"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:

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

US TV Schedule:

Tue. July 21	7:00 AM	AETV	Crime and Punishment	#4.9
Wed. July 22	7:00 AM	AETV	Crime and Punishment	#4.10

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 | Argentina:60 min

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:

Savannah Haske, who played Sully's wife, is actually 13 months younger than Aaron Stanford, the actor who played her son, Sergei

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In several episodes, cameras and equipment attached to the police cruisers and ambulances are visible in reflecting buildings and passing car windows, as the camera view shows the cast member in the far seat of the vehicle from where the camera is mounted.

Quotes:

Bosco: How come whenever I'm in a good mood you think it must be related to sex?
Yokas: Because the only time you ever smile at the start of a shift is if you had your bean waxed the night before. I did the math.
Bosco: You know, Yokas, some things are better than sex.
Yokas: You got a fever or something?
Bosco: I'm serious. I'm capable of getting a rush out of other things in life, you know.
Yokas: Like what, sucking on whipped cream cans?

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.