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Third Watch 1999

★ 7.9/10 · 234 votes TV-14 DramaCrime 6 seasons · 131 eps Ended
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What is Third Watch?

Third Watch is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005. The program was created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero and spanned a total of 132 episodes over six seasons.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Ended
Episodes
131
Runtime
44 minutes
First aired
Sep 23, 1999
Last aired
May 6, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Drama, Crime
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama #Crime
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Third Watch is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005. The program was created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero and spanned a total of 132 episodes over six seasons. The series follows the exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. These individuals work together during the same shift, which runs from 3pm to 11pm, at a fictional location known as the 55th precinct. This shift is referred to as the third watch. The cast of the series includes Coby Bell, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, and Molly Price. The term third is defined as being next after the second in place or time, representing an ordinal number used to show the position or order of things. The show depicts the professional and personal lives of these emergency responders as they navigate their duties within the city.

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“Follow the lives of New York City first responders working the demanding 3pm to 11pm shift.”

Reasons to watch
  • realistic depiction of emergency services
  • strong ensemble cast
Keep in mind
  • features fictionalized precinct settings

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas focusing on the daily lives of police, fire, and medical personnel.

The series depicts the professional and personal lives of first responders in an urban environment.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Season 3 · 21 episodes
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Season 5 · 22 episodes
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When did the series air?

The series aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of a total of 132 episodes.

Who created the show?

The show was created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero.

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in a fictional 55th precinct in New York City.

Is the show based on a video game?

There is no reliable information indicating that the series is based on any computer game.

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