An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
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Awards:
- Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 21 wins & 82 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Richard Belzer | ... |
Detective John Munch
(122 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Clark Johnson | ... |
Detective Meldrick Lewis
(122 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Yaphet Kotto | ... |
Lieutenant Al Giardello
(122 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Kyle Secor | ... |
Detective Tim Bayliss
(122 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Andre Braugher | ... |
Detective Frank Pembleton
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(100 episodes, 1993-1998)
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| Melissa Leo | ... |
Kay Howard
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(77 episodes, 1993-1997)
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| Reed Diamond | ... |
Mike Kellerman
(69 episodes, 1995-1998)
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Sharon Ziman | ... |
Naomi
(51 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Peter Gerety | ... |
Stuart Gharty
(48 episodes, 1996-1999)
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| Jon Seda | ... |
Paul Falsone
(46 episodes, 1997-1999)
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| Isabella Hofmann | ... |
Megan Russert
(46 episodes, 1994-1997)
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| Callie Thorne | ... |
Laura Ballard
(45 episodes, 1997-1999)
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| Toni Lewis | ... |
Terri Stivers
(45 episodes, 1996-1999)
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Clayton LeBouef | ... |
Col. George Barnfather
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(38 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Zeljko Ivanek | ... |
ASA Ed Danvers
(37 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Max Perlich | ... |
J.H. Brodie
(36 episodes, 1995-1997)
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| Daniel Baldwin | ... |
Beau Felton
(35 episodes, 1993-1997)
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| Ned Beatty | ... |
Stanley Bolander
(33 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Michelle Forbes | ... |
Dr. Julianna Cox
(32 episodes, 1996-1998)
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Ralph Tabakin | ... |
Scheiner
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(33 episodes, 1993-1999)
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Judy Thornton | ... |
Judy
(29 episodes, 1994-1999)
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| Giancarlo Esposito | ... |
Mike Giardello
(22 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Michael Michele | ... |
Rene Sheppard
(22 episodes, 1998-1999)
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Harlee McBride | ... |
Dr. Alyssa Dyer
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(22 episodes, 1994-1999)
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Walt MacPherson | ... |
Roger Gaffney
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(21 episodes, 1993-1998)
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John Miller | ... |
Sgt. Rallo
(21 episodes, 1994-1995)
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| Ami Brabson | ... |
Mary Pembleton
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(20 episodes, 1993-1998)
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Kristin Rohde | ... |
Sgt. Sally Rogers
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(17 episodes, 1994-1998)
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| Jay Spadaro | ... |
Officer Salerno
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(16 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Ellen McElduff | ... |
Billie Lou Hatfield
(15 episodes, 1997-1999)
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Herb Levinson | ... |
Dr. Lausanne
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(15 episodes, 1994-1999)
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Rhonda Overby | ... |
Dawn Daniels
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(14 episodes, 1995-1999)
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Steve Crosetti
(13 episodes, 1993-1994)
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Gary D'Addario | ... |
Lt. Jasper
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(13 episodes, 1995-1999)
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| Gerald F. Gough | ... |
Granger
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(12 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Dr. George Griscom
(11 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Granville Adams | ... |
Officer Jeff Westby
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(11 episodes, 1996-1999)
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| Michael Willis | ... |
Darin Russom
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(9 episodes, 1993-1999)
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Beau James | ... |
Higby
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(9 episodes, 1994-1999)
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Richard Pilcher | ... |
Sgt. Mark Deutch
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(9 episodes, 1994-1999)
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Sean Whitesell | ... |
Dr. Eli Devilbiss
(8 episodes, 1993-1999)
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| Julie Lauren | ... |
Off. Anne Schanne
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(8 episodes, 1993-1997)
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John Orofino | ... |
Officer Hoskins
(8 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Lee Tergesen | ... |
Officer Chris Thormann
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(7 episodes, 1993-1997)
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| Helen Carey | ... |
Maggie Conroy
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(7 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Robert Carlson | ... |
Officer Denys
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(7 episodes, 1996-1999)
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| Erik Dellums | ... |
Luther Mahoney
(6 episodes, 1996-1998)
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| Wendy Hughes | ... |
Dr. Carol Blythe, M.E.
(5 episodes, 1993)
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| Sagan Lewis | ... |
Judge Susan Aandahl
(5 episodes, 1995-1999)
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Rebecca Boyd | ... |
ASA Gail Ingram
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(5 episodes, 1996-1999)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- A&E Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD) (seasons one, two, and three)
- A&E Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD) (seasons four and five)
- A&E Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD) (sixth and seventh seasons)
- A&E Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- AXN (2008) (Hungary) (tv) (seasons 1-5)
- Fremantle Home Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1999) (United States) (tv)
- Network DVD (2018) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Old Gold Media (2024) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Peacock (2024) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Peacock (2024) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
- Shout! Factory (2017) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Sky (2025) (United Kingdom)
- Super Channel (2002) (Japan) (tv)
- VOX (1999) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Atlantic Cine Equipment (cranes and remote heads)
- Cinema Catering (catering)
- Colorlab (laboratory services & telecine)
- Editel NY (post-production facilities)
- Imaginary Forces (main titles)
- MFX (visual effects)
- So Speedy (post production script)
- Sync Sound (sound editorial and mixing facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In 1988, Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon joined the Baltimore Police Homicide Unit as a civilian assistant in order to chronicle a year in the life of a big-city homicide squad. His extensive notes, interviews, and observations were eventually published as the book, "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets." This book served as the inspiration for the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993). Much of the first and second seasons are taken from actual events recounted in the book. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1993). See more » |
| Quotes |
Det. Frank Pembleton:
You know, every day I get out of bed and drag myself to the next cup of coffee. I take a sip and the caffeine kicks in. I can focus my eyes again. My brain starts to order the day. I'm up, I'm alive. I'm ready to rock. But the time is coming when I wake up and decide that I'm not getting out of bed. Not for coffee, or food or sex. If it comes to me, fine. If it won't, fine. No more expectations. The longer I live, the less I know. I should know more. I should know the coffee's killing me. You're suspicious of your suspicions? I'm jealous, Kay; I'm so jealous. You still have the heart to have doubts. Me? I'm going to lock up a 14-year-old kid for what could be the rest of his natural life. I got to do this. This is my job. This is the deal. This is the law. This is my day. I have no doubts or suspicions about it. Heart has nothing to do with it any more. It's all in the caffeine. See more » |