It is the 56th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor, with Robert Smigel receiving a co-story credit.
The series follows Louie, a fictionalized version of C.K., a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.41 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
is unable to get copper pots, as the owner refuses to open the case as it is nearing the closing time.
While walking on the street, Louie is stopped by an old friend, a police officer named Lenny (Michael Rapaport).
In March 2015, FX confirmed that the third episode of the season would be titled "Cop Story", and that it would be written and directed by series creator and lead actor Louis C.K., with Robert Smigel receiving a co-story credit.
Michael Rapaport did a fine job of portraying a guy who you wanted Louie to get far away from, despite the fact that he eventually showcased a lot of pain and vulnerability.
Fitting for the Lenny character, Rapaport basically dominated this episode until Louie had to quietly, but heroically, save him at the end.
It doesn't dwell on anything, least of all what it means to return a gun to a man who only realized he lost it because he was going to demonstrate his suicidal fantasy.