NYPD Blue Episodes (Season 1)
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This article contains episode summaries as well as directing and writing credits from Season 1 of the American drama television series NYPD Blue. Season 1 aired starting on 21 September 1993 (U.S.) and concluded on 17 May 1994.
| No. | Episode title | Original airdate |
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| 1 | Pilot | September 21, 1993 |
| 2 | 4B Or Not 4B | September 28, 1993 |
| 3 | Brown Appetit | October 5, 1993 |
| 4 | True Confessions | October 12, 1993 |
| 5 | Emission Accomplished | October 19, 1993 |
| 6 | Personal Foul | October 26, 1993 |
| 7 | NYPD Lou | November 2, 1993 |
| 8 | Tempest In A C-Cup | November 16, 1993 |
| 9 | Ice Follies | November 30, 1993 |
| 10 | Oscar, Meyer, Weiner | December 7, 1993 |
| 11 | From Hare To Eternity | December 14, 1993 |
| 12 | Up On A Roof | January 4, 1994 |
| 13 | Abandando Abandoned | January 11, 1994 |
| 14 | Jumpin' Jack Fleishman | January 18, 1994 |
| 15 | Steroid Boy | February 8, 1994 |
| 16 | A Sudden Fish | February 15, 1994 |
| 17 | Black Men Can Jump | March 1, 1994 |
| 18 | Zeppo Amrks Brothers | March 22, 1994 |
| 19 | Serge The Concierge | March 29, 1994 |
| 20 | Good Time Charlie | May 3, 1994 |
| 21 | Guns 'N Rosaries | May 10, 1994 |
| 22 | Rockin' Robin Finale | May 17, 1994 |
[edit] Pilot
Original airdate: September 21, 1993
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John Kelly takes on the mob after his partner, Andy Sipowicz, is shot by a vengeful gangster.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Daniel Benzali as James Sinclair and David Schwimmer as Josh '4B' Goldstein.
[edit] 4B Or Not 4B
Original airdate: September 28, 1993
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As Sipowicz slowly recovers from his wounds he claims that he cannot remember who shot him. Kelly appears in court on behalf of a man whose son was killed in a drive-by shooting. Laura Kelly's neighbour, Josh Goldstein, carries a concealed weapon hoping to surprise the person who mugged him.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Daniel Benzali as James Sinclair and David Schwimmer as Josh '4B' Goldstein.
[edit] Brown Appetit
Original airdate: October 5, 1993
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Kelly and Sipowicz investigate a strangulation murder as fallout from the Marino case implicates Licalsi's father in wrongdoing. Kelly acts as a bodyguard to the wife of a millionaire and Sipowicz exacts his own unique revenge on Giardella.
[edit] Note
- This episode marks the first appearance of Gordon Clapp as Greg Medavoy.
- Guest starring Wendie Malick as Susan Wagner, Michael Rapaport as Jaime Dileo and David Schwimmer as Josh '4B' Goldstein.
[edit] True Confessions
Original airdate: October 12, 1993
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Kelly and Sipowicz investigate a double homicide at a liquor store. Mrs. Wagner seeks revenge against her husband and Goldstein fatally ignores Kelly's warnings about confronting criminals.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Wendie Malick as Susan Wagner, Ethan Phillips as Dwight and David Schwimmer as Josh '4B' Goldstein.
- There is a commentary for this episode by David Milch on the DVD release.
[edit] Emission Accomplished
Original airdate: October 19, 1993
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With Kelly's help, Martinez attempts to catch a fellow officer who caused the death of an elderly man. A detective spends the last of his savings staging elaborate practical jokes at the precinct.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Luis Guzmán as Hector Martinez
[edit] Personal Foul
Original airdate: October 26, 1993
- Directed by: Brad Silberling
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Kelly is forced to arrest a close friend after an altercation on a basketball court results in death whilst Sipowicz suspects a husband may be concealing the truth in the drive-by shooting of his wife. Only Janice's quick thinking saves Kelly's life during a drugs raid.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Tobin Bell as Jerry.
- There is a commentary for this episode by Brad Silberling on the DVD release.
[edit] NYPD Lou
Original airdate: November 2, 1993
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Kelly and Sipowicz investiage the disappearance of a young boy as Sipowicz's estranged son announces his engagement. Laura is the sole witness when an assassin ambushes Giardella and a man who claims to be a werewolf may have witnessed a murder.
[edit] Note
- This is the first appearance of Michael DeLuise as Andy Jr.
- Guest starring Dan Hedaya as Lou the Werewolf
[edit] Tempest In A C-Cup
Original airdate: November 16, 1993
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Kelly interrogates a man suspected of committing a string of taxi robberies, one of which resulted in the shooting death of a cab driver. Sipowicz goes undercover at a topless bar and Fancy hires a well-endowed woman despite fears that she may distract, or be distracted by, his predominately male staff.
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- This is the first appearance of Gail O'Grady as Donna Abandando
[edit] Ice Follies
Original airdate: November 30, 1993
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When Roberto, Martinez's brother, dies of a drug overdose, their father vows revenge against a drug dealer whom he suspects sold his son heroin. Licalisi receives a blackmail threat from the mob and, despite the fact that he is married, Medavoy accepts Donna's offer to go ice skating.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Luis Guzmán as Hector Martinez
[edit] Oscar, Meyer, Weiner
Original airdate: December 7, 1993
- Directed by: Brad Silberling
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Kelly investigates the brutal robbery-murder of a wealthy family and a Hollywood screenwriter reports that his Oscar has been stolen. Meanwhile, Licalsi ignores Kelly's advice and informs Lastarza that she is being blackmailed by the mob.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Renée O'Connor as Rebecca Sloane
- There is a commentary for this episode by Brad Silberling on the DVD release.
[edit] From Hare To Eternity
Original airdate: December 14, 1993
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Fancy's job is jeopardized when the District Commander accuses him of mismanaging the department. Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the kidnapping of a young girl whilst a destitute mother with a questionable past agrees to testify against a man who is suspected of committing armed robbery. The staff tries to replace a stolen rabbit in hopes of cheering up a group of children for Christmas.
[edit] Up On A Roof
Original airdate: January 4, 1994'
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A manhunt ensues when Tommy Linardi's dead body is discovered inside a nightclub. A robber uses a fake ATM to rob unsuspecting customers of their savings and Fancy tries retaining temporary custody of a young boy whose mother only recently finished a drug rehabilitation programme.
[edit] Abandoned Abandando
Original airdate: January 11, 1994
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Detectives investigate the shooting death of a man whose wife recently transferred to the precinct. A woman claims she wants her husband prosecuted for spousal abuse but never follows through on her threat. Elsewhere, Medavoy begins an affair with Donna.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Bradley Whitford as Norman Gardner
[edit] Jumpin' Jack Fleishman
Original airdate: January 18, 1994
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The detectives search for a male killer who dresses as a woman and a sexual assault victim fears her husband will blame the attack on her provocative style of dress. Sipowicz's dental appointment is interrupted when a doctor threatens to commit suicide.
[edit] Steroid Roy
Original airdate: 8 February 1994
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A detective becomes the prime suspect in the suspicious suicide of a police informant. Laura believes Kelly may have overlooked evidence in a homicide investigation and a detective obsessed with his physique is tested for substance abuse.
[edit] Note
- There is a commentary for this episode by Sharon Lawrence on the DVD release.
[edit] A Sudden Fish
Original airdate: 15 February 1994
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The girlfriend of a terminally ill millionaire is blackmailed by her ex-lover and Sipowicz investigates the robbery of a disabled Vietnam veteran.
[edit] Black Men Can Jump
Original airdate: March 1, 1994
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The detectives investigate the slaying of a young black teenager and Sipowicz suspects a private investigator is taking advantage of a man whose daughter disappeared.
[edit] Note
- There is a commentary for this episode by Bill Clark on the DVD release.
[edit] Zeppo Marks Brothers
Original airdate: March 22, 1994
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After a murder witness are themselves gunned down in the street, the detectives scramble to save their case against the Oliva brothers.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Leland Orser as Zeppo
[edit] Serge, The Concierge
Original airdate: March 29, 1994
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Sipowicz attempts to clear Andy Jr.'s name after he is arrested for selling drugs. Kelly investigates the strangulation death of a millionaire whose corpse is discovered in a landfill.
[edit] Good Time Charlie
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Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the death of one man's many mistresses. Licalsi receives a promotion whilst Sipowicz meets Costas' Greek family. Fancy's wife tells her husband that she is pregnant.
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- Guest starring Charles Haid as Charlie Lear.
[edit] Guns 'N Rosaries
Original airdate: May 10, 1994
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Medavoy and Martinez narrowly escape injury when a disgruntled driver tries to shoot them, then face the wrath of angry African Americans who believe that they have killed a black man without reason. Licalsi confesses to murdering Marino and his driver and Andy attends an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
[edit] Note
- There is a commentary by Michael Robin on the DVD release.
[edit] Rockin' Robin Finale
Original airdate: May 17, 1994
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Detectives investigate the murder of a priest whose body was discovered in a park frequented by male prostitutes. Sipowicz reopens an investigation into the disappearance of a friend's daughter. While Kelly and Robin become lovers, Licalsi wins release on bail.
[edit] Note
- Guest starring Daniel Benzali as James Sinclair Esq. and Bradley Whitford as Norman Gardner.
| NYPD Blue | ||
| Characters | Andy Sipowicz | John Kelly | Bobby Simone | Danny Sorenson | John Clark, Jr. | Lt. Arthur Fancy | Greg Medavoy | Sylvia Costas | Diane Russell | Baldwin Jones | Lt. Tony Rodriguez | Rita Ortiz | Laura Murphy | Lt. Thomas Bale | |
| Actors | Dennis Franz | David Caruso | Jimmy Smits | Rick Schroder | Mark-Paul Gosselaar | James McDaniel | Gordon Clapp | Nicholas Turturro | Sharon Lawrence | Kim Delaney | Sherry Stringfield | Gail O'Grady | Andrea Thompson | Bill Brochtrup | Henry Simmons | Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon | Charlotte Ross | Esai Morales | Jacqueline Obradors | John F. O'Donohue | Currie Graham | Bonnie Somerville | |
| Creators | Steven Bochco | David Milch | |
| Episodes | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 | Season 9 Season 10 | Season 11 | Season 12 |
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