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Poster for Homicide: Life on the Street
Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal

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)

Summary

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.

Episode Clip
Quotes

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.

Photo Gallery
Main Cast

Robin Williams
Robert Ellison

Melissa Leo
Det. Sgt. Kay Howard

Lloyd Goodman
Vaughn Perkins

Jake Gyllenhaal
Matt Ellison

Julia Devin
Abby Ellison

Filming Info

Locations
Baltimore, MD

International Air Dates

Hungary
April 1, 2007

Media Availability

This title is available on:

DVD

Extra info

"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.

Awards

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