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NYPD Blue Episodes (Season 1)
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The following is a summary of the Season 1 episodes of NYPD Blue. Each NYPD Blue
episode entry includes its original airdate in the United States, the writing and directing credits, and a plot summary.
Season 1 was part of the 1993-94 United States network television schedule
for ABC
, premiering on 21 September 1993 and concluding on 17 May 1994. The show's first season
led to a record 26 Emmy nominations and six awards.
and Andy Sipowicz
are detectives in the 15th squad. Sipowicz is the elder partner but is a drunk and a threat to the partnership lasting much longer. Kelly has a genuine affection for his partner but becomes increasingly exasperated by Sipowicz's behavior. In the pilot, Sipowicz is shot by Alphonse Giardella, a suspect that he had insulted in court. This leads to his decision to sober up and save his job.
Whilst his partner is recuperating, Kelly is teamed up by the squad's Lieutenant, Arthur Fancy, with a young cop from Anti-Crime, James Martinez. Kelly's personal life is no less frenetic as he is going through a divorce from his wife, Laura, and is embarking on an affair with a uniformed cop, Janice Licalsi. To complicate matters further, Licalsi has been ordered to do a 'hit' on Kelly by mob boss Angelo Marino, otherwise Marino would turn in Licalsi's father, who is on his payroll. Instead, Licalsi murders Marino and the repercussions come back to haunt both her and Kelly.
Sipowicz, meanwhile, sobers up and begins a relationship with A.D.A. Sylvia Costas
whilst the other detective in the squad, Greg Medavoy, embarks on an affair of his own with the squad's new P.A.A., Donna Abandando.
The season also led to Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Series - Drama and Best Actor in a TV Series - Drama (David Caruso
); a Directors Guild of America Award
for Gregory Hoblit
for the pilot episode; two People's Choice Awards
for ""Favorite New TV Dramatic Series" and "Favorite TV Dramatic Series"; PGA Awards
for Steven Bochco
, David Milch
, and Gregory Hoblit
; and two Viewers For Quality Television
Awards.
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan...
episode entry includes its original airdate in the United States, the writing and directing credits, and a plot summary.
Season 1 was part of the 1993-94 United States network television schedule
1993-94 United States network television schedule
This was the United States television schedule on all four commercial broadcast television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1993. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football....
for ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
, premiering on 21 September 1993 and concluding on 17 May 1994. The show's first season
led to a record 26 Emmy nominations and six awards.
Plot synopsis
John KellyJohn Kelly (NYPD Blue)
John Kelly is a fictional character in the television series NYPD Blue. He was portrayed by David Caruso in the first season and the first four episodes of the second season of the series....
and Andy Sipowicz
Andy Sipowicz
Andy Sipowicz is a fictional character and protagonist on the popular ABC television series NYPD Blue. Dennis Franz portrayed the character for its entire run....
are detectives in the 15th squad. Sipowicz is the elder partner but is a drunk and a threat to the partnership lasting much longer. Kelly has a genuine affection for his partner but becomes increasingly exasperated by Sipowicz's behavior. In the pilot, Sipowicz is shot by Alphonse Giardella, a suspect that he had insulted in court. This leads to his decision to sober up and save his job.
Whilst his partner is recuperating, Kelly is teamed up by the squad's Lieutenant, Arthur Fancy, with a young cop from Anti-Crime, James Martinez. Kelly's personal life is no less frenetic as he is going through a divorce from his wife, Laura, and is embarking on an affair with a uniformed cop, Janice Licalsi. To complicate matters further, Licalsi has been ordered to do a 'hit' on Kelly by mob boss Angelo Marino, otherwise Marino would turn in Licalsi's father, who is on his payroll. Instead, Licalsi murders Marino and the repercussions come back to haunt both her and Kelly.
Sipowicz, meanwhile, sobers up and begins a relationship with A.D.A. Sylvia Costas
Sylvia Costas
Sylvia Costas-Sipowicz, ADA, was a fictional character on NYPD Blue. She was played by Sharon Lawrence.Sylvia Costas was an elegant, beautiful ADA who began an affair with the older and tough Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz...
whilst the other detective in the squad, Greg Medavoy, embarks on an affair of his own with the squad's new P.A.A., Donna Abandando.
Episodes
| Season # | |Writer(s) | |Original airdate |
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Reception
The series was nominated for 26 Emmy nominations and won six awards:- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama SeriesThis is a list of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series winners.-1950s:*1956: Robert Young as Jim Anderson - Father Knows Best*1957: Robert Young as Jim Anderson - Father Knows Best...
to Dennis FranzDennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Andy Sipowicz, a hard-boiled police detective in the television series NYPD Blue. He previously appeared as Lt... - Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series to Ann BidermanAnn BidermanAnn Biderman is an American film and television writer. She is the creator and executive producer of the critically acclaimed NBC/TNT series Southland, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Drama Series for an episode of NYPD Blue.-Career:In the 2008 to 2009...
, for her work on "Steroid Roy" - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series to Daniel SackheimDaniel SackheimDaniel Sackheim is an American TV and film director. He has directed several episodes of the TV show The X-Files, 3 episodes of Harsh Realm, House, and Life, the last two of which he also served on as an executive producer.-External links:...
, for his work on "Tempest In A C-Cup" - Creative Arts Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series - Single Camera Production" to Stanford C. Allen, for his work on "Tempest In A C-Cup"
- Creative Arts Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Art Direction for a Series" to production designer Paul Eads and set decorator Mary Ann Biddle, for their work on "Serge, The Concierge"
- Creative Arts Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Casting" for casting executives Junie Lowry-Johnson and Alexa L. Fogel
The season also led to Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Series - Drama and Best Actor in a TV Series - Drama (David Caruso
David Caruso
David Stephen Caruso is an American film and television actor and producer, best known for his role of Lieutenant Horatio Caine on the TV series CSI: Miami. The role that gained him initial significant recognition was the role of Det...
); a Directors Guild of America Award
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing - Drama Series
The Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night is one of the annual awards given by the Directors Guild of America.-1970s:*1971: Daniel Petrie - The Man and the City for "Hands of Love"...
for Gregory Hoblit
Gregory Hoblit
Gregory King Hoblit is an American Hollywood film director and TV producer.Hoblit was born in Abilene, Texas, the son of Elizabeth Hubbard King and Harold Foster Hoblit, an FBI agent. Much of Hoblit's work is oriented towards police, attorneys, and legal cases...
for the pilot episode; two People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. The People's Choice Awards air on CBS and are produced by Procter & Gamble and Survivor magnate Mark Burnett...
for ""Favorite New TV Dramatic Series" and "Favorite TV Dramatic Series"; PGA Awards
Producers Guild of America Awards 1993
The 5th PGA Golden Laurel Awards, given on 2 March 1994, honored the best film and television producers of 1993.-Film:*Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award:**Schindler's List - Branko Lustig, Gerald R...
for Steven Bochco
Steven Bochco
Steven Ronald Bochco is a US television producer and writer. He has developed a number of popular television hits including Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, and NYPD Blue, as well as some notable flops such as Cop Rock....
, David Milch
David Milch
David S. Milch is an American writer and producer of television series. He has created several television shows, including NYPD Blue and Deadwood.-Biography:...
, and Gregory Hoblit
Gregory Hoblit
Gregory King Hoblit is an American Hollywood film director and TV producer.Hoblit was born in Abilene, Texas, the son of Elizabeth Hubbard King and Harold Foster Hoblit, an FBI agent. Much of Hoblit's work is oriented towards police, attorneys, and legal cases...
; and two Viewers For Quality Television
Viewers For Quality Television
Viewers for Quality Television was an American nonprofit organization founded in 1984 to advocate network television series that members of the organization voted to be of the "highest quality." The group's goal was to rescue "...critically acclaimed programs from cancellation despite their...
Awards.