NYPD Blue

1. S01E01Season's bestPilotSeptember 21, 1993 9.5Kelly, in the midst of a marital breakup, could also lose his partner, who goes over the edge in pursuit of a mobster.
2. S01E024B or Not 4BSeptember 28, 1993 9.5Kelly closes in on Marino and Giardella; it appears that Sipowicz might recover from the shooting.
3. S01E03Brown AppetitOctober 5, 1993 8.8Sipowicz wants back on the streets; Kelly probes a robbery and murder involving lowlife brothers, and moonlights as a socialite's security g
4. S01E04True ConfessionsOctober 12, 1993 8.8Sipowicz and another detective don't see eye to eye on a case, but Sipowicz has to hold his tongue.
5. S01E05Emission AccomplishedOctober 19, 1993 9.5Kelly intervenes when Martinez wants to bring down a corrupt cop.
6. S01E06Personal FoulOctober 26, 1993 8.8A scuffle during a basketball game results in an unexpected death, and Kelly has to arrest his friend.
7. S01E07NYPD LouNovember 2, 1993 9.5Sipowicz discovers that the older woman his son Andy Jr. intends to marry is sleeping around.
8. S01E08Tempest in a C-CupNovember 16, 1993 9.5Kelly attempts to tie a man accused of a string of robberies to a murder; Sipowicz makes an undercover bust at a strip joint.
9. S01E09Ice FolliesNovember 30, 1993 9.3Licalsi resists mob blackmail; Martinez's brother ODs; Det. Medavoy and Donna go ice-skating.
10. S01E10Oscar, Meyer, WeinerDecember 7, 1993 9.3The detectives investigate a homicide in the high-rent district; Licalsi goes undercover to infiltrate the mob.
11. S01E11From Hare to EternityDecember 14, 1993 9.3At Christmastime, Kelly and Sipowicz investigate the kidnapping of a wealthy doctor's daughter.
12. S01E12Up on the RoofJanuary 4, 1994 8.8A recovering drug addict wants custody of her son, whom Lt. Fancy and his wife have had in foster care; a mob hit on Linardi has repercussio
13. S01E13Abandando AbandonedJanuary 11, 1994 9.0An ex-cop who was the husband of Kelly's academy classmate is murdered; Medavoy and Donna surrender to passion.
14. S01E14Jumpin' Jack FleishmanJanuary 18, 1994 9.3A rape victim is reluctant to I.D. her attacker; Sipowicz encounters a suicidal doctor while visiting the dentist.
15. S01E15Steroid RoyFebruary 8, 1994 9.3Det. Roberts is questioned about his possible involvement in the death of a drug-addicted informant.
16. S01E16A Sudden FishFebruary 15, 1994 9.3A disabled vet reports a robbery to Sipowicz; Kelly bodyguards a woman for a wealthy, ailing friend; Det. Medavoy has an anxiety attack.
17. S01E17Black Men Can JumpMarch 1, 1994 9.3An innocent youth is murdered; a shady PI probes an old missing-persons case; Sharon is recommended for a new job.
18. S01E18Zeppo Marks BrothersMarch 22, 1994 9.3Kelly and Sipowicz's informant, who fears for his life, is murdered; Laura tells Kelly that she senses someone's following her.
19. S01E19Serge the ConciergeMarch 29, 1994 9.3Kelly suspects a hotel owner and her concierge of murdering her husband; Sipowicz's son is accused of dealing drugs.
20. S01E20Good Time CharlieMay 3, 1994 8.8The mistress of Kelly's rich pal is murdered; Sipowicz meets Costas's family; Fancy's wife is pregnant; Licalsi gets promoted.
21. S01E21Guns 'n RosariesMay 10, 1994 9.3Martinez shoots an irate driver who pulls a gun on Medavoy; guilt over Marino burdens Licalsi; Sipowicz contacts AA.
22. S01E22Rockin' RobinMay 17, 1994 9.3The body of a priest is found; Sipowicz gets a lead on a missing-child case, and Kelly gets Licalsi a lawyer.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Trials & TribulationsOctober 11, 1994 9.0Kelly's testimony in Licalsi's murder trial raises questions about him suppressing evidence.
2. S02E02From Whom the Skell RollsOctober 18, 1994 9.3The verdict comes in on Licalsi; Internal Affairs is on Kelly's back and wants to question Medavoy about the ledger. Meanwhile, Sipowicz and
3. S02E03Cop SueyOctober 25, 1994 9.0Kelly teams with a Chinese-American detective to investigate a cop-killing; Det. Lesniak joins the precinct.
4. S02E04Dead and GoneNovember 1, 1994 8.8Haverill comes down hard on Kelly, who investigates a drive-by shooting. Meanwhile, Sipowicz must remove a deceased detective from a prostit
5. S02E05Simone SaysNovember 15, 1994 9.3Det. Bobby Simone joins Sipowicz to investigate the shooting of a wiseguy.
6. S02E06Season's bestThe Final AdjustmentNovember 22, 1994 9.5Simone and Sipowicz crack a case involving the murder of a chiropractor's wife; Martinez provides security for the daughter of a Costa Rican
7. S02E07Double AbandandoNovember 29, 1994 9.5Simone's young acquaintance is implicated in a schoolyard shooting; a gunshot victim is blamed for his ex-girlfriends' HIV; Donna's sister m
8. S02E08You Bet Your LifeDecember 6, 1994 8.8Suspects are questioned in a gruesome murder case; Dan Breen is beaten by his mentally unstable son.
9. S02E09Don We Now Our Gay ApparelJanuary 3, 1995 9.3A suspect is sought for a gay-bar robbery-homicide; Medavoy sets up a sting on a fraudulent fortuneteller; Dan Breen wants to see his son, a
10. S02E10In the Butt, BobJanuary 10, 1995 9.3A serial killer has apparently struck again; Fancy's former informant approaches him with alleged information about a heist.
11. S02E11Vishy-Vashy-VinnyJanuary 17, 1995 9.3Simone works around Det. Solomon and is allowed to question the serial-killer suspect.
12. S02E12Large Mouth BassFebruary 7, 1995 9.5A murder investigation gets tangled up in red tape; Simone reaches out to a pal who's involved in some shady business; and women report a be
13. S02E13Travels With AndyFebruary 14, 1995 9.0Sipowicz and Simone go upstate to follow a lead on a multiple homicide; Costas doesn't like Sipowicz's response to her wedding plans.
14. S02E14A Murder With Teeth in ItFebruary 21, 1995 9.0A cop is suspected of icing a pimp; Medavoy is jealous after Donna has coffee with her ex-boyfriend.
15. S02E15Bombs AwayFebruary 28, 1995 8.8The serial killer is assassinated; Simone and Sipowicz arrest a disgruntled immigrant who may be a terrorist bomber.
16. S02E16UnAmerican GrafittiMarch 14, 1995 9.0A graffiti tagger is beaten to death; Costas is shaken up by a purse-snatching; Donna nears the brink of a breakdown.
17. S02E17Dirty SocksMarch 21, 1995 9.0A witness in a homicide case is eager to please Simone; Sipowicz takes a personal interest in a robbery-murder in his old neighborhood.
18. S02E18InnuendoApril 4, 1995 9.5A gunman goes on a shooting spree and then disappears; Fancy's brother, a uniformed cop, is involved in a racially charged confict with his
19. S02E19Boxer RebellionMay 2, 1995 8.5Simone works with a detective to get info on a murderous arsonist; a woman fears retribution if she identifies the men who robbed her; Marti
20. S02E20The Bookie and Kooky CookieMay 9, 1995 9.3A witness's obsession with Simone jeopardizes a murder case; a bookie is slain; Sipowicz and Costas undergo pre-wedding counseling.
21. S02E21The Bank DickMay 16, 1995 8.8Sipowicz leads the investigation to nail a rapist; Irvin reports a gay-bashing incident to Simone, who also learns of Russell's drinking pro
22. S02E22A.D.A. SipowiczMay 23, 1995 9.5The countdown to Costas and Sipowicz's wedding begins. Meanwhile, Simone confronts Russell about her drinking.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01E.R.October 24, 1995 9.0Martinez is shot while on a call with Medavoy, and medical and investigative complications arise.
2. S03E02Season's bestTorah! Torah! Torah!October 31, 1995 10.0The detectives investigate stabbing deaths; Medavoy and Sipowicz go undercover as rabbis to snag Torah thieves; Costas has big news for Sipo
3. S03E03One Big Happy FamilyNovember 7, 1995 9.3A serial-rape suspect is snagged, but he goes free before a positive ID can be made; Russell intervenes after her father beats her mother; a
4. S03E04Heavin' Can WaitNovember 14, 1995 10.0Sipowicz has a bad attitude as he and Simone investigate the grim slayings of two children.
5. S03E05Dirty LaundryNovember 21, 1995 10.0A strange story unfolds after a killing at a coin laundry; Simone and a detective under investigation are partnered on a case involving sexu
6. S03E06Curt RussellNovember 28, 1995 9.0Sipowicz and Simone investigate the murder of a matron from India; Russell resents Simone's intrusion in her case involving an undercover st
7. S03E07Aging BullDecember 12, 1995 10.0The FBI takes over the investigation of a businessman's abduction; Simone reaches out to an ex-boxer who's showing early signs of Alzheimer'
8. S03E08Cold HeatersDecember 19, 1995 10.0A shooting involves a black family man; Simone's imprisoned friend gives him info on an unsolved murder.
9. S03E09Sorry, Wong SuspectJanuary 9, 1996 10.0A Chinese gangster may be connected to the death of his former girlfriend; Martinez and Lesniak investigate the robbery of a handicapped wom
10. S03E10The Backboard JungleJanuary 16, 1996 10.0Fancy takes the heat after Sipowicz uses racist language while investigating a gang-related shooting in the projects.
11. S03E11Burnin' LoveJanuary 30, 1996 9.5Simone and Sipowicz seek the killer of a woman who was burned to death; Medavoy protects a numbers racketeer who's been targeted for a hit.
12. S03E12These Old BonesFebruary 6, 1996 10.0Russell's father is killed, and her brother claims responsibility; Sipowicz and Medavoy dig into a murder case requiring the unearthing of t
13. S03E13A Tushful of DollarsFebruary 13, 1996 9.0A hood's own brother is a victim in his killing spree; Russell finds a no-nonsense lawyer to defend her mother, while working a case involvi
14. S03E14The Nutty ConfessorFebruary 20, 1996 10.0A gruesome slaying appears to be the work of a psychopath; an MD is wounded outside his mistress's apartment; Lesniak is ready for passion w
15. S03E15Head CaseFebruary 27, 1996 9.0Simone and Sipowicz investigate a decapitation; Martinez pursues a former porn star's complaint about phone harassment; Andy Jr. makes a sur
16. S03E16Girl TalkMarch 19, 1996 10.0A female detective whom Sipowicz resents helps investigate a string of child killings; Russell and Martinez have differing views on a date-r
17. S03E17Hollie and the BlowfishMarch 26, 1996 9.0Simone introduces Sipowicz to a reliable informant, who supports a drug habit by ripping off other crooks; Russell joins a task force invest
18. S03E18We Was RobbedApril 2, 1996 10.0Simone and Sipowicz make like burglars when wiseguys stumble in on them while they're planting a bug in a mob hangout.
19. S03E19Auntie MaimedApril 30, 1996 10.0A junkie is questioned about his aunt's murder; Sipowicz awaits a call from Costas, whose labor pains have begun; a beating death at a strip
20. S03E20A Death in the FamilyMay 7, 1996 9.0A homicide changes the course of one detective's life; Donna tells Lt. Fancy she's moving on to take a job in California.
21. S03E21Closing TimeMay 14, 1996 10.0In the aftermath of his son's murder, Sipowicz is possessed by personal demons, while others take action when there's a break in the case.
22. S03E22He's Not Guilty, He's My BrotherMay 21, 1996 10.0Brothers are implicated in a homicide; Sipowicz takes steps toward recovery; John Irvin invites the detectives to a goodbye party.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Moby GregOctober 15, 1996—The health of baby Theo concerns Sipowicz and seems to affect him in the line of duty; Simone's mind is on a date with Russell; Medavoy batt
2. S04E02Thick StuOctober 22, 1996—Sipowicz and Simone help a detective overmatched by a missing-child case; Simone meets with the disgruntled son of the woman whose building
3. S04E03Yes, We Have No CannolisOctober 29, 1996—Simone and Sipowicz reopen a case when evidence suggests a man is doing time for a crime he didn't commit.
4. S04E04Where's 'Swaldo?November 12, 1996—A black activist with whom Sipowicz had a racially charged face-off is found shot to death in an apparent drug-related homicide.
5. S04E05Where'd the Van Gogh?November 19, 1996—A foreign prince is a suspect in a plot against his wife; Martinez intervenes when two women claim to be one detective's wife; Russell's rec
6. S04E06Yes Sir, That's My BabyNovember 26, 1996—The murder of a limo driver is linked to male hustlers; a new detective uncovers a kidnapping plot; Simone gets tough with Henry over the ki
7. S04E07Ted and Carey's Bogus AdventureDecember 3, 1996—Simone and Sipowicz investigate a sexual assault by prep-school boys; Russell witnesses Liery's violent side; a man with a communication pro
8. S04E08Unembraceable YouDecember 10, 1996—Fancy's former foster child is busted; Medavoy asks out Abby; Russell's situation with Liery takes a sinister turn.
9. S04E09CaulksmanshipDecember 17, 1996—Russell wakes up and finds herself in bed with Liery; neighbors are mum about a man's killing; Simone and Sipowicz's homicide investigation
10. S04E10My Wild Irish NoseJanuary 7, 1997—Simone gets in Liery's face when a neighbor complains about a gunshot from Liery's apartment; an at-risk youth leads detectives to a body in
11. S04E11Alice Doesn't Fit Here AnymoreJanuary 14, 1997—Gina is assaulted; a diamond dealer reports his sister missing; Kirkendall and Simone have dinner.
12. S04E12Upstairs, DownstairsJanuary 21, 1997—Russell nears the breaking point; Simone and Sipowicz's investigation of an off-duty officer's involvement in a robbery-homicide causes tens
13. S04E13Tom and GeriJanuary 28, 1997—Geri Turner reports a friend's death from hanging; detectives investigate a killing at a construction site that involves warring factions of
14. S04E14A Remington OriginalFebruary 11, 1997—Detectives investigate the murder of a woman whose body is found in a salvage yard, and another involving the victim of a fatal head blow. A
15. S04E15Taillight's Last GleamingFebruary 18, 1997—Unresolved grief over Andy Jr.'s murder surfaces in Sipowicz when he gets a surprise visitor; Fancy flares when white cops harass him and hi
16. S04E16What a Dump!February 25, 1997—A mail-order bride from Russia is murdered; Medavoy acts aggressively during the investigation of a drive-by shooting; Sipowicz moonlights a
17. S04E17A Wrenching ExperienceApril 15, 1997—A gang leader kills a member who dropped out without permission; Martinez and Medavoy consider getting tough with a robbery-murder suspect w
18. S04E18I Love LucyApril 22, 1997—Kirkendall's old schoolmate is now a junkie whose parents file theft charges against her; a pre-operative transsexual reports abuse at the h
19. S04E19Bad RapApril 29, 1997—A rap artist shot during an armed robbery is uncooperative; Off. Syzmanski believes Fancy helped frame him when a dope dealer accuses Syzman
20. S04E20Emission ImpossibleMay 6, 1997—Cases involve a robbery-homicide at an Ecuadorian night club and the rape of a girl by her stepfather. Also, Simone does his first "favor" f
21. S04E21Is Paris Burning?May 13, 1997—Simone's undercover work for the FBI puts him in a jam with the IAB; Sipowicz tries to protect a violent-crime witness; ailing Det. Gotelli
22. S04E22A Draining ExperienceMay 20, 1997—Simone's involvement in the FBI sting against Joey Salvo jeopardizes his career; a psychiatrist insists on implicating his patient's father

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01As Flies to Careless Boys Are We to the Gods / This Bud's for YouSeptember 30, 1997—After Joey Salvo's murder, Bobby's on suspension and has not talked to Andy for a while. With the FBI and Diane pushing him, Bobby confronts
2. S05E02All's Wells That Ends WellOctober 7, 1997—Bobby's back on the job, but things are a little uneasy between him and Andy until they work a bar shooting where a terminally ill prison gu
3. S05E03Three Girls and a BabyOctober 14, 1997—Greg swings into action when Abby's lover is murdered during a break-in, tying the case to a disturbed figure from Abby's past. The rest of
4. S05E04The Truth is Out ThereOctober 28, 1997—As Andy ponders the lyrics to "Pop Goes the Weasel", he and Bobby must help a murder witness who has a perfect head for details but is other
5. S05E05It Takes a VillageNovember 4, 1997—Sipowicz struggles to suppress his rage while investigating the rape of a little girl, coming face to face with a suspect who sends him way
6. S05E06Dead Man TalkingNovember 11, 1997—Vince Gotelli returns to the 15th's lives when a sleazy bus driver comes under suspicion in the deaths of his wife and sick young son. Lt. F
7. S05E07Sheedy DealingsNovember 18, 1997—Two young women who secretly worked as exotic dancers are raped and murdered, leaving Andy and Bobby to wade through a sea of scum before cl
8. S05E08Lost Israel (1)November 25, 1997—In a two parter, a young boy named Brian is reported missing by his controlling father and distraught mother. The father becomes the prime s
9. S05E09Lost Israel (2)December 9, 1997—Andy later is left reading a Bible for answers after Israel commits suicide. Diane takes over because she's been sidelined as Greg's knowled
10. S05E10Remembrance of Humps PastDecember 16, 1997—Andy's old friend Wally asks him for help because Wally's daughter Carla is in a weird relationship with a woman named Margo. Andy learns Ca
11. S05E11You're Under a RastaJanuary 6, 1998—Diane's pregnancy is revealed to Bobby, but it leads to an ugly scene when she insists on a dangerous assignment that turns into a shootout
12. S05E12A Box of WendyJanuary 13, 1998—In the 100th episode of the series, an attractive woman is found dead in a valuable wooden box. Andy and Bobby link the crime to her stupid,
13. S05E13Twin PetesFebruary 10, 1998—Greg's head is spinning when a man claims his identical twin is violent and threatening both himself and his girlfriend, and he tries to fig
14. S05E14Weaver of HateFebruary 17, 1998—A teenager named Weaver is thrown to his death, but Fancy is more focused on his father's racial slurs than solving the case, eventually tar
15. S05E15Don't Kill the MessengerFebruary 24, 1998—A nurse is strangled and stabbed to death. Suspicion initially falls on a mental patient at the hospital she worked at, but Andy and Bobby l
16. S05E16The One That Got AwayMarch 3, 1998—Andy and Bobby continue to investigate Tommy Richardson, but none of their ideas work and the most Andy can do is warn Tommy to transfer out
17. S05E17Speak For Yourself, Bruce ClaytonMarch 24, 1998—A shooting at a health clinic turns out to be a love triangle involving a lonely wife, her angry boyfriend, and a white-knight guard whose d
18. S05E18I Don't Wanna DyeMarch 31, 1998—Tommy Richardson's wife, Laurie, stops by the station to pick up his time records after he transfers to another precinct, where she expresse
19. S05E19Prostrate Before the LawApril 28, 1998—James and Greg reveal that Gina and Abby have given birth. Andy undergoes his prostate surgery and suffers through the agonizing first steps
20. S05E20Hammer TimeMay 5, 1998—Andy is still in pain when he returns to work on a case involving the missing daughter of a crack addict. Andy clashes with ADA Cohen over a
21. S05E21Seminal ThinkingMay 12, 1998—When the detectives are called to the scene of a murdered prostitute who is covered excessively with bodily fluid, a repulsed Medavoy employ
22. S05E22Honeymoon at Viagra FallsMay 19, 1998—Simone and Sipowicz help a frenzied A.D.A. Cohen, who suspects that a defense attorney may have been involved in the execution-style murder

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Top GumOctober 20, 1998—Simone, Sipowicz, and Fancy are annoyed by the presence of retired cop Mike Roberts, who has been hired by the murder victim's father to kee
2. S06E02Cop in a BottleOctober 27, 1998—The detectives of the 15th Precinct investigate a double homicide involving one of their own, an alcoholic cop who seems to have done the ri
3. S06E03Numb & NumberNovember 10, 1998—Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez try to unravel the confusing information given by the suspect in the murder of a Pakistani man, who was found
4. S06E04Brother's KeeperNovember 17, 1998—Lieutenant Fancy urgently reaches out to the entire New York City police department for assistance in resolving Simone's critical medical co
5. S06E05Hearts and SoulsNovember 24, 1998—Sipowicz is led to a surprising reconnection with his ex-wife as Simone's medical crisis reaches the worst possible conclusion.
6. S06E06Danny BoyDecember 1, 1998—Danny Sorenson transfers from Narcotics to the 15th Precinct's detective squad. While he and Sipowicz lead a double homicide investigation,
7. S06E07Czech BouncerDecember 8, 1998—Sipowicz mentors Sorenson when the latter goes overboard with a suspect in the killing of two elderly gift shop owners; Russell and Kirkenda
8. S06E08Raging BullsDecember 15, 1998—An off duty white officer mistakenly shoots a black undercover officer when seeing suspects in pursuit of a crime. The white officer, Syzman
9. S06E09Grime SceneJanuary 5, 1999—Russell and Sorenson scramble to close a stabbing case so that Kirkendall's son, a witness to the incident, doesn't have to testify; Greg an
10. S06E10Show and TellJanuary 12, 1999—Sipowicz and Sorenson are beyond frustrated when the FBI and Internal Affairs show up and meddle with their investigation of a family of dir
11. S06E11Big Bang TheoryFebruary 9, 1999—An apartment building gigolo is the prime suspect when one of the elderly ladies he "visited" is murdered; and Sorenson turns to Sipowicz fo
12. S06E12What's Up, Chuck?February 16, 1999—"Upstairs" John fears that Dolores' downward spiral might have ended tragically, and when Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate her disappearanc
13. S06E13Dead Girl WalkingFebruary 23, 1999—A girl thought to be dead really isn't, in spite of her mother's positive (and eager) identification. Meanwhile, a member of the 15th Precin
14. S06E14Raphael's InfernoMarch 2, 1999—A young girl is found dead in the basement of her apartment and Sipowicz and Sorenson rely on their instincts to narrow the list of suspects
15. S06E15I Have a DreamApril 6, 1999—Sorenson's acquaintance with a drug dealer proves helpful when a cop is accused of prematurely shooting a suspect; Russell and Kirkendall fe
16. S06E16Tain't MisbehavinApril 13, 1999—Sorenson and his girlfriend, Nadine, experience an emotional crisis; and Sipowicz gives a convincing performance as a heavy in order to secu
17. S06E17Don't Meth With MeApril 20, 1999—Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the death of a woman whose spoiled, drug-using son is a prime suspect; and retired cop Mike Roberts needs
18. S06E18Mister RobertsApril 27, 1999—A troubled former cop meets an unfortunate end, which causes the detectives to reflect back on his cries for help. Sipowicz feels especially
19. S06E19Judas PriestMay 4, 1999—Sipowicz and Sorenson must find more evidence in the Cullinan murder case; Sipowicz and Fancy try to help a fellow cop with a drinking probl
20. S06E20I'll Draw You a MappMay 11, 1999—Sipowicz is overly eager to testify in the Cullinan murder trial, but Costas worries that Sipowicz is no match for defense attorney James Si
21. S06E21Voir Dire ThisMay 18, 1999—While Sipowicz continues to be haunted by attorney James Sinclair, the Cullinan murder trial takes a horrific turn, and the lives of the 15t
22. S06E22Safe HomeMay 25, 1999—Passions ignite when the detectives of the 15th Precinct go on a personal crusade to implicate the suspect they hold responsible for the dea

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Loogie NightsJanuary 11, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson are disgusted by two cops who may have beaten a man to death and expect investigators to cover for them when their sto
2. S07E02A Hole in JuanJanuary 18, 2000—Russell discloses important information about Don's criminal activities to Kirkendall which strains their relationship, while they try to so
3. S07E03The Man with Two Right ShoesJanuary 25, 2000—Russell, Kirkendall and Martinez sense that a young boy is being exploited by his adult teacher. Meanwhile, Sipowicz, Sorenson and Medavoy i
4. S07E04The Naked are the DeadFebruary 1, 2000—In the aftermath of a particularly horrific crime — even by NYPD standards — seven young men are found naked and murdered in one room, and a
5. S07E05These Shoots are Made for JoaquinFebruary 8, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the murder of a man who was shot in front of his wife and whose brother appears to be the hero for trying
6. S07E06Brothers Under ArmsFebruary 15, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson trace the path of a young man's gun which was used in a homicide and now threatens to destroy his own family, and Andy
7. S07E07Along Came JonesFebruary 22, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the murder of a cop whose extramarital affair with his partner may have led to his seemingly random murder
8. S07E08Everybody Plays the MuleFebruary 23, 2000—Medavoy and his new partner, Detective Baldwin Jones, join Sipowicz and Sorenson as they investigate the peculiar disappearance of two young
9. S07E09JackassFebruary 29, 2000—A young boy is suspected of killing his mother's abusive boyfriend; and Fancy tries to neutralize the ongoing tension from Lt. Abner but com
10. S07E10Who Murders SleepMarch 7, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson reopen an unsolved case involving a missing little girl when a small body is discovered buried in a wall. Andy offers
11. S07E11Little AbnerMarch 14, 2000—Lieutenant Fancy tries to rebuild his relationship with Lt. Abner, but is left devastated when he runs out of time, while a concerned Detect
12. S07E12Welcome to New YorkMarch 21, 2000—The ever-perceptive administrative aide, John Irvin, uses intuition to lead Sipowicz and Sorenson in the right direction as they investigate
13. S07E13The Irvin FilesMarch 28, 2000—Sipowicz and Sorenson nearly lose their sense of humor as they investigate the theft of very expensive art and are forced to match wits with
14. S07E14Sleep OverApril 4, 2000—As Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the home invasion robbery of an elderly couple, they are annoyed by the interference of the couple's ab
15. S07E15Stressed For SuccessApril 11, 2000—JB's sad fate leads Danny Sorenson to an emotional crisis which impacts him deeply, and he seeks comfort from Diane after blowing off Mary F
16. S07E16Goodbye CharlieApril 18, 2000—Detective Baldwin Jones uses his considerable charm as a tool to help Sipowicz and Sorenson get a confession in the murder of an elderly cou
17. S07E17Roll Out the BarrelApril 25, 2000—A dismembered body is found in a barrel in the basement of a brownstone. The detectives' trail leads them to a notorious mobster who has a l
18. S07E18Lucky LucianoMay 2, 2000—A panic-stricken young woman tries to convince Kirkendall and Russell that her twin sister has become the victim of foul play; and Sipowicz
19. S07E19Tea and SympathyMay 9, 2000—The detectives welcome the assistance of a pair of British detectives in the stakeout of a sadistic rapist-murderer; and Detective Jones get
20. S07E20This Old SpouseMay 16, 2000—Once again, Diane Russell reluctantly finds herself in a dangerous standoff with undercover narcotics agent Harry Denby, who may know the tr
21. S07E21Bats Off to LarryMay 23, 2000—Sipowicz endures every parent's nightmare as young Theo's visit to the doctor reveals a problem; the subject of Kirkendall's ex-husband stra
22. S07E22The Last Round UpMay 23, 2000—Lt. Fancy tells Diane that the NYPD is ready to close in on Jill for her relationship with Don. Diane lets an angry Jill know the truth, and

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Daveless in New YorkJanuary 9, 2001—Sipowicz clings to son Theo's improved appearance as a sign that he's cured, but others are not so sure. Meanwhile, the detectives are nervo
2. S08E02Waking Up is Hard to DoJanuary 16, 2001—Andy's mood turns dramatically when he gets the news on Theo, but he keeps his game face on to help Greg and Baldwin solve a case involving
3. S08E03Franco, My Dear, I Don't Give a DamnJanuary 23, 2001—When a female cop is shot while responding to a call, her husband, a captain on the force, blames her partner for leaving her side and wants
4. S08E04Family TiesJanuary 30, 2001—The brutal rape of a tourist in her hotel room may not have been a merely random attack, while PAA John faces his phobia of little people on
5. S08E05Fools RussianFebruary 6, 2001—The detectives are suspicious of a Russian widow's alibi when her husband is found floating in the East River, and Medavoy's limited underst
6. S08E06Writing WrongsFebruary 13, 2001—A high school girl's secret essays could lead detectives to her killer, but Diane Russell finds the investigation of the girl's hidden life
7. S08E07In-Laws, OutlawsFebruary 20, 2001—Danny Sorenson feels personally responsible when the homeless man he tried to protect is released from a holding cell and then murdered. His
8. S08E08RussellmaniaFebruary 27, 2001—The apparent murder-suicide from the week earlier leads once again to rogue ex-cop Harry Denby. This time the encounter prompts what could b
9. S08E09Oh Golly GothMarch 6, 2001—A trio of Goth teens are involved in a stabbing during a night of wild partying, and Sipowicz tries to save the case that Sorenson nearly bl
10. S08E10In the Still of the NightMarch 13, 2001—Sipowicz and a fully reinstated Sorenson work to help an officer's relative whose temper gets him in trouble, while the rest of the detectiv
11. S08E11Peeping TommyMarch 20, 2001—Sipowicz's split-second decision during a shooting puts his entire career in jeopardy unless a victim corroborates his story, while Danny an
12. S08E12Thumb Enchanted EveningMarch 27, 2001—Andy Sipowicz has an unusual response upon hearing the news that Lieutenant Fancy is leaving the 15th precinct. Meanwhile, Detectives Russel
13. S08E13Flight of FancyApril 3, 2001—As Lieutenant Fancy moves on to his new position as a captain, the sadness felt by the detectives of the 15th precinct is compounded by the
14. S08E14Nariz a NarizApril 10, 2001—Sipowicz reaches out to an alcoholic ex-cop whose daughter has been murdered, and Lt. Rodriguez steps in when detectives from another squad
15. S08E15Love HurtsApril 17, 2001—When a cop gets shot, the detectives launch a major investigation and are surprised to learn that, with his active social life, the officer'
16. S08E16Everyone Into the PooleApril 24, 2001—When a victim's claims of being kidnapped don't add up, the victim accuses Sipowicz and Sorenson of homophobia. Jones also suffers accusatio
17. S08E17Dying to TestifyMay 1, 2001—When A.D.A. Valerie Haywood needs help tracking down a wayward witness, she turns to McDowell and Russell. Miraculously they find the reluct
18. S08E18Lost TimeMay 8, 2001—Still grieving the loss of her husband and the failed relationship with Danny Sorenson, Diane Russell decides to take the drastic step of le
19. S08E19Under CoversMay 15, 2001—Much to the displeasure of his partner Andy Sipowicz, Sorenson seems to be losing himself in his relationship with Kristen, the stripper. He
20. S08E20In the WindMay 22, 2001—Everyone in the department fears the worst as Sorenson is missing and Kristen, the stripper he dated, is found dead in his apartment. As the

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Lie Like a Rug (1)November 6, 2001—In the wake of the World Trade Center disaster and Danny's disappearance, the 15th Precinct faces a gruesome investigation when four young g
2. S09E02Johnny Got His Gold (2)November 6, 2001—When the undercover sting operation to flush out Danny's killer goes bad, there's a major gun battle in the streets of New York between poli
3. S09E03Two Clarks in a BarNovember 13, 2001—After the funeral of his old partner, Danny, Sipowicz returns to the squad room and is abruptly teamed with his new partner, John Clark. Cla
4. S09E04Hit the Road, ClarkNovember 20, 2001—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the murder of an irrational female Corrections Officer who tempted fate. What at first seems like a clean mur
5. S09E05Cops and RobberNovember 27, 2001—Clark's promotion is threatened after a thief steals his badge and then a rash of muggings are reported involving a man flashing the badge.
6. S09E06Baby LoveDecember 4, 2001—The entire Fifteenth is on the case of a baby missing from a maternity ward, and Medavoy and Jones track an arsonist suspected of a hate cri
7. S09E07Mom's AwayDecember 11, 2001—McDowell crosses the line with the daughter she gave up for adoption, Sipowicz and Gibson investigate two young men found dead in a gang han
8. S09E08Puppy LoveDecember 18, 2001—Sipowicz moonlights as a guard for an eccentric woman who drinks and who sings show tunes. When new Detective Rita Ortiz joins the squad, Si
9. S09E09Here Comes the SonJanuary 8, 2002—A series of robberies at massage parlors forces Andy to work with his nemesis and his partner's father John Clark Sr., and Clark Sr. doesn't
10. S09E10Jealous HeartsJanuary 15, 2002—A mentally unbalanced woman poses as a cop and performs heroic acts, lowlife Julian Pisano demands a reward before he'll ID the murderer of
11. S09E11Humpty DumpedFebruary 5, 2002—Detective Rita Ortiz is told her husband is having an affair and later finds out it's the truth, Sipowicz and Clark face a young murder witn
12. S09E12Oh, MamaFebruary 19, 2002—A murder investigation leads Sipowicz and Clark to a deranged woman who is having an incestuous relationship with her teenaged son, Ortiz an
13. S09E13Safari, So GoodFebruary 26, 2002—Clark and McDowell suspect a sixteen-year-old prostitute's involvement when a respected physician is murdered. Meanwhile, Sipowicz, who's av
14. S09E14Hand JobMarch 5, 2002—Clark protects a police friend who is suspected in the cover-up of a rap star's murder, and Ortiz and McDowell investigate when a man and hi
15. S09E15Guns & HosesMarch 12, 2002—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the firebombing of an abortion clinic that resulted in the death of a security guard. Meanwhile Ortiz and McD
16. S09E16A Little Dad'll Do YaMarch 19, 2002—Clark tries to find a foster home for a teenaged boy who's been sexually abused by his mother. Meanwhile, he and Sipowicz are investigating
17. S09E17Gypsy Woe's MeMarch 26, 2002—A black man is fatally shot by a white cabbie — who claims self-defense — and Clark defends Ortiz against the advances of a sleazy cop, Laug
18. S09E18Less is MorteApril 16, 2002—An armored car guard is shot to death, a female bank employee is found dead in a dumpster, and Sipowicz intervenes in an attempt to save Lie
19. S09E19Low BlowApril 30, 2002—Cops ridicule Clark when they think he is backing out of the big boxing match against Laughlin. Meanwhile, a fireman suspected of raping his
20. S09E20Oedipus WreckedMay 7, 2002—Sipowicz is taken hostage by a gunman in the interrogation room. Meanwhile, a woman is busted for possession of narcotics that her son plant
21. S09E21Dead Meat in New DeliMay 14, 2002—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the murder of a deli owner but begin to question the integrity of a robbery detective who is helping them wit
22. S09E22Better Laid Than Never (1)May 21, 2002—Clark and Sipowicz suspect a pedophile in the case of a missing 12-year-old-boy. Meanwhile Ortiz and McDowell investigate the death of an el
23. S09E23Better Laid Than Never (2)May 21, 2002—Meanwhile Ortiz and McDowell investigate the death of an elderly woman, Clark and Ortiz reveal their relationship to the squad, and Irvin le

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Ho DownSeptember 24, 2002—A pimp puts Sipowicz on his hit list for roughing up an associate; John Clark's name is found in a murdered prostitute's appointment book.
2. S10E02You've Got MailOctober 1, 2002—Detectives are tested for anthrax.
3. S10E03One in the NutsOctober 8, 2002—A hustler is found dead of a gunshot wound to the groin.
4. S10E04Meat Me in the ParkOctober 15, 2002—A 5-year-old girl is abducted after her father leaves her in the park with strangers; a teen is dragged by a car; Sipowicz intervenes when M
5. S10E05Death by CycleOctober 22, 2002—A 16-year-old boy is killed for his bicycle; McDowell's violent brother-in-law is released on bail.
6. S10E06Maya Con DiosOctober 29, 2002—An officer and a boy tell conflicting stories about a cop's shooting death.
7. S10E07Das BootsNovember 12, 2002—Dead women are found hog-tied in lot.
8. S10E08Below the BeltNovember 19, 2002—An auxiliary cop is murdered.
9. S10E09Half-AshedNovember 26, 2002—Social-worker murder.
10. S10E10Healthy McDowell MovementDecember 10, 2002—Andy and Theo move out. Tony thinks about calling it a day with his ex-wife. Sipowicz and Clark Jr look into the threats made to Clark Sr. A
11. S10E11I Kid You NotJanuary 7, 2003—Connie and Rita find young children home alone, living in squalor. Tony's ex-wife is found dead. A carjacker is killed, and cocaine is found
12. S10E12Arrested DevelopmentJanuary 14, 2003—Clark is placed under arrest after police find heroin in his car; detectives search for clues when a woman is beaten to death with a cordles
13. S10E13Bottoms UpFebruary 4, 2003—In hopes of freeing Clark from jail, Sipowicz searches for drug dealers who might have a connection to Laughlin; McDowell and Ortiz investig
14. S10E14Laughlin All the Way to the ClinkFebruary 11, 2003—The detectives investigate the murder of a gay man who gave room and board to Latino parolees in exchange for sex; McDowell and Ortiz search
15. S10E15Tranny Get Your GunFebruary 18, 2003—A transvestite prostitute's murder leads the detectives to two prime suspects: a pimp, and a john who claims the pimp and the prostitute set
16. S10E16Nude AwakeningFebruary 25, 2003—Sipowicz and Clark investigate when Julian Pisano is wounded in a shooting incident; McDowell and Ortiz assist a woman who doggedly pursues
17. S10E17Off the WallApril 8, 2003—Jones accidentally shoots a 13-year-old boy while pursuing a murder suspect; McDowell and Ortiz search for answers when a man whom police es
18. S10E18Marine LifeApril 15, 2003—The detectives investigate the murder of a gay financier whose death might be tied to a marine; Medavoy and Jones search for answers when a
19. S10E19Meet the GrandparentsApril 29, 2003—As Andy and Connie prepare to finalize the adoption of baby Michelle, Frank Colahan's mom and dad show up. Connie sweetly and sincerely tell
20. S10E20Maybe BabyMay 6, 2003—The murder of a man who frequented a betting parlor leads Sipowicz to an old friend; Jones searches for the man who attacked Haywood; the de
21. S10E21Yo, AdrianMay 13, 2003—A meek and mousy young woman is found beaten to death on the floor of her apartment. Her brother- in-law is very upset but not about her dea
22. S10E2222 SkidooMay 20, 2003—The detectives hunt for a man suspected of killing minorities to avenge injuries his brother suffered during the first Gulf War; Sipowicz an

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Frickin' FrakerSeptember 23, 2003—The detectives investigate the shooting death of a man whose brother is a registered sex offender; and when Captain Fraker's trial gets unde
2. S11E02Your Bus, TedSeptember 30, 2003—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the death of a transvestite whom a friend insists was having a relationship with a married man; a surgeon's h
3. S11E03Shear StupidityOctober 7, 2003—The detectives search for clues when a group of perpetrators torture a man for no apparent reason; a woman reports her husband as missing, b
4. S11E04Porn FreeOctober 14, 2003—The detectives investigate the strangulation death of a former porn star; a thirteen-year-old boy holds the key in implicating his father in
5. S11E05Keeping AbreastOctober 21, 2003—The detectives investigate a strangulation murder that may be tied to one of Diane Russell's cases; Russell consults a doctor when she disco
6. S11E06Andy AppleseedOctober 28, 2003—Sipowicz, Russell, and Clark attempt to connect the murder of a young woman to two other killings; Medavoy and Jones investigate the shootin
7. S11E07It's to Die ForNovember 4, 2003—A woman survives the serial killer's attack, and her account prompts the detectives to focus on Carlin, his partner, and a bodyguard; Medavo
8. S11E08And the Wenner Is...November 18, 2003—When another woman is murdered by the serial killer, the detectives arrest a suspect... and discover the killer's identity; and expecting a
9. S11E09Only Schmucks Pay Income TaxNovember 25, 2003—Sipowicz and Clark search for two burglars who terrorized a retired cop and his wife; Medavoy and Jones assist an author who wrote a book on
10. S11E10You Da BombFebruary 10, 2004—A man armed with a bomb walks into the station house and handcuffs himself to McDowell; unless the detectives release a Russian mobster from
11. S11E11Passing the StoneFebruary 17, 2004—When a Jewish jewelry-store owner is murdered, the detectives focus their investigation on two suspects: a Caucasian man who converted to Is
12. S11E12Chatty Chatty Bang BangMarch 2, 2004—Sipowicz and Clark search for an African-American driver who fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident after unwittingly running over an Ital
13. S11E13Take My Wife, PleaseMarch 9, 2004—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the shooting death of a jogger who'd been having an affair with a police officer; and Medavoy and Jones searc
14. S11E14Colonel KnowledgeMarch 16, 2004—A new detective, Stan Hatcher, joins the squad; the detectives investigate a shooting death that Hatcher believes is linked to a dispute bet
15. S11E15Old YellerMarch 23, 2004—A kidnapping victim's startling statement clues Andy and John in on a serial sadist keeping women locked in a dungeon somewhere in New York.
16. S11E16On the FenceMarch 30, 2004—Sipowicz searches for the truth when Hatcher is shot by a man who mistook him for a burglar; and a former pharmacist dies in a flophouse whe
17. S11E17In Goddess We TrussedApril 6, 2004—Andy's off-duty and slightly underhanded work to prove that Hatcher killed his own wife lands him a transfer out of the 15th precinct and in
18. S11E18The Brothers GrimApril 13, 2004—Haywood reopens an 18-year-old case that has Andy reliving a major mistake in his career. Meanwhile, Sipowicz and Clark investigate the deat
19. S11E19Peeler? I Hardly Knew HerApril 20, 2004—A man's gunshot-induced amnesia causes Jones and Medavoy to concoct an unconventional way to nail his assailant. Meanwhile, a man Sipowicz p
20. S11E20Traylor TrashApril 27, 2004—Andy and John approach Mrs Clifton for help with her daughter's murder. Jennifer turns up out of the blue, apparently off her meds. A man is
21. S11E21What's Your Poison?May 4, 2004—Teacher David Lewis comes into the squad-room to talk about Cindy Clifton and a support group that he ran that she was a part of. Sipowicz a
22. S11E22Who's Your Daddy?May 11, 2004—Sipowicz investigates a murder involving the victim's current husband and ex-husband; a longtime informant gives Ronson information about an

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Dress for SuccessSeptember 21, 2004—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 ra
2. S12E02Fish Out of WaterSeptember 28, 2004—The detectives tie the death of a pregnant woman to an adoption scam; Medavoy and Jones interview a woman who claims a masked assailant stol
3. S12E03Great Balls of IreOctober 12, 2004—When a convicted rapist is found shot to death, his victims become suspects in the murder investigation; and Sipowicz searches for answers w
4. S12E04Divorce Detective StyleOctober 19, 2004—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 susp
5. S12E05You're Buggin' MeOctober 26, 2004—After being shot outside a bar, Sipowicz discovers the identity of the person who's been harassing him.
6. S12E06The Vision ThingNovember 9, 2004—While investigating a random stabbing, Sipowicz becomes obsessed with his own mortality after he's nearly gunned down by a murder suspect; M
7. S12E07My Dinner With AndyNovember 16, 2004—The detectives protect a scared witness testifying in a felony murder trial; Michael's father wants to regain custody; Bale finds out about
8. S12E08I Like IkeNovember 23, 2004—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 fro
9. S12E09The 3-H ClubNovember 30, 2004—Jones becomes a murder suspect after Michael's father is shot to death; and Ortiz and Murphy investigate a molestation case that might invol
10. S12E10The Dead DonaldDecember 7, 2004—A man who cared for his brain-damaged brother is found dead; Medavoy falls for a wealthy woman while investigating an apartment rental scam;
11. S12E11Bale OutDecember 14, 2004—While investigating a murder, Sipowicz discovers a secret about Bale; and Ortiz and Murphy investigate a shooting tied to a talented up-and-
12. S12E12I Love My Wives, But Oh You KidDecember 21, 2004—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
13. S12E13Stoli with a TwistJanuary 11, 2005—The detectives continue their search for a serial killer who targets alcoholics trying to get sober; and Clark and Jones investigate a homic
14. S12E14Stratis FearJanuary 18, 2005—Sipowicz and Clark investigate the stabbing death of a coffee-shop owner who was attracted to young girls; Ortiz tries to keep her cousin ou
15. S12E15La BombaJanuary 25, 2005—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
16. S12E16Old Man QuiverFebruary 1, 2005—The detectives investigate the smothering death of an elderly man married to a voluptuous woman in her 20s; and a state judge pressures Meda
17. S12E17Sergeant Sipowicz' Lonely Hearts Club BandFebruary 8, 2005—Detective John Clark Jr., Andy Sipowicz (who just was promoted Sergeant) and a military investigator examine the murder of military recruite
18. S12E18Lenny ScissorhandsFebruary 15, 2005—A squad member is shot while storming an apartment; Clark and Jones investigate the bludgeoning death of a woman whose wealthy husband was g
19. S12E19Bale to the ChiefFebruary 22, 2005—Bale offers to recommend Sipowicz for the squad commander position; Ortiz and Murphy investigate the death of an Arab woman; and detectives
20. S12E20Moving DayMarch 1, 2005—As he begins his new job as squad commander, Sipowicz disobeys orders and keeps a murder investigation open... even though a Japanese man wi

Season 12 ranked & reviewed