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Public Morals
"Meet your landlord."
Overview
Set in the early 1960's in New York City's Public Morals Division, where cops walk the line between morality and criminality as the temptations that come from dealing with all kinds of vice can get the better of them.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Edward Burns
Network
TNT
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
A Fine Line
In early 1960s New York City, Officer Terry Muldoon runs the Public Morals Division, a plainclothes unit of the NYPD whose job it is to police vice crimes such as gambling and prostitution. Muldoon juggles various situations and struggles to raise his family in the increasingly violent Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.
Family is Family
Muldoon is tasked by his Aunt Kay to find the person behind his uncle, Mr. O's murder. Mr. O's son, Sean O'Bannon, also a Public Morals officer, starts a romance with best friend Duffy's sister, Deirdre. Shea gets a taste of the fun side of working in Plainclothes when Bullman takes him to a private, illegal casino.
O'Bannon's Wake
Mr. O's wake brings together Muldoon and the west side Irish Mob, where Muldoon and Patton agree to meet and discuss the case. Also, Muldoon gets a tip about a high stakes, illegal card game run by the Italian Mob.
Ladies Night
Muldoon and Latucci take their wives on a double date, using the perks of the job to have a night on the town. Shea is partnered for the night with O'Bannon, who has some fun at Shea's expense when arresting a couple of hookers. Kane takes the first step in avenging Mr. O's death.
A Token of Our Appreciation
Rusty takes revenge after making a major discovery. Muldoon steps in when Latucci's friendship with a well-known Italian Mobster is questioned. Bullman's relationship with high-end call girl Fortune is further complicated. Smitty quickly discovers that being a boss brings unexpected danger.
A Good Shooting
While looking for a killer, Muldoon and Bullman find themselves in the line of fire. Sgt. Mike invites Patton out to visit him to gain traction with the Mr. O investigation. O'Bannon is put to the test when Muldoon includes him in a pursuit.
Collection Day
Muldoon juggles tensions at home with his family, warns Latucci about his relationship with the Moose, while also pursuing the Pattons. Lt. King helps out an old flame and assembles some fellow officers to take care of a situation. Kane and Hopkins have been hiding upstate and plot their revenge. Patton questions his brother's loyalty as tensions rise.
No Crazies on the Street
Muldoon must make a final decision about whether Shea should be in Public Morals and puts him to the test. Kane finally returns to Hell's Kitchen, and it is soon a race between Rusty and Kane to get to each other first.
Starts with a Snowflake
Muldoon gets a surprising tip. Patton is officially done with Rusty and starts making moves. Christine makes plans to leave Hell's Kitchen, with or without Muldoon. Deirdre gets unexpected news that forces her to look at her relationship with O'Bannon.
A Thought and a Soul
The streets of Hell's Kitchen run red with the blood of the Irish Mafia, as the west side war comes to a head. Muldoon treats Christine to a night on the town, and makes a decision. Duffy gets surprising news from Deirdre. As Bullman's feelings for Fortune intensify, he's forced to make a decision about their relationship.
Top Cast
Edward Burns
Terry Muldoon
Michael Rapaport
Charlie Bullman
Katrina Bowden
Fortune
Cormac Cullinane
James Muldoon
Austin Stowell
Sean O'Bannon
Lyndon Smith
Deirdre
Wass Stevens
Vince Latucci
Keith Nobbs
Pat Duffy
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Lt. King
Patrick Murney
Petey 'Mac' Mackenna
Brian Wiles
Jimmy Shea
