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Season 12 – NYPD Blue

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This Steven Bochco-produced series pulls few punches in portraying the day-to-day lives of cops in New York's 15th Precinct. Characters' personal lives intertwine with the cases they work, which often deal with the worst elements the city has to offer. Many characters came and went during the show's 12-season run but one constant throughout the series was Det. Andy Sipowicz, portrayed by Dennis Franz.
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NYPD Blue — Season 12

Critics Reviews

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Martin Chilton Daily Telegraph (UK) Bochco once said that successful TV "always comes down to characters" and in NYPD Blue they were made to last. Aug 17, 2018 Full Review Austin Smith New York Post It was a classy ending - no dreams, surprise tragedies or gimmicks of any kind-just a perfect and touching way to conclude one of TV's best shows. Aug 17, 2018 Full Review Josh Wolk New York Magazine/Vulture NYPD Blue stumbled in its old age... Andy became more cuddly. Yes, this was the logical endpoint to his trajectory, but there was still something painful about watching him setting up shop with his little boy. Aug 17, 2018 Full Review Sierra Filucci Common Sense Media The show's decidedly mature language, nudity, violence, and issues are all good reasons for kids to stay away, but adults will definitely enjoy Blue's edgy, dense drama. Aug 15, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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dave d You'll have to look far and wide before you find a show that had a better central character than Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue. Through all the cast changes and behind the scenes drama there was Dennis Franz steady through it all. David Milch and Steven Bochco found a slice of heaven in ever episode. It's a show that revolutionized camera work and the cop-drama. The magic of Blue is and was a once in a lifetime experience for so many. I found myself crying in spots that I just didn't expect. Bill Clark deserves so much credit for making this real and spectacular. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I Loved that show...Haha, it's now 2020 January and I'm about to watch Episode 20. THE END. Andy was THE BEST. Enjoyed having you & the others in my world again. PEACE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Milch

Creator

Steven Bochco

Creator

Dennis Franz

Det. Sgt. Andy Sipowicz

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Det. John Clark, Jr.

Gordon Clapp

Det. Greg Medavoy

Henry Simmons

Det. Baldwin Jones

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2004 Dress for Success Lt. Bale, the new commanding officer, alienates the squad; Ortiz partners with a flirtatious rookie; Clark drinks and womanizes after the death of his former girlfriend; Sipowicz has a stalker. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2004 Fish Out of Water Lt. Bale penalizes Sipowicz; a murdered pregnant woman may have been involved in an adoption scam; an ex-con's wife claims an intruder beat and robbed her. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2004 Great Balls of Ire When a convicted rapist is found shot to death, his victims become suspects in the murder investigation; Sipowicz searches for answers when a stranger targets Theo as he walks home from school. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2004 Divorce, Detective Style A man reports that his son is being held for ransom; Sipowicz and Clark have a disagreement; a young woman is found murdered in the closet of her apartment; Clark's past with one of the women involved threatens his testimony in a trial. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2004 You're Buggin' Me Sipowicz is shot while helping Clark home from a bar, and when they find the culprit, they discover that a listening device was planted in Sipowicz's car. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2004 The Vision Thing A robber stabs a man riding a bus; an antiques dealer reports a theft; Medavoy takes a part-time job at a bar. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2004 My Dinner With Andy Sipowicz and Clark decide to bury the hatchet; Clark finds redemption in selflessly protecting an endangered murder witness. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2004 I Like Ike While Clark continues to protect an endangered witness, Jones finds himself blamed for Michael's absence in family court. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 2004 The 3-H Club Sipowicz and Clark must investigate Jones when authorities believe his sidearm is the weapon that killed Michael's father, Craig Woodruff. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 7, 2004 The Dead Donald The brother of a mentally impaired man is found dead; a con man rents the same apartment to multiple parties; Sipowicz and Clark clash with Bale when charges are filed against a nervous father who offers them a bribe. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 14, 2004 Bale Out Sipowicz finds Bale's credit card in a crime suspect's home; a respected attorney is shot in his car; Ortiz and Murphy investigate a drive-by shooting at a basketball court; Clark and Munson attend a party honoring a lecherous judge. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 21, 2004 I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid Sipowicz and Clark investigate the shooting death of a former hooker who was being kept by a married man; Ortiz and Murphy probe the life of a man with two wives and a murdered lover. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 11, 2005 Stoli With a Twist Sipowicz and Clark investigate a serial killer who infiltrates AA meetings and preys on female members; a man is found stabbed to death in his apartment, which is stocked with steroids. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 18, 2005 Stratis Fear Detectives Sipowicz and Clark probe the murder of a successful restaurateur who had a predilection for young girls; Ortiz learns that the Joint Narcotics Task Force is investigating her cousin's boyfriend. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 25, 2005 La Bomba Police investigate the charred corpse of a business owner with dealings in Colombia; a teen is beaten to death in an alley frequented by drug dealers. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 1, 2005 Old Man Quiver Sipowicz and Clark investigate the smothering of an elderly millionaire with a trophy wife 52 years younger than he was. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 8, 2005 Sergeant Sipowicz' Lonely Hearts Club Band A U.S. Army sergeant is shot to death, and Detective Clark suspects the brother of a soldier killed in Iraq. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 15, 2005 Lenny Scissorhands Sipowicz, Murphy and Clark investigate the shooting of a fellow police officer; Clark and Jones probe the beating death of a woman whose religious husband owns a jewelry store. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 22, 2005 Bale to the Chief The squad's temporary boss cares more about golf than solving crimes; Ortiz and Murphy suspect a man of stabbing his young Muslim bride to death; Bale recommends Sipowicz as new squad commander for the precinct. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 1, 2005 Moving Day Sipowicz has to make some tough decisions as he starts a new chapter in his life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Carol Banker, Kevin Hooks, Mark Tinker, Jesse Bochco, John Hyams, Tawnia McKiernan
Creator
David Milch, Steven Bochco
Executive Producer
Steven Bochco, Mark Tinker, Bill Clark, William M. Finkelstein, Matt Olmstead, Nicholas Wootton
Screenwriter
Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Tom Szentgyorgyi, William M. Finkelstein, Greg Plageman, Nicholas Wootton
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|D)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2004