Episode
Crime Story: Ground Zero
Overview
After his murder mistrial, Luca clashes with a crime kingpin over plans to split up control of the sinking Luca gambling empire. Pauli changes his mind and rescues Luca from Torello as they hide in a house in the desert, a target site for nuclear testing.
Details
- Series
- Crime Story
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1987-03-13
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Ground Zero is Episode 21 in Season 1 of Crime Story. It aired on 1987-03-13. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 19: The Pinnacle
Luca's greedy ploy to take over another casino puts his entire gambling empire in jeopardy.
Episode 18: The Survivor
Torello falls in love with a Justice Attorney's former wife, only to find out that the attorney has been molesting his adopted daughter. Molestation charges jeopardizes the Unit's investigation of Luca.
Episode 17: The Battle of Las Vegas
To take over Las Vegas casinos, Luca murders the head of a resort-workers union to put his own man in the position.
Episode 16: The Kingdom of Money
Torello and Krychek join the Federal Task Force planning to raid Luca's new gambling business in Las Vegas.
Episode 15: Torello on Trial
Breitel brutally cross-examines Torello. Acquitted Luca moves to Las Vegas. Torello gets a new assignment.
Episode 14: Fatal Crossroads
Torello is subpoenaed to testify for Luca. An enraged Abrams jumps to Torello's defense. Luca orders Torello and Abrams killed.
Episode 13: Strange Bedfellows
Holman ideintifies Torello as a dirty cop to Breitel. After an attempt on his life, Luca takes refuge in Florida.
Episode 12: Hide and Go Thief
Indelli and Krychek must deal with a tense hostage situation. Torello travels to Indiana to make his move on Frank Holman.
Episode 11: For Love or Money
Divorced Torello finds comfort with Inger. The Crime Unit nabs Luca's jewelry-heist team. Torello's best friend supplies the Mob with capital.
Episode 10: Justice Hits the Skids
Devastated by Kehoe's death, Torello stonewalls Breitel's federal investigation. Abrams joins the MCU on the street.