coasters. "Mr. Lee" (at drive-in) by The Bobbettes.
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15. Smuggler's Blues

gs: Richard Edson (Wavey Davey) Glenn Frey (Jimmy Cole) Richard Jenkins (DEA Agent Ed Waters) Nelson Oramas (Sam) Coati Mundi (Tucker Smith) Ron Vawter (Homicide Lt. Jones) Jaime Sanchez (Grocero (as Jaime L. Sanchez)) John Garcia (Lt. Todo) John Girard (Bruce) Raul Martinez (Roberto Morales)

Crockett & Tubbs are recruited by DEA to pose as drug smugglers in an effort to expose someone in law enforcement who is murdering drug dealers and their families.

b: 01-Feb-1985 w: Miguel Pinero d: Paul Michael Glaser

NOTE: Songs Included: "Lunatic Fringe" (at begin) by Red Rider from album Neruda. "Smuggler's Blues" (multiple times) by Glenn Frey from album The Allnighter.
• Correction: Iggy Pop did not appear in this episode as Tucker Smith despite being credited by IMDb.
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16. Rites of Passage

gs: Pam Grier (Valerie Gordon) David Thornton (Lyle) John Turturro (David Traynor) Tery Ferman (Diane Gordon) Mario Ernesto Sanchez (Diplomat Roberto Marquez)

Tubbs is reunited with an old flame, an NYPD detective, looking for her missing sister. While he and Crockett are searching for a call girl's killer.

b: 08-Feb-1985 w: Daniel Pyne d: David Anspaugh

NOTE: John Turturro is married to actress Katherine Borowitz, who also appeared in a 1st season episode, "No Exit".
• Songs Included: "Come to Poppa" (at begin) by Bob Seger from his album Night Moves. "Change Your Ways" (in boutique) by Rockwell from his album Somebody's Watching Me. "I Want to Know What Love Is" (when Diane is killed) by Foreigner from album Agent Provocateur.
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17. The Maze

gs: Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (Gabriella) Eddie Castrodad (Jaime Escobar) Pedro De Pool (Jose Ruiz (as Pedro V. dePool)) Joe Morton (Lt. Jack Davis) Alex Paez (Elio Escobar) Adolfo Quinones (Pepe (as Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones)) Julian Reyes (Raul Escobar) Ving Rhames (Georges) Jay O. Sanders (Det. Tim Duryea) Danny Stone (Jim Bostwick) William Fiscus () Luis R. Garcia (Luigi) Michael Hernandez (II) (Xavier) Wallace E. Howard, Jr. (Sharpshooter) Maurice Kirksey (Julio Ruiz) Julio C. Martinez (Wayne) Pamela Ann Phillips (Louise Ruiz) Claudia Robinson (Alisha Carrieres) Robert E. Sharpton (Cornelius Carrieres) Rossie Uranga (Maria Ruiz)

Tubbs is taken hostage by a gang in an abandoned hotel, thanks to the would-be heroics of a cop trying to avenge his partner's murder.

b: 22-Feb-1985 w: Michael Eric Stein d: Tim Zinnemann

NOTE: Songs Included: "Renegades of Funk" (in dance club) by Afrika Bambaataa from album Planet Rock. "Livin' the Book of My Life" (sung by Tubbs on street) by Philip Michael Thomas from his album of the same name. "Tea in the Sahara" (on boombox in hotel) by The Police from album Synchronicity.
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18. Made for Each Other

gs: Ellen Greene (Darlene) John Hernandez (John C. Costelada) Mark Linn-Baker ('Bonzo' Barry Gold) Karla Tamburrelli (Ample Annie) Martin Ferrero (Izzy Moreno) Nicholas Woodeson (Artie Cross)

By day, Switek and Zito supervise a pair of jive-talking master informants; by night, they're sharing quarters with Switek's girlfriend --- who's also Zito's ex.

b: 08-Mar-1985 w: Allan Weisbecker & Dennis Cooper s: Allan Weisbecker & Joel Surnow d: Rob Cohen

NOTE: Songs Included: "Money (That's What I Want)" (at begin) by Barrett Strong. "Treat Me Nice" (as Darlene moves in) & "Rubberneckin'" (on TV in Switek's apt.) by Elvis Presley.
• This light-hearted episode focuses almost exclusively on the antics of Zito and Switek.
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19. The Home Invaders

gs: Brent Jennings (Sgt. Hugh Heraty) Jack Kehoe (Robbery Lt. John Malone) David Patrick Kelly (Jerry) Sylvia Miles (Mrs. Abraham 'Murial' Goldman) Esai Morales (Pete Romano) Nancy Valen (Lana) Paul Calderon (Nicky) Steven Grant (Homicide Det. Ebersol) Frank Pesce (Benny) Kay Ingram (Mrs. Taylor) Mai-Lis Kuniholm (Sha Sha)

Crockett resents Castillo's attack on his mentor during an investigation of a string of brutal burglaries in wealthy neighborhoods.

b: 15-Mar-1985 w: Chuck Adamson d: Abel Ferrara

NOTE: Philip Michael Thomas does not appear in this episode. He was injured during a stunt while filming "Made for Each Other".
• Songs Included: "The Glamorous Life" (in salon) by Sheila E. from her album of the same name.
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20. Nobody Lives Forever

gs: Michael Carmine (Snake) Giancarlo Esposito (Ricky) Kim Greist (Brenda) Frank Military (Ace) Martin Ferrero (Izzy Moreno) Peter Friedman (Morgan) Lionel Chute () Gusmano Cesaretti (Paulie) Shari Notowitz (Sketch artist) Nancy Jo Mseis (Bleach blonde)

While three joyriding teenage boys embark on a murderous, drug induced rampage, Sonny is distracted by a new romance.

b: 29-Mar-1985 w: Edward Di Lorenzo d: Jim Johnston

NOTE: Songs Included: "Bad to the Bone" (at begin) by George Thorogood and the Destroyers from album of the same name. "New Love" (when Sonny & Brenda go sailing) by Glenn Frey from his album The Allnighter. "Green Onions" (in diner) by Booker T & the MG's. "Heartbeat" (when Sonny thinks of Brenda) by Red 7 from album Red 7.
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21. Evan

gs: Al Israel (Guzman) Christopher Murney (ATF Agent Wilson) William Russ (Evan Freed) Steven Brown (Bodyguard)

A former Vice member, Evan Freed, is now working undercover with ATF to bring down an arms dealer. Sonny and Evan have a mysterious past that Tubbs is determined to learn. They must reconcile long enough to calibrate efforts in the weapons sting.

b: 03-May-1985 w: Paul Diamond d: Rob Cohen

NOTE: Songs Included: "Rhythm of the Heat" (at begin) by Peter Gabriel from his album Security. "You Only Left Your Picture" (in nightclub) by Fashion from album Fabrique. "Biko" (at end) by Peter Gabriel on his S/T album from 1980.
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22. Lombard

gs: Jon Bauman (Augie) Michael DeLorenzo (Salvatore Lombard) Ned Eisenberg (Frederico Librizzi) Dennis Farina (Albert Lombard) Vyto Ruginis (Process server) John Santucci (Charlie Fusco) Peter Daniel Fonseca (Bodyguard #1)

After crime boss Al Lombard is subpeonaed to testify against the Family, Crockett & Tubbs are assigned to provide his protective custody.

b: 10-May-1985 w: David Assael s: Joel Surnow d: John Nicolella

NOTE: Songs Included: "My Boy Lollipop" (at ice cream parlor) by Millie Small. "Wire" (during car chase) by U2 from album The Unforgettable Fire.