Ep 13. Keeping Secrets
- TV14
- January 22, 1994
- 47 min
The Commish season 3 episode 13, titled "Keeping Secrets," finds Tony Scali (played by Michael Chiklis) facing a difficult dilemma. A local contractor's wife is found dead, and their teenage son is the prime suspect in her murder. Tony's investigation leads him down a path of questioning witnesses and suspects to piece together what happened the night of the murder.
As Tony delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the contractor may be hiding something. With the support of his team, including detectives Paulie Papanickolas (played by Nicholas Lea) and Stan Kelly (played by John Cygan), Tony continues to follow leads.
Meanwhile, Tony's personal life is also complicated. His wife, Rachel (played by Theresa Saldana), is dealing with health issues, and Tony is struggling to balance work and family responsibilities. He confides in his brother, Arlo (played by David Paymer), who offers him some words of wisdom.
As the investigation continues, Tony must navigate a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth behind the contractor's wife's murder. But he also must maintain his own secrets, including a deal he's made with the contractor's lawyer.
"Keeping Secrets" is a suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The storyline weaves together mystery, drama, and personal struggles, making for a compelling hour of television. As always, Chiklis delivers a standout performance as Scali, a man who must balance his duty as a police commissioner with the demands of his personal life.