Miami police detective Sonny Crockett reluctantly teams with New York-bred newcomer Ricardo Tubbs.

Crockett and Tubbs are skeptical of rumors the undercover FBI agent (Ed O'Neill) has betrayed their operation.

Crockett and Tubbs must enlist an unreliable petty thief (Charlie Barnett) to help bust a Jamaican drug operation.

Tubbs works to save Crockett and family from falling victim to an Argentine assassin hired by drug boss Calderone.

While on the trail of Calderone in Bimini, Tubbs falls in love with a woman who forces him to consider his loyalties.

Crockett attempts to help an old flame free herself from a racketeer (Dennis Farina), then is framed for taking bribes.