NYPD Blue Season 11 Episode 2 Your Bus, Ted
- TV14
- September 30, 2003
- 43 min
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8.0 (101)
This episode of NYPD Blue titled "Your Bus, Ted" follows the detectives of the 15th precinct as they investigate the murder of a transit worker named Ted. While investigating the case, the detectives uncover a web of lies and deceit that involves Ted's coworkers, his family, and his ex-girlfriend.
The episode opens with Detective Baldwin and Detective Rodriguez arriving at the scene of Ted's murder. The detectives are overwhelmed by the gruesome nature of the crime scene and begin to piece together what happened. They soon discover that Ted was a transit worker who was on his way home from work when he was attacked and killed.
As the investigation progresses, the detectives discover that Ted was well-liked by his coworkers and had no known enemies. However, they soon learn that Ted had recently broken up with his girlfriend, Marie, who works for the same transit agency. Baldwin and Rodriguez question Marie, who is evasive and suggests that Ted may have been involved in some shady dealings at work.
Meanwhile, Detective Sipowicz and Detective Clark investigate a case involving a robber who was caught on a security camera. Sipowicz, who is still recovering from his recent gunshot wound, struggles with his physical limitations and the frustration of not being able to fully participate in the investigation.
As the detectives continue to dig deeper, they discover that Ted may have witnessed a coworker engaging in illegal activity and had planned to go to the authorities. This revelation leads the detectives to suspect that Ted was murdered to keep him from talking.
As the case comes to a head, the detectives are forced to confront some difficult truths about the people they are sworn to protect and serve. They ultimately bring Ted's killer to justice, but the emotional toll of the investigation is evident on all of them.
Overall, "Your Bus, Ted" is a thrilling episode of NYPD Blue that showcases the dedication and tenacity of the detectives of the 15th precinct. The investigation is complex and twisty, with plenty of red herrings and unexpected turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The performances of the cast are top-notch, particularly those of Dennis Franz as Sipowicz and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Clark, who both face personal challenges in addition to the demands of the case. Fans of police procedurals and dramatic television will not want to miss this episode.