Avery Kidd Waddell

A Harlem neighborhood is shaken when two young boys stumble on the body of a popular community leader beaten to death in his community center. Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Curtis (Benjamin Bratt) investigate possible enemies the victim could have had and quickly learn that he may have had more than just 'friends' in the community who owe him favors. District Attorneys McCoy (Sam Waterston) and Carmichael (Angie Harmon) struggle to prevent a political disaster by convicting the correct murderer before the community turns itself upside down in anger and grief. S. Epatha Merkerson and Steven Hill also star.

When an affluent man is found murdered, Jane and Maura must figure out if the crime is related to his company. Meanwhile, Maura finds a connection to her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis (recurring guest star SHARON LAWRENCE), and half-sister. And Angela and Lt. Det. Cavanaugh continue their flirtatious relationship.

Denny Crane is arrested yet again, this time for carrying a concealed weapon with which he shot a man who was trying to mug him and Jerry Espenson, and Alan Shore tries to help a sex surrogate - with whom he shares a past - gain joint custody of her daughter.

It's harvest time for Nancy and Conrad, who make their first sale to Snoop Dogg, who writes a song about their high-quality product; Heylia learns of Conrad and Nancy's betrayal just as Peter announces she's about to be raided.

G must decide if he is "man enough" to protect a friend, a 10-year-old boy involved in a gang-related shooting.