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The True Test (Season 5, Episode 8)
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TV Episode | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An outstanding computer genius at a prestigious prep school is found stabbed to death. The incident is believed to be racially motivated as he is one of only three black students. Bayliss and Lewis suspect a student whose protective mother...See moreAn outstanding computer genius at a prestigious prep school is found stabbed to death. The incident is believed to be racially motivated as he is one of only three black students. Bayliss and Lewis suspect a student whose protective mother is a powerful judge. Pembleton finally passes the firearms test. Written by jeaneva See less
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Director
Writers
Paul Attanasio (created by) | Noel Behn (teleplay by) (story by) | Tom Fontana (story by) | David Simon (based upon the book by) | Darryl Wharton (staff writer)
Composer
Douglas J. Cuomo (original music by)
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Editor
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 22, 1996

Release date
Nov 22, 1996 (United States)

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Cast

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Belzer
Detective John Munch Detective John Munch   See fewer
Andre Braugher
Detective Frank Pembleton Detective Frank Pembleton   See fewer
Reed Diamond
Mike Kellerman Mike Kellerman   See fewer
Michelle Forbes
Dr. Julianna Cox Dr. Julianna Cox   See fewer
Clark Johnson
Detective Meldrick Lewis Detective Meldrick Lewis   See fewer
Yaphet Kotto
Lieutenant Al Giardello Lieutenant Al Giardello   See fewer
Melissa Leo
Kay Howard Kay Howard   See fewer
Max Perlich
J.H. Brodie J.H. Brodie   See fewer
Kyle Secor
Detective Tim Bayliss Detective Tim Bayliss   See fewer
Elijah Wood
McPhee Broadman McPhee Broadman   See fewer
Sagan Lewis
Judge Susan Aandahl Judge Susan Aandahl   See fewer
Ami Brabson
Mary Pembleton Mary Pembleton   See fewer
Chris Northup
Hord Highsmith (as Christopher Northup) Hord Highsmith (as Christopher Northup)   See fewer
Andrew Bowser
Derek Delmond (as Andy Bowser) Derek Delmond (as Andy Bowser)   See fewer
Pat Dade
Monica Murphy Monica Murphy   See fewer
Geoffrey I. Grissett
Kemp Fowler (as Geoffrey I. Gissett) Kemp Fowler (as Geoffrey I. Gissett)   See fewer
Dan Buck
Mad Mel (as Ian Buck) Mad Mel (as Ian Buck)   See fewer
Bonita L. Cartwright
Louise Buchanan (as Bonita Cartwright-Thornton) Louise Buchanan (as Bonita Cartwright-Thornton)   See fewer
William Spencer Ross
Jordan Buchanan Jordan Buchanan   See fewer
Jay Spadaro
Officer Salerno Officer Salerno   See fewer
Brian Harrison
Rookie Officer (uncredited) Rookie Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Judy Thornton
Judy (uncredited) Judy (uncredited)   See fewer
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