Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on the most off-key moments.

This Week: Cop Rock‘s “Ill-Gotten Gains”

Tread Perilously’s summer grab bag continues by finally returning to Cop Rock for its second episode, “Ill-Gotten Gains.”

Following the death of an unarmed man, Hollander tries to pin it all on LaRusso. Meanwhile, he also assigns Gains to Rose, who is still grieving the death of his partner in the pilot episode. But making things worse, Gains thinks it is okay to sing Motown classics at Rose. The mayor and the chief continue their cold war. Ruskin makes a fateful decision after talking with Quinn. Also, Rose sings a eulogy to his fallen comrade.

Erik tries to compare the episode to the second hour of The Shield. Justin isn’t so sure. The pair also end up finally talking about The Acolyte. They try to determine when creator Steven Bochco knew about what was happening at Rampart Division. Justin compares Cop Rock to Tequila & Bonetti and various natural disasters. A wild 1980s sax man appears! James Cameron gets celebrated for his asshole tendencies. The show’s status as a bad musical is once again confirmed. Erik declares the name “LaRusso” can only be used by one fictional family. Anne Bobby’s career is considered, and a musical number based around a suspect line-up becomes a crucial point of conversation.

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