- Sam McCloud: [McCloud's last line of the show, as Clifford sites in a bomb-devastated squad room] You know, eh, Chief, eh, now I know this isn't the right time maybe to tell you what a, a, a good job that I think Joe and Sergeant Norton did but, eh...
- [Clifford, looking for an ashtray, empties the fire-hose water out of the one he picks up]
- Sam McCloud: ... No, I was right, I was right, it, eh... it wouldn't be the right time. Heh.
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Well, it was nice being in command of headquarters while it lasted. Headquarters, I mean.
- Chris Coughlin: Is there anything I can do for you?
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Well yeah, we are kinda short around here. It's gonna be an awfully long night.
- Chris Coughlin: Anything at all, just name it.
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Well, eh, why don't you get us some coffee and donuts, okay?
- Sgt. Joe Broadhurst: [being held at gunpoint] I said I'm busy. Now who's the Deputy Watch Commander?
- Gladys: Sergeant Norton.
- [Terri Garr's character]
- Sgt. Joe Broadhurst: Norton?
- Gladys: Hmm Umm.
- Sgt. Joe Broadhurst: Are you sure?
- Gladys: Mmm.
- Sgt. Joe Broadhurst: Look, I'm in the middle of things here. Tell the officers to report to Norton.
- Gladys: Well, I guess you heard that. See Sergeant Norton.
- Patrolman: Yeah, well, where is he?
- Gladys: [points to Terri Garr] Don't look at me. I'm a born follower.
- Sam McCloud: Well, I kinda hate to see the evening end on this kind of a note.
- Chris Coughlin: You're the one that blew it.
- Chris Coughlin: Do you ever participate in staff meetgins, sergeant?
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Eh... yes. Eh, almost always.
- Chris Coughlin: What is the nature of that participation?
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Oh, well, uhm, that depends on the time of day. Eh, in the morning I generaly just see if I can round up some donuts to go with the coffee now but, this time of day it's usually just coffee, you know, or maybe some sandwiches, if someone didn't get lunch...
- Peter B. Clifford: [interrupting] That'll be all, Norton.
- Sgt. Phyllis Norton: Yes sir. Ehm... you'll buzz me when you want coffee?
- Peter B. Clifford: I said that'll be all.
- Dr. Hunt: [adressing McCloud and Chris] I was told a police car just arrived, have you people seen any of the officers?
- Parkes: You need bread like I need a bald head. Your father sends you enough bread, you and your brother.
- Gladys: Broadhurst is all tied up and he said for you to take care of whatever these officers have on their mind.
- Chris Coughlin: Chief Clifford, this is your hour of destiny. Sam, tell him. Tell him whose worked hard and deserves this.
- Sam McCloud: Joe Broadhurst.
- Chris Coughlin: Sam, you traitor, you said you'd support me!
- Chris Coughlin: My paper says it'll be sunrise at 5:42.
- Sergeant Grover: That's also presumin' whoever set the thing to go off at dawn knew what time dawn would come.
- Detective Polk: And has a watch that runs better than mine.