After discovering the connection between a corrupt city commissioner and Colombian killers, Kojak is framed for the murder of a call girl and is prosecuted by former police detective Crocker, now an assistant D.A.
Acting
Savalas still owns the role; Braugher brings prestige TV gravity early.
Direction
Compton knows when to let the lollipop do the talking.

Director
Richard Compton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andre Braugher filmed this between Homicide: Life on the Street seasons, making it a fascinating bridge between TV eras.
This was Savalas's final portrayal of Kojak; he died in 1994, making this an accidental farewell.