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The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics in the fictional 55th Precinct.
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- 01
In the Family WayDoctors arrive after a thief displays disease symptoms.This episode is Part 1 of a crossover with Medical Investigation that concludes on "Half Life" (season 1 episode 17). - 02
Goodbye to CamelotGangsters assault the 55th Precinct station.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Welcome to CamelotSeptember 23, 1999—Ty Davis becomes a policeman like his father and Carlos becomes a paramedic. The two recruits work with older, wiser partners. Carlos works - S01E02
Anywhere But HereSeptember 26, 1999—The shooting of paramedic Jerry has Doc, Ty, and Carlos feeling guilty; Ty questions Sully about his father's death; A worried Jimmy gives e - S01E03
PatternsOctober 3, 1999—The "feud" between Doherty and Bosco escalates; a watch's owner is sought. - S01E04
Hell Is What You Make of ItOctober 10, 1999—Davis meets a young rape victim; a teenage prostitute victimizes Kim. - S01E05
Responsible PartiesOctober 31, 1999—Yokas surprises Bosco with her method of dealing with a gang member. - S01E06
Sunny, Like SunshineNovember 7, 1999—Doherty risks his life when a rookie is lost inside a burning building. - S01E07
ImpulseNovember 14, 1999—Carlos' rig accidentally hits a pregnant woman; Bosco looks for a suspect. - S01E08
History of the WorldNovember 21, 1999—Boscorelli attempts to settle a feud between families on Thanksgiving. - S01E09
Modern Designs for Better LivingNovember 28, 1999—Rescue crews must demolish walls to extricate an extremely obese woman from her home. - S01E10
Demolition DerbyJanuary 10, 2000—Rescue crews race to save lives after a building collapses on demolition workers. - S01E11
Alone in a CrowdJanuary 17, 2000—Sullivan copes with a friend's death; Bobby tries to heal old wounds at home. - S01E12
Journey to the HimalayasJanuary 24, 2000—Bobby helps his ex-con brother; Doc hospitalizes his crotchety father; a loan shark stalks Doherty. - S01E13
This Band of BrothersFebruary 7, 2000—The streets become a war zone when Yokas and Bosco pursue a gang of robbers. - S01E14
32 Bullets and a Broken HeartFebruary 14, 2000—A gunman opens fire at a gay wedding ceremony; two young women steal a car. - S01E15
Officer InvolvedFebruary 21, 2000—Davis mistakenly shoots an African-American man helping a downed Sully. - S01E16
Nature or NurtureFebruary 28, 2000—Doc and Carlos argue over how to handle a young street tough. - S01E17
OhioMarch 20, 2000—Crews camp backstage during a senatorial debate between the first lady and the mayor. - S01E18
MenApril 10, 2000—Doherty climbs into an industrial mixer to rescue a trapped worker. - S01E19
Spring Forward, Fall BackApril 17, 2000—Crews search for a toddler who wandered off after an accident. - S01E20
A Thousand Points of LightApril 24, 2000—Firefighters battle a motel inferno while officers search for the arsonist. - S01E21
Just Another Night at the OperaMay 15, 2000—A car chase ends in a fiery crash; Bosco attends the opera with his girlfriend. - S01E22
Young Men and FireMay 22, 2000—Firefighter Doherty rescues Doc and Carlos from a burning building.
Season02
- S02E01
The LostOctober 2, 2000—The officers rush to find a kidnap victim who has been buried alive. - S02E02
FaithOctober 9, 2000—Yokas discovers she is pregnant while on the trail of a rapist terrorizing the community. - S02E03
Four DaysOctober 16, 2000—The fallout of a violent fast-food robbery raises issues of racial prejudice. - S02E04
Jimmy's MountainOctober 23, 2000—Recovering Doherty returns to firefighting but may be pushing himself too far. - S02E05
Kim's Hope ChestOctober 30, 2000—Kim hopes to reunite her broken family and must face painful truths about her mother and sister. - S02E06
The Tys That BindNovember 6, 2000—Officer Davis rescues a traffic reporter from a sinking helicopter. - S02E07
After HoursNovember 13, 2000—Off-duty cops and paramedics try to relax after witnessing a fiery crash that killed teenagers. - S02E08
Know ThyselfNovember 27, 2000—Yokas confronts her alcoholic father and suffering mother. - S02E09
Run of the MillDecember 4, 2000—Taylor catches Doherty in a compromising position with another woman at his bachelor party. - S02E10
HistoryDecember 18, 2000—Doc wrestles with the memory of a life-changing deed he performed 20 years ago. - S02E11
A Hero's RestJanuary 15, 2001—A sniper terrorizes the beat cops; Davis watches an officer die in his arms. - S02E12
True LoveJanuary 22, 2001—Bosco risks his position when he goes after his mother's abusive boyfriend. - S02E13
DutyJanuary 29, 2001—Sully's career is on the line when he is accused of fabricating evidence. - S02E14
A Rock and a Hard PlaceFebruary 5, 2001—Yokas, Bosco, Carlos and Doc get trapped in an abandoned basement. - S02E15
Requiem for a BantamweightFebruary 12, 2001—An old girlfriend asks Bobby to help a childhood friend, a former boxer who is now a drug addict. - S02E16
Unfinished BusinessFebruary 26, 2001—Bosco and Yokas search for a drug addict who shot a paramedic. - S02E17
The Self-Importance of Being CarlosMarch 19, 2001—When a stress debriefing does not work, Carlos is ordered to attend a sensitivity seminar. - S02E18
HonorApril 16, 2001—Firefighters from rival precincts must unite to conquer a warehouse inferno. - S02E19
Walking WoundedApril 23, 2001—A lethal batch of heroin circulates, killing addicts faster than paramedics can respond. - S02E20
Man EnoughApril 30, 2001—Doc proposes marriage to Dr. Morales, but her lucrative job offer in another city stymies Doc's joy. - S02E21
Exposing FaithMay 14, 2001—Feeling neglected by her husband, Yokas dresses in leather and looks for a wild evening. - S02E22
...And Zeus WeptMay 21, 2001—Crews respond to a school shooting in which several teachers and students are killed.
Season03
- S03E01
September TenthOctober 22, 2001—Everyone tries to cope with the physical and mental toll of the week's events. - S03E02
After TimeOctober 29, 2001—It's September 21, 2001 and the squads continue to battle through their emotions and their misgivings about their hero status, while working - S03E03
The RelayNovember 12, 2001—Yokas and Bosco lose a jumper, the whole Third Watch join in to save a little girl's life. - S03E04
Adam 55-3November 19, 2001—Doc's colleagues nominate him as their choice for the "Paramedic of the Year" award but he is questioning his life choices. Faith is worried - S03E05
He Said, She SaidNovember 26, 2001—Bosco and Yokas misjudge a sexual encounter in a car with tragic consequences. - S03E06
Childhood MemoriesDecember 3, 2001—No one can find Bosco after a sexual assault suspect is found dead. While Bosco spends time with family, Yokas, Ty and Sully try to clear hi - S03E07
Act BraveDecember 10, 2001—Boscoe and Faith are on a call of a possible terrorist threat, that ends up being an explosive event. - S03E08
Sex, Lies & VideotapeJanuary 7, 2002—Doc is up for paramedic of the year and is being followed by a film crew. - S03E09
TransformedJanuary 14, 2002—Doherty fights through a burning apartment building to save a frightened boy of Joey's age. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Doc can't stay away fr - S03E10
Old Dogs, New TricksJanuary 21, 2002—Carlos has a life-changing experience in the hospital after he falls down the fire pole. Tatiana leaves her mother-in-law alone in the house - S03E11
The Long GunsJanuary 28, 2002—Bosco tries to protect an old ESU sharp shooter from spiraling out of control. - S03E12
Cold FrontFebruary 4, 2002— - S03E13
Superheroes (1)February 25, 2002—Bosco is giving Faith the cold shoulder and teams up with Ross for patrol. Faith teams up with rookie Gusler. - S03E14
Superheroes (2)March 4, 2002—Tatiana panics and leaves Sully's apartment. - S03E15
Thicker Than WaterApril 1, 2002— - S03E16
FallingApril 8, 2002— - S03E17
The UnforgivenApril 15, 2002— - S03E18
The Greater GoodApril 22, 2002— - S03E19
UnleashedApril 29, 2002—When Dr. Susan Lewis from Chicago comes to New York to search for the missing daughter of her drug addicted sister, Faith and Bosco focus th - S03E20
Two Hundred and Thirty-Three DaysMay 6, 2002—Alex's father is found, and the funeral held 233 days after 9/11. - S03E21
BlackoutMay 13, 2002—Fred reluctantly goes to the doctor for a physical. The power goes out while he and Faith are leaving the doctor's office, and they're left
Season04
- S04E01
Lights UpSeptember 30, 2002—A citywide blackout fuels a rioting mob that traps Davis and Sullivan. - S04E02
The Chosen FewOctober 7, 2002—Bosco chafes under a female unit leader's authority while investigating a weapons ring. - S04E03
To Protect...October 14, 2002—The parents of a missing boy seek vengeance on a known child molester. - S04E04
Crash and BurnOctober 21, 2002—Doherty struggles to extricate trapped motorists in a multivehicle collision. - S04E05
Judgement Day (1)October 28, 2002—Russian gangster Chevchenko shatters Sully's world. - S04E06
Judgement Day (2)October 28, 2002—Russian gangster Chevchenko shatters Sully's world. - S04E07
FirestarterNovember 11, 2002—Bosco burns to catch an arsonist after failing to rescue a woman from store fire. - S04E08
Ladies' DayNovember 18, 2002—Yokas and her daughter are taken hostage during a bank heist. - S04E09
Crime and Punishment (1)December 2, 2002—A suspect will get away with murder unless a boy steps forward to testify. - S04E10
Crime and Punishment (2)December 9, 2002—A shooter ambushes Bosco, Doc and Carlos as they transport an injured witness. - S04E11
Second ChancesJanuary 6, 2003—Doc breaks in a rookie paramedic; the Sex Crimes Unit approaches Carlos. - S04E12
Castles of SandJanuary 13, 2003—A patient claims Carlos groped her; Yokas breaks up a domestic dispute. - S04E13
Snow BlindJanuary 27, 2003—Yokas' daughter gets trapped in a snowdrift after using a drug. - S04E14
Collateral Damage (1)February 3, 2003—Yokas keeps vigil as Emily fights for her life; Sgt. Cruz is on a mission. - S04E15
Collateral Damage (2)February 10, 2003—Bosco and Cruz are trapped in a meth-lab inferno. - S04E16
10-13February 24, 2003—Phony distress calls keep the police on edge and prevent responses to real crimes. - S04E17
Letting GoMarch 17, 2003—Firefighters struggle to free an impaled driver; Sully puts Davis at risk. - S04E18
Last CallMarch 31, 2003—Ty, Bosco and friends help Sully to dry out. - S04E19
Everybody LiesApril 7, 2003—Kim falls for a famous journalist in the aftermath of an armored car crash. - S04E20
In ConfidenceApril 14, 2003—Noble is arrested and agrees to use his contacts to set up a drug deal with a notorious dealer. - S04E21
Closing InApril 21, 2003—Bosco must choose between truth and his partner's desire to find her sister's killer. - S04E22
The Price of NobilityApril 28, 2003—Cruz and Bosco are on a collision course with their informant.
Season05
- S05E01
The Truth and Other LiesSeptember 29, 2003—Yokas lies injured after a shootout. - S05E02
My Opening FarewellOctober 6, 2003—Doc deals with the loss of Alex Taylor and Johnson. - S05E03
LockdownOctober 13, 2003—Doc gets a taste of paramedic bureaucracy. - S05E04
In Lieu of JohnsonOctober 20, 2003—Doherty finds it difficult to earn his men's respect. - S05E05
Goodbye to All ThatOctober 31, 2003—Cruz looks for a way to move herself back up the ranks. - S05E06
SurrenderNovember 7, 2003—The NYPD special unit scrambles to protect the jurist. - S05E07
PaybackNovember 14, 2003—Davis confronts the biker trying to kill Judge Halsted. - S05E08
FuryNovember 21, 2003—Cruz and Bosco work with the FBI to pursue a suspect. - S05E09
A Ticket Grows in BrooklynDecember 5, 2003—Bosco and Monroe attempt to stop a small-time mobster. - S05E10
The SpiritDecember 12, 2003—Just before Christmas, Sully rushes into a fiery house. - S05E11
A Call for HelpJanuary 9, 2004—An anonymous caller alerts police to a young man bleeding in an alley. - S05E12
Black and BlueJanuary 16, 2004—Police are on alert after a woman is murdered. - S05E13
Sleeping Dogs LieFebruary 6, 2004—Kim worries when Doherty is offered a promotion. - S05E14
Blessed and BewilderedFebruary 13, 2004—Bosco overreacts when a gangster provokes his mother. - S05E15
No More, ForeverFebruary 20, 2004—One of the precinct's own takes his co-workers hostage. - S05E16
Family Ties (1)February 27, 2004—Bosco's trouble-prone brother offers him a tip. - S05E17
Family Ties (2)March 5, 2004—Cruz believes Bosco's brother is involved in a shooting. - S05E18
PurgatoryApril 9, 2004—Monroe is suspended after her gun is used in a crime. - S05E19
Spanking the MonkeyApril 16, 2004—Rival investigations clash over two drug dealers. - S05E20
In Plain ViewApril 23, 2004—Bosco is suspicious of his brother's defense attorney. - S05E21
Higher CallingApril 30, 2004—A headless torso's discovery causes grief at the precinct. - S05E22
MonstersMay 7, 2004—A vengeful father declares war on the police.
Season06
- S06E01
More MonstersSeptember 17, 2004—Cruz and others are at the hospital dealing with victims. - S06E02
Alone Again, NaturallySeptember 24, 2004—Cruz fixes a crime scene after Yokas guns down a criminal. - S06E03
Last Will and TestamentOctober 1, 2004—Davis is assigned a new trainee. - S06E04
ObsessionOctober 15, 2004—Recently promoted Yokas struggles with her new job. - S06E05
The Hunter, HuntedOctober 22, 2004—Yokas continues her uneasy partnership with Miller. - S06E06
The Greatest Detectives in the WorldOctober 29, 2004—Internal Affairs takes Cruz into custody. - S06E07
Leap of FaithNovember 5, 2004—Cruz is denied bail and sent to Rykers on remand. - S06E08
BrokenNovember 12, 2004—Cruz confronts a nervous city councilman. - S06E09
Sins of the FatherNovember 19, 2004—Davis risks his career when he confronts Captain Finney. - S06E10
Rat BastardDecember 3, 2004—Monroe's fellow cops discover she informed on Cruz. - S06E11
Forever BlueJanuary 7, 2005—Sullivan and Monroe track down ex-cops to build a case. - S06E12
The "L" WordJanuary 14, 2005—The murder investigation of Davis' father nears a climax. - S06E13
The Other "L" WordJanuary 21, 2005—The station is secretly evacuated. - S06E14
The Kitchen SinkFebruary 4, 2005—Finney races to help a boy who has been kidnapped. - S06E15
RevelationsFebruary 11, 2005—Cruz puts aside her troubles to pursue a gang member. - S06E16
In the Family WayFebruary 18, 2005Doctors arrive after a thief displays disease symptoms.This episode is Part 1 of a crossover with Medical Investigation that concludes on "H - S06E17
Kingpin RisingFebruary 25, 2005—Cruz seeks to put gang chieftain Marcel in prison. - S06E18
Too Little, Too LateApril 8, 2005—Bosco dislikes being paired on patrol with Monroe. - S06E19
Welcome HomeApril 15, 2005—Cruz delves into a frightening cultic world. - S06E20
How Do You Spell Belief?April 22, 2005—A driver in a traffic tie-up goes on a shooting spree. - S06E21
End of TourApril 29, 2005—Yokas negotiates when a young man threatens to kill his father. - S06E22
Goodbye to CamelotMay 6, 2005Gangsters assault the 55th Precinct station.
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