10.0Season 12 • Episode 20
LatestAs he begins his new job as squad commander, Sipowicz disobeys orders and keeps a murder investigation open... even though a Japanese man with diplomatic immunity has confessed to the crime.
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.
Writing
David Milch's profane poetry—Shakespeare with a badge and hangover.
Acting
Dennis Franz made Andy Sipowicz unlovable, then broke your heart.
Direction
Steadicam walks that made precinct hallways feel like war zones.
Creators
Steven Bochco, David Milch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NYPD Blue's nudity and language battles with ABC Standards & Practices literally rewrote FCC rules for primetime.
David Caruso left after season 2 for a film career that immediately tanked; the show got better without him.
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