This show was pure artistic perfection. And Dennis Franz is one of the finest actors I've ever seen, because in every scene you watch him not for one second do you think this isnt real.
Such as the last few moments of this video clip where Dennis Franz makes the motion for a phone. Just in the background, but there none the less. Well done show all around.
It was the little things like Andy gesturing to another cop in the background for a cellphone so the kid could talk to her mother that helped make this show so realistic.
Of all the character actors I have seen in the 60 years of watching TV, Dennis Franz was afforded the opportunity by writers and directors to define Andy Sipowicz. I believe the story arc of Andy's experiences to be the quintessential performance by an actor. Franz was right to retire after NYPD Blue because no matter what role he might have taken, he would always be Andy. God bless all who created him.
I was on the job and I would have loved to work with him....its the highest compliment I can think of....Mr. Franz enjoy your retirement and RIP Sgt. Sipowicz (since the show is gone so is the character...)
@@sethkimmel7312 I would imagine that Sipowicz probably retired as a Lieutenant. He took over the Squad Command as a Sergeant but that's a job usually held by a Lieutenant. Within the first year of running the Squad he probably got the proper rank for the job.
@@glenndoleberry8418 It was a few years beforeheand. Franz isn't the most diverse actor in the world since its hard to believe him as anything but a cop but he plays the hell out of that type of a role regardless.
I'm 55 years old and NYPD Blue is my favorite TV show of all time. I love the Sopranos but still think NYPD Blue is the best. And this episode is my favorite. What a awesome story it was.
For me this episode was one of if not the best in the series . Andy's character is was of the best ever written and the show one of the best ever for police dramas
@@jamesfountain6183 It showed the softer side which was rare . Boy do I miss shows like this , great writing and character development the show had it all
It was so well delivered over multiple episodes showing how caring Andy was by walking around with him looking for his daughter, checking out the scam artist and the Psychic that preyed on them and then to always be on the lookout for suspects and catches the kidnapper while buying a car for his son. NYPD Blue could have been called the Tragedy of Andy Sipowicz, he lost his child, wife, partners to death and murder and at the end he was in charge of the squad and married to a lovely lady, friends with his 1st wife and had 3 new children. I watch this show at least once a year on Hulu, it's a guaranteed few months of great things to look forward to but I do skip the death of Simone, that tore me up.
@@Alvan81 Damn you for making me watch this again just now, crying again. It's impossible to watch without crying. And I just started rewatching the show last week, I'm on episode 12 and this one is coming up. Such a great scene and so well acted.
@@TheFuriousfunk lol. Blame it on somebody cutting those onions near you, not me Hoss!😆😆 Agreed: week after week of phenomenal acting & character development.
In a show that hits so hard so often, it really would’ve been nice to see the reunion with the mother, too. This was such a beautiful scene. To see the whole family reunited would’ve been the cherry on top.
Right. Andy noticed at the car lot a guy who was acting kinda hinky around the girl's father, and Andy remembered that he hadn't interviewed this guy yet about the girl's disappearance.
I'm a retired Connecticut State Trooper I was a Detective for 5 yrs and I worked with guys who were super Detectives. There are Officers and Troopers who Andy's character wad based. Unfortunately the only cops you here about are the assholes who made it through the recruiting process and rather than dismiss them they get shuffled around until it's too late. The best cop show ever and in the top programs ever. Frantz could've won an Emmy every year the show was on.
I’ve never watched the show, but I’ve been addicted to these clips lately. I love Andy’s character so much. I wish more men knew how to be a man like him. Lol not everything about him, but his ability to be gentle yet masculine. Just don’t piss him off lol.
@@keithmorgan742 dude obviously it’s a fictional character. It’s not like he is that far fetched or has super powers though. It’s also ok to share a thought on CZcams
Through the alcoholism and career troubles he kept working the case. Never gave up on finding that little girl. Dennis Franz portrayed a real cop so well. The look on his face as the father walks away with his little girl speaks volumes. A great satisfaction of a job well done.
Actually, to me the first season was a throw away. Too much like a soap opera and there was little interaction between the characters. How many times could we listen to Caruso whispering his lines. An actor with zero presence.
They mention this in the series but he denies it because of his past. In the episode Fancy tries to get him the promotion to first grade with Simone but is denied.
I have never not shed a tear watching this scene. Franz is a once in a century actor who to my mind has earned his place among the greats in any medium. No one could have done what he did with that character. Not even Denzel Washington who may come closest to being able to dig down as Franz did at times to capture the hate or sorrow that he needed. . No one.
I thing most fathers would have hugged,kissed and held their kids in that situation before asking to hold their hands. I would have but maybe he was in shock.
I only hope they sent a squad car to pick up the Mother because God forbid if she gets killed in a car accident on the way to the scene after hearing the great news. Well, I’m sure in real life they would do that. GREAT SCENE. It’s on DVD, Andy stuck it out with that family from beginning to end.
Oh by the way whenever I was on a call and in the kitchen and I felt the situation was going south, I always tried to steer everyone away from the knives...
what scary this based on real cases . this scene made me cry. and the vengeance I felt . I would love to have a pair of Brass Knuckles ans spend 5 mins with the kidnappers
This show was pure artistic perfection. And Dennis Franz is one of the finest actors I've ever seen, because in every scene you watch him not for one second do you think this isnt real.
Such as the last few moments of this video clip where Dennis Franz makes the motion for a phone. Just in the background, but there none the less. Well done show all around.
that was a real tear jerker of an episode.the writers were amazing. that episode would touch
almost anyone's heart deeply.
It was the little things like Andy gesturing to another cop in the background for a cellphone so the kid could talk to her mother that helped make this show so realistic.
Of all the character actors I have seen in the 60 years of watching TV, Dennis Franz was afforded the opportunity by writers and directors to define Andy Sipowicz. I believe the story arc of Andy's experiences to be the quintessential performance by an actor. Franz was right to retire after NYPD Blue because no matter what role he might have taken, he would always be Andy. God bless all who created him.
Correct.
I was on the job and I would have loved to work with him....its the highest compliment I can think of....Mr. Franz enjoy your retirement and RIP Sgt. Sipowicz (since the show is gone so is the character...)
@@sethkimmel7312 I would imagine that Sipowicz probably retired as a Lieutenant. He took over the Squad Command as a Sergeant but that's a job usually held by a Lieutenant. Within the first year of running the Squad he probably got the proper rank for the job.
Was his cop role in the DIE HARD movie before of after BLUE? He was kinda SIPOWITCZ -ish in that too🤣
@@glenndoleberry8418 It was a few years beforeheand. Franz isn't the most diverse actor in the world since its hard to believe him as anything but a cop but he plays the hell out of that type of a role regardless.
I'm 55 years old and NYPD Blue is my favorite TV show of all time. I love the Sopranos but still think NYPD Blue is the best. And this episode is my favorite. What a awesome story it was.
12 ESU Cops armed to the teeth and Sipowicz takes the door with the 5 shooter, classic.
If you don't get emotional when Andy walks out of the house with Jenny and then when she takes her dad's hand when can you! Simply stunning acting
im a dad of 5 ,6 foot 1 250 pounds and i cried like a baby.
Love Andy's look around 2:28. Look of 'yeah, today's a good day.'
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Just scrolled through to see if someone thought or posted the same thing.
He conveys it just right!
Thanks!
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Stay Safe!
Sometimes, it's not the pay that is the best compensation for a good day's work.
The best of Andy, all in this episode.
For me this episode was one of if not the best in the series . Andy's character is was of the best ever written and the show one of the best ever for police dramas
One of my favorites too
@@jamesfountain6183 It showed the softer side which was rare . Boy do I miss shows like this , great writing and character development the show had it all
One of the greatest TV scenes ever from one of the greatest TV shows ever, priceless!
I can feel it coming off you !! ..... PERFECT !!
My favorite Blues detective, Andy Sopowicz!
without a doubt, best cop show ever!!
Peter Carman EVER !!!!!!
No other was even close.
The best storyline ever on NYPD Blue.
It is one of my favorite episodes of this show. I like Andy’s quote afterwards “I’de rather be lucky than good”
@@rogerd777 "How about being both?"
maybe, so many. this was strong. Andy is an ass breaker and a name taker. And a sweet guy.
It was so well delivered over multiple episodes showing how caring Andy was by walking around with him looking for his daughter, checking out the scam artist and the Psychic that preyed on them and then to always be on the lookout for suspects and catches the kidnapper while buying a car for his son. NYPD Blue could have been called the Tragedy of Andy Sipowicz, he lost his child, wife, partners to death and murder and at the end he was in charge of the squad and married to a lovely lady, friends with his 1st wife and had 3 new children. I watch this show at least once a year on Hulu, it's a guaranteed few months of great things to look forward to but I do skip the death of Simone, that tore me up.
Can’t you just feel how happy Andy made this family.
Cops pray for moments like this but so few ever get them. Back the BLUE!!
My daughter and I have been estranged for 3 years now. Every time I watch this it reminds me how much I miss her.
call her. it's never too late. god bless you. merry Christmas to you both.
Great moment in tv history when Sipowicz got back on Jenny's trail.
I have seen this 100 times and I cry everytime when that little girl comes out to her father
“Would you like to hold my hand?” 🥺
This is my second time. But with the Holidays this time got me choked up.
@@Alvan81 Damn you for making me watch this again just now, crying again. It's impossible to watch without crying. And I just started rewatching the show last week, I'm on episode 12 and this one is coming up. Such a great scene and so well acted.
@@TheFuriousfunk lol. Blame it on somebody cutting those onions near you, not me Hoss!😆😆 Agreed: week after week of phenomenal acting & character development.
Watched a hundred tear jerker films and never cried until I saw this finale
In a show that hits so hard so often, it really would’ve been nice to see the reunion with the mother, too. This was such a beautiful scene. To see the whole family reunited would’ve been the cherry on top.
One of the best episodes of this series
if i remember at the start of this episode Andy Jr was looking for a used car to buy and Sipowicz was helping him out. And this was the ending. Wow
Right. Andy noticed at the car lot a guy who was acting kinda hinky around the girl's father, and Andy remembered that he hadn't interviewed this guy yet about the girl's disappearance.
The Bucci Kidnapping Case is first mentioned in Episode 17.
@@tomgoode3658 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Season 1 & 2 were amazing.
Dennis Franz/Andy Sipowicz was one of the coolest characters ever on TV............between him and John Ritter/Jack Tripper,I could watch them all day
I'm a retired Connecticut State Trooper I was a Detective for 5 yrs and I worked with guys who were super Detectives. There are Officers and Troopers who Andy's character wad based. Unfortunately the only cops you here about are the assholes who made it through the recruiting process and rather than dismiss them they get shuffled around until it's too late. The best cop show ever and in the top programs ever. Frantz could've won an Emmy every year the show was on.
I’ve never watched the show, but I’ve been addicted to these clips lately. I love Andy’s character so much. I wish more men knew how to be a man like him. Lol not everything about him, but his ability to be gentle yet masculine. Just don’t piss him off lol.
I wish more women would realize they are watching a fictional character on a TV show.
@@keithmorgan742 dude obviously it’s a fictional character. It’s not like he is that far fetched or has super powers though. It’s also ok to share a thought on CZcams
I like the attention to details. She slashed his bulletproof vest, and it shows at the end of the scene.
For such a big, dramatic character, Dennis Franz could depict so much with just a glance, or a twist of his lips. Sort of a shame he retired.
The most touching story line on NYPD Blue
WOW! What a gift from Andy! Thinking about the happiness of others ...
The 1983 movie Without a Trace had a premise very similar to this episode of NYPD Blue.
One of the best shows on tv at the time
Through the alcoholism and career troubles he kept working the case. Never gave up on finding that little girl. Dennis Franz portrayed a real cop so well. The look on his face as the father walks away with his little girl speaks volumes. A great satisfaction of a job well done.
This character was well defined over the seasons
Always breaks me up.
I really love the first season.
last season for me!!
Actually, to me the first season was a throw away. Too much like a soap opera and there was little interaction between the characters. How many times could we listen to Caruso whispering his lines. An actor with zero presence.
This was Sipowitzc best best episode go Andy
Solving this kidnapping is the thing the writers should have used for Andy to make detective first grade.
They mention this in the series but he denies it because of his past. In the episode Fancy tries to get him the promotion to first grade with Simone but is denied.
It truly is a rare thing when The Role and The Actor combine to actually create life in its multitude of facets.
The NYPD detective super team would be Sipowicz and Lenny Briscoe (from Law and Order). Imagine the wisecracks.
I have never not shed a tear watching this scene. Franz is a once in a century actor who to my mind has earned his place among the greats in any medium. No one could have done what he did with that character. Not even Denzel Washington who may come closest to being able to dig down as Franz did at times to capture the hate or sorrow that he needed. . No one.
he was class in Die hard 2 as well.
I remember this episode!! My eyes were wet !! Great writing and acting !@
Gut wrenching drama only NYPD blue can pull this off..
That little girl is adorable.
One of the best shows in the entire season
Andy had his bad days but then he had these days....
That kind of scene can't be easy for a child actress.
Andy sipowitz is a hero, who else can go from wholesomely restoring family's to dumping on the floor and do it all so well?
My favorite scene
I loved this show !!!!!❤️👍
This is the episode in which Andy became the main character of the series.
Amazing best episode.
That look Andy gives. Thats a cops reward is knowing you did the job and saved a life.
look! they finally arrested Rosanne Barr.....
Looks more like Jerry Nadler these days.
One of my favorite story lines
great episode
That lady was just plain nuts.
Out and out nutbag
Good Job Andy ！！
Was that Ginny Sack?? 😂
I love how the kid had to think about whether she wanted to see her mom. Like "... Fine... Whatever."
Some of these scenes can obliterate me in seconds - and I didn't even see the whole episode.
That is a career.
The man the myth the legend.
This episode let me know that this was going to be a great show And it was
Babies don't sleep as well as Andy did that night.
...a terrific scene...
"Would you like to hold my hand?"
I thing most fathers would have hugged,kissed and held their kids in that situation before asking to hold their hands. I would have but maybe he was in shock.
What a great show
Such a cutie !!!
Andy was the best.
The Bucci Case!
I only hope they sent a squad car to pick up the Mother because God forbid if she gets killed in a car accident on the way to the scene after hearing the great news. Well, I’m sure in real life they would do that. GREAT SCENE.
It’s on DVD, Andy stuck it out with that family from beginning to end.
Damn She Slice His Police vest
And she goes for attempted murder of a police officer too......it IS a good day...
Oh by the way whenever I was on a call and in the kitchen and I felt the situation was going south, I always tried to steer everyone away from the knives...
Can anyone tell me what episode this is? Like season & episode number specifically?
I believe this particular takedown was actually based on a real case which pretty much this way
All the thumbs down are the people that side with the kidnappers!!
This alone should have gotten him first grade
Uplifting
Good cop...
Determined
NOT
2 kill the bad guy ( ops ,,,women.lol
Little girls
Luv 2 hold hands!
Mine...
Would grap it.
Until she felt confident.
Yahoo
Looks like long Island city
See I kinda watch cop shows not bad g shows. Don't know why you changed. The rule of law keeps you alive
what scary this based on real cases . this scene made me cry. and the vengeance I felt . I would love to have a pair of Brass Knuckles ans spend 5 mins with the kidnappers
Does anyone know which episode this is ?? Season ? Episode ?
season 1, episode 22
Rockin Robin Season 1 finale. It was a continuation from Black Men Can't Jump Episode 17.
most rubber knife i ever saw
Andy should have made 1st grade for that back then