S1·E1 Hill Street Station
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- January 15, 1981
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Writer
- Steven Bochco
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Precinct Captain Furillo tries to defuse a hostage situation despite the advice of his gung-ho Emergency Action Team leader and the temperament of a self-absorbed gang leader; public defender Joyce Davenport tries to find a client who has been lost in the bureaucratic maze; Detective LaRue gets a lapful of coffee; Sgt. Esterhaus confides to Fay about his teenage sweetheart; Officers Hill and Renko are shot in the line of duty.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Hill Street Blues air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Hill Street Station') originally aired on January 15, 1981.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Hill Street Station')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 49 minutes.
What happens in Hill Street Blues Season 1 Episode 1?
Precinct Captain Furillo tries to defuse a hostage situation despite the advice of his gung-ho Emergency Action Team leader and the temperament of a self-absorbed gang leader; public defender Joyce Davenport tries to find a client who has been lost in the bureaucratic maze; Detective LaRue gets a la...
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