NYPD Blue - Season 2
20th Century Fox (1995)
Crime, Drama
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IMDB   7.0
17 hr 58 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Austin Majors
Rumaisa Rahman
Garcelle Beauvais
Bill Brochtrup John Irvin
David Caruso
Gordon Clapp Det. Greg Medavoy
Dennis Franz Det. Andy Sipowicz
Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Jacqueline Obradors
John F. O'Donohue
Henry Simmons
Nicholas Turturro Det. James Martinez
James McDaniel Lt. Arthur Fancy
Kim Delaney Det. Diane Russell
Jimmy Smits Det. Bobby Simone
Sharon Lawrence A.D.A. Sylvia Costas
Director
Dick Lowry
John Tracy (II)
John Tracy
Mark Tinker
Michael M. Robin
Producer Buzz Bissinger
Steven Bochco
Writer Steven Bochco
David Milch

Take a ride with New York's finest.

After the critical acclaim and award-winning success of NYPD Blue's first season, fans were stunned when it was announced that David Caruso would be leaving the show early in its second season. Fans and critics alike held their breath, wondering if the show's talented ensemble cast could survive his departure. But they need not have worried. The Emmy Award-winning Jimmy Smits stepped into the newly vacant spot, quickly making it his own. Now journey back to 1994 and join the cops of the 15th Precinct in welcoming Detective Bobby Simone to the second season of NYPD Blue.

Features all 22 Season Two episodes!
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    10/11/1994  1.  Trials & Tribulations
Kelly risks the consequences when he testifies on Licalsi's behalf and IAB begins to investigate him. Sipowicz works with an abused woman who's reluctant to testify against her husband. The detectives investigate robberies of drug dealers in their apartments. John tells Robin about the feelings he still carries for Janice. Sipowicz's AA sponsor wants him to agree to abide by a contract before he lets him try to restart his relationship with Sylvia. Donna tries to give Greg advice about dealing with his divorce.
Director:  Gregory Hoblit  /  Steven Bochco  Writer:  Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Gary BasarabaMary Mara, Jay Patterson,  Bruce Beatty, Claudette Sutherland,  Kirk BaltzMichael Beach, James Noah, Teresa DiSpina, Luis Antonio Ramos, Tommy Morgan Jr.,  Bradley Whitford, Haskell V. Anderson III, Jack Verell, Mary Major
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    10/18/1994  2.  From Whom the Skell Rolls
IAB begins to investigate Kelly and Sipowicz's busting of the officers they caught robbing drug dealer's apartments, then they begin looking into Kelly's handling of the notebook, that was part of Medavoy's case. Roberts drops by the station with a gift for Kelly. Sipowicz & Kelly investigate a double murder. Licalsi takes the stand in her trial and the verdict comes back. Andy tries to have dinner with Sylvia, but things keep coming up; eventually they get together.
Director:  Steven Bochco  / David Milch  Writer:  Gardner Stern 
Guest starring:  Basil WallaceJohn Toles-BeyKirk BaltzMichael Beach, James Noah, Teresa DiSpina, Claudette Sutherland,  Gina RaveraBradley WhitfordAngelle Brooks, John F. O'Donohue, Shirley Prestia,  Darcy DeMoss, Stephanie Champlin, Anthony Russell
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    10/25/1994  3.  Cop Suey
Fancy catches Donna & Greg in an embrace. The abused woman Andy helped a couple of weeks ago, turns into a homicide. A new female detective, Lesniak, transfers into the squad, because of a relationship at her former precinct, and begins to work with Andy on a case. Kelly works with a Chinese detective in the investigation of the murder of an off-duty cop in Chinatown. Lesniak's ex-lover drops by and causes trouble for her. Fancy gives Greg a friendly warning about relationships in the workplace.
Director:  Mark Tinker  Writer:  Channing Gibson  / Charles H. Eglee 
Guest starring:  Gary BasarabaTzi Ma, Ping Wu,  Bruce Nozick, Chao-Li Chi, Lillian Adams, Roz Witt, Benny Quan,  George Cheung
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/1/1994  4.  Dead and Gone
A baby in a car is the innocent victim of an apparent drive-by shooting. Lois contacts Andy because a cop she was entertaining died in a compromising position. Andy moves the body to a less conspicuous location. Lesniak's ex-lover keeps harassing her. Kelly's future with the police department is decided as IAB comes to the precinct to reinvestigate some of his old cases. Haverill has Kelly transferred to borough dispatch duty. Kelly's reaction is to quit.
Director:  Daniel Sackheim  Writer:  Leonard Gardner 
Guest starring:  Shannon CochranBrigid BrannaghMichael Imperioli, Anna Gunn,  Bruce Beatty, James Noah, Jerry Grayson, Albert Garcia, Lee Weaver, Frantz Turner
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/15/1994  5.  Simone Says
An over-the-edge Abruzzo threatens Lesniak in the squad room. Bobby Simone, a widower & racing homing pigeon breeder, joins the precinct. His first assignment is to help Sipowicz in the investigation of the hit on a mobster's son, where a stray bullet also strikes an elderly woman in her apartment. Lesniak tries to help a woman who's worried that her husband is molesting their daughter.
Director:  Gregory Hoblit  / Walon Green  Writer:  Walon Green  / David Milch 
Guest starring:  Barbara Bosson,  Bruce Nozick, Tim Quill,  Alicia CoppolaCordelia RichardsCharles Lanyer, Jessica Bowman,  Una DamonGerry Becker, Mario Todisco, Louis Cantarini, Jim Burke, Robert Blakeman,  Barry Gordon
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/22/1994  6.  The Final Adjustment
After looking into it, Simone and Sipowicz suspect a chiropractor of murdering his wife. A woman, whom Bobby knows, finds her 11-year-old son in possession of a gun. Medavoy changes to a high-fiber diet. While moonlighting as a security guard for Roberts, Martinez becomes attracted to the college student he's been assigned to protect and she's worried about her father. Next week, Andy and Sylvia will move in together, but first they take a shower.
Director:  Dennis Dugan  /  Christopher McQuarrie  Writer:  Channing Gibson  / Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Bill Smitrovich, Michelle Moffett,  Tom BowerMiguel Sandoval, Marta Martin,  Rick DucommunIsabel GlasserAdam Hann-ByrdGiovanni RibisiDanny Masterson, Armando Molina, Gerry Del Sol, Lanier Edwards, James Wellington, Don Nardini
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/29/1994  7.  Double Abandando
Donna's sister Dana moves in with her and Greg; later she tries to move in on Greg. Shots are fired at the school across the street, but Bobby doubts the confession of his friend's son, the 11-year-old murder suspect in a gang related shooting. A lothario appears to be targeted by a woman he's infected with HIV, Lesniak and Martinez try to bring him down for reckless endangerment.
Director:  Andy Wolk  / Walon Green  Writer:  Burton Armus  / Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Scott Cohen,  Ron DeanIsabel GlasserAdam Hann-ByrdDebra MessingJohn Rubinstein, Gretchen German, Noëlle Parker,  Giovanni RibisiJill Andre, Nancy Kaine, Alvin Walker, Jerome Preston Bates,  Jarlath Conroy, Tom Caruso
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/6/1994  8.  You Bet Your Life
Andy's AA sponsor is beaten up by his estranged son. Simone and Sipowicz investigate the murder of a pregnant woman whose charred body leaves few clues. Martinez and Medavoy check out the story of a man who might have information about a pawn shop robbery.
Director:  Elodie Keene  / Eric Newman  Writer:  Eric Newman  / Leonard Gardner 
Guest starring:  Enrico ColantoniJon SedaPaul Ben-Victor, Jose Zuniga,  Miriam ColonBen SlackDale RaoulNick Chinlund, Johnny Quince,  Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joseph Anthony Richards, Lisa Louise Langford, Byron Utley,  Paul Giamatti, Sandra Foster
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/3/1995  9.  Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
The detectives investigate the murder of a gay bar owner. Fancy's wife is ready to have the baby. Medavoy's neighbor is the victim of a fortuneteller's scam, the resulting curse gives him a rash. Breen breaks his promise to Andy by checking up on his son, he decides to go back to him, a mistake that proves to be fatal.
Director:  Steven Bochco  / David Milch  Writer:  Channing Gibson  / Charles H. Eglee 
Guest starring:  Enrico Colantoni, Jahna Steele, Ray Buktenica,  Charles Cioffi, Bernard Kates,  Fabiana Udenio, Brian Cousins,  Vanessa Williams, Sal Landi, James Eugene Davis, Mario Di Donato,  Sandra Ellis LaffertyRobert Alan Browne
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/10/1995  10.  In the Butt, Bob
Lesniak is flashed, brings the perpetrator in and deals with his ""high priced lawyer and shrink,"" especially when he repeats the offense. Another detective uses his pull to take a possible serial killer case away from Bobby after he brings in a possible suspect. One of Fancy's old contacts, Vinnie Greco, brings in a tip about a couple of guys looking for some heavy hardware to do an armored car job; Sipowicz works with him but the guy is really working for someone else against Fancy. Fancy discovers this and has Vinnie wear a wire for him. Andy invites his son over for dinner and finds out Andy Jr. is joining the Air Force; later, Andy proposes to Sylvia; this time she accepts.
Director:  Donna Deitch  /  Steven Bochco  Writer:  Burton Armus  / Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Reni Santoni, David Wohl,  Lawrence Pressman, Steven Anderson, Tim deZarn,  Eric PoppickLouis Lombardi, Don Swayze,  Joe Pantoliano, Warren Sweeney, Tim Halligan, Mary Major, Kevin Cooney
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/17/1995  11.  Vishy-Vashy-Vinny
After discovering a key piece of evidence, Simone gets his chance to question the serial killer suspect. The detectives work on stopping the armored car robbery and then Fancy plays the incriminating tape that he had Vinnie record for him. Haverill is given the choice of retiring or a trial and he elects retirement. Martinez and Lesniak arrest an odd extortionist. James tells Adrianne that he enjoys working with her.
Director:  Steven Bochco  / David Milch  Writer:  Burton Armus  / Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Reni Santoni, Tim deZarn, Michael Marich, Steven Anderson,  Louis Lombardi, Don Swayze,  Joe Pantoliano, Sean Abbananto, Ralph Meyering Jr.,  James Lesure, Mary Major, Kamala Lopez Dawson
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/7/1995  12.  Large Mouth Bass
Simone & Sipowicz investigate the brutal murder of the daughter of woman whose ex-husband has made threats against her. Lesniak and Martinez's case involves a con artist who sells a black box to homely women, promising them beautiful skin. The new Borough Commander checks in and lets Fancy know his overtime policy; that doesn't sit well with Sipowicz when it compounds their investigation. Bobby's childhood friend is involved with a nightclub that is frequented by wiseguys.
Director:  Charles Haid  Writer:  Theresa Rebeck 
Guest starring:  Shirley KnightJay AcovoneLarry Joshua, Lynn Wanlass,  Michael Champion, Jeff Allin,  Al Sapienza, Al Pugliese, Barbara Pilavin,  Lenny CitranoJim Youngs, Christopher Spiro, Chris Cole, Bill Clark,  Ralph Seymour
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/14/1995  13.  Travels With Andy
Andy disagrees with Sylvia over the wedding arrangements, he wants a quick trip to Maryland and she wants a traditional Greek Orthodox service. An execution-style murder of three people at a fast food restaurant is investigated by Simone & Sipowicz. Lesniak meets an old high school friend, who's now a doctor, while investigating a rape case with Martinez, who develops a case of jealousy. Andy and Bobby travel upstate when a potential suspect is caught there, Bobby uses the trip as a chance to let his pigeons get a workout.
Director:  Mark Tinker  Writer:  Rosemary Breslin 
Guest starring:  Michael Reilly Burke, Dena Dietrich,  Tom VericaWilliam Lucking, Kavi Raz, Philip Sterling,  Richard Gant, Keith Mackechnie,  Angela Paton, Bill Bolender, Annie O'Donnell,  Anthony Michael Hall, Rick Cicetti, Bergen Lynn Williams,  Hans Howes
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/21/1995  14.  A Murder With Teeth in It
Evidence in the death of a pimp points to a cop that once helped Andy out with a problem. Bobby mentions the case to his girlfriend, the reporter, and later regrets it when the story hits the papers. Donna's former lover, Harold, the ex-New York Ranger, returns to the city and meets with Donna and Greg overreacts. James tells Greg about his interest in Adrianne.
Director:  Donna Deitch  Writer:  Franklyn Ajaye  / Barry Douglass 
Guest starring:  Cress Williams,  Cynthia Martells, John P. Connolly, Ramy Zada,  Debra MessingDayton Callie, Richard F. Whiten,  Robin Groves, Wendy Schenker, Edwina Moore, Robert Silver
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/28/1995  15.  Bombs Away
Bobby and Andy collide with a Rumanian immigrant who has a woman locked in the trunk of his car, later investigation shows him to be a terrorist. While transporting the serial killer out of the station house, the Webster serial killer is shot and his last victim's father is on the premises. Bobby begins to investigate the father and another member of a victim's support group. Greg tries to talk with Dana about his relationship with Donna, but she takes advantage of the situation. James asks Adrianne out for dinner; however, she rejects him because she does not want to be involved in relationship with someone she works with, given her previous history.
Director:  Jorge Montesi  /  Steven Bochco  Writer:  Ted Mann  / Gardner Stern 
Guest starring:  Richard SchiffLawrence PressmanDebra MessingScott Hylands, Tim deZarn, Pearl Huang, Lynn Tufeld, Keith Di Stefano, Keith Rayve, Gregory Nathan Franklyn, Marianne Taylor, Jon Brian Soloman,  Matthew Faison
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/14/1995  16.  UnAmerican Grafitti
Simone and Sipowicz investigate the murder of a Puerto Rican teen because he used to make some paintings in Little Italy. Greg meets Donna's former lover and she makes a decision about her relationship with him. Sylvia is mugged and later tells Andy a secret from her past.
Director:  Joe Ann Fogle  Writer:  Leonard Gardner 
Guest starring:  Michael David Lally, Ramy Zada, Richard Panebianco, Tony Nittoli, Christine Avila, Frank Sivero, Kyndra Joy Casper, Joseph R. Sicari, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Hector Jaime Mercado, Fritz Saunar,  Silvana Gallardo, Tom LaGrua, Emilio Borelli
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/21/1995  17.  Dirty Socks
Bobby's emotionally fragile witness for a double-murder keeps changing her story, she is really only interested in him. A family run business, that Andy used to work in, is held up and the owner's wife is killed, he participates in the investigation that involves some of his old friends. Donna's temporary replacement is gay. James enters in a department boxing tournament.
Director:  Elodie Keene  Writer:  Larry Cohen 
Guest starring:  Susanna Thompson,  Bill Macy, Murray Rubinstein,  John Finn, Jack Lindine, Ken Lerner
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    4/4/1995  18.  Innuendo
The detective's search for a killer following a shooting spree, where a rookie cop's missed shot also kills a bystander. Fancy's brother, a cop in the 8th precinct has racial troubles with his commanding officer and Arthur intercedes on his behalf and his own boss covers for him during their crisis. Andy goes to the doctor and finds out that he has an enlarged prostate, Sylvia thought their lack of sexual activity was because of the incident from her past that she had told Andy about. When Andy and Bobby go back to the apartment where the shooter lived, they discover he has returned, resulting in Bobby saving Andy's life.
Director:  Mark Tinker  / Walon Green  Writer:  David Mills 
Guest starring:  Gregory Vignolle,  Michael Jai WhiteJohn ApicellaDanny GoldringRichard PortnowDel Zamora, Steve Mattila,  Mark Casella, Michael Rothhaar, Zena Gaynes, Bobby Garabedian, Charlotte Brosnan, Darnell Suttles, Scott E. Davis, Greg Natale
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/2/1995  19.  Boxer Rebellion
Fancy works with James to help him get ready for the boxing tournament. Simone is attracted to an undercover cop that works with him on an arson sting. A woman that Sipowicz gets to testify in a case is murdered by the men she was going to testify against.
Director:  Jorge Montesi  / Walon Green  Writer:  Walon Green  / Ted Mann 
Guest starring:  Ray Abruzzo, Daniel Quinn,  Gregory SporlederVic Polizos, Josh Cruze, Gina Gallego, James Wellington,  Ivonne CollJoe Pantoliano, Richard Zavaglia
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/9/1995  20.  The Bookie and Kooky Cookie
The detectives search for the killer of a bookie. Donna returns ready to resume her position. Bobby's head case witness tries to end his career, when he won't give her what she wants. John gives all of the detectives farewell greeting cards; later, Fancy proposes that he move upstairs to anti-crime where there is an opportunity. Andy and Sylvia meet with the priest and later Sylvia hears a story about what has contributed to Andy's loss of faith. Andy smells something familiar on Russell.
Director:  Mark Piznarski  Writer:  George D. Putnam 
Guest starring:  Grace Zabriskie, Susanna Thompson,  Jorge Montesi, Richard Noyce, Wanda Lee Evans, Maria Cellario, John David Conti, William G. Clark, Tom Mulligan, James Arone, Jack Lindine, J. Downing, Ronald Hunter,  Clayton Rohner
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/16/1995  21.  The Bank Dick
A witness smells alcohol on Russell's breath. Officers in another precinct bash John and his lover, so he asks Bobby for some help. A terminally ill infant helps the detectives locate a serial rapist. Bobby confronts Russell about her drinking. Greg meets with his wife who would like them to get back together for the kids and Donna tells him where their relationship stands. When Kelly can't get back for it, Andy asks Bobby to be his best man.
Director:  Michael M. Robin  Writer:  Victor Bumbalo 
Guest starring:  Melora WaltersDiane Salinger, Ted Marcoux, Paul D'Ambrosio, David L. Crowley, Joe Basile, Andi Carnick, Deborah Taylor,  Jack Conley, Dean Simone, Tom Donaldson, Dee Hengstler, James Eugene Davis,  Janet MacLachlan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/23/1995  22.  A.D.A. Sipowicz
Two years ago he called her a ""pissy little bitch,"" tomorrow he will call her ""Mrs. Sipowicz,"" pre-wedding jitters put Andy in rare form. Russell's problem makes her miss getting a gun off a suspect and Bobby isn't happy about it; later she admits to having a problem. Fancy's brother, still having trouble with his sergeant and he is being investigated by the IAB, Bobby and the squad work to help clear his name. James goes out with Adrianne. Greg brings his wife to the wedding. Andy Jr. makes it to the ceremony.
Director:  Mark Tinker  /  Steven Bochco  Writer:  Ted Mann  / Gardner Stern 
Guest starring:  Michael Jai White, Ramon Franco,  Brent Jennings, Eugene Williams, Joe Greco,  Danny Goldring, Nicolette Scorsese, David Dunard, Richard Zavaglia, Deborah Taylor, Rochelle Swanson, Nicole Franklin, Rick Smith, Jermaine Montell,  Frank Medrano
Edition Details
Edition Special Edition
Series NYPD Blue
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Release Date 8/19/2003
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Mono
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 6

Features
Disc 01 One-Hour Season 2: A Season Of Change Documentary with Never-Before-Seen Footage
All-New Wedding Bell Blues and The Music of Mike Post Featurettes
Selected Episode Commentaries
Script-to-Screen Comparison and More!