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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.

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TV Special: NYPD Blue: A Final Tribute Aired: Mar. 01, 2005

Hosted 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]

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NYPD Blue is Canceled/Ended
The show had 12 seasons and 263 episodes air between 1993 and 2005.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 21, 1993
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1993 - 2005
To-Date:
12 Seasons
263 Episodes
Network
ABC TV Network
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Series Fun Facts

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  • 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.