Ep 2. From Whom the Skell Rolls

Detective Andy Sipowicz, still coping with his son's death and his divorce from wife, Sylvia, starts off on edge and is given the task of dealing with a new transfer, Detective Geri Turner, who has a reputation for being "loose" with other officers. Meanwhile, Sipowicz and Detective John Kelly investigate a dead body found in a sleazy hotel. The deceased is identified as a drug dealer, known as a "skell." As the detectives dig deeper, they learn that the dealer was also a police informant, and that someone from within the force may have betrayed him. The investigation leads Sipowicz and Kelly to question various suspects, including the informant's girlfriend, a bartender who may have been involved in the murder, and a fellow detective who may have been compromised by drug money. The episode also explores the relationship between Sipowicz and his partner, Kelly, who often takes the lead in investigations and seems to have a more level head about the job. The two partners struggle to find common ground, while also trying to solve the case and keep themselves and their fellow officers safe. As the tensions in the investigation grow, so too does the personal drama between the detectives, as Sipowicz's ex-wife seeks custody of their son, and Kelly deals with his own family problems. Overall, From Whom the Skell Rolls is an emotionally intense episode that delves into the complexities of police work and the personal toll it takes on those involved.