The Best Episodes of NYPD Blue Season 9

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(152 votes)

   #1 - Lie Like a Rug (1)

   S9:E111/6/2001

   While investigating the murders of four teenage girls, the 15th squad discovers the shocking truth about the disappearance of detective Danny Sorenson.

   Director:Mark Tinker

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mark Tinker

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2. 

   8.6/10(135 votes)

   #2 - Johnny Got His Gold (2)

   S9:E211/6/2001

   Sipowicz is hailed a hero after killing the man responsible for Sorenson's murder. While Lieutenant Rodriguez teams up with another precinct to investigate the robbery of his mother, the squad investigates the murder of two men affiliated with NYU.

   Director:Mark Piznarski

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mark Piznarski

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3. 

   8.1/10(136 votes)

   #3 - Two Clarks in a Bar

   S9:E311/13/2001

   The squad investigates two homicides: the immolation of a would-be musician and the stabbing of a socialite. The newest detective to the squad, John Clark, Jr., attempts to both learn a new job and fit into the squad despite interference from his father.

   Director:Henry J. Bronchtein

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Henry J. Bronchtein

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4. 

   7.9/10(126 votes)

   #4 - Hit the Road, Clark

   S9:E411/20/2001

   The squad is joined by Eddie Gibson who's been transferred from nightwatch. McDowell and Gibson investigate the murder of a woman with MS, while the other detectives investigate the killing of a Rikers corrections officer.

   Director:Jake Paltrow

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jake Paltrow

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5. 

   8.1/10(136 votes)

   #5 - Cops and Robber

   S9:E511/27/2001

   When Clark's badge is stolen, the squad scrambles to find the thief before Clark must report the loss, which could ruin his career. McDowell and Gibson investigate a murder involving a young pregnant girl.

   Director:Mark Tinker

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mark Tinker

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6. 

   7.9/10(140 votes)

   #6 - Baby Love

   S9:E612/4/2001

   The squad investigates the theft of a baby from a hospital, and the arson of an Arab-owned business.

   Director:Donna Deitch

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Donna Deitch

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7. 

   8.0/10(128 votes)

   #7 - Mom's Away

   S9:E712/11/2001

   The squad investigates the murder of two drug dealers, and the discovery of a body mistakenly listed as a victim of the World Trade Center attack. McDowell arrests the daughter she gave up for adoption.

   Director:Steven DePaul

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Steven DePaul

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8. 

   8.1/10(129 votes)

   #8 - Puppy Love

   S9:E812/18/2001

   Sipowicz and Clark investigate the murder of a hispanic worker, while Medavoy and Jones search for a puppy-knapper who stole valuable champion bulldog pups. McDowell gets a new partner--Rita Ortiz.

   Director:Dick Lowry

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Dick Lowry

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9. 

   8.0/10(120 votes)

   #9 - Here Comes the Son

   S9:E91/8/2002

   Sipowicz and Clark are assigned to work with John Clark, Sr. on a murder investigation. Two good samaritans run afoul of the law when the burglar they caught dies from a head wound.

   Director:Charles Haid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Charles Haid

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10. 

    8.4/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Jealous Hearts

    S9:E101/15/2002

    Sipowicz, Clark, Medavoy and Jones investigate a double homicide at a Latino restaurant. McDowell and Ortiz contend with a possibly mentally unstable woman who's posing as a cop.

    Director:Robert J. Doherty

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Robert J. Doherty

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11. 

    8.1/10(126 votes)

    #11 - Humpty Dumped

    S9:E112/5/2002

    The detectives investigate two separate murders of a college student and a Latina woman. Sipowicz goes after Mrs. Hornby's business manager. Haywood finally makes a decision about her pregnancy.

    Director:Dianne Houston

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Dianne Houston

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12. 

    8.1/10(133 votes)

    #12 - Oh, Mama

    S9:E122/19/2002

    Sipowicz, Clark, Medavoy and Jones investigate the murder of an unassuming teenager. McDowell and Ortiz search for the person responsible for firing a stray bullet that killed a three-year-old girl.

    Director:Peter Markle

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Peter Markle

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13. 

    7.6/10(124 votes)

    #13 - Safari, So Good

    S9:E132/26/2002

    The detectives investigate the separate murders of two supposedly upstanding citizens: an ex-convict turned community activist and a doctor who donated time to helping drug addicts and prostitutes.

    Director:Mark Piznarski

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Mark Piznarski

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14. 

    8.1/10(125 votes)

    #14 - Hand Job

    S9:E143/5/2002

    The detectives work to solve two murders: the shooting of a rising rap star and the shooting of stripper found nailed to a table. McDowell and Sipowicz try to define their relationship.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Tawnia McKiernan

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15. 

    8.0/10(143 votes)

    #15 - Guns & Hoses

    S9:E153/12/2002

    The detectives investigate the bombing of an abortion clinic that killed a guard. The squad gets a new lead on an old murder case. Ortiz's husband, Don, is murdered by his mistress' husband.

    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Craig Zisk

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16. 

    8.7/10(128 votes)

    #16 - A Little Dad'll Do Ya

    S9:E163/19/2002

    The squad investigates the murder of a young Chinese girl along with an alleged rape case. Irvin learns his father is dying. Clark tries to find a foster home for James Kilik.

    Director:Steven DePaul

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Steven DePaul

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17. 

    8.3/10(120 votes)

    #17 - Gypsy Woe's Me

    S9:E173/26/2002

    The squad investigates two homicides: a gay man who hit his head after being punched out and another man shot on the street. Rodriguez is set-up by iab to take a bribe from an old friend.

    Director:Mark Tinker

    Writer:Unknown

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18. 

    8.1/10(120 votes)

    #18 - Less is Morte

    S9:E184/16/2002

    The day's cases include an armored car robbery that left one guard dead, and the homicide of a woman whose body was found in a garbage truck; Sipowicz intervenes in the iab's case against Rodriguez.

    Director:Matthew Penn

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Matthew Penn

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19. 

    8.3/10(124 votes)

    #19 - Low Blow

    S9:E194/30/2002

    The detectives investigate two crimes: the murder of a back-alley cosmetic surgeon and a violent rape; Clark finally takes Laughlin on in the boxing ring.

    Director:Mark Tinker

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Mark Tinker

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20. 

    9.0/10(139 votes)

    #20 - Oedipus Wrecked

    S9:E205/7/2002

    Sipowicz is taken hostage in an interrogation room by a suspect in the murder of a pot dealer and two of her friends; a suburban mom found with drugs in her purse appears to be covering for her son.

    Director:Nelson McCormick

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Nelson McCormick

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21. 

    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #21 - Dead Meat in New Deli

    S9:E215/14/2002

    An unreliable witness and an overzealous detective hinder a murder investigation; a con artist scam leads the squad to a sex-slavery operation; McDowell agrees to join Sipowicz and Theo at a theme park.

    Director:Jake Paltrow

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jake Paltrow

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22. 

    8.5/10(121 votes)

    #22 - Better Laid than Never (1)

    S9:E225/21/2002

    Andy and Connie return from their week's holiday with Theo. A boy goes missing, and the squad is lead to a pedophile in the area. John meets with a lawyer about his father's estate.

    Director:Mark Tinker

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Mark Tinker

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23. 

    8.6/10(115 votes)

    #23 - Better Laid than Never (2)

    S9:E235/21/2002

    McDowell and Ortiz investigate the death of a woman found in her apartment, where an ex-con neighbor is suspect. The investigation into Scott's murder points towards his friend. Andy thinks about the future. Rita meets John's father.

    Director:Mark Tinker

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Mark Tinker

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