last episode, he punches Chief Daniels — who had been publicly calling for his dismissal — in the face. After being fired, he moves to Beverly Hills, California with Sid and becomes a private investigator — the premise of the short-lived spin-off Beverly Hills Buntz. Buntz is similar in personality to Franz's previous character on Hill Street Blues, corrupt Detective Sal Benedetto of Midtown Vice, though he is less violent and exhibits greater moral character. The little-used "Guido" nickname is a nod by the writers to this prior role. Officer Patrick Flaherty (Robert Clohessy, 1986–87) Transfers to Hill Street in season 7. At his prior precinct, he turned in his corrupt partner, who was a friend of Lieutenant Buntz; as a result, Buntz dislikes and constantly needles him. Romantically linked with Officer Russo (who refuses to be seen in public with him, resulting in their breakup) and later, Grace Gardner. Officer Tina Russo (Megan Gallagher, 1986–87) Transfers to Hill Street in season 7. An able patrol officer, Tina also works undercover from time to time, which is how she first comes into contact with J.D. (who is unaware that she is also a police officer). Russo gets into some trouble for having sex with a criminal whom she is investigating, rather than merely "seducing" him at length. Later mentored by Belker; briefly linked romantically with Flaherty, though she is reluctant to make their affair public. Other characters Assistant D.A. Irwin Bernstein (George Wyner, 1982–87) Often faces off against Joyce Davenport in court. Recruited Davenport to the District Attorney's office in Season 5. Known to refer to himself as "Mrs. Bernstein's son" when making a point. In Season 6, Bernstein is part of Captain Furillo's commission on corruption, which secures indictments against more than three dozen officers and lays blame on Chief Daniels as well. He confesses his attraction to Joyce Davenport and kisses her in Season 7. Leaves Hill Street in the last episode for a private practice in Los Angeles. Commander (later Mayor) Ozzie Cleveland (J.A. Preston, 1982-1987) Originally introduced as the commander of the powerful Midtown Precinct, Cleveland was also the president of the Black Officers' Coalition, and he nominated Bobby Hill to the vice-presidency of the BOC. When mayoral candidate Councilman Benjamin Fisk dies in an ironic and tragic accident ten days before the election, Cleveland enters the race and - assisted by Fletcher Daniels' mishandling of