And the Rockets' Dead Glare

"And the Rockets Dead Glare" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American police drama television series Homicide: Life on the Street. It originally aired on NBC on March 17, 1993. The teleplay was written by Jorge Zamacona based on a story by executive director Tom Fontana, and the episode was directed by Peter Markle. In the episode, Howard testifies in a murder case, Pembleton is offered a promotion, and Lewis and Crosetti go to ... more

"And the Rockets Dead Glare" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American police drama television series Homicide: Life on the Street. It originally aired on NBC on March 17, 1993. The teleplay was written by Jorge Zamacona based on a story by executive director Tom Fontana, and the episode was directed by Peter Markle. In the episode, Howard testifies in a murder case, Pembleton is offered a promotion, and Lewis and Crosetti go to Washington, D.C. in connection with a murder investigation. The episode marked the first appearances of defense attorney Darin Russom (Michael Willis and Mary Pembleton (Ami Brabson), both of whom became recurring characters throughout the rest of the series. "And the Rockets Dead Glare" also included a brief guest appearance by future actress and model Bai Ling. Lewis (Clark Johnson) and Crosetti investigate the execution-style shooting death of a Chinese college student. A friend in his dormitory (Bai Ling) says the victim was a student... less