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NYPD Blue S3E3 — One Big Happy Family

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NYPD Blue•Season 3•Episode 3

One Big Happy Family

7.7/10 · 193 votesNov 7, 199546 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Simone and Sipowicz get a break in a rape case when a man fitting the assailants description is seen in the station. Russell has to resolve her families domestic problems. Meanwhile, Martinez, on his first day back, gets some disappointing news from Lesniak.

Directed byMichael M. Robin

Written byGardner Stern

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Seasons12

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Cast9

Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Andy Sipowicz

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Bobby Simone

Kim Delaney

Kim Delaney

Diane Russell

James McDaniel

James McDaniel

Arthur Fancy

Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro

James Martinez

Justine Miceli

Justine Miceli

Adrienne Lesniak

Gail O'Grady

Gail O'Grady

Donna Abandando

Sharon Lawrence

Sharon Lawrence

Sylvia Costas

Gordon Clapp

Gordon Clapp

Greg Medavoy

Crew4

B

Brian J. Reynolds

Director of Photography

M

Michael M. Robin

Director

G

Gardner Stern

Writer

K

Karen I. Stern

Editor

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Episode Summary

"One Big Happy Family" is episode 3 of NYPD Blue season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 193 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Gardner Stern, it aired on November 7, 1995.

Next: E4 · Heavin' Can Wait Best of Season 3