NYPD Blue (Season 6)

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"Original airdate: October 20, 1998"
*Directed by: Mark Tinker
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark & Meredith Stiehm

Simone, Sipowicz, and Fancy are annoyed by the presence of retired cop Mike Roberts, who has been hired by the murder victim's father to keep a lid on his son's alleged homosexual lifestyle. Meanwhile, Costas lends a big assist to Russell and Kirkendall in their investigation of a teenage girl's rape, and Bobby Simone helps scare away the lowlife boyfriend of his dentist's daughter but is clearly not feeling well.

Cop in a Bottle

"Original airdate: October 27, 1998"
*Directed by: Paris Barclay
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark & Matt Olmstead

The detectives of the 15th Precinct investigate a double homicide involving one of their own, an alcoholic cop who seems to have done the right thing, but can't remember key details about the incident. The situation becomes more precarious as the cop's lieutenant tries to use the incident to get him kicked off the force. Looming over all these events is the health crisis afflicting Bobby, who collapses at the crime scene and is hospitalized.

Numb & Number

""'Original airdate: November 10, 1998
*Directed by: Mark Tinker
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark & Leonard Gardner

Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez try to unravel the confusing information given by the suspect in the murder of a Pakistani man, who was found semi-naked in a park. Meanwhile, Simone's deteriorating health continues to worry Russell and leads Sipowicz into conflict with everyone, including Costas.

Brother's Keeper

"Original airdate: November 17, 1998"
*Directed by: Donna Deitch
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark and Doug Palau

Lieutenant Fancy urgently reaches out to the entire New York City police department for assistance in resolving Simone's critical medical condition, while his co-workers at the 15th Precinct are frustrated by their inability to help their ailing comrade. Meanwhile, Sipowicz, Medavoy and Martinez investigate two brothers in the brutal murder of their 72-year-old mother.

Hearts and Souls

"Original airdate: November 24, 1998"
*Directed by: Paris Barclay
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark & Nicholas Wootton

Sipowicz is led to a surprising reconnection with his ex-wife as Simone's medical crisis reaches the worst possible conclusion.

Note

This was Jimmy Smits' last regular appearance as Bobby Simone. He returned for one scene in one Season 12 episode.

Danny Boy

""'Original airdate: December 1, 1998
*Directed by: Mark Tinker
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark and Meredith Stiehm

Danny Sorenson transfers from Narcotics to the 15th Precinct's detective squad. While he and Sipowicz lead a double homicide investigation, Sorenson struggles to overcome the squad's suspicion of his techniques and intentions. Meanwhile, Costas has misgivings about the accuracy of the past conviction of a teenager and asks a reluctant Sipowicz for help, but Andy and the detective on the case, Dornan, don't click.

Czech Bouncer

""'Original airdate: December 8, 1998
*Directed by: Paris Barclay
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark & Matt Olmstead

Sipowicz mentors Sorenson when the latter goes overboard with a suspect in the killing of two elderly gift shop owners; Russell and Kirkendall investigate the murder of a strip club patron and are shocked to learn that PAA Dolores Mayo is working there as a dancer; and Andy gets some info from Det. Dornan but it's too late to help Sylvia or an innocent man in jail.

Raging Bulls

""'Original airdates: December 15, 1998
*Directed by: Steven DePaul
*Written by: Steven Bochco, David Milch, Bill Clark and Leonard Gardner

An off duty white officer mistakingly shoots a black undercover officer when seeing suspects in pursuit of a crime. The white officer Syzmanski is the same officer who pulled over Lt. Fancy for driving in an all White neighborhood leading to a violent explosion of racial tension between Sipowicz and Fancy. Diane and Jill help out an increasingly troubled Dolores Mayo. Andy consoles a distraught Sylvia.

Grime Scene

"Original airdate: January 5, 1999"
*Directed by: Michael M. Robin
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark, Doug Palau and Nicholas Wootton

Russell and Sorenson scramble to close a stabbing case so that Kirkendall's son, a witness to the incident, doesn't have to testify; Greg and James slog through a case where a homeless man was beaten to death; PAA John tries to help out an increasingly out of control Dolores Mayo; Andy, Sylvia and Lt. Dornan join forces to avenge a man who was conned into confessing to a crime, tortured in jail and murdered there; and Russell is tempted to drink.

how and Tell

"Original airdate: January 12, 1999"
*Directed by: Marc Buckland
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Matt Olmstead

Sipowicz and Sorenson are beyond frustrated when the FBI and Internal Affairs show up and meddle with their investigation of a family of dirty cops who may have been involved in a robbery-homicide. Meanwhile, Medavoy chafes at being the butt of one of Sipowicz's jokes; Sylvia reaches the end of her rope on the Suarez case; and Diane, still consumed with grief, reaches out for help.

Notes

* Chad Allen guest stars as Tommy Ibarra

Big Bang Theory

"Original airdate: February 9, 1999"
*Directed by: Jake Paltrow
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Ted Mann

An apartment building gigolo is the prime suspect when one of the elderly ladies he "visited" is murdered; and Sorenson turns to Sipowicz for advice when a friend appears to be on the brink of a breakdown.

Notes

* D.B. Sweeney guest stars as Joey Dwyer

What's Up, Chuck?

""'Original airdate: February 16, 1999
*Directed by: Bob Doherty
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and John Chambers

"Upstairs" John fears that Dolores' downward spiral might have ended tragically, and when Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate her disappearance, they face off with a high profile attorney from Sipowicz's past. Elsewhere, a dysfunctional family leads Greg and James into a bizarre murder case, and Jill and Diane get an even weirder case that could be a murder case, a kidnapping case, or no case at all.

Notes

* Daniel Benzali guest stars as James Sinclair, Esq.
* Khandi Alexander appears as Sonya

Dead Girl Walking

"Original airdate: February 23, 1999"
*Directed by: Paris Barclay
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Leonard Gardner

A girl thought to be dead really isn't, in spite of her mother's positive (and eager) identification. Meanwhile, a member of the 15th Precinct takes a bullet as a stakeout suddenly turns violent; Andy and Lt. Fancy try to help a bitter Det. Dornan even as his attitude sucks; and Henry Coffield surprisingly provides a smile to Diane's day.

Raphael's Inferno

"Original airdate: March 2, 1999"
*Directed by: Matthew Penn
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Doug Palau

A young girl is found dead in the basement of her apartment and Sipowicz and Sorenson rely on their instincts to narrow the list of suspects; an elderly gentleman suspects that his younger girlfriend was forced to steal money from him; and Sorenson's sister and Dolores Mayo's father visit the precinct, hoping to spend time with their loved ones.

I Have a Dream

"Original airdate: March 3, 1999"
*Directed by: Marc Buckland
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Nicholas Wootton

Sorenson's acquaintance with a drug dealer proves helpful when a cop is accused of prematurely shooting a suspect; Russell and Kirkendall fear that a bitter neighborly dispute could get out of hand; and Sipowicz has a recurring dream about his past which helps him come to terms with his present.

Tain't Misbehavin

"Original airdate: April 13, 1999"
*Directed by: Karen Gaviola
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Matt Olmstead

Sorenson and his girlfriend, Nadine, experience an emotional crisis; and Sipowicz gives a convincing performance as a heavy in order to secure a murder confession.

Don't Meth With Me

"Original airdate: April 20, 1999"
*Directed by: Steven DePaul
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Jody Worth

Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the death of a woman whose spoiled, drug-using son is a prime suspect; and retired cop Mike Roberts needs help from his former colleagues when it appears that he may be responsible for a crime at his current job.

Mister Roberts

"Original airdate: April 27, 1999"
*Directed by: Mark Tinker
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Michael Graham

A troubled former cop meets an unfortunate end, which causes the detectives to reflect back on his cries for help. Sipowicz feels especially guilty about the situation until information from John Irvin leads him to the source of the tragedy.

Notes

* Daniel Benzali guest stars as James Sinclair, Esq.
* Gail O'Grady makes an uncredited appearance as Donna Abandando

Judas Priest

"Original airdate: May 4, 1999"
*Directed by: Dennis M. White
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Meredith Stiehm

Sipowicz and Sorenson must find more evidence in the Cullinan murder case; Sipowicz and Fancy try to help a fellow cop with a drinking problem; ADA Leo Cohen and Jill's relationship comes to an end as he leaves the case.

I'll Draw You a Mapp

"Original airdate: May 11, 1999"
*Directed by: Donna Dietch
*Written by: David Milch, Bill Clark and Leonard Gardner

Sipowicz is overly eager to testify in the Cullinan murder trial, but Costas worries that Sipowicz is no match for defense attorney James Sinclair. Much to Sipowicz's chagrin, Costas thinks Sorenson will make a stronger witness and Andy increasingly loses his mind over having to deal with Sinclair's psychological button-pushing. Meanwhile, Russell and Kirkendall lead the investigation of a home invasion murder in which the widow becomes the prime suspect and everyone throws the Amadou Diallo shooting right in their faces.

Notes

* Daniel Benzali guest stars as James Sinclair, Esq.

Voir Dire This

"Original airdate: May 18, 1999"
*Directed by: Paris Barclay
*Written by: Bill Clark & Bernadette McNamara

While Sipowicz continues to be haunted by attorney James Sinclair, the Cullinan murder trial takes a horrific turn, and the lives of the 15th Precinct detectives will never be the same.

Notes

* This episode was Sharon Lawrence's last appearance as Sylvia Costas.
* Daniel Benzali guest stars as James Sinclair, Esq.
* Emile Hirsch guest stars as Marcello Parisi

afe Home

"Original airdate: May 25, 1999"
*Directed by: Mark Tinker
*Written by: David Milch & Bill Clark

Passions ignite when the detectives of the 15th Precinct go on a personal crusade to implicate the suspect they hold responsible for the death of Sylvia Costas, while simultaneously worrying about Andy's fragile state of mind--specifically whether he's going to start drinking again or kill himself. Meanwhile, Gay John feels responsible for Sylvia's death.