NYPD Blue: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of NYPD Blue Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Trials & Tribulations
Oct 11, 1994 · 47 min
Licalsi tries to plea bargain his case and only get six years in prison for the murder, but Kelly is greatly opposed to the bargain after realizing he's in love with Janice. After
For Whom the Skell Rolls
Oct 18, 1994 · 47 min
Licalsi takes the stand during her trial. The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates Kelly and Sipowicz in regards to the arrest of Officer Guyce and Officer Quint. Meanwhile, Kelly,
Cop Suey
Oct 25, 1994 · 47 min
Kelly investigates the death of an undercover cop in Chinatown, and to do so he must accept help from a prominent Chinese gang leader. Meanwhile, Sipowicz finds out that a former a
Dead and Gone
Nov 1, 1994 · 47 min
Kelly's future with the force is decided as he investigates the death of an 18-month old baby shot in a drive-by while riding in a car driven by Duane Rollins. Though everyone beli
Simone Says
Nov 15, 1994 · 48 min
In Kelly's absence, Detective Bobby Simone joins the force and is assigned to work with Sipowicz on a case involving the murder of a mob member's son. Later at the precinct, her bo
The Final Adjustment
Nov 22, 1994 · 47 min
A chiropractor's wife is found murdered and Simone and Sipowicz discover that the chiropractor, Dr. Peter Shennon, was having an affair with his secretary, Judith Krasky, which tur
Double Abandando
Nov 29, 1994 · 47 min
An 11-year old boy admits to killing an Hispanic student in the midst of a turf-war at his elementary school, but Simone has a suspicion that the boy is taking the fall for someone
You Bet Your Life
Dec 6, 1994 · 47 min
Sipowicz and Simone are assigned to the case of a pregnant woman who was murdered and the only charred remnants remain, which means there are few clues for the detectives to go by.
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
Jan 3, 1995 · 47 min
Simone and Sipowicz investigate the murder of a gay bar proprietor and have transsexual Candace La Rue as a material witness. Dan Breen decides to visit his mentally disturbed son,
In the Butt, Bob
Jan 10, 1995 · 47 min
Detective Soloman tries to use his status to steal a case from Detective Simone after Simone arrested a notorious serial killer, Putnam. Meanwhile, Commander Haverill tricks Lt. Fa
Vishy-Vashy-Vinny
Jan 17, 1995 · 47 min
Simone and Sipowicz follow hot on the trail of the "Webster Dictionary" serial killer, though bureau politics take their toll on the case. Meanwhile, Sipowicz uses Vinnie Greco as
Large Mouth Bass
Feb 7, 1995 · 47 min
The detectives investigate the brutal murder of a young woman. Their investigation leads to one main suspect – Derrick Cobb, the girl's former stepfather. Simone worries that one o
Travels with Andy
Feb 14, 1995 · 47 min
Three fast-food employees are murdered execution-style. As Simone and Sipowicz investigate the murders, Martinez and Lesniak look into the attempted rape of an elderly woman. Meanw
A Murder with Teeth in It
Feb 21, 1995 · 47 min
Simone and Sipowicz investigate the death of a pimp, but all evidence they find points to one of their own, Jerry McCabe. Medavoy's constant jealously causes Donna to rethink their
Bombs Away
Feb 28, 1995 · 45 min
Simone and Sipowicz are assigned to investigate Vartan Illiescu, an immigrant suspected of being a terrorist. An unknown person kills George Putnam, a serial killer, out of revenge
UnAmerican Graffiti
Mar 14, 1995 · 47 min
Simone and Sipowicz are put on the case of a teenager known for his graffiti work who was brutally murdered. Meanwhile, Donna continues to contemplate her relationship Medavoy; and
Dirty Socks
Mar 21, 1995 · 46 min
Simone has to convince Joyce Novak, a witness in a double-homicide case, to testify. Sipowicz is assigned to investigate the murder of an elderly woman who was the owner of a candy
Innuendo
Apr 4, 1995 · 46 min
A man goes on a shooting spree, killing a waitress, two cops and three other citizens before he was apprehended. Meanwhile, Lt. Fancy speaks on behalf of Reggie after Reggie square
Boxer Rebellion
May 2, 1995 · 46 min
Simone becomes attracted to an undercover cop, Diane Russell, as they work together to capture an arsonist. Sipowicz becomes personally involved in a case after a woman he convince
The Bookie and the Kooky Cookie
May 9, 1995 · 46 min
Help comes from an unexpected place as Sipowicz and Simone investigate the murder of a bookie. Joyce Novak, a witness to a murder, charges Simone with sexual harassment. Meanwhile,
The Bank Dick
May 16, 1995 · 46 min
An ill infant becomes the missing link in a serial rapist case Simone and Sipowicz are investigating. Simone suspects Russell of trying to cover up a serious problem; Medavoy consi
A.D.A. Sipowicz
May 23, 1995 · 45 min
Sipowicz tries to get a confession and capitalizes on a mistaken identity. Lt. Fancy's brother is falsely accused of accepting bribes and Simone is able to uncover the truth behind