NYPD Blue Andy Sipowicz Gets Promoted to Sergeant

[@thedonleroy]

One of my favorite shows. I have watched it from beginning to end many times over the years.

[@rasalghul9331]

For long-time fans of the show - this was such an incredible moment. We witnessed Andy go through horrific events in his life within the past decade and to see he finally gets respect and love from his police family was so touching. This is another reason why compelling, quality episodic TV can be so much more connected with the viewer since we grow over time with the characters.

[@alejandrob.4961]

and the music, wonderful

[@scottr1366]

So very true

[@rasalghul9331]

@@alejandrob.4961 yes - the music swells in at the perfect moment and grips your heart

[@perezynkrs1]

​@@rasalghul9331it does made me cry like a baby 😢

[@crupert23225]

One of the best scenes of the series. Draws a tear to the eye.

[@scottr1366]

Incredible goose bumps

[@mariobeauregard1379]

They don't write tv like this anymore.....hats off to all the cast....and to our favourite police officer Andy Sipowicz.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

So, one of the things I love about the writing of the show is how Irvin is careful not to insinuate himself in the strictly 'police' side of his job. He isn't a sworn officer, but he's deeply embedded in the life of the squad. But the character 'knows his role', so to speak, and keeps to his responsibilities... even when he'd love to be part of what's happening. In this scene I'm sure Irvin would have loved to be down with the squad, but that particular group was for sworn officers. He was included, but 'stayed in his lane'. That's hard for anybody to manage. But being a gay and not very assertive male in a room full of alpha-type personalities in the 90's was especially hard. And Brochtrup pulled that off with a lot of grace.

[@spinningbacksidekick]

Best scene in the series. And the music almost had me in tears.

[@bigeasydeg]

One of the best scenes of the show

[@danielstack4158]

One of the best scenes of any show.

[@ianbrewer4843]

Yes

[@josgor9061]

A racist cop getting a promotion

[@jennifermartinez5616]

I still cry watching it. Touching, beautiful, so many obstacles over come and goals achieved. Respect. Great show!!!!!

[@daverage4729]

I love the slight nervousness Andy shows as he touches his jacket inspecting the sergeant stripes. One of my favourite moments in the show as he comes down the stairs.

[@scottsears5545]

Incredible show. Full of great timing. Made a huge impact in my life. Entertainment at its best

[@amycaprari9951]

One of the best scenes ever on T.V. 100% RESPECT to the true life Andy Sipowicz's of this nation. Salute!

[@nata3467]

Love who Andy became- he was the heart and soul of the show. He lost so much but he always gave so much to those around him.

[@shawnuel]

More than that, he was the leader of the squad long before that title became official.

[@TurboTimmy]

I know several NYPD detectives......This is their favorite...and they all love Sipowicz !

[@newsflash7970]

loved every episode ever. people still forget that this show and all the others, are still adult cartoons..

[@steveblack9391]

A brilliant series with superb complex characters!! No more so than Andy sipowicz the writers put him through everything in the show culminating in this fabulous emotional scene. Dennis franz a superb actor made this very real. 😢

[@rmls34]

I am a 30-year retired street cop. This is the most deserved promotion in the history of law enforcement!

[@habib8961]

Greg Medavoy deserved to be promoted to chief of detectives!

[@chrispeplinski7306]

I wish that would have happened

[@calvinnay814]

What a journey Dennis Franz's character has taken over the span of the series; Season One, we find a self-loathing cop who was a spiteful drunk that the station had lost respect for; now at the series conclusion, the station is showing him the ultimate respect. well done, Andy!

[@andylane247]

There was something special about the 90's in American TV series production. (NYPD, Sopranos, West wing) Cannot see them bettered. Phenomenally good.

[@gbadesakin]

Quality stuff. These days they struggle to give us ten episodes of total nonsense.

[@Heisenmoff]

Nobody ever talks about how fantastic John’s hair is

[@lennartoberg292]

I love it. Perfect for the role he played! God bless to him. Gretings from Sweden.

[@judycombs-3798]

I am proud of how far Andy grew.

[@retrostu6917]

This scene here, is the epitome of a characters progression. Such a great show and moment. I remember being deployed, and seeing this with some of my fellow soldiers overseas, and we all kinda had a lump in our throat.

[@debbiecharles7912]

I cry everytime I watch this 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@elliothagen9874]

It dose pull @ the heart strings

[@A1Pro77]

One of the best (and there were many) scenes in the best series ever. Salute the stripes, clap for the man…both signs of respect.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

I remember when my C/O called me in his office and told me I had passed my BTZ NCO exam with a 97% and passed my orals as well. Col. Sansone asked me if I was ready to be a Sgt./Reporting Official. I responsed the same way Andy did. I told hin honestly that I didn't know. He looked at me and said He was sure I was ready. The first day back to duty after draw my rifle from the armory I walked into my sqaudron and all the cops I worked with, both Securiry Forces and Law enforcement were lined on each side of the hallway with Col. Sonsone and my 1st shirt SMsgt Wilson at the end. They were all lined up to tack my Sgt. stripes on. I knew what was about to happened so I asked 1 resquest of alll the cops. That was to hold off for a moment. I walk to the end of the lines came to attention and gave my best salute to Col. Sansone and addressed my 1st shirt as Sir. I gave them the honor of being the first to tack my stripes on. They each shook my hand and congratulated me. Col. Sansone looked at me and tild me again that he believed I was ready to be a supervisor to lower ranking Airman. My 1st shirt tild me if I ever had any doubts to just look at the men and women that I served with. When I turned around and saw all my brithers and sisters that I stood post with standing at attention waiting for me to walk the line for the tacking ceremony I realized I was going to do okay. That being said, I'm extemely glad squadron exercises weren't called that shift because after every one tacked my stripes on I was pretty sure I couldn't have fought my way out of a wet paper bag with a freshly honed Ka-bar. One of the proudezt moments of my military service. I would often go to my C/O or 1st shirt and ask for advise or just ask them about tjeir experiences as fresh supervisors. Spent the last 17 of my 20 years making sure I earned every stripe on my uniforms.

[@elliothagen9874]

Good story

[@scottr1366]

How does this not give u goose bumps...wow what a scene

[@jeremysears4263]

Goosebumps? I'm in the employee breakroom fighting back tears... I was NOT expecting this to hit me like it did..

[@georgebrennan2576]

@@jeremysears4263 what a scene...John the clerk was like I guess they all headed to party...crazy amazing:stuff.

[@claudec2588]

Considering all that Andy has had to overcome seeing this clip spontaneous applause is my reaction. I wish his wife had been present during this scene.

[@nicholaspatti1526]

I was so proud to watch this

[@volvoguy804]

Awesome music in this scene!

[@chrispeplinski7306]

This scene showed how Andy evolved into a character and one of respect

[@realTRAVE75]

That guy EARNED that over and over again. So well deserved for that character. He's the mold for the cops we NEED on today's force. I believe the BEST cops know when to bend/break the rules in order to serve justice properly. We don't need cops like Derek Chauvin. But I also believe cops that are too much of a stickler for the rules, like the Lt. Bale character, wouldn't ever get justice served either. This is one of my favorite episodic and police drama shows and Sipowicz is one of my favorite characters.

[@zacman1226]

Redemption is a beautiful thing

[@SHADOWS1]

Way over due & well deserved. Sad to see the show end where Andy didn't make Lt. 💗💯🇺🇸

[@RajaKhan-ob3ou]

Damn it. There’s dust in my eyes making them tear up, every time I watch this scene.

[@scootdaws25]

Man, they had great writers for this show!

[@jimmechanic]

A long nice journey for the biggest hardass

[@mikelisadebolt1604]

This was the best scene even in NYPD blue the question alot of people ask me is the name of the song that was played in this scene I been looking for this song for years and still haven't found the name or artist who did the music so if anyone knows the name or artist let me know

[@robertlaager3728]

This show should not have ended. Should be a miniseries of Andy running the squad and maybe retiring.

[@Kingman422]

Beautiful scene.

[@67icebowl]

I loved this show

[@SHADOWS1]

YES, I watched it again. 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️💯

[@garryharriman7349]

Wow, what a scene!

[@stevegiboney4493]

What a great scene!!!

[@64MDW]

Best cop show ever. Period.

[@georgebrennan2576]

Crazy powerfull scene...heavy tears

[@bobbysimmons2755]

Great scene wish when looked down bobby was there to say congratulations

[@alleghenyrebel445]

Gets me every time

[@bernarddato3221]

GOAT of TV series. Because we haven't seen anywhere else such a 12-year redemption. Because those cops trying to have a life while sticking here and there patches on the misery of a sick society, were of a profound humanity never equalled. And for so many other reasons (truth of the scenarios, relevance of the castings, accuracy of the actors' management, strong and sober expressiveness of the actors)... ... I am French and, alas, there are only 4 seasons on DVD. Could you, please,, tell me exactly what episode this beautiful scene is from (which has two meanings: police investigators congratulating Sipowicz, and the actors on the show applauding Dennis Franz)? Thanks 🙏

[@billystpaul8907]

I t would of been a much better scene if they would of had old characters show up as well. Captain Fancy, Diane and Sergeant Martinez would of made much more..It's still a good scene.

[@ellenchristensen7160]

I couldn't agree more. The living characters. Some have suggested Bobby should have been in the scene saluting, as well, but well, he's dead and would have made the scene cheesy. Fancy, Martinez, Rodriguez, Diane, Gibson, Kelly...and others. It would have made the scene so much better. Those actors probably wouldn't appear. Too much money.

[@eyram1]

Drumbeat towards the series finale

[@northislandguy]

Makes you wonder if this was unscripted, genuine reaction

[@Michaelkayslay]

im convinced that building is the same they used in third watch

[@andylane247]

Absolute class.

[@tri0wolf]

I salute 🫡 you SGT Andy

[@legalboxers]

Who didn’t cry when this happened 🥺🫡

[@speroskoufis7505]

So beautiful

[@sandrateresadavenport6867]

Beautiful!!!

[@claudec2588]

What season was this episode?

[@lynnecrisp]

1 thing I'd change is they should of had Bobby standing near by & salute him. I wish they had then it'd be perfect & complete

[@ellenchristensen7160]

Too cheesy. And why just Bobby? Why not Sylvia and Andy, Jr?

[@UberKrispy]

Pure Class

[@JBart3112]

I'm not crying. You're crying.

[@scottweldon8212]

I'm crying

[@JohnSanJuan-zp1ed]

Sergeant Andy Sipowicz

[@michellekeyser8085]

Did Andy’s lower lip quiver just a bit when he turned to look up ant John and the lieutenant then turned back to salute the officers?

[@黄程东阿黄]

rank is Detective sergeant?

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Great, now u go back to Patrol with the rest of the humps lol

[@markwood5486]

Would have been nice to have had the ghost of Simone in there somehow.

[@166cresskill]

That came in a previous episode, “The Vision Thing”.

[@markwood5486]

@@166cresskill yes. For someone that didn't watch NYPD Blue for years and years, I've seen every episode many times now. Just think it would have been a nice touch.

[@azamshahuddin781]

I thought the final episode of NYPD Blue saw Sipowicz retiring.And I didn't know he was a Junior Officer-I thought he was an Inspector or a Senior Officer.

[@ellenchristensen7160]

I guess you should re-watch it. He wasn't a Jr Officer. He was a Detective First Grade, then a Sergeant.

[@toonarmy8524]

proper.

[@craigjacobson158]

not sure where the technical advisor was during this scene but in real life he would never take the sgt exam. he was a Detective 1st grade....Sgt is a pay cut....in real life Det 1st grade makes almost what a Captain makes

[@kevinlevin3479]

Typical televisìon. Shouldn't the detective shield have been replaced by a sergeant's badge?

[@johnwotek3816]

don't they have detective sergeant in NYPD?

[@craigjacobson158]

@@kevinlevin3479 When you actually walk across the stage you get your new badge so you wear your current rank until you get the new rank badge

[@craigjacobson158]

@@johnwotek3816 No they usually have detectives and the squad is commanded by a lieutenant

[@johnwotek3816]

@@craigjacobson158 yeah, but "usually". Does it mean it's possible?

[@dennis2376]

Is being a Sargent a down grade from detective?

[@166cresskill]

In terms of rank, Sergeant is higher and they're a boss. However, some 1st Grade Detectives get higher pay.

[@terrydouglas5008]

Why are they saluting a sergeant?

[@RogerBates7]

Why not? Only the desk Sergeant was his equal in that group. Sergeant outranks Officer and Detective in the NYPD. He was also being saluted as a show of respect for his promotion. John is a civilian employee and Bale is a Lieutenant, which is likely why they didn't line up for the salute.

[@kovuk9]

you always salute up the chain of command. Detectives, no matter the grade, is nothing more than an assignment in reality and a Sergeant out ranks them.

[@andrewmichael4976]

Respect and honor for his promotion

[@leebrailsford1421]

Because he's fucking awesome

[@andreghouse9192]

They are not saluting a sergeant, they are respecting a great man.

[@jtrotta]

First of all that entire scene is wrong. The chevrons do not go on the uniform until he is sworn in. He goes to the ceremony at his current rank. He is not a SGT until sworn in. Just saying

[@hungram5170]

And all the lights in the squad room are turned off, and the police building isn't ADU compliant, and none of the actors knows how to stand at attention. You're the guy who won't watch Game of Thrones because he doesn't believe in dragons. Great story telling isn't always about getting the facts right. You should write a book or a screenplay sometime. Be sure to post it here. Wanker.