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Blue Lives, True Stories: Dive Deep into NYPD Blue Fandom

A grittier-than-grit series with more twists than Times Square, NYPD Blue dives deep into the chaotic lives of NYC detectives, blending heart-wrenching drama, razor-sharp dialogue, and a city's pulse to create riveting television.

NYPD Blue Trivia

What year did the TV show NYPD Blue premiere? (Medium)

#1: 1991

#2: 1993

#3: 1995

#4: 1997

Who was the original actor portraying Detective John Kelly on NYPD Blue? (Hard)

#1: David Caruso

#2: Jimmy Smits

#3: Dennis Franz

#4: Henry Simmons

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NYPD Blue Fun Facts

NYPD Blue was one of the first network TV shows to show nudity and use strong language, pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable on prime-time television in the 1990s.

Dennis Franz, who played Andy Sipowicz, appeared in all 261 episodes of NYPD Blue.

NYPD Blue Polls

Who is your favorite NYPD Blue character

Andy Sipowicz

Bobby Simone

John Kelly

Diane Russell

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Favorite NYPD Blue Season

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

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Popular Characters

Andy Sipowicz

Sipowicz

John

Clark

Obi

Trinity

Diane

Russell

Donald

Barber

Monica

Garcia

James

Valesquez

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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September 21, 1993

Premiere of NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue, a police procedural drama series, premiered on ABC.

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1993

Casting Controversies and Censorship Debates

The show faced early controversies due to its gritty content and use of coarse language, sparking debates on television censorship.

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1995

Introduction of Jimmy Smits to the Cast

Jimmy Smits joined NYPD Blue as Detective Bobby Simone, bringing a new dynamic to the show.

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March 1, 2005

Series Finale of NYPD Blue

The final episode of NYPD Blue aired, concluding the series after 12 seasons.

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