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Synopsis
In The Big Sorrow, Detective Joe Friday is thrust into a harrowing situation as he learns of the death of his long-time partner, Ben Romero, while simultaneously dealing with the fallout from the escape of two armed convicts from a nearby penitentiary. The episode opens with a dedication to Barton Yarborough, the actor who played Romero, creating a somber atmosphere that permeates the narrative. Friday is informed of Ben's unexpected heart attack, which leaves him grappling with profound grief and disbelief.
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