Ep 1. Inquisition

Inquisition is the first episode of the 6th season of Barney Miller, an American sitcom that ran from 1975 to 1982. The show is about the daily lives of the detectives at the fictional 12th precinct of the New York City Police Department located in Greenwich Village.

In this episode, a group of nuns comes to the precinct to report that one of their own has been stealing money from the church. As they talk to Sgt. Barney Miller (Hal Linden) and Det. Inspector Frank Luger (James Gregory), it becomes clear that there may be more to the story than meets the eye.

At the same time, Det. Stan Wojciehowicz (Max Gail) receives a subpoena to appear before a grand jury. He is nervous and afraid that he might be implicated in some wrongdoing, but he also feels that he needs to protect his colleagues who might have unwittingly crossed some ethical line.

Det. Ron Harris (Ron Glass) is preoccupied with the fact that his book of poetry has been rejected by a publisher. He complains about the lack of appreciation for artistic expression in the world, but his colleagues dismiss him as being too sensitive.

Finally, Det. Nick Yemana (Jack Soo) is trying to teach Murray (Al Fann) how to speak Japanese. Murray is his friend who works at the precinct as a janitor, and Nick wants to help him impress his Japanese girlfriend.

Through these various storylines and interactions, Inquisition explores the themes of morality, justice, and human relationships in a humorous and poignant way. The show is known for its witty writing, clever dialogue, and memorable characters who are flawed, but also endearing in their own ways.

Overall, Inquisition is a great example of the strengths of Barney Miller as a television program that balances comedy and drama with a strong sense of authenticity and social relevance. It is a must-watch for fans of police procedurals, situational comedies, and classic TV from the 70s and 80s.