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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
While investigating the murders of four teenage girls, the 15th squad discovers the shocking truth about the disappearance of detective Danny Sorenson.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Steven Bochco, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 2
Sipowicz is hailed a hero after killing the man responsible for Sorenson's murder. While Lieutenant Rodriguez teams up with another precinct to investigate the robbery of his mother, the squad investigates the murder of two men affiliated with NYU.
Directed by Mark PiznarskiWritten by Bill Clark, Steven Bochco, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas Wootton
Episode 3
The squad investigates two homicides: the immolation of a would-be musician and the stabbing of a socialite. The newest detective to the squad, John Clark, Jr., attempts to both learn a new job and fit into the squad despite interference from his father.
Directed by Henry J. BronchteinWritten by Bill Clark, Jody Worth, Jody WorthGuest stars Eric Balfour, John F. O'Donohue, John Michael Bolger, Kristin Minter, Kimberlee Peterson, John Prosky, Geoffrey Lower, Franc Ross
Episode 4
The squad is joined by Eddie Gibson who's been transferred from nightwatch. McDowell and Gibson investigate the murder of a woman with MS, while the other detectives investigate the killing of a Rikers corrections officer.
Directed by Jake PaltrowWritten by Bill Clark, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Elizabeth SarnoffGuest stars David Harris, Joe Spano, Jenny O'Hara
Episode 5
When Clark's badge is stolen, the squad scrambles to find the thief before Clark must report the loss, which could ruin his career. McDowell and Gibson investigate a murder involving a young pregnant girl.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Harold Sylvester, Harold SylvesterGuest stars Shawn Woods, Andy Mackenzie
Episode 6
The squad investigates the theft of a baby from a hospital, and the arson of an Arab-owned business.
Directed by Donna DeitchWritten by Bill Clark, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 7
The squad investigates the murder of two drug dealers, and the discovery of a body mistakenly listed as a victim of the World Trade Center attack. McDowell arrests the daughter she gave up for adoption.
Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas WoottonGuest stars Ra Hanna
Episode 8
Sipowicz and Clark investigate the murder of a hispanic worker, while Medavoy and Jones search for a puppy-knapper who stole valuable champion bulldog pups. McDowell gets a new partner--Rita Ortiz.
Directed by Dick LowryWritten by Bill Clark, Jody Worth, Jody WorthGuest stars Dianna Miranda
Episode 9
Sipowicz and Clark are assigned to work with John Clark, Sr. on a murder investigation. Two good samaritans run afoul of the law when the burglar they caught dies from a head wound.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by Bill Clark, Jonathan Robert Kaplan, Jonathan Robert Kaplan
Episode 10
Sipowicz, Clark, Medavoy and Jones investigate a double homicide at a Latino restaurant. McDowell and Ortiz contend with a possibly mentally unstable woman who's posing as a cop.
Directed by Robert J. DohertyWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 11
The detectives investigate two separate murders of a college student and a Latina woman. Sipowicz goes after Mrs. Hornby's business manager. Haywood finally makes a decision about her pregnancy.
Directed by Dianne HoustonWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas Wootton, Matt Olmstead
Episode 12
Sipowicz, Clark, Medavoy and Jones investigate the murder of an unassuming teenager. McDowell and Ortiz search for the person responsible for firing a stray bullet that killed a three-year-old girl.
Directed by Peter MarkleWritten by Bill Clark, Jody Worth, Jody WorthGuest stars Lynn Hamilton, David Harris, Joe Spano
Episode 13
The detectives investigate the separate murders of two supposedly upstanding citizens: an ex-convict turned community activist and a doctor who donated time to helping drug addicts and prostitutes.
Directed by Mark PiznarskiWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 14
The detectives work to solve two murders: the shooting of a rising rap star and the shooting of stripper found nailed to a table. McDowell and Sipowicz try to define their relationship.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Bill Clark, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 15
The detectives investigate the bombing of an abortion clinic that killed a guard. The squad gets a new lead on an old murder case. Ortiz's husband, Don, is murdered by his mistress' husband.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas Wootton
Episode 16
The squad investigates the murder of a young Chinese girl along with an alleged rape case. Irvin learns his father is dying. Clark tries to find a foster home for James Kilik.
Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by Bill Clark, Jody Worth, Jody WorthGuest stars Peter White
Episode 17
The squad investigates two homicides: a gay man who hit his head after being punched out and another man shot on the street. Rodriguez is set-up by iab to take a bribe from an old friend.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas Wootton, Matt OlmsteadGuest stars Peter White, John Diehl
Episode 18
The day's cases include an armored car robbery that left one guard dead, and the homicide of a woman whose body was found in a garbage truck; Sipowicz intervenes in the iab's case against Rodriguez.
Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Bill Clark, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Stephen Adly Guirgis
Episode 19
The detectives investigate two crimes: the murder of a back-alley cosmetic surgeon and a violent rape; Clark finally takes Laughlin on in the boxing ring.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas WoottonGuest stars Jeremy Ratchford
Episode 20
Sipowicz is taken hostage in an interrogation room by a suspect in the murder of a pot dealer and two of her friends; a suburban mom found with drugs in her purse appears to be covering for her son.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Bill Clark, Matt Olmstead, Matt OlmsteadGuest stars Kala Savage
Episode 21
An unreliable witness and an overzealous detective hinder a murder investigation; a con artist scam leads the squad to a sex-slavery operation; McDowell agrees to join Sipowicz and Theo at a theme park.
Directed by Jake PaltrowWritten by Bill Clark, Jody Worth, Jody Worth
Episode 22
Andy and Connie return from their week's holiday with Theo. A boy goes missing, and the squad is lead to a pedophile in the area. John meets with a lawyer about his father's estate.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Bill Clark, Nicholas Wootton, Nicholas Wootton, Matt Olmstead, Matt Olmstead
Episode 23
McDowell and Ortiz investigate the death of a woman found in her apartment, where an ex-con neighbor is suspect. The investigation into Scott's murder points towards his friend. Andy thinks about the future. Rita meets John's father.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Nicholas Wootton, Matt Olmstead
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
