NYPD Blue 1993
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NYPD Blue is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 21, 1993, and concluded on March 1, 2005. Created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, the program consists of 261 episodes. The series is set in New York City and explores the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. The detectives assigned to this precinct investigate homicides within their jurisdiction. Each episode typically intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast. The production features a cast that includes Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits, Gordon Clapp, and James McDaniel. By focusing on the professional and personal lives of the squad members, the show distinguished itself with its portrayal of police work. The series is recognized as a landmark in television history for its impact on the drama genre. Through its multi-year run, the program maintained its focus on the procedural elements of police investigations within the urban landscape of New York City.
Should you watch it?
“This police procedural follows the detectives of Manhattan's fictional 15th Precinct as they navigate complex investigations.”
- complex multi-plot storytelling
- raw portrayal of police work
- strong ensemble cast
- features intense and mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy authentic police dramas that focus on the internal and external struggles of detectives.
The series contains mature themes and a raw portrayal of police work.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot Sep 21, 1993
- E2 4B or Not 4B Sep 28, 1993
- E3 Brown Appetit Oct 5, 1993
- E4 True Confessions Oct 12, 1993
- E5 Emission Accomplished Oct 19, 1993
- E6 Personal Foul Oct 26, 1993
- E7 NYPD Lou Nov 2, 1993
- E8 Tempest in a C-Cup Nov 16, 1993
- E9 Ice Follies Nov 30, 1993
- E10 Oscar, Meyer, Weiner Dec 7, 1993
- E11 From Hare to Eternity Dec 14, 1993
- E12 Up on the Roof Jan 4, 1994
- E13 Abandando Abandoned Jan 11, 1994
- E14 Jumpin' Jack Fleishman Jan 18, 1994
- E15 Steroid Roy Feb 8, 1994
- E16 A Sudden Fish Feb 15, 1994
- E17 Black Men Can Jump Mar 1, 1994
- E18 Zeppo Marks Brothers Mar 22, 1994
- E19 Serge the Concierge Mar 29, 1994
- E20 Good Time Charlie May 3, 1994
- E21 Guns 'n Rosaries May 10, 1994
- E22 Rockin' Robin May 17, 1994
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Trials & Tribulations Oct 11, 1994
- E2 For Whom the Skell Rolls Oct 18, 1994
- E3 Cop Suey Oct 25, 1994
- E4 Dead and Gone Nov 1, 1994
- E5 Simone Says Nov 15, 1994
- E6 The Final Adjustment Nov 22, 1994
- E7 Double Abandando Nov 29, 1994
- E8 You Bet Your Life Dec 6, 1994
- E9 Don We Now Our Gay Apparel Jan 3, 1995
- E10 In the Butt, Bob Jan 10, 1995
- E11 Vishy-Vashy-Vinny Jan 17, 1995
- E12 Large Mouth Bass Feb 7, 1995
- E13 Travels with Andy Feb 14, 1995
- E14 A Murder with Teeth in It Feb 21, 1995
- E15 Bombs Away Feb 28, 1995
- E16 UnAmerican Graffiti Mar 14, 1995
- E17 Dirty Socks Mar 21, 1995
- E18 Innuendo Apr 4, 1995
- E19 Boxer Rebellion May 2, 1995
- E20 The Bookie and the Kooky Cookie May 9, 1995
- E21 The Bank Dick May 16, 1995
- E22 A.D.A. Sipowicz May 23, 1995
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 E.R. Oct 24, 1995
- E2 Torah! Torah! Torah! Oct 31, 1995
- E3 One Big Happy Family Nov 7, 1995
- E4 Heavin' Can Wait Nov 14, 1995
- E5 Dirty Laundry Nov 21, 1995
- E6 Curt Russell Nov 28, 1995
- E7 Aging Bull Dec 12, 1995
- E8 Cold Heaters Dec 19, 1995
- E9 Sorry, Wong Suspect Jan 9, 1996
- E10 The Backboard Jungle Jan 16, 1996
- E11 Burnin' Love Jan 30, 1996
- E12 These Old Bones Feb 6, 1996
- E13 A Tushful of Dollars Feb 13, 1996
- E14 The Nutty Confessor Feb 20, 1996
- E15 Head Case Feb 27, 1996
- E16 Girl Talk Mar 19, 1996
- E17 Hollie and the Blowfish Mar 26, 1996
- E18 We Was Robbed Apr 2, 1996
- E19 Auntie Maimed Apr 30, 1996
- E20 A Death in the Family May 7, 1996
- E21 Closing Time May 14, 1996
- E22 He's Not Guilty, He's My Brother May 21, 1996
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Moby Greg Oct 15, 1996
- E2 Thick Stu Oct 22, 1996
- E3 Yes, We Have No Cannolis Oct 29, 1996
- E4 Where's 'Swaldo? Nov 12, 1996
- E5 Where'd the Van Gogh? Nov 19, 1996
- E6 Yes Sir, That's My Baby Nov 26, 1996
- E7 Ted and Carey's Bogus Adventure Dec 3, 1996
- E8 Unembraceable You Dec 10, 1996
- E9 Caulksmanship Dec 17, 1996
- E10 My Wild Irish Nose Jan 7, 1997
- E11 Alice Doesn't Fit Here Anymore Jan 14, 1997
- E12 Upstairs, Downstairs Jan 21, 1997
- E13 Tom and Geri Jan 28, 1997
- E14 A Remington Original Feb 11, 1997
- E15 Taillight's Last Gleaming Feb 18, 1997
- E16 What a Dump! Feb 25, 1997
- E17 A Wrenching Experience Apr 15, 1997
- E18 I Love Lucy Apr 22, 1997
- E19 Bad Rap Apr 29, 1997
- E20 Emission Impossible May 6, 1997
- E21 Is Paris Burning? May 13, 1997
- E22 A Draining Experience May 20, 1997
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 As Flies to Careless Boys Are We to the Gods / This Bud's for You Sep 30, 1997
- E2 All's Well That Ends Well Oct 7, 1997
- E3 Three Girls and a Baby Oct 14, 1997
- E4 The Truth is Out There Oct 28, 1997
- E5 It Takes a Village Nov 4, 1997
- E6 Dead Man Talking Nov 11, 1997
- E7 Sheedy Dealings Nov 18, 1997
- E8 Lost Israel (1) Nov 25, 1997
- E9 Lost Israel (2) Dec 9, 1997
- E10 Remembrance of Humps Past Dec 16, 1997
- E11 You're Under a Rasta Jan 6, 1998
- E12 A Box of Wendy Jan 13, 1998
- E13 Twin Petes Feb 10, 1998
- E14 Weaver of Hate Feb 17, 1998
- E15 Don't Kill the Messenger Feb 24, 1998
- E16 The One That Got Away Mar 3, 1998
- E17 Speak for Yourself, Bruce Clayton Mar 24, 1998
- E18 I Don't Wanna Dye Mar 31, 1998
- E19 Prostrate Before the Law Apr 28, 1998
- E20 Hammer Time May 5, 1998
- E21 Seminal Thinking May 12, 1998
- E22 Honeymoon at Viagra Falls May 19, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in New York City and focuses on the fictional 15th Precinct in Manhattan.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Steven Bochco and David Milch.
What is the show about?
It is a police procedural that explores the internal and external struggles of a detective squad.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 261 episodes.
When did the show air?
The series aired between September 21, 1993, and March 1, 2005.