Ep 1. Goodbye Mr. Fish Part 1

In season 4 episode 1 of Barney Miller titled "Goodbye Mr. Fish Part 1," the squad at the 12th precinct is faced with a tough challenge. The episode starts off with the officers mourning the loss of their beloved goldfish, Wojciehowicz (referred to as Woj). They bury him with a proper funeral in the precinct’s aquarium, but things take a turn when Inspector Luger announces that the mayor wants to close down the 12th precinct due to budget cuts.

Barney and the others are shocked, and they immediately try to find a way to keep the precinct open. They soon find that their best chance is to increase the crime rate in their area, which would make their precinct too important to shut down. However, this proves to be a difficult task as they as they struggle to find criminals that they could apprehend. Meanwhile, the officers are battling with their own personal issues. Harris is feeling overwhelmed by his job, spending hours on end typing every single thing that has happened during the day. Fish, who is planning to retire, is facing a grim diagnosis that has him re-thinking his life choices. Meanwhile, Dietrich is chatting up an old acquaintance from high school who has hit rock bottom.

As the day progresses, the officers remain dead set on increasing the crime rate, but their efforts amount to little success. Harris tries to encourage Fish to retire, while Barney struggles to keep the peace within the precinct. The day ends with Fish leaving the squad room in silence, and Barney left to ponder the future of the 12th precinct.

Overall, "Goodbye Mr. Fish Part 1" is a gripping and emotional episode that highlights the bond between the officers of the 12th precinct. The theme of loss is explored throughout the episode as they bid farewell to their beloved goldfish and face the possibility of losing their precinct. The personal struggles that each officer is grappling with adds a layer of depth and complexity to the episode. As they work to keep the precinct open, they are also battling their own personal demons. The episode ends on a somber note, leaving viewers on edge as they await to see what happens next.