Ep 5. Gillian

Starsky and Hutch is a beloved American television crime drama that aired from 1975 to 1979. The show follows two tough and streetwise police detectives, David Michael Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and Kenneth Richard "Hutch" Hutchinson (David Soul), as they track down criminals in the fictional city of Bay City, California.

In season 2, episode 5, titled "Gillian," Starsky and Hutch are assigned to investigate a series of brutal murders that have been happening around town. The killer, who has been dubbed "the Executioner," seems to be targeting young, attractive women and leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the detectives dive into the case, they soon realize that the murderer is not just some run-of-the-mill psycho, but a cunning and methodical killer who may have more than one motive for his crimes.

Meanwhile, Hutch finds himself drawn to a woman named Gillian (Loretta Swit), who works at a local art gallery. Gillian is intelligent, sophisticated, and beautiful, and Hutch is immediately smitten with her. However, as he spends more time with her, he starts to suspect that she may have some connection to the murders that he and Starsky are investigating. Is he just being paranoid, or is there something more sinister going on?

As the investigation heats up and the body count rises, Starsky and Hutch find themselves racing against time to catch the killer before he strikes again. With the help of their trusty informant Huggy Bear (Antonio Fargas) and their tough-as-nails boss Captain Dobey (Bernie Hamilton), the detectives work tirelessly to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their situation becomes.

With its gritty realism, sharp-witted banter, and thrilling action sequences, Starsky and Hutch captivated audiences during its four-season run. "Gillian" is just one example of the show's ability to blend suspenseful crime drama with heartfelt character development and compelling storytelling. Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy this episode for its suspenseful twists and turns, as well as for the emotional tension between Hutch and Gillian.