NYPD Blue Season 1 Episode 1
NYPD Blue
Season 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV14
  • September 21, 1993
  • 48 min
  • 8.3  (382)

The show NYPD Blue is a police procedural drama series that premiered on ABC in 1993 and ran for 12 seasons. The first episode of season one is entitled "Pilot" and serves as an introduction to the main characters and overarching themes of the show.

The episode begins with Detective John Kelly (David Caruso) and his partner, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz), investigating a homicide case involving a wealthy couple. The detectives are gruff and hardened, showing a realistic portrayal of the gritty, dangerous life of a police officer on the streets of New York City. Kelly is presented as the more restrained of the two, while Sipowicz is confrontational and hot-headed.

As the detectives work the case, they are introduced to Lieutenant Arthur Fancy (James McDaniel), the commanding officer of their precinct. Fancy is shown to be a tough but fair boss who has high expectations for his detectives. He assigns Kelly and Sipowicz to solve the homicide case quickly and efficiently.

The investigation leads the detectives to a potential suspect, a drug addict named Johnny who was seen near the crime scene. They bring him in for questioning and attempt to extract information from him. However, Johnny is uncooperative, and the detectives are forced to use aggressive tactics to get him to talk. This scene sets up a recurring theme of the show - the ethical gray area that police officers must navigate in order to do their job.

In addition to the homicide case, NYPD Blue's pilot episode also introduces several other main characters who work in the precinct. Detective James Martinez (Nicholas Turturro) is shown to be a diligent and competent investigator who has a contentious relationship with Sipowicz. Meanwhile, Detective Greg Medavoy (Gordon Clapp) is portrayed as a more comedic character who is still skilled at his job. There is an overarching theme of camaraderie and tension within the precinct, as the detectives must work together on cases while also dealing with their individual personalities and struggles.

The detectives also have personal lives outside of work, which are briefly touched upon in the pilot episode. Kelly is going through a divorce, while Sipowicz is a recovering alcoholic. Kelly meets ADA Sylvia Costas (Sharon Lawrence) in the episode, who will become a recurring character and love interest for Kelly throughout the series.

Overall, the pilot episode of NYPD Blue sets up the show's tone and style, introducing the main characters and their relationships with each other. It is a gritty and realistic portrayal of police work, and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the course of investigations. The show went on to become a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards and running for 12 seasons.

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  • First Aired
    September 21, 1993
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    48 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (382)