Ep 18. Moonlighting

Barney Miller season 3 episode 18, titled "Moonlighting," follows the detectives of the 12th precinct as they navigate through a series of quirky cases. The episode opens with Barney Miller and his team discussing a report of loud music and suspicious activity at a local church. The police officers investigate the scene only to find a group of local performers practicing for a benefit concert. The detectives acknowledge the confusion and leave the scene.

Meanwhile, officers Wojciehowicz and Harris are working on a case involving a stolen car engine. They track down the suspect and find that he has been moonlighting as a driver for a local taxi company in order to make extra money. This prompts them to question the legality of moonlighting and the potential ethics concerns of police officers doing the same.

The detectives of the 12th precinct also deal with a case involving a man who is struggling with a gambling addiction. The man's wife reports him for stealing money from her wallet to gamble, but the detectives learn that he has lost much more than just a few dollars. In an effort to help the man, the detectives connect him with a support group for gambling addicts.

Finally, the officers deal with a case involving a woman who is convinced that her cat is possessed by the devil. She brings the cat into the precinct and demands that the detectives perform an exorcism on the animal. The detectives humor her and attempt to perform an exorcism, but eventually convince her to take the cat to a veterinarian for medical attention.

Throughout the episode, the detectives deal with their own personal struggles as well. Barney Miller is dealing with a medical condition that requires him to take prescription medication, but he is hesitant to do so. Meanwhile, Detective Fish is struggling with the loneliness of being single and contemplating getting remarried.

Overall, "Moonlighting" is an entertaining addition to the Barney Miller series. The episode tackles a number of quirky cases, while also exploring the personal struggles of the detectives.