The Larusso trial gets underway, with a battle royal shaping up between D.A. Phelan and defense attorney Weltz. Quinn and Campo clash with their new partners. Chief Kendrick has a second bout with the press.

Larusso takes the stand as the case goes to the jury; Quinn and Ruskin take a stab at marriage counseling; Campos new partner takes to the streets on hooker detail; Kendrick is accused of being racist.

Larusso returns to the force, Quinn reflects on the end of her marriage, Mayor Plank renews her run for the Senate, and a serial rapist outwits detectives.