NYPD Blue Trivia

1. Why does Sipowicz pose as an elderly man in a wheelchair?

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Undercover Assignments

Answer: To catch thieves that steal money after elderly people cash their monthly checks

Though Sipowicz is busy looking for Danny's killers and other murders, Medavoy and Baldwin are running a case of a thief that targets the elderly. Reluctantly, Sipowicz poses as an elderly man. Sipowicz does not pose as an elderly man in a wheelchair to solve Danny's murder, nor does he to protect John or to let Gibson's niece down easily. Sipowicz is pushed in his wheelchair by Medavoy while Baldwin watches in street clothes. They easily catch and chase and overpower the thieves despite being held at gunpoint initially by the thieves.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: Susan Dalto

Dalto is the first choice to replace Fancy. She is abrasive and ball-busting to nearly every person in the precinct. John the PAA explains to the precinct that due to her manner, she had earned the nickname "The Winemaker" for her ability to stomp on grapes. John explains the nickname is metaphorical. Gibson briefly becomes leader of the squad in later seasons. Rodriguez would take over for Dalto who is quickly re-assigned after Fancy intervenes. Rodriguez is not the true successor to Fancy, as Dalto had the job first before she is disgracefully re-routed. Her overbearing leadership made too many enemies in the 15th Precinct. Dalto was played effectively by actress Denise Crosby. She is the granddaughter of Bing Crosby.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue" Memories

Answer: He was forced to transfer by Commander Haverill and quit

Kelly (David Caruso) was forced out because of his defense of Officer Janice Licalsi, who killed mobster Angelo Marino and his chauffeur. He lied to protect her. Actually David Caruso left "NYPD Blue" to attempt a career in films. Word is, the cast and crew were happy to see him leave, as he was supposedly very difficult to work with, even going so far as to throw a trash can at Dennis Franz' head. Not to take away from Caruso's work; he did a fine job as Detective Kelly.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: A total stranger

When Bobby and Diane realize that they forgot to bring a witness, they ask a couple waiting to get married themselves -- complete strangers to them both! -- to fill in. The imminent groom, a man named Alex Johnson, agrees to stand as witness to the hasty nuptials.

From Quiz The Men and Women of "NYPD Blue"

Answer: Andy Sipowicz

Dennis has won 4 Emmy awards for his portrayal of Detective Sipowicz.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: Cynthia

Gibson set Cynthia and Sipowicz up shortly after the shooting death of Sylvia. Sipowicz was still mourning the death of his wife and Cynthia had not dated for years. She had been taking care of a sick relative that had passed away after a long illness. Their brief relationship is compromised by Cynthia and Gibson sharing too much information about Sipowicz.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": The Disappearance of Danny Sorenson

Answer: Mary Franco

Danny met Mary Franco when she came to work at the 15th Precinct. Mary tried very hard to get close to Danny, but Danny seemed to have been attracted to Diane Russell from the minute he first saw her. As soon as Danny felt he might have a chance with Diane, that was it for Mary.

From Quiz The Men and Women of "NYPD Blue"

Answer: Connie McDowell

Charlotte played the role of Eve on the daytime soap "Days of Our Lives" from 1987 to 1991.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Undercover Assignments

Answer: Arson

The sparks fly between Bobby and Diane as soon as they meet. The incorrect answers - murder, drug trafficking and kidnapping - all occur within the first two months of their shared time in the 15th Precinct. Their first undercover operation is to stop suspected arsonists. Bobby and Diane can relate to each other well on the job because the stress of solving many grisly crimes wears on them. After her future undercover assignments, she must confront her alcoholism as she starts bringing vodka to work and being dishonest to Bobby, Andy and the entire 15th precinct. Undercover operations are important at this precinct. They add to the stress. However this undercover operation to stop the arson is their first opportunity to work together. They start dating soon after.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: A doctor

Diane runs into the doctor while working a case. She and he had had friendly interactions of hope and positivity when Bobby was first admitted to the hospital. Once Bobby dies, Diane mourns for s while. When her partner Jill is compromised, Diane kisses Denby to get information on Jill's ex-husband and their drug smuggling ventures. Diane then scorns and rebukes Denby and ultimately shoots Denby to death in a hostage standoff. Diane dates Danny before the doctor. Diane has dealings with Bobby's former attorney and also relatives and the former tenant but dates Bobby's former doctor.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": The Disappearance of Danny Sorenson

Answer: Diane still wasn't over Bobby's death

Diane Russell wasn't over Bobby's death at all, and felt that she was betraying Bobby's memory by having a romance with Danny. After a few nights together, they decided to be "just friends". Although Danny put on a good face for Diane, he was actually distraught over the breakup. (Diane did date Bobby's former doctor, but that was later on.)

From Quiz "NYPD Blue"-"You Da Bomb"

Answer: ultrasound

She discusses this with Andy, who wanted to make sure she didn't need him (he is the father after all), and she tells him the doctor told her there isn't much to see on the first ultrasound.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: Computer graphics

John tries to start his own computer graphics company, but fails miserably a few months later. John eventually returns to his position as PAA for the 15th precinct, where he remained until the end of the series, in 2004.

From Quiz The Men and Women of "NYPD Blue"

Answer: Baldwin Jones

Henry appeared on the daytime soap "Another World" from 1997 to 1999.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Undercover Assignments

Answer: He never does go undercover

Lieutenant presides over dozens of undercover operations. He himself never goes undercover. He is promoted to captain after many years of superb service at the 15th Precinct. The false answers all occur in the show's history. In season 11, Clark and Sipowicz investigate a man who has converted to Islam. He is played by Sam Jaeger, best known for his character Joel Graham on the "Parenthood" TV series. On the episode where they investigate Black Power militants and the jewelry store hate crime, an undercover operation to take down the cel is considered but the Feds and other interfere and the operation is never given the go-ahead. Baldwin, played by Henry Simmons, later gets involved in a custody dispute. Not Fancy. Several episodes before Sorenson is murdered, he spies on Diane by the cover of night. While not technically undercover, Sorenson was indeed stalking her undercover. He quickly stops this behavior after self-reporting himself to Sipowicz. Sorenson takes accountability and when Diane leaves the squad, his infatuation switches to the stripper Kristen and a complex undercover operation he's working at TailFeathers. Lieutenant Fancy and Lieutant Rodriguez are the two most undercover-friendly lieutenants on the show. Fancy prefers a much more hands-off approach and to be clear, he never wears a wire or is the point man for any undercover operation. He certainly directs and presides over many.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: New York Rangers

Donna was a huge Rangers fan. She was a season ticket holder and proudly adorned her work area with a Rangers pennant. Greg and Donna start dating after they go ice skating together. Hockey and ice skating and things they have in common. Donna also used to date a hockey player that used to be on the Rangers. She never mentions her affinity for any other sports teams.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue" Memories

Answer: He received a promotion

James took the sergeant's test and passed it, and was assigned to another precinct. James fell head over heels for a young PAA named Gina who worked at the squad for a while. They eventually married and had a baby. Actually Nicolas Turturro left "NYPD Blue" to work on other projects, one of the many actors who left the series over the years.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: the New York Rangers

Donna had a Rangers penant in her apartment, and she even dated a Ranger for a while.

From Quiz The Men and Women of "NYPD Blue"

Answer: Diane Russell

Kim won a best supporting actress Emmy for her role in 1997.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Undercover Assignments

Answer: Commander Haverill

Captain Bass replaces Haverill. Gibson and Dalto are both short-lived lieutenants but neither are ever forced into early retirement. Lieutenant Fancy shows great strength and Haverill has no choice but to leave the job or else Fancy and others will share incriminating information on Haverill.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: Melina Kanakaredes

Benita and Bobby have a brief romance after bonding and sharing information about a case. When Benita pushes things too far and jeopardizes a sensitive case, Bobby cuts ties with her. Kanakaredes would go on to star in "Providence" and "CSI: NY". Brenneman played a murderous cop in season 1 and season 2 of "NYPD Blue" and her character was never a journalist or a reporter. Stringfield did not play a reporter or journalist; she played a lawyer. Turco portrayed a cop and never played a reporter or journalist. Benita is never mentioned again after Bobby cuts ties with her.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue" Memories

Answer: She ran away with her children

Jill made the huge mistake of trying to protect Don Kirkendall. By the time she realized she was in way over her head, Don had kidnapped one of their kids and was threatening to kill him. Diane stuck her neck way out for Jill, trying to help her. This even included kissing slimy ex-cop Harry Denby, who was Don's partner in crime. By the time the police got their hands on Don Kirkendall, it was too late for Jill. She had to take her boys and make a run for it, or probably would have ended up in jail herself for helping him. So Jill is "in the wind."

From Quiz "NYPD Blue"-"You Da Bomb"

Answer: kick him (let him go)

Rita tells Tony that Ilya didn't have a record and his visa was clean, so he tells them to get his information and kick him. Andy and John had gone to talk to Maureen's former employer, a photographer named Susanna, to see if she was responsible.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: his prostate

Andy's prostate (which he constantly mispronounced as "prostrate"!)was eventually surgically removed.

From Quiz The Men and Women of "NYPD Blue"

Answer: John Irvin

Bill became a permanent part of the cast in 1998.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Undercover Assignments

Answer: Selling boxes so that plain women could put the boxes over their head to improve their looks.

The women that are victimized by this con artist were intrigued and dumbfounded by him. Several do not come forward to report the con artist. The 15th Precinct undercover operation and interrogation is successful and the con artist is caught. In the entire series run, no one ever sells contaminated anchovies to restaurants. The other two wrong answers occur but in later seasons.

From Quiz NYPD Blue

Answer: Pat Fraker

Played by Casey Siemazsko, Fraker is jealous of Rodriguez and also opposing what Rodriguez wants to do regarding a huge case. Fraker is first shown in earlier seasons and slowly unravels under the pressure of the job over time. Gibson never shoots anyone on camera in the entire series. Licalsi murders two mafiosos but never shoots at a police lieutenant. Jimmy Mayo kills Costas accidentally when the bullets were meant for Cullanan.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": Romance in the Detective Squad

Answer: ADA Leo Cohen

Jill originally got cozy with ADA Leo Cohen to get information. But she came to like him, even though he could be an annoying smart aleck. Jill and Leo didn't last very long, and then Jill went on to become entangled in her ex-husband's dirty business, which eventually forced her to run away.

From Quiz "NYPD Blue": The Disappearance of Danny Sorenson

Answer: He wanted Danny to check out an employee of the club

Danny continued to date Kristen, the stripper. He went to the club for lunch to meet her; at that time, Joey Schulman, the club manager, asked Danny to run a check on someone. Sorenson proceeded to tell his boss, Lieutenant Rodriguez, about the conversation. The lieutenant gave Danny the okay to run the check, keeping it confidential from everyone, including Danny's partner, Andy Sipowicz. Late that night, Andy received word that Sorenson was at the strip club, drunk and fighting with an obsessed fan of Kristen. Andy was furious, afraid that Danny would lose his job. He took Danny home and got him sobered up. They talked things out and parted on good terms. It would be the last time Andy saw Danny alive.

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