Class Act

S06E10·7.5·December 3, 1989·1h·CBS

Jessica narrates the tale of a police detective sent to teach a university criminology class and challenges his students to solve a real homicide.

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#1In Season 6of 17 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 204 rated episodes

+0.4vs season avgSeason 6 averages 7.1

1989First airedDecember 3, 1989

Guest stars

Heather McAdamas Jane Ballinger

Gerald S. O'Loughlinas Capt. Joe Rawlings

Robert Liptonas Colin Hale

Hallie Toddas Moira McShane

Barry Newmanas Lt. Amos "Jake" Ballinger

Lise Hilboldtas Elizabeth Mills

Bill Brochtrupas Young Man

Robert Casperas Dean Howard Cogden

Christina Hartas Sister Maria

Brett Stimelyas Patrolman

Gloria Cromwellas Anna Gunderson

Allen ReisnerDirector

Peter S. FischerWriter

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