Wiseguy The Prodigal Son (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Wiseguy

The Prodigal Son (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After his mother is mugged in Brooklyn, an enraged Vinnie sets out to find the punk who did it, but when he visits his mother in the hospital, it breaks his heart that she still won't forgive him for his life of "crime."

Showrunner

David J. Burke

Director

Charles Correll

Writers

Stephen J. Cannell (created by) | Frank Lupo (created by) | Carol Mendelsohn (written by) (story editor) | Eric Blakeney (story editor)

Producers

David J. Burke | Stephen Kronish

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 22, 1987

Release date

Oct 22, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
17 cast members

Name	Known for
Ken Wahl Vinnie Terranova Vinnie Terranova See fewer	Wiseguy (1987)
Jonathan Banks Frank McPike Frank McPike See fewer	Mudbound (2017)
Jim Byrnes Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs See fewer	Highlander (1992)
Ray Sharkey Sonny Steelgrave Sonny Steelgrave See fewer	The Idolmaker (1980)
Gerald Anthony Father Peter Terranova Father Peter Terranova See fewer	One Life to Live (1968)
Elsa Raven Carlotta Terranova Carlotta Terranova See fewer	Back to the Future (1985)
John M. Jackson Daryl Elias (as John Jackson) Daryl Elias (as John Jackson) See fewer	A Few Good Men (1992)
Eddie Zammit Manny Sica Manny Sica See fewer	Amazing Stories (1985)
Michael Benyaer Dino Dino See fewer	Deadpool (2016)
Rhonda Bukowski Contortionist Contortionist See fewer	Wiseguy (1987)
Babs Chula Dr. Stein Dr. Stein See fewer	JPod (2008)
Stefania Ciccone Aunt Sophia Aunt Sophia See fewer	Welcome to Paradox (1998)
Bernie Coulson Johnny Johnny See fewer	The Accused (1988)
Bruno Gerussi Uncle Carlo Uncle Carlo See fewer	The Beachcombers (1972)
Umberto Menghi Joe Mazzolla Joe Mazzolla See fewer	Wiseguy (1987)
Sean Morgan Andrew Wolf Andrew Wolf See fewer	Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Deni Ilicic Ziggy Ziggy See fewer	21 Jump Street (1987)