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Homicide: Life on the Street

  • TV Series
  • 1993–19991993–1999
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
13K
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POPULARITY
1,384
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Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
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Life on the Street is an American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.Life on the Street is an American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.Life on the Street is an American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,384
98
  • Creator
    • Paul Attanasio
  • Stars
    • Richard Belzer
    • Clark Johnson
    • Yaphet Kotto
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Paul Attanasio
  • Stars
    • Richard Belzer
    • Clark Johnson
    • Yaphet Kotto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 98User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #173
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 25 wins & 82 nominations total

    Episodes122

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    Homicide: Life On The Street: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2
    Homicide: Life on the Street
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    Homicide: Life on the Street
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Kellerman, P.I. (Part 1)
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Kellerman, P.I. (Part 1)
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Lines Of Fire
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Lines Of Fire
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Homicide.Com
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Homicide.Com
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Truth Will Out
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Truth Will Out
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Brotherly Love
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Brotherly Love
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Wanted Dead Or Alive (Part 2)
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Wanted Dead Or Alive (Part 2)
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Just An Old Fashioned Love Song
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Just An Old Fashioned Love Song
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Shades Of Gray
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Shades Of Gray
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Identity Crisis
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Identity Crisis
    Homicide: Life On The Street: Zen And The Art Of Murder
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    Homicide: Life On The Street: Zen And The Art Of Murder

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    Ned Beatty and Richard Belzer in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
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    Erik Dellums in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
    Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton
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    Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
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    Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)

    Top cast

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    Richard Belzer
    Richard Belzer
    • John Munchas John Munch
    122 episodes122 eps • 1993–1999
    Clark Johnson
    Clark Johnson
    • Meldrick Lewisas Meldrick Lewis
    122 episodes122 eps • 1993–1999
    Yaphet Kotto
    Yaphet Kotto
    • Al Giardelloas Al Giardello
    122 episodes122 eps • 1993–1999
    Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor
    • Tim Baylissas Tim Bayliss
    122 episodes122 eps • 1993–1999
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Frank Pembletonas Frank Pembleton
    100 episodes100 eps • 1993–1998
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Kay Howardas Kay Howard…
    77 episodes77 eps • 1993–1997
    Reed Diamond
    Reed Diamond
    • Mike Kellermanas Mike Kellerman
    69 episodes69 eps • 1995–1998
    Sharon Ziman
    • Naomias Naomi
    51 episodes51 eps • 1993–1999
    Peter Gerety
    Peter Gerety
    • Stuart Ghartyas Stuart Gharty
    48 episodes48 eps • 1996–1999
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Paul Falsoneas Paul Falsone
    46 episodes46 eps • 1997–1999
    Toni Lewis
    Toni Lewis
    • Terri Stiversas Terri Stivers
    46 episodes46 eps • 1996–1999
    Isabella Hofmann
    Isabella Hofmann
    • Megan Russertas Megan Russert
    45 episodes45 eps • 1994–1997
    Callie Thorne
    Callie Thorne
    • Laura Ballardas Laura Ballard
    45 episodes45 eps • 1997–1999
    Clayton LeBouef
    • Col. George Barnfatheras Col. George Barnfather…
    38 episodes38 eps • 1993–1999
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • ASA Ed Danversas ASA Ed Danvers
    37 episodes37 eps • 1993–1999
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • J.H. Brodieas J.H. Brodie
    36 episodes36 eps • 1995–1997
    Daniel Baldwin
    Daniel Baldwin
    • Beau Feltonas Beau Felton
    35 episodes35 eps • 1993–1997
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Stanley 'The Big Man' Bolanderas Stanley 'The Big Man' Bolander
    33 episodes33 eps • 1993–1995
    • Creator
      • Paul Attanasio
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    Storyline

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    A one-hour drama inspired by David Simon's acclaimed non-fiction book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets." It is at once a mundane yet compelling look in and around a Homicide unit of the Baltimore Police Department, a group of determined individuals who are committed to their grim job at hand. —Karina Santos <tallulahg@aol.com>
    • social commentary
    • justice
    • violence
    • police station
    • based on real person
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A real live criminal, on the run from the Baltimore Police Department, entered the set of Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) and surrendered to the actors in uniform. This incident was later spoofed in an episode where the actors in the show chased a suspect onto the set of "Homicide" and encountered the director, Barry Levinson, and several of their favorite actors from the show.
    • Goofs
      In a number of episodes, in-vehicle shots with a "back seat" perspective often show that the vehicle being filmed in is in fact a Chrysler-produced sedan. Note the older star-in-pentagon emblem on the steering wheel instead of the Chevy Cavaliers that the detectives drive. This is likely due to the lower headroom in the Cavalier, making it difficult to film that perspective.
    • Quotes

      Det. Tim Bayliss: You never say please. You never say thank you.

      Det. Frank Pembleton: Please don't be an idiot. Thank you.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1993)

    User reviews98

    Review
    Top review
    Are my comments needed?
    We all agree this was probably the best crime series ever made, despite NBC's reluctance to support and promote it. This was TV acting, scripting, and directing at it's best.

    What the public could not accept, was that the stories did not have neat endings. Life, and crime stories are messy. The show reflected that. And I'm grateful for it's honesty.

    On the other hand, I'm grateful they allowed the show to have a movie that ended several major story lines. At the end of it all, we needed closure, even it some of the endings weren't "happy endings". That in itself showed the quality - the truth of this show.

    Fiction can be truthful, and "real". This was the best example . And NBC should hang it's head in shame for the way it treated it. I'm glad that "Munch" still lives on Law & Order SVU, but it's a shadow of a great character in a great show.

    On TV you take what you get.
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    • Mar 15, 2002

    FAQ7

    • Can the police really lie to you?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Homicide
    • Filming locations
      • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Baltimore Pictures
      • Fatima Productions
      • NBC Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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