Episode
Wiseguy: Le Lacrime de Amore (2)
Overview
Carlotta and Rudy Aiuppo return to the States when they hear about Amber. Carlotta thinks Amber isn't right for Vinnie. Rudy takes Vinnie to the Commission and tells them that Vinnie is under his protection, even though he's not in the business. Frank is overjoyed to learn that Vinnie has been introduced to the Commision. Vinnie tells Amber he's a cop and proposes to her. Rudy is shot, forcing Vinnie to become embroiled in a brewing mob war. (source: http://www.plasticcow.com/wiseguy)
Details
- Series
- Wiseguy
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 1989-05-24
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Le Lacrime de Amore (2) is Episode 22 in Season 2 of Wiseguy. It aired on 1989-05-24. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 18: The One that Got Away
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Episode 15: The Rip-Off Stick
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