Ep 9. The Best Judge Money Can Buy

In the second season of the popular TV show Kojak, episode 9 is titled "The Best Judge Money Can Buy." The show revolves around Lieutenant Theo Kojak, a bald, laconic detective who solves crimes in New York City with his team of detectives.

In this episode, a corrupt judge named Garber is receiving bribes to acquit a notorious hitman named Santo on a murder charge. Kojak catches wind of this and tries to stop Garber from going through with his plan. Kojak and his team begin to investigate and find evidence linking Garber to the mob. Kojak realizes that the only way to catch Garber is to go undercover as a lawyer working for the mob.

As Kojak infiltrates the mob, he quickly realizes the danger involved in his job. He makes contact with one of the mob bosses and begins giving him legal advice. As he gets closer to the corrupt judge Garber, Kojak finds out that Santo is not the only criminal that he has acquitted, and there are many others who have walked free because of his treacherous actions.

The episode's plot thickens when Kojak finds out that Santo is trying to kill Garber because he has failed to acquit him of all charges. As the hunt for Garber heats up, Kojak and his team race against time to catch him before Santo does, but trouble with the judge's safety detail causes complications.

The team comes close to catching Garber, but he manages to escape at the last moment. However, Kojak and his team are persistent, and they finally catch up to him in New Jersey, where he is trying to flee the country with the help of one of his mob contacts.

The episode's climax is full of suspense and drama, as Kojak and his team finally catch up with Garber and bring him to justice. Along the way, Kojak has to make difficult decisions and put himself in harm's way for the sake of justice.

Overall, "The Best Judge Money Can Buy" is a classic episode of Kojak that highlights the grit and determination of Lieutenant Theo Kojak and his team. The episode deals with themes of corruption and justice, and Kojak's ethical compass, even when going undercover. The show's production value is high, and the acting is top-notch, with Telly Savalas putting in a strong performance as always.