NYPD Blue is an American police procedural drama television series set
in New York City, exploring the struggles of the fictional 15th
Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Each episode typically
intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast.The show was
created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, and was inspired by Milch's
relationship with Bill Clark, a former member of the New York City
Police Department who eventually became one of the show's producers.
The series was originally broadcast on the ABC network, debuted on
September 21, 1993‚ and aired its final episode on March 1, 2005. It
was ABC's longest-running primetime one-hour drama series until Grey's
Anatomy surpassed it in 2016.NYPD Blue was met with critical acclaim,
praised for its grittiness and realistic portrayal of the cast's
personal and professional lives, though the show garnered controversy
for its depiction of nudity and alcoholism. In 1997, "True
Confessions" (Season 1, Episode 4), written by Art Monterastelli and
directed by Charles Haid, was ranked number 36 on "TV Guide's 100
Greatest Episodes of All Time". In 2009, "Hearts and Souls" (Season 6,
Episode 5), Jimmy Smits' final episode as a main cast member, ranked
30th on "TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time".
in New York City, exploring the struggles of the fictional 15th
Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Each episode typically
intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast.The show was
created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, and was inspired by Milch's
relationship with Bill Clark, a former member of the New York City
Police Department who eventually became one of the show's producers.
The series was originally broadcast on the ABC network, debuted on
September 21, 1993‚ and aired its final episode on March 1, 2005. It
was ABC's longest-running primetime one-hour drama series until Grey's
Anatomy surpassed it in 2016.NYPD Blue was met with critical acclaim,
praised for its grittiness and realistic portrayal of the cast's
personal and professional lives, though the show garnered controversy
for its depiction of nudity and alcoholism. In 1997, "True
Confessions" (Season 1, Episode 4), written by Art Monterastelli and
directed by Charles Haid, was ranked number 36 on "TV Guide's 100
Greatest Episodes of All Time". In 2009, "Hearts and Souls" (Season 6,
Episode 5), Jimmy Smits' final episode as a main cast member, ranked
30th on "TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time".
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