Opens with a tribute to 9/11/2001: "NYPD BLUE Wishes to dedicate its season to the memory of the New York City Police and Firefighters who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001. Their Heroism will never be forgotten and we extend our deepest sympathies to their families and loved ones."
Mark-Paul Gosselaar joins the cast as John Clark Jr (the last detective to partner with Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) for the rest of the series run).