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NYPD Blue

1993 · 60 min · TV-14
Created by David Milch, Steven Bochco
Drama
“Ride along with the boys in blue.”

NYPD Blue (1993) is a drama show created by David Milch. On TV Addict, players averaged 1.6/5, with 52% solving the puzzle and 48% failing it, making it the #11 hardest puzzle of 79 in the archive. Police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.

7.8
IMDb
7.0
TMDB
TV Addict Difficulty: Hard
1.6/5
Avg Score
52%
Solved
48%
Failed
44
Players
#11
Difficulty Rank

The TV Addict Puzzle

Puzzle #66 · August 10, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A gritty police procedural set in a New York City detective squad
The Character (Clue 4)
It was groundbreaking for its frank language, partial nudity, and morally complex officers
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A troubled detective with a drinking problem is paired with a by-the-book partner
The Twist (Clue 2)
The show ran for twelve seasons and tackled difficult social issues in each case
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Detective Andy Sipowicz anchors this long-running NYPD precinct drama on ABC
NYPD Blue

Cast

Dennis Franz as Andy SipowiczMark-Paul Gosselaar as John Clark Jr.Henry Simmons as Baldwin JonesBill Brochtrup as John IrvinJacqueline Obradors as Rita OrtizCurrie Graham as Thomas BaleBonnie Somerville as Laura MurphyGordon Clapp as Greg Medavoy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NYPD Blue hard to guess on TV Addict?
NYPD Blue had an average score of 1.6/5. 52% of players solved it, while 48% failed — a hard puzzle.
Who created NYPD Blue?
NYPD Blue was created by David Milch, Steven Bochco.
Who stars in NYPD Blue?
NYPD Blue stars Dennis Franz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Henry Simmons, Bill Brochtrup, Jacqueline Obradors, Currie Graham, Bonnie Somerville, Gordon Clapp.
What genre is NYPD Blue?
NYPD Blue is listed under Drama.
Where does NYPD Blue rank in TV Addict difficulty?
NYPD Blue ranks #11 of 79 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).