---
title: "Third Watch"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/third-watch-1999"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 512
imdb_id: "tt0197182"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 131
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 234
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Third Watch (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/third-watch-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow the lives of New York City first responders working the demanding 3pm to 11pm shift."

### Why Watch
- realistic depiction of emergency services
- strong ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- features fictionalized precinct settings
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts the professional and personal lives of first responders in an urban environment.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, ensemble, procedural, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 109
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 94 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: John Wells, Edward Allen Bernero
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Coby Bell** as *Tyrone Davis Jr.*
- **Molly Price** as *Faith Yokas*
- **Anthony Ruivivar** as *Carlos Nieto*
- **Skipp Sudduth** as *John Sullivan*
- **Jason Wiles** as *Maurice Boscorelli*
- **Kim Raver** as *Kim Zambrano*
- **Michael Beach** as *Monte Parker*
- **Eddie Cibrian** as *Jimmy Doherty*
- **Joe Lisi** as *Lieutenant Swersky*
- **Bill Walsh** as *Walsh*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of a total of 132 episodes.

### Q: Who created the show?
The show was created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in a fictional 55th precinct in New York City.

### Q: Is the show based on a video game?
There is no reliable information indicating that the series is based on any computer game.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [THIRD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third)
- [Third Watch - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Watch)
- [Ordinal Numbers in English – Rules, List, Usage & Examples](https://vocaberry.com/vocabulary/ordinal-numbers-in-english/)
- [Third Watch (TV Series 1999-2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0197182/)
- [THIRD - Rent It From You [Official MV] - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW83OCknae4)
- [Mortgage & Home Equity Lender | Third Federal Savings & Loan](https://www.thirdfederal.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*