First season of the show was incredible. Probably some of the best dramatic TV put out in the 80s. Then, I think the writers changed.....it quickly went in the tank.
They recently released the entire season on DVD. I picked it up and watched it. Still think it's great. Great sets, great costumes, great cars!
I watched Crime Story religiously. A great show that unfortunately lasted only two years. Both seasons ended with cliffhanger episodes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_Story_%28TV_series%29