Ep 20. All in the Family
- March 16, 1995
- 45 min
In episode 20 of New York Undercover season 1, titled "All in the Family," Detectives J.C. Williams and Eddie Torres find themselves in the middle of a dangerous family feud. The episode opens with a shootout at a family-owned pawn shop, where the owner's son, Danny, is shot and killed. The detectives are tasked with finding the killer and discovering what led to the violence.
As they begin their investigation, J.C. and Eddie learn that the pawn shop has been struggling financially, and the family has been forced to take on risky loans from a local loan shark named Sal. The tension escalates when Sal is found dead in his office, and J.C. and Eddie suspect that the pawn shop owners may be involved.
Meanwhile, J.C. is dealing with his own family issues. His father, David, is in town and looking to reconnect with his estranged son. J.C. is hesitant, as his father is a former gang member who left the family when J.C. was young.
As the investigation into the pawn shop and Sal's murder heats up, J.C. and Eddie discover a web of secrets and betrayal within the family. They must navigate the complicated dynamics of a family torn apart by greed and violence while also reconciling with their own pasts.
The episode is a tense and emotional exploration of family dynamics, loyalty, and the consequences of desperate actions. It showcases the strong performances of the cast, particularly Michael DeLorenzo as Eddie and Malik Yoba as J.C. The episode also features guest appearances by Michael Michele and David Krumholtz. "All in the Family" is a standout episode in the first season of New York Undercover and a must-watch for fans of the crime-drama genre.