After a youth shoots Father Barrett during an attempted robbery, the mayor's decision to continue with a spring pageant draws fire from somber townsfolk.

A visit by Jimmy's attorney father creates tension in the Brock household.

A remorseful Zack has a religious experience that creates quite a stir in the town.

After Jill's criminal trial, Judge Bone is asked to rule on the validity of a law prohibiting physician-assisted suicide.

Brock's renewed commitment to thorough police work leads to the discovery of a mercy killing.

Brock looks outside his department for help in finding missing mayor Ed Lawson. Meanwhile, the town launches a search for a new mayor.

Zack questions authority---including Brock's---when the "Dancing Bandit" is arrested upon returning to Rome to wish the boy a happy birthday.

Jill and Jimmy must reconcile parental concerns with their professional duties when a convicted child molester chooses to live in Rome.

Max has a proposition for Kenny; Carter has a close encounter with a special woman.

A surprise visit by Jimmy's ex-wife rocks the Brock household when the woman announces her plan to have another child.

The Frogman is at the center of controversy once again when his son tires of his antics and goes to court for emancipation.

Sheriff Brock and his deputies investigate the death of a male massage therapist.

Brock and his deputies search a dairy farm where Carter suspects genetic experiments are taking place.

Sentencing nears for Brian Latham, the drifter convicted of murder; Brock questions his own resolve as sheriff.

Wambaugh and Littleton present their arguments concerning the Latham case to the Supreme Court.

An ailing Wambaugh travels to Chicago for specialized treatment; an announcement by Kenny and Kimberly angers Brock.

A school report by Zachary hurts Jill's mayoral campaign just before the election.

A social worker takes a girl from her mother, who practices witchcraft; Max and Kenny go to Ginny's to discuss the occult.

Jill and Judge Nance reveal their personal frustrations in heated meetings.

A Federal judge orders that 400 black students be bused to Rome's schools from Green Bay.

DA Littleton prepares for a showdown with Wambaugh as the case against Brian Latham goes to trial.

Sheriff Brock fears the worst when a teenager disappears. Meanwhile a teacher may be advocating creationism in a public school.