44 minSeason 1 • Episode 13
LatestLazarus and Tonya must convince tenants to evacuate their condemned building before the wrecking ball arrives. Meanwhile, Kenny and Ahmad try to find a pickpocket among a group of vendors, and Jackpot and White House patrol a street ball tournament.
NYC 22 follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they patrol the gritty streets of upper Manhattan. With unique backgrounds, personalities and reasons for being on the force, the new cops will make their share of rookie mistakes while they figure out how to relate to their boss, each other and the people they swore to protect.
Acting
Adam Goldberg's Lazarus carries every scene he's in.
Writing
Richard Price dialogue that deserved better ratings.
Creator
Richard Price
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Originally titled 'Rookies' until CBS realized that sounded like a Disney show. Robert De Niro executive produced but reportedly never visited set.
Aired directly against 'Revenge' and 'The Good Wife'—the 2012 Sunday death slot. Its 5.1 million viewers weren't enough for 2012 CBS standards.
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