NYPD Blue
Each week, viewers saw the gritty reality of life in a New York City Police unit, as the officers go about their work with a grim determination, and a willingness to break the same laws that they're supposed to be enforcing. Two partners, Detectives Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) and John Kelly (David Caruso) (later replaced by Bobby Simone (Jimmy Smits)), were the central characters in this weekly Police drama, and personified very different approaches to their difficult job. Sipowicz's brash gruffness (covering an emotional vulnerability) was tempered by the precise and controlled demeanor of the two partners with whom he has worked.
- Metascore83
- 1993-2005
- 12 seasons
- ABC
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
Each week, viewers saw the gritty reality of life in a New York City Police unit, as the officers go about their work with a grim determination, and a willingness to break the same laws that they're supposed to be enforcing. Two partners, Detectives Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) and John Kelly (David Caruso) (later replaced by Bobby Simone (Jimmy Smits)), were the central characters in this weekly Police drama, and personified very different approaches to their difficult job. Sipowicz's brash gruffness (covering an emotional vulnerability) was tempered by the precise and controlled demeanor of the two partners with whom he has worked.
Season 12 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Episode 1
Dress for Success
Tue, Sep 21, 2004 44 mins
There's a new boss who comes from IAD with a mandate to clean up the squad. Sipowicz receives a dead rat in the mail. Clark is heading off the rails. A doctor is found dead, and linked to a man who had a sex change.
Episode 2
Fish Out of Water
Tue, Sep 28, 2004 44 mins
The detectives tie the death of a pregnant woman to an adoption scam; Medavoy and Jones interview a woman who claims a masked assailant stole her valuable ring; and someone poisons Sipowicz's beloved fish.
Episode 3
Great Balls of Ire
Tue, Oct 12, 2004 44 mins
When a convicted rapist is found shot to death, his victims become suspects in the murder investigation; and Sipowicz searches for answers when a stranger targets Theo as he walks home from school.
Episode 4
Divorce, Detective Style
Tue, Oct 12, 2004 44 mins
The detectives investigate the death of a phone-sex operator and the kidnapping of a wealthy man's son; and Clark's tryst with a murder suspect is used to derail the prosecutor's case.
Episode 5
You're Buggin' Me
Tue, Oct 26, 2004 44 mins
After being shot outside a bar, Sipowicz discovers the identity of the person who's been harassing him. Lt Bale shows a different side.
Episode 6
The Vision Thing
Tue, Nov 9, 2004 44 mins
While investigating a random stabbing, Sipowicz becomes obsessed with his own mortality after he's nearly gunned down by a murder suspect; Medavoy takes a job as a bouncer.
Episode 7
My Dinner with Andy
Tue, Nov 16, 2004 44 mins
The detectives protect a scared witness testifying in a felony murder trial; Michael's father wants to regain custody; Bale finds out about Medavoy's job at the bar.
Episode 8
I Like Ike
Tue, Nov 23, 2004 44 mins
A gunman tries to kill a witness after a mistrial is declared in the Simon Kerensky arson case; and Jones goes to extremes to stop Craig from adopting Michael.
Episode 9
The 3-H Club
Tue, Nov 30, 2004 44 mins
Jones becomes a murder suspect after Michael's father is shot to death; and Ortiz and Murphy investigate a molestation case that might involve a priest; Medavoy gets his hearing in trial court.
Episode 10
The Dead Donald
Tue, Dec 7, 2004 44 mins
A man who cared for his brain-damaged brother is found dead; Medavoy falls for a wealthy woman while investigating an apartment rental scam; Bale tries to nail a man who offered the detectives a bribe.
Episode 11
Bale Out
Tue, Dec 14, 2004 44 mins
While investigating a murder, Sipowicz discovers a secret about Bale; and Ortiz and Murphy investigate a shooting tied to a talented up-and-coming basketball player.
Episode 12
I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid
Tue, Dec 21, 2004 44 mins
A call-girl's death is linked to other murders involving women who'd gone through rehab; Ortiz and Murphy investigate the death of an artist who'd been carrying on an affair with a wealthy man married to two other women.
Episode 13
Stoli with a Twist
Tue, Jan 11, 2005 44 mins
The detectives continue their search for a serial killer who targets alcoholics trying to get sober; and Clark and Jones investigate a homicide linked to a woman with whom Clark had a one-night stand.
Episode 14
Stratis Fear
Tue, Jan 18, 2005 43 mins
Sipowicz and Clark investigate the stabbing death of a coffee-shop owner who was attracted to young girls; Ortiz tries to keep her cousin out of trouble; and Medavoy and Jones link a murder to a paralyzed police officer and his family.
Episode 15
La Bomba
Tue, Jan 25, 2005 43 mins
The detectives search for a suspect who killed a businessman by blowing up his car; and Ortiz and Murphy investigate the beating death of a student.
Episode 16
Old Man Quiver
Tue, Feb 1, 2005 43 mins
The detectives investigate the smothering death of an elderly man married to a voluptuous woman in her 20s; and a state judge pressures Medavoy and Jones to find out who poisoned her mother. Andy has his promotion ceremony.
Episode 17
Sergeant Sipowicz' Lonely Hearts Club Band
Tue, Feb 8, 2005 43 mins
Detective John Clark Jr., Andy Sipowicz (who just was promoted Sergeant) and a military investigator examine the murder of military recruiter Sergeant Lester Bakewell, whose affair with a female colleague caused her divorce from a retired veteran Colonel; however, the prime suspect is student Paul Corbelli, whose brother was killed in service in Iraq. A woman reports her homeless Basque uncle missing abnormally since four days; he's found dead and Detectives Baldwin Jones and Greg Medavoy investigate. Medavoy considers retiring and Andy misses the squad.
Episode 18
Lenny Scissorhands
Tue, Feb 15, 2005 42 mins
A squad member is shot while storming an apartment; Clark and Jones investigate the bludgeoning death of a woman whose wealthy husband was going to finance a friend's salon business.
Episode 19
Bale to the Chief
Tue, Feb 22, 2005 43 mins
Bale offers to recommend Sipowicz for the squad commander position; Ortiz and Murphy investigates the death of a Muslim woman; and detectives search for the man who shot Bale. Medavoy retires.
Episode 20
Moving Day
Tue, Mar 1, 2005 43 mins
As 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.