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8.7/10 TV No. of episodes 22 Final episode date 1 March 2005 | 7.5/10 IMDb Country of origin United States Original network ABC Theme song NYPD Blue Theme Song | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Original release September 21, 1993 (1993-09-21) – May 17, 1994 (1994-05-17) Network American Broadcasting Company Cast Dennis Franz, Gordon Clapp, James McDaniel, Nicholas Turturro, Bill Brochtrup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
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Season 1 aired as part of the 1993–94 United States network television schedule for ABC, premiering on 21 September 1993 and concluding on 17 May 1994. The show's first season led to a record 26 Emmy nominations and six awards.
Plot synopsis
John Kelly and Andy Sipowicz are detectives in the 15th squad. Sipowicz is the elder partner but is a drunk and a threat to the partnership lasting much longer. Kelly has a genuine affection for his partner but becomes increasingly exasperated by Sipowicz's behavior. In the pilot, Sipowicz is shot by Alphonse Giardella, a suspect that he had insulted in court. This leads to his decision to sober up and save his job.
Whilst his partner is recuperating, Kelly is teamed up by the squad's Lieutenant, Arthur Fancy, with a young cop from Anti-Crime, James Martinez. Kelly's personal life is no less frenetic as he is going through a divorce from his wife, Laura, and is embarking on an affair with a uniformed cop, Janice Licalsi. To complicate matters further, Licalsi has been ordered to do a 'hit' on Kelly by mob boss Angelo Marino, otherwise Marino would turn in Licalsi's father, who is on his payroll. Instead, Licalsi murders Marino and the repercussions come back to haunt both her and Kelly.
Sipowicz, meanwhile, sobers up and begins a relationship with A.D.A. Sylvia Costas whilst the other detective in the squad, Greg Medavoy, embarks on an affair of his own with the squad's new P.A.A., Donna Abandando.
Main Cast
Recurring Cast
Episodes
Each NYPD Blue episode entry includes its original airdate in the United States, the writing and directing credits, and a plot summary. The credits and airdates are taken from the pamphlet accompanying the Region 1 Season 1 DVDs.
Reception
The series was nominated for 26 Emmy nominations and won six awards:
The season also led to Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Series - Drama and Best Actor in a TV Series - Drama (David Caruso); a Directors Guild of America Award for Gregory Hoblit for the pilot episode; two People's Choice Awards for ""Favorite New TV Dramatic Series" and "Favorite TV Dramatic Series"; PGA Awards for Steven Bochco, David Milch, and Gregory Hoblit; and two Viewers For Quality Television Awards.Awards for NYPD Blue from Internet Movie Database.