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S2·E5 Power Corrupts

Episode
Season 2, Episode 5
Air Date
December 6, 1997
Runtime
60 minutes
Score
8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 6, 1997 60 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

The VCTF team is on the trail of a serial killer who seems to be taking aim at people he deems corrupt. Three Chicago murders happen in quick succession: a former President of the Federal Reserve Board, a high class call-girl, and a Chicago policeman. Jim Henegar, the Chicago detective who is investigating the murders, is reluctant to relinquish control of the case, and becomes a hindrance to Sam and the team. The evidence leads to a Judge, whose son was corrupted in one way or another by the three victims. Their influence eventually led the son to be arrested and subsequently results in his murder while serving a year sentence in jail. After Henegar kills MacGruder in 'self-defense' Sam and Bailey testify before a panel of judges to try and prove that the Detective had committed murder in order to cover up his own history of corruption. However, they fail; it seems that corruption runs deep. Meanwhile Bailey, who is still healing from the shotgun wound inflicted by his daughter, Franc

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 5 of Profiler air?

Season 2, Episode 5 ('Power Corrupts') originally aired on December 6, 1997.

How long is Season 2 Episode 5 ('Power Corrupts')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Profiler Season 2 Episode 5?

The VCTF team is on the trail of a serial killer who seems to be taking aim at people he deems corrupt. Three Chicago murders happen in quick succession: a former President of the Federal Reserve Board, a high class call-girl, and a Chicago policeman. Jim Henegar, the Chicago detective who is invest...

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