: The murder occurs while President Jack Neil (Ronny Cox) is managing a hostage crisis involving American servicemen in North Korea.
: While the President's son is initially a suspect due to his history of aggression, Regis and Chance uncover a deeper cover-up orchestrated by the National Security Advisor, Alvin Jordan (Alan Alda), aimed at ousting the President. Production and Reception Murder at 1600 - Ethics & Public Policy Center Murder at 1600
: Regis is paired with Secret Service Agent Nina Chance (Diane Lane), who initially acts as a liaison to monitor his progress but eventually helps him uncover the truth. : The murder occurs while President Jack Neil