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NYPD Blue

  • TV Series
  • 1993–2005
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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67
Dennis Franz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jacqueline Obradors, Charlotte Ross, Henry Simmons, and Gordon Clapp in NYPD Blue (1993)
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Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.

  • Creators
    • Steven Bochco
    • David Milch
  • Stars
    • Dennis Franz
    • Jimmy Smits
    • Gordon Clapp
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,013
    67
    • Creators
      • Steven Bochco
      • David Milch
    • Stars
      • Dennis Franz
      • Jimmy Smits
      • Gordon Clapp
    • 89User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 20 Primetime Emmys
      • 88 wins & 203 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos2

    NYPD Blue: Season 5
    Clip 1:09
    NYPD Blue: Season 5
    NYPD Blue: Season 1
    Trailer 0:16
    NYPD Blue: Season 1
    NYPD Blue: Season 1
    Trailer 0:16
    NYPD Blue: Season 1

    Photos398

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    Top Cast99+

    Dennis Franz
    Dennis Franz
    • Det. Andy Sipowicz…
    • 1993–2005
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Det. Bobby Simone
    • 1994–2004
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Det. Greg Medavoy
    • 1993–2005
    James McDaniel
    James McDaniel
    • Lt. Arthur Fancy…
    • 1993–2001
    Bill Brochtrup
    Bill Brochtrup
    • John Irvin
    • 1995–2005
    Nicholas Turturro
    Nicholas Turturro
    • Det. James Martinez
    • 1993–2000
    Kim Delaney
    Kim Delaney
    • Det. Diane Russell
    • 1995–2003
    Henry Simmons
    Henry Simmons
    • Det. Baldwin Jones
    • 2000–2005
    Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence
    • A.D.A. Sylvia Costas…
    • 1993–1999
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    • Det. John Clark, Jr.
    • 2001–2005
    Garcelle Beauvais
    Garcelle Beauvais
    • A.D.A. Valerie Heywood
    • 2001–2004
    Jacqueline Obradors
    Jacqueline Obradors
    • Det. Rita Ortiz
    • 2001–2005
    Andrea Thompson
    Andrea Thompson
    • Det. Jill Kirkendall
    • 1996–2000
    Charlotte Ross
    Charlotte Ross
    • Det. Connie McDowell…
    • 1998–2004
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Lt. Tony Rodriguez
    • 2001–2004
    Ray LaTulipe
    • Josh Astrachan
    • 1995–2005
    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Det. Danny Sorenson
    • 1998–2001
    Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady
    • Donna Abandando
    • 1993–1999
    • Creators
      • Steven Bochco
      • David Milch
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews89

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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Dennis Franz (Detective Andy Sipowicz) is the only actor to appear in all 261 episodes of the series. In second place is Gordon Clapp (Detective Greg Medavoy), who appears in 256 episodes.
    • Goofs
      When the portable radios are replaced in the charging station as the dectectives return to the squad the indicator lights stay green showing full charge. Even if the radio was never turned on, the indicator light would turn red for a brief moment and then green.
    • Quotes
      • Det. Connie McDowell: [after Theo walks in on her getting out of the shower] Did you drop Theo off at school?
      • Andy: I dropped him off at Hooters. He insisted.
    • Alternate versions
      Several TV movies have been created for syndication by editing together episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in TV Guide: 40th Anniversary Special (1993)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 21, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Policía de Nueva York
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Steven Bochco Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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