S5·E3 Prison Riot
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 3
- Air Date
- October 18, 1996
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Kenneth Fink
- Writer
- Tom Fontana
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A riot breaks out at the prison, where two inmates are killed. The squad goes to the scene, but Frank must still stay behind. Bayliss, Lewis, Kellerman and Howard interview the inmates; many of them have familiar faces. Frank works on his target practice. Bayliss thinks that one inmate really wanted to tell him something, so he puts together a deal to get the information. The inmate confesses to the murder and Bayliss doesn't believe him. Another riot breaks out and the truth is finally discovered.
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When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Homicide: Life on the Street air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('Prison Riot') originally aired on October 18, 1996.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Prison Riot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Homicide: Life on the Street Season 5 Episode 3?
A riot breaks out at the prison, where two inmates are killed. The squad goes to the scene, but Frank must still stay behind. Bayliss, Lewis, Kellerman and Howard interview the inmates; many of them have familiar faces. Frank works on his target practice. Bayliss thinks that one inmate really wanted...
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