
The series focuses on life in Greenwich Village's 12th Precinct station house. Initially, it looks at Capt. Barney Miller and his work and home life, but it gradually becomes about the officers of the precinct, including always-on-the-verge-of-retirement Detective Fish.

Barney is tempted by a Florida job offer; disinterested bystanders watch as Yemana is shot in plain sight.

The detectives disguise themselves as women to apprehend rapists and muggers; A wife claims spousal abuse.

Late-night visitors to the precinct include an irate tourist and an insomniac who's convinced that he'll be possessed by a succubus once he dozes off.

The cast offers an affectionate tribute to the late Jack Soo by reviewing Sergeant Nick Yemana's more memorable moments at the Twelfth Precinct.