Episode
East New York: When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
Overview
When a retired cop who was planning to go public with claims of corruption dies and it’s initially ruled suicide, a skeptical Haywood directs her team to investigate. Also, Bentley and Quinlan grow closer.
Details
- Series
- East New York
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2022-11-27
- Runtime
- 41 min
Episode context
When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth is Episode 9 in Season 1 of East New York. It aired on 2022-11-27. The runtime is 41 min.
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Episode 8: CompStat Interruptus
When four party-goers fatally overdose, the 7-4’s investigation is impeded by an ongoing DEA operation, and Haywood turns to Suarez for help. Also, Yenko deals with tension at home, and Sandeford prepares for a date with his ex, Tamika.
Episode 10: 10-13
With Bentley fighting for his life, Haywood and the team race to track down the shooter, whose true target may have been another one of their own.
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Episode 7: Best Served Cold
When a man is shot during a supermarket opening, Detective Morales suspects the crime is related to an unsolved assault case she was pressured to drop years earlier. Also, Officer Quinlan discovers pivotal new details that could help solve a cold case close to home.
Episode 11: By the Book
When a dancer is found on the New York City subway tracks, Killian and Morales’ investigation into her mysterious death challenges their tried-and-true detective work; the grand opening of Goody’s is put in jeopardy
Episode 6: Court on the Street
When a child goes missing, Haywood encourages Yenko to use his connection to a witness in the race to locate the young boy. Also, Chief Suarez lands in hot water after an arrest goes viral, and Sandeford unexpectedly crosses paths with an ex-girlfriend while on the job.
Episode 12: Up in Smoke
When marijuana dispensaries are robbed, Killian discovers a connection that could derail his personal life; Suarez has a fateful meeting with Allison Cha, an influential political policy adviser; Bentley returns to work after his shooting.
Episode 5: Going Commando
When a prisoner serving a life sentence escapes, the 7-4 teams up with the U.S. Marshals to track down the convict before he finds the cop who put him away: Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood. Also, Officer Quinlan struggles with her living situation.
Episode 13: We Didn't Start the Fire
When the 7-4 investigates a fatal fire at a salon, Killian and Morales turn to a medical examiner with ties to Regina's past and fire marshal Nicky Greenville for insight; Haywood announces a new policy; Quinlan worries about Bentley's nightmares.
Episode 4: Snapped
When the team receives an unusual call for police assistance, they must employ creative methods to defuse a critical family conflict. Also, Haywood’s mother encourages her to connect with her estranged father, and rookie officer Bentley bristles at career advice from his mentor, Sandeford.
Episode 14: Family Tithes
When a house party in Ruskin Gardens ends in murder, Morales and Killian turn to Quinlan for insight into her neighbors to help crack the case; Haywood takes on an unexpected new role; Suarez tries to help his brother with a challenging situation.
Episode 3: The Small Things
During an investigation into a fatal shooting, the team crosses paths with Demonté Green, a smooth-talking businessman who may have been the intended target. Also, Deputy Inspector Haywood tries to help a troubled teen, and Detective Killian finds himself at odds with his girlfriend, Corinne, after she hires an ex-con to work at their new bar.
Episode 15: There Goes the Neighborhood
When a body is found at the construction site of a high-end housing development, the team races to find the killer amidst a contentious gentrification battle in the neighborhood; Quinlan's mother pays an unexpected visit.