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Under Suspicion

★6.0 1994 – 1995 1 Season TV-MA

Under Suspicion is an American television police drama set in Portland, Oregon. It was created by Jacqueline Zambrano. Its episodes were broadcast on the CBS network from September 16, 1994 to March 10, 1995. Though short-lived, the show premiered to fairly strong reviews, which praised lead Karen Sillas's performance and observed that the show functioned as a kind of Americanized Prime Suspect. Filming occurred in Portland, with views of the South Park Blocks and Willamette River.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 16, 1994 · 60 min

Det. Rose ""Phil"" Phillips, a detective with Portland Oregon's police homicide squad, is appointed the Women's Coordinator, raising hackles among her co-workers. But she soon becomes involved in more weighty matters after her friend and partner disappears, prompting worries from his wife and daughter , and leading to the involvement of a tough Internal Affairs Investigator in the case.

Serial Killer (1)

Episode 02

Serial Killer (1)

Sep 23, 1994 · 60 min

Now undermanned in the homicide division due to the death of Fusco and LeBlanc, and the arrest of the third officer, Phil is on the case of an apparent serial killer, who leaves a strange symbol inscribed at his murder scenes.

Serial Killer (2)

Episode 03

Serial Killer (2)

Sep 30, 1994 · 60 min

All the evidence seems to point to Judge Friedlander, but Phil comes dangerously close to badgering him and endangering her career, and possibly her life, in pursuit of the serial killer.

Child Molester (1)

Episode 04

Child Molester (1)

Oct 7, 1994 · 60 min

Shane Fusco's best friend is kidnapped while she and Shane walk through the park, and Phil is soon involved (more than she should be) questioning Shane about the events, and investigating the girl's disappearance. Meanwhile, a new detective by the name of Beck joins the force to close the manpower gap, and helps Phil with the case, the kind of case which Beck just happens to be an expert in.

Child Molester (2)

Episode 05

Child Molester (2)

Oct 14, 1994 · 60 min

When Shane's friend Rita turns up murdered, Phil, with the help of Beck, and another new detective by the name of Papadakis must investigate the murder from the pieces of evidence. Meanwhile, Shane becomes distant and withdrawn from Phil, and the world.

Wife Abuse/Murder (1)

Episode 06

Wife Abuse/Murder (1)

Oct 28, 1994 · 60 min

While Phil and Beck are in a restaurant, Phil spots a husband abusing his wife, so Phil threatens to bust him. And when the wife turns up dead, Phil is out for blood.

Wife Abuse/Murder (2)

Episode 07

Wife Abuse/Murder (2)

Nov 4, 1994 · 60 min

As Phil closes in on Garfield as his wife's killer, the husband's famous defense attorney Martin Fox turns the tables: he exposes Phil's affair with Vitelli in the press and alleges a police cover-up. The mess prompts a visit from Phil's estranged father, Bob Phillips.

Street Kid Arson/Murder Story

Episode 08

Street Kid Arson/Murder Story

Nov 11, 1994 · 60 min

When a body is discovered in the rubble of a torched warehouse, Phil and the detectives focus their investigation on a group of street kids living nearby, and at least one kid named Johnny may have been involved in arsons before. Meanwhile, Lt. Schwarz's college-aged daughter surprises him with some news, and Vitelli investigates a police leak to the paper.

The Retarded Witness

Episode 09

The Retarded Witness

Nov 18, 1994 · 60 min

A pregnant woman is hit in a drive-by shooting, and Phil's only witness is a mentally retarded man, who happens to have a photographic memory.

Father/Daughter Murder

Episode 10

Father/Daughter Murder

Dec 1, 1994 · 60 min

When a business man turns up in his bed, dead by a shootgun blast, all evidence seems to point to his daughter, who can't remember the night of the murder, but who does claim her father molested her.

Sex Harassment/Corruption Case

Episode 11

Sex Harassment/Corruption Case

Jan 6, 1995 · 60 min

Phil takes on a female officer's sexual-harassment case against a city official. But when the case becomes an Internal Affairs investigation, and Phil is pulled from the case, it means trouble between Phil and Vitelli. Meanwhile, Shane Fusco visits the station and gets a crush on ""Doc"".

Koreatown Murder

Episode 12

Koreatown Murder

Jan 13, 1995 · 60 min

Racial tensions complicate Beck's and Phil's investigation of the murder of a Korean spa owner who had been acquiring real estate in a predominantly black neighborhood.

Holy Suspect

Episode 13

Holy Suspect

Jan 20, 1995 · 60 min

The suspects in the murder of a newspaper reporter include a priest who once served time for manslaughter, but who now claims to be redeemed and repents by running a halfway house.

A Haunting Case

Episode 14

A Haunting Case

Jan 27, 1995 · 60 min

Lt. Schwarz leads the investigation into a brutal murder that closely resembles a disturbing case he handled 25 years earlier, in which the suspect got off on a technicality.

Hostage Standoff

Episode 15

Hostage Standoff

Feb 3, 1995 · 60 min

While doing a profile of Phil and generally being annoying and getting in the way, a TV reporter and her cameraman jeopardize a murder investigation, and then get themselves held as hostages by the prime suspect.

Kinky Murder

Episode 16

Kinky Murder

Feb 24, 1995 · 60 min

Phil's investigation into the grisly murder of a seemingly demure school teacher reveals surprising facts about her personal life.

Cop Killing

Episode 17

Cop Killing

Mar 3, 1995 · 60 min

Phil has her hands full running the station in Lt. Schwarz's absence, while the detectives investigate the mob-style murder of a police officer, encountering FBI interference along the way. Meanwhile, Vitelli visits with his father.

Wrongful Shooting

Episode 18

Wrongful Shooting

Mar 10, 1995 · 60 min

Clarke fatally shoots the brother of a murder suspect, prompting a promise of retribution from the real suspect. And tempers flare at the station when Internal Affairs questions the detectives in the ensuing investigation. Meanwhile, Lt. Schwarz announces his engagement, which sets up the return of Farnsworth (and jealousy from Vitelli), and a shootout at the wedding where the murder suspect is shot by ""Doc"" and Phil is apparently fatally wounded.

About the series

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Audience score
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Synopsis

Under Suspicion is an American television police drama set in Portland, Oregon. It was created by Jacqueline Zambrano. Its episodes were broadcast on the CBS network from September 16, 1994 to March 10, 1995. Though short-lived, the show premiered to fairly strong reviews, which praised lead Karen Sillas's performance and observed that the show functioned as a kind of Americanized Prime Suspect. Filming occurred in Portland, with views of the South Park Blocks and Willamette River.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Karen Sillas

Karen Sillas

Det. Rose 'Phil' Phillips

Anthony DeSando

Anthony DeSando

Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Det. Desmond Beck

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Det. Patrick Clarke

Philip Casnoff

Philip Casnoff

Internal Affairs Det. James Vitelli

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Lt. Mickey Schwartz

Where to watch Under Suspicion

Under Suspicion is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 18 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Under Suspicion have?

Under Suspicion has 1 season with 18 episodes in total.

Is Under Suspicion still on the air?

Under Suspicion has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Under Suspicion?

Under Suspicion airs on CBS.

When did Under Suspicion first air?

Under Suspicion first aired on September 16, 1994.

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