Hardcastle and McCormick - Season 3 Episode 12 Duet for Two Wind Instruments
When the courts discover that a convicted felon named Randy Hopke had been defended by an incompetent lawyer, the original ruling is overturned and all charges are dropped. Hopke's release quickly prompts an argument between the judge and Mark. Hardcastle, having presided over the case, insists that, as originally determined, Hopke is guilty of assaulting his girlfriend Val Mickaelian. On the other hand, Mark, having known Hopke from when he was in prison, insists that the judge made a mistake. The two men, each hoping to prove they are right, set out to prove their respective positions. In the process of their investigations, both Hardcastle and McCormick realize that they are both wrong: While they learn that Hopke did not actually assault Val, they also discover that the released prisoner had planned the assault and was willing to serve a limited prison sentence to cover-up the fact that he had committed a murder during a diamond store heist. Theorizing that Val is probably working with Hopke, Hardcastle and McCormick follow her. As expected, she leads them to Hopke as well as the stolen merchandise. After an unusual "bus" chase, Hopke is captured and the case is finally resolved.
Year: 1986
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC
Director: Stephen J. Cannell
Cast: Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Joe Santos
First Air Date: Sep 18, 1983
Last Air date: May 05, 1986
Season: 3 Season
Episode: 67 Episode
Runtime: 60 minutes
IMDb: 6.40/10 by 37.00 users
Popularity: 35.584
Language: English, German
Episode
She Ain't Deep, But She Sure Runs Fast
Faster Heart
The Yankee Clipper
Something's Going On On This Train
The Career Breaker
Do Not Go Gentle
Games People Play
Strangle Hold
You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful and You're His
Mirage a Trois
Conventional Warfare
Duet for Two Wind Instruments
If You Could See What I See
Hardcastle for Mayor
When I Look Back On All the Things
Brother, Can You Spare a Crime?
Round Up the Old Gang
McCormick's Bar and Grill
Poker Night
In the Eye of the Beholder
The Day the Music Died
A Chip Off the Ol' Milt