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NYPD Blue
On ABC — From Steven Bochco Productions · 20th Century Fox Television
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Police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
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Episodes
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- E1 PilotNext upSep 21, 1993 · 48 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
Detective John Kelly has his hands full. On the work front, his partner's drinking problem and continual harassment of gangster Alfonse Giardella is about to get them both in over their heads with the mob. On the personal front, his wife wants a divorce.
- E2 4B or Not 4BSep 28, 1993 · 48 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Lieutenant Fancy and Detective Kelly are warned to stop pressuring the mob even as Andy Sipowicz lies in the hospital with numerous gunshot wounds. Back at Kelly's ex-wife's apartment building, an angry young man starts carrying a gun for protection.
- E3 Brown AppetitOct 5, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
After discovering the hotel where Giardella is being held, Sipowicz gets his revenge with the help of a pet bulldog and the hotel's thankful chef.
Guest stars: Patricia Belcher (Detective)
- E4 True ConfessionsOct 12, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Kelly quits moonlighting as a bodyguard after discovering his millionaire employer is a wife beater. Later Kelly speaks at a tenant meeting explaining the dangers of carrying a gun for protection. Unfortunately, his talk has little impact on the tenant in 4B.
Guest stars: Wendie Malick (Susan Wagner), Ethan Phillips (Dwight), Linda Klein (Attendant), Alexander Zale (Schauffner)
- E5 Emission AccomplishedOct 19, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Martinez discovers the superintendent of his brother's apartment building is a cop who beats and robs tenants who fall behind on their rent.
Guest stars: Luis Guzmán (Hector Martinez), Mitchell Ryan (Jack Hanlon), John Capodice (Art Stillwell), Graham Jarvis (Mr. Galan), Robert Costanzo (Alfonse Giardella), Chris Ellis (Marshal)
- E6 Personal FoulOct 26, 1993 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Kelly is forced to arrest a close friend after a fight on the basketball court leaves another friend dead.
Guest stars: Tobin Bell (Jerry)
- E7 NYPD LouNov 2, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
When Sipowicz's estranged son, Andy Jr., shows up and announces his engagement, Andy Sr. decides to look into the bride-to-be's background.
- E8 Tempest in a C-CupNov 16, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Lieutenant Fancy hires Donna Abandando, a well-endowed civilian employee, to work in the precinct's "safe street" program.
Guest stars: Gordon Clapp (Greg Medavoy), David Harris (Donny Simmons)
- E9 Ice FolliesNov 30, 1993 · 48 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
When Martinez's brother dies from a drug overdose, their father sets out to kill the drug dealer responsible.
- E10 Oscar, Meyer, WeinerDec 7, 1993 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Ignoring Kelly's advice, Licalsi reveals that she's being blackmailed by the mob. Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the brutal robbery-murder of a wealthy family and work with a pawn dealer in hopes of retrieving a stolen Oscar statuette.
Guest stars: Renée O'Connor (Rebecca Sloane), Clifton Powell (Lewis futrel)
- E11 From Hare to EternityDec 14, 1993 · 48 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
As the holiday's approach, Kelly and Sipowicz get a early gift in the form of a hot tip while investigating the kidnapping of a young girl.
Guest stars: Gail O'Grady (Donna Abandando), Sharon Lawrence (Sylvia Costas), Gordon Clapp (Greg Medavoy), Mark Blum (Dr. Roland Sachs), Dana Andersen (Kathy Cahill), James Handy (Borough Commander Haverill), Maxine Stuart (Catherine Kelly), Vincent Guastaferro (Sgt. Vincent Agostini)
- E12 Up on the RoofJan 4, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
While Martinez investigates a series of robberies involving a fake ATM machine, Kelly's current case yields evidence that links Licalsi to the mob. Meanwhile, Lt. Fancy tries to extend his custody of a young boy whose mother is in a drug rehabilitation program.
Guest stars: Linda Klein (EMS Paramedic)
- E13 Abandando AbandonedJan 11, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.
Guest stars: Bradley Whitford (Norman Gardner)
- E14 Jumpin' Jack FleishmanJan 18, 1994 · 48 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
When a woman who was raped refuses to press charges for fear her husband will say she brought it upon herself, Licalsi acts as a decoy in an attempt to trap the prime suspect.
Guest stars: Raymond Singer (Dr. Jack fleishman)
- E15 Steroid RoyFeb 8, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
When Kelly and Sipowicz respond to a suicide call they find the body of a police informant who had come to the precinct earlier that day shouting that she was sleeping with her police contact. Licalsi suspects that her partner is taking drugs.
Guest stars: Gail O'Grady (Donna Abandando), Nancy McLoughlin (Connie Roberts (uncredited)), Larry Brandenburg (Capt. Wallenbeck), Micole Mercurio (Mrs. McBride)
- E16 A Sudden FishFeb 15, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.
Guest stars: Barry Newman (Jimmy Wexler)
- E17 Black Men Can JumpMar 1, 1994 · 48 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Sipowicz is furious when he suspects a private investigator is giving false hope to a man whose daughter has been missing for 2 and a half years.
- E18 Zeppo Marks BrothersMar 22, 1994 · 48 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
When a material witness to a drug hit turns up dead, Sipowicz and Kelly's investigation leads them to two brothers who have also planned a hit on Kelly's ex-wife, Laura. Sipowicz must perform uniform-detail in a dress uniform way too small.
Guest stars: Gordon Clapp (Greg Medavoy), Leland Orser (Zeppo), David Harris (Officer Donny Simmons)
- E19 Serge the ConciergeMar 29, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Detectives searching a landfill for the body of a dead girl find the body of a millionaire instead. While Kelly interviews the wife of the deceased, Sipowicz does some investigating of his own after Andy Jr. is arrested for selling cocaine.
- E20 Good Time CharlieMay 3, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the death of a man's mistress, which they later find out is one of many lovers the man currently has. Meanwhile, Licalsi is promoted and Fancy breaks the news to her husband that she's pregnant.
- E21 Guns 'n RosariesMay 10, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Even as Licalsi confesses to shooting Angelo Marino and his driver, Martinez is forced to shoot an irate man who points a gun at Medavoy while they're stuck in traffic.
- E22 Rockin' RobinMay 17, 1994 · 49 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Sipowicz and Kelly investigate the stabbing death of a priest whose body was found in a park frequented by male prostitutes.
Guest stars: Daniel Benzali (James Sinclair), Bradley Whitford (Norman Gardner)
Cast & crew
Created by David Milch, Steven Bochco
Dennis Franz
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Henry Simmons
Bill Brochtrup
Jacqueline Obradors
Currie Graham
Bonnie Somerville
Gordon ClappImages · 14
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Reviews · from TMDB members
BazzjazzApr 12, 2018
Probably one of the pioneers in television series history. Some great writing and really compelling characters. Jimmy Smit’s shines. First tv show to reveal a man’s bare backside. Also introduced the openly gay character who works in the police precinct. It’s good old tv done well!
