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Ride 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.
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by David Milch, Steven Bochco, David Milch
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by David Milch, Steven Bochco, David Milch
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by David Milch, Steven Bochco, David MilchGuest stars Patricia Belcher
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by David Milch, Steven Bochco, David Milch, Art Monterastelli, Art MonterastelliGuest stars Wendie Malick, Ethan Phillips, Linda Klein, Alexander Zale
Episode 5
Martinez discovers the superintendent of his brother's apartment building is a cop who beats and robs tenants who fall behind on their rent.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Ted MannGuest stars Luis Guzmán, Mitchell Ryan, John Capodice, Graham Jarvis, Robert Costanzo, Chris Ellis
Episode 6
Kelly is forced to arrest a close friend after a fight on the basketball court leaves another friend dead.
Directed by Brad SilberlingWritten by Burton Armus, David MilchGuest stars Tobin Bell
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by Ted Mann
Episode 8
Lieutenant Fancy hires Donna Abandando, a well-endowed civilian employee, to work in the precinct's "safe street" program.
Directed by Daniel SackheimWritten by Gardner SternGuest stars Gordon Clapp, David Harris
Episode 9
When Martinez's brother dies from a drug overdose, their father sets out to kill the drug dealer responsible.
Directed by Dennis DuganWritten by W.K. Scott Meyer
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Brad SilberlingWritten by Gardner Stern, Ted MannGuest stars Renée O'Connor, Clifton Powell
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Burton Armus, David MilchGuest stars Gail O'Grady, Sharon Lawrence, Gordon Clapp, Mark Blum, Dana Andersen, James Handy, Maxine Stuart, Vincent Guastaferro
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by George PutnamGuest stars Linda Klein
Episode 13
Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by David Milch, Ted Mann, Steven Bochco, Gardner SternGuest stars Bradley Whitford
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Burton Armus, David Milch, Ted Mann, Steven Bochco, Gardner SternGuest stars Raymond Singer
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Ann BidermanGuest stars Gail O'Grady, Nancy McLoughlin, Larry Brandenburg, Micole Mercurio
Episode 16
Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Burton Armus, David Milch, Steven Bochco, Gardner SternGuest stars Barry Newman
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by David Milch, Ted Mann, Steven Bochco
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by David Milch, Steven Bochco, Ann BidermanGuest stars Gordon Clapp, Leland Orser, David Harris
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Bill Clark, Burton Armus, Gardner Stern, David Milch
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by David Milch, Ted Mann, Steven Bochco, Ann Biderman
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Michael M. RobinWritten by Burton Armus, David Milch, Steven Bochco, Gardner Stern
Episode 22
Sipowicz and Kelly investigate the stabbing death of a priest whose body was found in a park frequented by male prostitutes.
Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by Ted Mann, Jody Worth, Jody WorthGuest stars Daniel Benzali, Bradley Whitford
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Dennis FranzAndy Sipowicz
David CarusoJohn Kelly
Mark-Paul GosselaarJohn Clark Jr.
Jimmy SmitsBobby Simone
Ricky SchroderDanny Sorenson
Henry SimmonsBaldwin Jones
Sherry StringfieldLaura Michaels
Kim DelaneyDiane Russell
ABCUnited States
Steven Bochco ProductionsUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
20th TelevisionUnited States
