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A monthly look at the antics of the 12th Precinct and the world of Captain Barney Miller. Co-Hosted by Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Mike White (The Projection Booth).

The Life & Times of Captain Barney Miller

Hit the streets of the 12th Precinct with this deep dive into three standout episodes of Barney Miller: Homeless, The Tontine, and Examination Day. From navigating the struggles of the unhoused, to the peculiarities of a high-stakes tontine, to the chaos of promotional exams, these episodes showcase the humor and heart that make the series timeless. Join us as we unpack the stories, the social commentary, and the unforgettable moments that keep us coming back for more!

Episode 52: Homeless + The Tontine + Examination Day

As we reach the middle of the final season of Barney Miller we discuss episodes "The Clown", "Hunger Strike," and the two-parter "Chinatown" wherein Harris and Deitrich have to share a room with a potential witness... for some reason. It's another discussion of how two-parters generally didn't work on the show.

Episode 53: The Clown + Chinatown + Hunger Strike

Frank Luger's mail order bride has arrived, much to his consternation, in The Arrival. The detectives help uncover a warehouse full of government chickens in Obituary. And, finally, Scanlon is back with a new complaint against Wojciehowicz in Inquiry.

Episode 54: The Arrival + Obituary + Inquiry

The journey through Barney Miller is nearing its grand finale, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a true legend of the 12th Precinct? This episode welcomes none other than Max Gail, the man behind the beloved, big-hearted, and often exasperated Detective Stanley Wojciehowicz. Max takes us beyond the squad room, sharing insights into his remarkable career, his passionate advocacy for Native American rights, and how those efforts connected to the episode Bones.

Meanwhile, Mike and Chris dissect some of the final character-driven moments of the series, diving into Old Love, a poignant farewell to Dietrich’s story arc, and Altercation, where Harris gets his own sendoff. As the end of Barney Miller looms, we celebrate the show’s rich legacy, its impact, and the actors who made it so unforgettable.

Episode 55: Old Love + Altercation + Bones

The final squad room door closes on The Life and Times of Captain Barney Miller, and we’re going out with one heck of a sendoff. In this emotional farewell episode, Mike and Chris are joined by returning guests Otto Bruno and Richard Hatem to break down the landmark three-part series finale—aptly titled Landmark.

Together, they explore the bittersweet end of one of television’s most quietly groundbreaking sitcoms, from Barney’s unexpected promotion to the fate of the squad room regulars we've come to love. It’s a deep dive into the final notes of a show that blended comedy, humanity, and social commentary like no other.

The gang reflects on what made Barney Miller so enduring—and why its goodbye still hits home all these years later.

Episode 56: Landmark

On this premiere episode of The Life & Times of Captain Barney Miller, Chris Stachiw and Mike White discuss the pilot episode of the show as well as the second pilot (simply called Ramon) which would launch 8 seasons of the beloved TV cop dramedy. We look at some of the re-castings from initial pilot to the proper show as well as make predictions for what might becomes of Barney's wife and kids.

Episode 1: The Pilot / Ramon

On the second episode of The Life & Times of Captain Barney Miller we look at three episodes: Experience, Snow Job, and Graft.

Episode 2: Experience / Snow Job / Graft

On the third episode of The Life & Times of Captain Barney Miller we look at the episodes The Courtesans, Stakeout, and Bureaucrat. It's a mixed bag with Stakeout being the most star-studded as well as the most entertaining.

Episode 3: The Courtesans / Stakeout / Bureaucrat

On the latest episode of The Life and Times of Captain Barney Miller we look at three episodes which deal with sexism, transphobia, and homophobia as we discuss Ms. Cop, Vigilante, and The Guest. It's a pretty solid trio of episodes.

Episode 4: Ms. Cop / Vigilante / The Guest

We wrap up the first season of Barney Miller with a look at the last three episodes: The Escape Artist, Hair, The Hero. In The Escape Artist we find Roscoe Lee Browne as a man who cannot be held behind bars. In Hair we see a character modeled after Serpico. And, in The Hero we get an incredible performance from Gregory Sierra. It's a great way to end the first season.

Episode 5: The Escape Artist / Hair / The Hero

The word we've used to describe Season 7 of Barney Miller is "uneven". These three episodes are great examples of that with the fairly strong episodes "The Doll" and "Lady and the Bomb" in which we get the usual strange people coming to the Old One Two (including the re-appearnce of Fish. "Riot", however, is a tin-eared "very special episode".

Episode 47: The Doll + Lady and the Bomb + Riot

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