Robert Lansing's final television role was that of Police Captain Paul Blaisdell, on the series "". The role was written specifically for Lansing by series writer and Executive Producer Michael Sloan, who had worked with Lansing on the series "The Equalizer" in the 1980s although Lansing had already been diagnosed with cancer. Despite continuing health problems, Lansing performed in 24 episodes in the first and second season. In the final episode of season 2, titled "Retribution", Lansing's character of Blaisdell was written out, with the possibility of the character returning if the actor's health improved. Unfortunately, the final episode filmed in February 1994, was Lansing's final acting performance. The episode aired on November 28, 1994, a month after the actor died, and was dedicated to his memory.