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

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 | Police | Paramedic | Working Mom | Firefighting

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:

[about the E]
Bosco: That's about $15,000 street value.
Yokas: That's no misdermeanor.

Movie Connections:

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

Soundtrack:

Keep Hope Alive

A Third Watch Fan

I've been a fan of Third Watch for quite a while, as it consists of a very culturally diverse and talented cast. As an actor myself, I was once fortunate enough to be an extra on the show and found it to be a most enjoyable experience, meeting some of the cast who were not only professional but also very friendly. I'm also a City University of New York Campus Peace Officer and find the show to successfully incorporate real issues within each episode, such as relationship situations (between the officers of the various departments), personal issues like child care concerns, marital problems, etc., as well as most of the official procedures which the uniformed Officers (Police, Fire & Emergency Medical Technicians) utilize in the performance of their duties. The portrayals of the characters by the cast is wonderful, as they succeed in bringing each character to 3 dimensional life! You get the feeling that these are real folks you could actually run into while walking down a New York City street. (Yes, all their performances are that good!!) The action in the show is great, combining the perfect amount of gritty realism and excitement with (at times), a dash of humor. I enjoy the show very much & hope it continues to have a nice long run!! I really like this show and feel that it is the best hour of quality viewing on televsion. Fantastic work by all the cast and crew!!