Steven DePaul Movies
- 2002
A child-services caseworker dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a full caseload. The detectives of the 15th sift through the dead woman's notes, trying to determine if one of the persons listed therein might be angry enough to commit murder. Elsewhere, the IAB's investigation of murdered auxiliary officer Heather Peterson continues to cause friction between the uniforms and the plainclothesmen at the precinct. And Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) reluctantly agrees to fulfill the last wishes of fellow cop Paul Dwyer, who wanted half of his ashes to be spread somewhere within the precinct building. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Henry Simmons
- 2002
While coping with the death of her ex-husband, Rita Ortiz (Jacqueline Obradors) investigates a disturbing rape case that soon snowballs out of control, with possibly grim consequences for the rest of the squad. Elsewhere, the detectives probe the possibility that a young Asian girl may have been murdered by her own family; John Clark Jr. (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) extends a helping hand to mixed-up teenager James Kilik (Josh Zuckerman); and gay cop John Irvin (Bill Brochtrup) reacts bitterly to the news that his father is undergoing heart surgery. And in a development that will have long-ranging ramifications, new IAB Captain Fraker (Casey Siemaszko) seems to determined to force precinct skipper Gonzalez (Esai Morales) out of his job. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Henry Simmons
- 2001
Esai Morales becomes a regular in the role of Brooklyn homicide detective Lt. Tony Rodriguez. Setting up shop at the 15th precinct, Rodriguez imperiously takes over the investigation of the murder of an ex-cop's daughter. But after two of his own detectives screw up, Rodriguez relaxes a bit and allows the 15th's own Sorenson (Rick Schroder) and Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) to clean up the case. Elsewhere, Andy breaks up with Cynthia (Juliana Donald) and again considers getting back together with his ex-wife Katie (Debra Monk), if only for the sake of his son Theo (Austin Majors). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
After Danny (Rick Schroder) and Diane (Kim Delaney) decide to amicably break off their relationship, Diane joins Baldwin (Henry Simmons) and Greg (Gordon Clapp) in their investigation of a strangling. The victim is a 15-year-old girl who left behind a school essay which might contain a clue as to her killer. In another unrelated strangling case, the only witness is an apparently unhinged homeless man named Nicholas (Kevin Vincent O'Connor). And back on the domestic front, Andy (Dennis Franz) again goes out with Cynthia (Juliana Donald), the niece of his old friend Gibson (John F. O'Donohue). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Andy (Dennis Franz) is relieved to learn that his son Theo is out of the woods regarding his medical condition -- at least for the present. Danny (Rick Schroder) and Diane (Kim Delaney), back together again, decide to keep their renewed relationship quiet. On the job, Andy and Danny investigate a series of violent attacks on cabbies; Capt. Brass (Larry Joshua) takes over Fancy's (James McDaniel) office for his new task force; and Diane's contact Danny DiSalvo (Jay Acovone) offers to "take out" drug smuggler Don Kirkendall (if and when he is ever found), thereby absolving the 15th precinct of any complicity in Kirkendall's activities. In a related development, the ex-wife of Diane's old nemesis Denby (Scott Cohen) may be able to clear up matters in the Kirkendall case -- or maybe not. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Still hoping to link up with Jennifer Beck (Katie Fountain), the daughter whom she put up for adoption years ago, Det. Connie McDowell (Charlotte Ross) risks her job by arranging to have Jennifer hauled into the 15th precinct on a drug-misdemeanor charge. Elsewhere, the detectives investigate when the body of a woman who was supposed to have died in the World Trade Center attack turns up at construction site miles away from Ground Zero. And on a personal note, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) has found out that his temporary partner, Eddie Gibson (John F. O'Donohue), has cancer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Henry Simmons
- 2000
Jill Kirkendall (Andrea Thompson) is not happy to learn that a police surveillance team is watching her ex-husband, Don (Erich Anderson), during their son Kyle's first communion. Her unhappiness is compounded when Diane (Kim Delaney) tells Jill that Don is a suspect in a drug-smuggling operation. In other news, Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) and Sorenson (Rick Schroder) try to protect a man on probation, only to have a suspect on their hands when one of the man's buddies turns up dead; a baby dies while in the care of a transsexual; and Officer Mary Franco (Sheeri Rappaport) expresses a desire to be transferred upstairs to Anti-Crime. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
In the first episode of a two-part story, it is revealed that Jill Kirkendall's (Andrea Thompson) ex-husband, drug trafficker Don Kirkendall (Erich Anderson), isn't dead after all -- and Jill knew it all the time. As Diane (Kim Delaney) tries to find out what Jill is up to, Medavoy (Gordon Clapp) and Jones (Henry Simmons) investigate the beating death of a man in a domestic dispute, which leads to a disturbing case of rape. And in his efforts to cope with his young son Theo's serious medical problem, Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) "talks" with his deceased older son, Andy. "Bats Off to Larry" and the subsequent "The Last Round Up" were originally telecast as a single, two-hour "special" episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
During a homicide investigation with disturbing racial overtones, Fancy (James McDaniel) has a confrontation with Lt. Abner (James Pickens Jr.), head of the Bias unit and former boss of Det. Baldwin Jones (Henry Simmons). A homicide victim with a distinct and disgusting aroma is found. And Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) solicits the advice of partner Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder) when he is asked to take the niece of an old friend on a date. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
A woman is killed and her rare coin collection is stolen; could her drugged-out son have had anything to do with it? In other cases, ex-cop turned private detective Mike Roberts (Michael Harney) tips off the squad to the upcoming robbery of a truck from the company which currently employs Mike. Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) makes no secret of his disdain for Roberts, who seems on the verge of telling him something important. It is up to John Irvin (Bill Brochtrup), still recovering from the death of Dolores Mayo, to figure out what Mike was trying to say -- and it may have some bearing on Dolores' demise. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
In a follow-up to the previous episode, "Don't Kill the Messenger," Bobby Simone (Jimmy Smits) and Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) continue to be frustrated in their efforts to pin a nurse's murder on misogynistic cop Tommy Richardson (Michael Wiseman). Elsewhere, a graduate student who is shot during the theft of his camera wants to exact his own brand of justice. On a more personal level, Medavoy (Gordon Clapp) rushes to Abby's (Paige Turco) side when she shows signs of going into labor. "Upstairs," John Irvin (Bill Brochtrup) starts a printing business, and Sylvia (Sharon Lawrence) tries to persuade Andy to undergo prostate surgery. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Lt. Fancy (James McDaniel) has another run-in with Officer Szymanski (Christopher Stanley), the white cop who hassled Fancy over a broken taillight a few seasons back. Now, Szymanski is being investigated for his shooting of a black undercover officer. This incident rekindles old and unresolved racial issues between Fancy and Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz), culminating in a physical confrontation. Elsewhere, Andy agrees to continue aiding Sylvia (Sharon Lawrence) in her efforts to clear the name of the late Suarez, while the squad tries to help absentee PAA Dolores Mayo (Lola Glaudini), who has turned to shoplifting. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
In the first episode of a two-part story, Simone (Jimmy Smits) and Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) investigate when a distraught father (Brian Markinson) insists that his missing son was kidnapped by Israel (Thom Gossom Jr.), a homeless mute. After the boy's body is found, the detectives are confronted with evidence that seems to point irrevocably to Israel. But Diane (Kim Delaney) thinks that the suspect has been framed, corroborating Sipowicz' suspicions about the dead boy's father. Elsewhere, the squad's investigation of a girl's murder is complicated by the burial demands of the victim's father, a Hasidic Jew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
