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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
There's a new boss who comes from IAD with a mandate to clean up the squad. Andy receives a dead rat in the mail. John is heading off the rails. A doctor is found dead, and linked to a man who had a sex change.
Directed by Jesse BochcoWritten by Bill Clark, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Jesse BochcoWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas WoottonGuest stars Scott William Winters, Mackenzie Phillips, Scott Atkinson, Myndy Crist, Jeff Kober, Gill Gayle, Alan Davidson, Jeffrey Hutchinson
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill Clark
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith Eisner
Episode 5
After being shot outside a bar, Sipowicz discovers the identity of the person who's been harassing him.
Directed by John HyamsWritten by Bill Clark, Greg Plageman, Greg Plageman
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Bill Clark, William M. Finkelstein, William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Dennis Christopher
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill ClarkGuest stars Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jesse BochcoWritten by Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith EisnerGuest stars Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Greg Ball, Greg Ball, Steve Blackman, Steve Blackman
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Carol BankerWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill ClarkGuest stars Alyson Reed, Corey Stoll, Jacqueline Torres, Michael Holden, Hank Stratton, Nikita Ager, David Raibon, James Luca McBride
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Jake PaltrowWritten by Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith EisnerGuest stars Chad Allen
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Alan RosenbergWritten by Bill Clark, William M. Finkelstein, William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Mary Page Keller
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Jesse BochcoWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill Clark
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Robert J. DohertyWritten by Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith Eisner
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Greg Plageman, Greg Plageman
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Ed Begley Jr.Written by Bill Clark, William M. Finkelstein, William M. Finkelstein
Episode 17
As Sipowicz settles into his role as sergeant, the 15th finds his absence unsettling, especially after Clark is teamed with a hair-triggered military officer on the murder of an Army man. Meanwhile, Jones and Medavoy's search for a missing homeless man leads one of them to a bold move.
Directed by John HyamsWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill Clark
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Rick WallaceWritten by Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith EisnerGuest stars Carlos Gómez
Episode 19
Bale offers to recommend Sipowicz for the squad commander position; Ortiz and Murphy investigate the death of an Arab woman; and detectives search for the man who shot Bale.
Directed by Jesse BochcoWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Tom Szentgyorgyi, Bill Clark, Keith Eisner, Keith EisnerGuest stars Aleksandra Kaniak
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Robert Silver
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dennis FranzAndy Sipowicz
David CarusoJohn Kelly
Mark-Paul GosselaarJohn Clark Jr.
Jimmy SmitsBobby Simone
Rick 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
