"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:

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:

Insanity | Firefighting | Paramedic | Police | Rescue

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 13 wins & 24 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Aug. 21	7:00 AM	AETV	In the Family Way	#6.16
Fri. Aug. 22	7:00 AM	AETV	Kingpin Rising	#6.17

Cast

Coby Bell	...	Off. Tyrone 'Ty' Davis Jr. (130 episodes, 1999-2005)
Jason Wiles	...	Off. Maurice 'Bosco' Boscorelli / ... (129 episodes, 1999-2005)
Michael Beach	...	Monte 'Doc' Parker (103 episodes, 1999-2005)
Alyxx Morgen	...	Nurse Morgen (90 episodes, 2000-2005)
Molly Price	...	Off. Faith Yokas / ... (79 episodes, 1999-2005)
Skipp Sudduth	...	Off. John 'Sully' Sullivan / ... (79 episodes, 1999-2005)
Anthony Ruivivar	...	Carlos Nieto (78 episodes, 1999-2005)
John Michael Bolger	...	Lt. Johnson (65 episodes, 2000-2003)
Kim Raver	...	Kim Zambrano (63 episodes, 1999-2005)
Tia Texada	...	Sgt. Maritza Cruz (56 episodes, 2002-2005)
Eddie Cibrian	...	Jimmy Doherty (54 episodes, 1999-2005)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Australia:M | 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:

Crew or equipment visible: In several episodes, cameras and equipment attached to the police cruisers and ambulances are visible in reflecting buildings and passing car windows, as the camera view shows the cast member in the far seat of the vehicle from where the camera is mounted.

Quotes:

[about the flies for his class project]
Carlos: Put my virgins down.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "ER: Brothers and Sisters (#8.19)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Keep Hope Alive

Way Dope, If Slightly Goofy

Strong writing and better-than-average acting make "Third Watch" one of the best shows in syndication. As a former volunteer fire-fighter, I'd argue that some of the fire-fighting techniques portrayed would not be employed by real fire-fighters in any circumstances; also, some of the plot contrivances used to integrate the characters' personal and professional lives are treacly as hell. But, all in all, this is a most entertaining show to watch--far superior to "E. R." or "Law & Order"--whether you're drunk or sober.