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Out Where the Buses Don't Run

  • Episode aired Oct 18, 1985
  • TV-14
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
1K
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Don Johnson in Miami Vice (1984)
ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Crockett and Tubbs stake out a drug dealer, an investigation that is being helped along by an ex-cop that seems to know a bit too much about the case.Crockett and Tubbs stake out a drug dealer, an investigation that is being helped along by an ex-cop that seems to know a bit too much about the case.Crockett and Tubbs stake out a drug dealer, an investigation that is being helped along by an ex-cop that seems to know a bit too much about the case.

  • Director
    • Jim Johnston
  • Writers
    • Anthony Yerkovich
    • Joel Surnow
    • Douglas Lloyd McIntosh
  • Stars
    • Don Johnson
    • Philip Michael Thomas
    • Saundra Santiago
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Johnston
    • Writers
      • Anthony Yerkovich
      • Joel Surnow
      • Douglas Lloyd McIntosh
    • Stars
      • Don Johnson
      • Philip Michael Thomas
      • Saundra Santiago
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Detective James Crockett
    Philip Michael Thomas
    Philip Michael Thomas
    • Detective Ricardo Tubbs
    Saundra Santiago
    Saundra Santiago
    • Detective Gina Calabrese
    Michael Talbott
    Michael Talbott
    • Detective Stan Switek
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Detective Larry Zito
    Olivia Brown
    Olivia Brown
    • Detective Trudy Joplin
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Lieutenant Martin Castillo
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Hank Weldon
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Marty Lang
    Little Richard
    Little Richard
    • Marvelle Quinn
    Sandra Pereiro
    • Girl with Bible
    Scott 'Slo-motion' Randolph
    • Manuel 'Skates' Santino
    Alex Edlin
    • Restaurant Hitman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jim Johnston
    • Writers
      • Anthony Yerkovich
      • Joel Surnow
      • Douglas Lloyd McIntosh
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    10peterkaz-61563

    The Vice episode

    There are many 9/10 Miami Vice episodes but this is the classic, Michael Mann masterpiece. The plot / story is so very well done and acting by Bruce McGill is perfect. Add to this the soundtrack and you have the best of the best. 10/10. Cheers.
    10hiltonsmithjr

    All Time Episode!

    ABSOLUTELY one of Best TELEVISION Episodes of All Time.

    Hint, WAY Higher than #90 as it was Ranked in 1997.

    "Out Where The Buses Don't Run".

    Even the "Title" speaks Genius!

    How Else to apply a phrase to someone who is Not all there!!?

    IE: "Elevator doesn't go all the way to the top?" "Oven doesn't get hot enough?" "All your dogs aren't barking?" Brothers In Arms Track is The cherry on top!!

    MAGNIFICENT Episode!!

    Top 2 All Time Miami Vice Episode.

    HARD to distinguish between this and "El Viejo" as #1.

    "Prodigal Son" 1 & 2 as #3.

    "Out Where Buses Don't Run".

    KEY Reason Why Miami Vice was Such a Great Series!!!
    9amba9

    Superb

    One of the best episodes of Miami Vice that I've seen several times... Bruce McGill plays superbly the part of Hank Weldon. Is this ex-Vice a nut job or not? ... The value of what a working partner means to each party is a strong theme that is revealed at the end. How far would each go to protect the other? Certainly Crockett and Tubbs have gone into bat for each other many times in the past..... The ending is fascinating. Tubbs is called by Weldon saying he has found Acarro and he's talking. Sounds like a trap so Crockett and Tubbs go ahead of backup. With great choice of Dire Strait's 'Brothers in Arms', crank up the volume as the ending is not to be missed! . . . . . . . . . . . . .
    9zski34

    Great Episode

    While not a great fan of Miami Vice, this episode sticks out not only as one of the best for the series, but one of the best episodes of any series in TV history. The plot line of an old retired Miami Vice detective coming back after having to leave for medical/psych reasons really sticks out. He was predicting what would happen while Crocket and Tubbs were only able to go along for the ride as Det. Hank Weldon led them down an interesting path. He was showing up two of the biggest (for the time) characters and totally stole the show. The way that all of the Miami Vice characters were teamed up with the character of Det. Weldon made this an enjoyable ride. Plus the musical score with Dire Striaghts doing Brothers in Arms makes this episode a 9 out of a 10.
    9ccthemovieman-1

    A Strange Episode, Thanks To McGill's Wacked-Out 'Hank Weldon'

    Playing insane people has to be fun for most actors. Bruce McGill must have a really good time playing "Hank Weldon," because he is an over-the-top weird guy. He plays an ex-cop who went nuts and is still obsessing over the bad guy who got away. "Arcaro" is that guy, a presumed-dead Jimmy Hoffa guy in that his body was never found. Everyone thinks he's dead but Weldon, who hounds Crockett and Tubbs to help him get the bad guy.

    Leery about Weldon for most of the way, and understandably so since the man acts like a complete goof-ball, Crockett and Tubbs finally have no choice but attention. He seems to know a lot of things they don't know, including when an assassination is going to take place at a restaurant. When they witness it, Crockett thinks he must be on it to know in advance it was going to happen.

    Anyway, without divulging what happens, whether Weldon's theories hold up, suffice to say it's a strange episode because of McGill's portrayal of this wacko. I doubt anyone would act like that, even if they were nuts, but Bruce - a fine actor - must have had a great time on the set with this role. McGill, by the way, is going strong in his mid '50s with a lot of roles these days.

    A very young David Strathairn and the always-weird (for real) Little Richard make guest appearances, as well.

    I agree with the other reviewers here that the last five minutes, done with the Dire Straits' song in the background, is outstanding. The ending certainly had a unique twist to it.

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    • Trivia
      The scene in which the song ''Brothers In Arms'' by Dire Straits is used is rated by many fans as one of the most moving of the whole series. The segment depicting Crockett and Tubbs driving through the night is also highly reminiscent of the famous "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins scene from Brother's Keeper (1984).
    • Goofs
      At the end of episode, when Castillo walks in, hole in the wall is larger than before.
    • Quotes

      Detective James Crockett: My head tells me he's stone-cold insane. My gut says let's go with him on this.

    • Connections
      Featured in TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Baba O'Riley
      (uncredited)

      Written by Pete Townshend

      Performed by The Who

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Michael Mann Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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