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NYPD Blue
TV Series (1993 - 2005)
It explores internal & external struggles of the fictional 15 pct of Manhattan. Episodes cover a day & intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast. The storylines show that none of the main characters are all good. They struggle with moral decisions & sometimes choose the wrong path, but every decision leads to the drama of growth or in some cases personal or professional destruction.
Last Episode
TV Special: NYPD Blue: A Final Tribute Aired: Mar. 01, 2005Hosted by Jimmy Smits this hour contained interviews with most of the current cast as well the co-creators, crew and many former cast member … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 21, 1993
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- The character of Detective John Kelly was originally named Flinn and intended for Jimmy Smits, who turned down the role. Smits later played Kelly's replacement, Detective Bobby Simone.
- Despite having appeared on the show since the second season, Scott Allan Campbell's character IAB Sgt. Martens did not get a first name (Jerry) until the twelfth and final season.
- Dennis Franz (Detective Andy Sipowicz) is the only cast member to stay with the series throughout its entire run and the only actor to appear in all 261 episodes.












