"Third Watch" (1999) TV series 1999-2005

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Creators:

Edward Allen Bernero
John Wells

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

26 September 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot:

The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics in the fictional 55th Precinct.

Plot Keywords:

City | Paramedic | Police | Liar | Interracial Relationship

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 13 wins & 24 nominations

Cast

Jason Wiles	...	Officer Maurice Boscorelli (131 episodes, 1999-2005)
Coby Bell	...	Officer Tyrone Davis (130 episodes, 1999-2005)
Anthony Ruivivar	...	Carlos Nieto (110 episodes, 1999-2005)
Skipp Sudduth	...	Officer John Sullivan (109 episodes, 1999-2005)
Molly Price	...	Officer Faith Yokas / ... (107 episodes, 1999-2005)
Michael Beach	...	Monte Parker / ... (104 episodes, 1999-2005)
Kim Raver	...	Kim Zambrano (89 episodes, 1999-2005)
Alyxx Morgen	...	Nurse Morgen (82 episodes, 2000-2005)
Eddie Cibrian	...	Jimmy Doherty (80 episodes, 1999-2005)
Joe Lisi	...	Lieutenant Swersky (68 episodes, 1999-2005)
John Michael Bolger	...	Lieutenant Johnson (63 episodes, 2000-2003)
Bill Walsh	...	Walsh / ... (57 episodes, 1999-2005)
Tia Texada	...	Sergeant Maritza Cruz (56 episodes, 2002-2005)
Chris Bauer	...	Fred Yokas (53 episodes, 1999-2004)

Runtime:

USA:45 min (132 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Argentina:13 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Bayonne, New Jersey, USA

Company:

John Wells Productions

Trivia:

Molly Price was absent for most of season 5, due to her pregnancy. She gave birth to a baby boy named Jake in mid-November of 2003.

Goofs:

Factual errors: In several episodes, the ambulance that is often used by the paramedics has a license plate number of BN6-30L. In New York, that would be a passenger plate number, also, FDNY ambulances use official plates.

Quotes:

Bosco: Wait until my partner here gets finished with the report. You'll be so guilty even you won't like yourself.
Yokas: Oh, that's sweet.
Bosco: Well, you're the best at it.
Yokas: Isn't he a smooth talker?
Charlie: You're gonna lie?
Yokas: Lie? Lie? Now that is a very offensive characterization.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "TV Land Confidential: Locations (#2.5)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Keep Hope Alive

Way Dope, If Slightly Goofy

Strong writing and better-than-average acting make "Third Watch" one of the best shows in syndication. As a former volunteer fire-fighter, I'd argue that some of the fire-fighting techniques portrayed would not be employed by real fire-fighters in any circumstances; also, some of the plot contrivances used to integrate the characters' personal and professional lives are treacly as hell. But, all in all, this is a most entertaining show to watch--far superior to "E. R." or "Law & Order"--whether you're drunk or sober.