


Written by
Tom Fontana, David Simon and David Mills
Season/Episode
Season 2, Episode 1
Original Air Date
January 6, 1994
DVD Release Date
May 27, 2003
Production Companies
Baltimore Pictures, Fatima Productions,
MCEG/Sterling Entertainment, NBC Studios
Distribution by
NBC-TV (USA)

When a tourist is murdered in Baltimore, it's a "red ball" case for Homicide. As suspects are arrested, Robert Ellison, the victim's husband, is forced to deal with feelings of helplessness and guilt, and also with the often-intensive world of veteran homicide cops. When a sweet-faced kid named Vaughn is fingered as the shooter, Howard is convinced he's taking the fall for his friends. As Felton closes down the case, Howard tries one last attempt to get at the truth.


Robert Ellison
When the trigger was pulled, I lost my wife but I joined a club. It's
a very exclusive club. But the funny thing about the club is none of the members want to
belong. It's like some sort of secret society where only the initiated can recognize the
other members.


Robin Williams
Robert Ellison
Melissa Leo
Det. Sgt. Kay Howard
Lloyd Goodman
Vaughn Perkins
Jake Gyllenhaal
Matt Ellison
Julia Devin
Abby Ellison

Locations
Baltimore, MD

Hungary
April 1, 2007

"Bop Gun" was the last episode filmed for the show's second season, but it would be the first one aired. NBC chose to lead with it for a few reasons, most of them having to do with the show's guest star. Robin made a rare television appearance and an even rarer dramatic turn. NBC thought that the presence of a marquee name like Robin's would boost the show's ratings. It did.

Emmy Awards
Nom - 1994 - Outstanding Guest Actor (Robin)