NYPD BlueRide along with the boys in blue.
Police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
CreatorsDavid Milch, Steven Bochco
Pilot
Sep 21, 1993
Detective John Kelly has his hands full. On the work front, his partner's drinking problem and continual harassment of gangster Alfonse Giardella is about to get them both in over their heads with the mob. On the personal front, his wife wants a divorce.
4B or Not 4B
Sep 28, 1993
Lieutenant Fancy and Detective Kelly are warned to stop pressuring the mob even as Andy Sipowicz lies in the hospital with numerous gunshot wounds. Back at Kelly's ex-wife's apartment building, an angry young man starts carrying a gun for protection.
Brown Appetit
Oct 5, 1993
After discovering the hotel where Giardella is being held, Sipowicz gets his revenge with the help of a pet bulldog and the hotel's thankful chef.
True Confessions
Oct 12, 1993
Kelly quits moonlighting as a bodyguard after discovering his millionaire employer is a wife beater. Later Kelly speaks at a tenant meeting explaining the dangers of carrying a gun for protection. Unfortunately, his talk has little impact on the tenant in 4B.
Emission Accomplished
Oct 19, 1993
Martinez discovers the superintendent of his brother's apartment building is a cop who beats and robs tenants who fall behind on their rent.
Personal Foul
Oct 26, 1993
Kelly is forced to arrest a close friend after a fight on the basketball court leaves another friend dead.
NYPD Lou
Nov 2, 1993
When Sipowicz's estranged son, Andy Jr., shows up and announces his engagement, Andy Sr. decides to look into the bride-to-be's background.
Tempest in a C-Cup
Nov 16, 1993
Lieutenant Fancy hires Donna Abandando, a well-endowed civilian employee, to work in the precinct's "safe street" program.
Ice Follies
Nov 30, 1993
When Martinez's brother dies from a drug overdose, their father sets out to kill the drug dealer responsible.
Oscar, Meyer, Weiner
Dec 7, 1993
Ignoring Kelly's advice, Licalsi reveals that she's being blackmailed by the mob. Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the brutal robbery-murder of a wealthy family and work with a pawn dealer in hopes of retrieving a stolen Oscar statuette.
From Hare to Eternity
Dec 14, 1993
As the holiday's approach, Kelly and Sipowicz get a early gift in the form of a hot tip while investigating the kidnapping of a young girl.
Up on the Roof
Jan 4, 1994
While Martinez investigates a series of robberies involving a fake ATM machine, Kelly's current case yields evidence that links Licalsi to the mob. Meanwhile, Lt. Fancy tries to extend his custody of a young boy whose mother is in a drug rehabilitation program.
Abandando Abandoned
Jan 11, 1994
Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.
Jumpin' Jack Fleishman
Jan 18, 1994
When a woman who was raped refuses to press charges for fear her husband will say she brought it upon herself, Licalsi acts as a decoy in an attempt to trap the prime suspect.
Steroid Roy
Feb 8, 1994
When Kelly and Sipowicz respond to a suicide call they find the body of a police informant who had come to the precinct earlier that day shouting that she was sleeping with her police contact. Licalsi suspects that her partner is taking drugs.
A Sudden Fish
Feb 15, 1994
Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.
Black Men Can Jump
Mar 1, 1994
Sipowicz is furious when he suspects a private investigator is giving false hope to a man whose daughter has been missing for 2 and a half years.
Zeppo Marks Brothers
Mar 22, 1994
When a material witness to a drug hit turns up dead, Sipowicz and Kelly's investigation leads them to two brothers who have also planned a hit on Kelly's ex-wife, Laura. Sipowicz must perform uniform-detail in a dress uniform way too small.
Serge the Concierge
Mar 29, 1994
Detectives searching a landfill for the body of a dead girl find the body of a millionaire instead. While Kelly interviews the wife of the deceased, Sipowicz does some investigating of his own after Andy Jr. is arrested for selling cocaine.
Good Time Charlie
May 3, 1994
Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the death of a man's mistress, which they later find out is one of many lovers the man currently has. Meanwhile, Licalsi is promoted and Fancy breaks the news to her husband that she's pregnant.
Guns 'n Rosaries
May 10, 1994
Even as Licalsi confesses to shooting Angelo Marino and his driver, Martinez is forced to shoot an irate man who points a gun at Medavoy while they're stuck in traffic.
Rockin' Robin
May 17, 1994
Sipowicz and Kelly investigate the stabbing death of a priest whose body was found in a park frequented by male prostitutes.
Bazzjazz
@Bazzjazz
Probably one of the pioneers in television series history. Some great writing and really compelling characters. Jimmy Smit’s shines. First tv show to reveal a man’s bare backside. Also introduced the openly gay character who works in the police precinct. It’s good old tv done well!
