Written by Michelle Ashford
Directed by David Jackson
Airdate: February 12, 1989
Guest Star: Bobby Hosea (Marcus)
Hoffs is dating her co-worker Marcus but breaks it off when she discovers he's married. In response, he continues to corner her at work, repeatedly calls, and writes a negative report of her job performance. She wants to accuse him of sexual harassment, but fears revealing details about her personal life. In a desperate move, she tapes him trying to coerce her, and he gets removed from his job.
In other storylines, Dorothy and Penhall finally break up, forcing Penhall to find a new residence. Ioki reluctantly takes him in but is disgusted by Penhall's sloppy habits. They also must work a case to nab a flasher. Hanson and Jackie are still dating; she's pushing him to be more ambitious.
Holly Robinson carries the episode, delivering both a strong and vulnerable performance. The sexual harassment theme is handled with subtlety, as Marcus has the facade of being a "nice guy" and is not the typical workplace creep. The more comical subplots provide some balance. Robinson and DeLuise also have a nice scene reaffirming their friendship.
The script emphasizes the group's dynamic in a more of a callback to the previous season, taking a breather from the moral ambiguity running through season three.
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