NYPD Blue season 3 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Bobby Simone faces a moral dilemma with Ray DiSalvo, a troubled friend in prison who provides information on an armored car heist, hoping to reduce his sentence. Meanwhile, detectives investigate a racially charged shooting at a bodega, where Gregory Leight shoots two men, claiming self-defense after his son is beaten. In another case, stage actor Raleigh Gibson is accused of assaulting a fellow actor with a sword. The episode reveals complexities of justice and loyalty, with Bobby discovering Ray's betrayal for offering the same heist information to Internal Affairs.
Full Episode S03E08 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bobby Simone?
Bobby Simone is a detective in NYPD Blue.
What is Ray DiSalvo's situation in the episode?
Ray DiSalvo is in prison, frustrated about his legal troubles and appeal hearing.
What information does Ray provide to Bobby about an armored car heist?
Ray gives Bobby names involved in the "Grandpa Car" armored car heist, hoping to reduce his sentence.
What happens at the bodega?
A shooting occurs at a bodega, where the shooter, described as a drunk black male, injures Samuel Velasquez and kills another person.
Who files an assault complaint at the station?
Peter Cahill files a complaint against stage actor Raleigh Gibson for assaulting him with a sword during a performance.
What is Gregory Leight's defense for the shooting?
Gregory Leight claims he shot two men at the bodega in self-defense, believing they were going to harm him after they beat his son.
How is Brendan Bickles related to the Grandpa Car heist?
Brendan Bickles is a suspect in the Grandpa Car heist case and is known to have been involved in the planning.
What evidence do detectives find in the bodega?
Detectives find a gun in the bodega's freezer, indicating that the bodega workers had a weapon.
What revelation is made about Ray's cooperation?
It is revealed that Ray had already offered information about the Grandpa Car to Internal Affairs before approaching Bobby Simone.
How does Bobby Simone react to Ray's deception?
Bobby is disappointed in Ray's deception and warns him to stay away after his release from prison.