NYPD Blue - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT !!!!

[@icu8128]

When Fancy and Sipowicz got in each other's face you knew fireworks were coming. Two fine passionate actors engaging in their craft, BELIEVABLE!!!

[@alexoil08]

I had heard that scenes were sometimes so intense that they would pause afterward, look at one another, and go, “are you okay?” before moving on. Great job, the both of them!

[@frasierthebichon7422]

alexoil08 ......source please ?

[@revengeneutral8164]

@@frasierthebichon7422 Probably an old ass interview. That sort of thing is pretty common with intense dramas. Heck, Jason Momoa brought Emilia Clark a robe between shots of their first night together scene on GoT because she was just standing there naked and he was like "don't let them do that to you ever" referring to the just letting her stand there naked.

[@furious3383]

Both of them are out of breath. Lol

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Exactly!

[@stevedrums1675]

these two were brilliant together. Absolutely brilliant. I've read they keep in touch. I hope so.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Dennis Franz or Andy, beware... look what Fancy did in the movie Mississippi Burning, lol. You don't want to mess with him, lol. Great scene however!! Wow!! so good!!!

[@janblount]

@@LiveINtheGood53 The black man who threatened R. Lee Erney in that shack was not James McDaniel (Fancy). That actor’s name is Badja Djola. Guess we all look alike to some folks.

[@klauspetereit2665]

@@janblount 🤣

[@louisp.3332]

@@janblount not true! Not true at all!! If you’re going to speak, don’t speak racist rhetoric!!! You all look alike to everyone…

[@alucard624]

@@janblount Go play your race card somewhere else.

[@unclefester9113]

Awesome character development. When the Captian left the Squad… the shook hands. Best Cop show ever

[@TheJasonCombee76]

Now THAT is how you clear the air! It's done it's over. Nothing but respect from then on.

[@codename617]

Damn! This was such a good episode. SVU, Chicago PD, and Blue Bloods do not and will never have shot on NYPD Blue.

[@JasonAlredge]

I think Fin mentioned Eliot's daughter in one episode and they were gonna fight when Cragen stepped in and stopped them.

[@rocknroller77]

NYPD Blue is the most realistic cop drama, ever.

[@2034916]

I watch all the reruns of NYPD Blue and am always enraptured by the acting and storyline, especially when Jimmy Smits and Kim Delaney were in it. Always Dennis Franz’s acting never ceased to amaze me.

[@Malaka300]

@@rocknroller77 Hill Street Blues

[@Astro_touches_children]

The respect that grew between the two men made this a great season

[@jakehawkins8669]

One of the most powerful scenes & moments of the whole series; so much boiling over between Sipowicz & Fancy for the first 6 or 7 years & then BAM

[@2034916]

James McDaniel was so good. Everyone was so good.

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

I used to see James McDaniel from time to time in Harlem.

[@TheBatugan77]

He was in a few law and order episodes. And he was compelling each time.

[@mikehill1114]

When two women fight it is the start of a lifelong feud. When two men fight it is the start of a lifelong friendship.

[@thegreenhornet7749]

That is a profound statement

[@kathyduby8150]

Well said.

[@quinton01]

Weird how that works.

[@nyterpfan]

Spot on truth!!

[@Manawatu_Al2844]

Women hate other women. Men actually will get along with other guys once they've sorted out their differences.

[@nucman133]

I watched this with my wife and she said "How do men do that?!" 😄 I told her that with men we may not like each other but if a man is willing to throw hands, you will respect him. And with men respect is often enough. And just like Andy and Fancy, that respect often grows into friendship.

[@TheJackonager]

It's the truth. You wanna get physical, I can respect that. From respect grows trust, from trust grows friendship. It's how we're wired.

[@gangoffour6690]

If frightening to see cops this mentally unhinged. Even more frightening to know this is the norm and they are out on the streets with guns. It's even a lots worse now than when this show was on TV.

[@TheJackonager]

@Gang Of Four the amount of ignorance in your response is amazing. You should educate yourself by checking the FBI statistics on law enforcement shootings from the 90s to today (they're lower), the statistics on whether you're more likely to be killed by a firearm or a blunt instrument (blunt instrument by a large margin). While it is "normal" for men to challenge each other, it is rare when becomes physical, and since physiological testing has been required for peace officer since 1974, its even rarer in their cases. Educate yourself and stop disparaging more than 800,000 people on their employment choice.

[@gawainethefirst]

@@gangoffour6690 I imagine that this is the first bit of an NYPD Blue episode that you’ve ever watched. Otherwise you would’ve never made such an ignorant statement.

[@rocknroller77]

@@gangoffour6690 typical ignoramus comment. Go defund what's left of your brain cells

[@jamesdrynan]

The animosity between these two exploded into full-on rage in this scene. Everything is firing on all cylinders here. The editing, camera work, the acting, the writing, the lighting. BOOM! " Man, I ain't heard nothin'! " Good answer.

[@check5000]

What’s more funny is at the end of the show when Sipowicz and Fancy was leaving, they were saying good night to each other but they kept saying it over and over and slowly walking to the car. I was like just get in the car and leave. 😂😂😂

[@kollusion1]

I don't remember this fight. I always felt it was brewing underneath for years. I love how they don't speak to each other in the bathroom! Thanks for posting boss.

[@claymac7895]

I love how they both knew they were going to fight as soon as they walked in to the bathroom.

[@coryames1170]

2:01 Fancy nodding his head like he's saying "let's do this"

[@timothyantoine914]

Tensions were there forever , they did learn to respect and care about each other .

[@danwesson2955]

One of the best scenes ever was Fancy’s last with Sipowicz. Sipowicz tells Fancy he is needed at 1PP and that he ( Sipowicz ) learned from him.

[@rayholston4973]

This was after the recent death of Det. Simone ( Jimmy Smits) so emotions were higher than usual with these characters

[@darrenheadrick3669]

Damn! The LT and Andy doing some serious dancing there. Fancy might be younger and have dome height and reach, but Andy was holding his own on that. Never fuck with a combat vet. A lot of times they still have some serious issues to work out.

[@cyclingbutterbean]

The standing by the sink scene is brilliant. Neither saying a word. Just admiring the damage they received. A mutual admiration for lack of a better phrase. Both gave as well as they took.

[@Patrickgacosta]

The writing, especially with this scene, was beyond superb!!!👍

[@gspendlove]

If I recall correctly, Szymanski was the officer who pulled the Lieutenant and his wife over when he was off-duty. Fancy was convinced that was race-related, so he punished Szymanski a little for it. Then Fancy acknowledged he might have been wrong to do that, and Szymanski came to work at the 15th.

[@shaunosby5093]

I remember this from years ago. One of the All-Time Great scenes in television.

[@michaelmigliaccio1939]

It's a strange universe where Rick Schroeder is the voice of reason.

[@johnobrien1528]

Andy and Fancy had a good old fashion hockey fight...Tie Domi vs Donald Brashear. Classic

[@steveprestegard5151]

2 for roughing or 5 for fighting each?

[@Jake4211-]

BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@frasierthebichon7422]

How about Dave Shultz vs Terry O’Reilly?

[@johnobrien1528]

@@frasierthebichon7422 well...they were both white... You got half of the joke

[@themadmallard]

Its a shame schroeder did end up leaving, i think he was unappreciated how good he was as the face opposite of franz.

[@TheBorn24die]

I read an article saying he left cause he wanted to spend more time with his family as per Lieutenant Fancy, Martinez and Bobby Simone.

[@Euripides_Panz]

I thought his wife was sick, so that would be a big reason.

[@mikewilliams7985]

Smits was the the best, but yes, Schroeder held his own. The show went significantly downhill after he left.

[@Euripides_Panz]

@@mikewilliams7985 Rick had big shows to fill and it was vocalized when Danny said he couldn't compete with Bobby.

[@edwardcochran5060]

One of the BEST of all TIME!!!

[@finessbennett9417]

Some of my best friends in the past, we fought first before we became friends. AND THEN THERE WAS RESPECT

[@chrishoyland2871]

Neanderthal

[@TheBatugan77]

@@chrishoyland2871 Cro-magnon

[@keithharper1470]

This fight was years in the making

[@UBZUKki]

One of the stand out scenes of the whole series.....Awesome

[@dougbrown9574]

...and that's really saying something !

[@joseyeastwood]

That shit was building up for years surprise it didn't happen sooner.

[@flynnzero9282]

They still respected each other.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@flynnzero9282 Not until after this fight. They pretty much hated each other before finally letting off steam

[@LRS905]

Is that Rick Schroeder? Never noticed it before. It seems I underestimated him and Mark Paul Gosselar. I thought they were just fluffy bad comedy material. I have been corrected. This series seemed to extract the best from most actors.

[@danstilley1934]

RL R Yes, that is Rick Schroeder.. He was on NYPD Blue for 3 seasons (1998-2001) before being replaced by Mark Paul Gosselar .

[@LiveINtheGood53]

@@danstilley1934 A long way from Silver Spoons, which I liked when I was a kid, and Erin Gray back in the day, wow! lol Rick Schroeder is a good actor and very good in this show for sure!

[@williamanthony9090]

Mark Paul Gosselar as Detective John Clark was, in my opinion, the partner who best complimented Andy's character. Of course, he came to the series in it's later years after the Andy character had evolved quite a bit.

[@mkrny111]

@@LiveINtheGood53 true.. remembered silver spoons snd kinda found it tough to believe him as a tough guy nypd detective and then a ctu agent in 24 day 6. Sorenson came on immediately after Simone passed so it was tough for all….

[@craighicksartwork]

Fluffy bad comedy material...? Danny was intense as much as he was funny. His story was tragic.

[@LisleBrathwaite]

This is how I dealt with beef growing up. Some of my best and most respected friendships.

[@selftrue670]

Yep, and it was almost always better afterward.

[@Saintinthecity-wh9nl]

I don't know dude. It is acceptable as kids I guess but not as middle aged men like these two.

[@selftrue670]

@@Saintinthecity-wh9nl Yes, good point. At that age, men should have better self control.

[@rogerr2796]

Probably my least favorite NYPD Blue scene. The two men really disliked each other. But they were both professionals, not spoiled children at a play yard.

[@Movypro23]

Love how all that went down with Christmas lights up and the first thing Danny says after pulling back Andy is “where’s the first aid kit” lol

[@Capcoor]

They both got in some decent shots.

[@williamanthony9090]

The best part of this scene is after the fight, when the two of them are asking each other if they're having chest pains.

[@RioBow]

Legendary TV at its best From England UK 🇬🇧

[@bayoustormryder3823]

They needed to throw some hands to get it out. So they can move on and respect each other

[@ericmcgrath9472]

Blue Bloods has been the best show since. Like when Frasier continued after cheers.

[@pantherslair]

Like 2 American Pitbulls in the same hood that have been itching to fight each other since day 1 and when the opportunity finally came, they absolutely went hammer and tongs at each other, equally matched and equally aggressive to punch on indefinitely, round after round like a Rocky Balboa fight, never giving up and never surrendering to the other!

[@clee3133]

Best part of this scene is missing, when they talk afterwards!!

[@SavageSquishy86]

wow! Andy and the cap throwing hands? damn

[@flynnzero9282]

Fancy and Andy respected each other. Despite disagreements. Fancy was a good LT, boss, and friend.

[@SamuelPearlman]

I remember watching this "live", and being like WTAF!!!!!

[@pacman9425]

Yep

[@nealbeard1]

HR would have them both on disciplinary then therapy due to possible PTSD. They would then have compulsory therapy for at least 3 years.

[@skwisgarskwigelf7191]

Damn I wish I could punch out my boss and still keep my job

[@curtisb1445]

U damm right

[@aspenrebel]

Give it a try!!

[@quinton01]

@@aspenrebel That's the funniest thing I've read in while!

[@furious3383]

He gave Andy a “write up “ Lol

[@leeeastwood6368]

and this is what happens when 2 men respect one another too much!

[@chucknoland5989]

Was this before or after they went out for ribs?

[@justanotherdrunk]

way after ribs were season 1

[@catlikepizzagaming8280]

They really did have some hot detectives in this show

[@ep1970]

2:06 Haymakers were flying!

[@chrisdicenzo712]

Love this show so much!

[@damoneford6145]

Fancy & Sipowicz Fighting This The One I wanna see

[@CurvyTribune]

2:02 At the beginning of the fight, it sounds like dogs barking and growling

[@chaddawkins8525]

If any of you ever notice why this show reminds you of HBO's Deadwood it is because the dude that created Deadwood was highly involved in this show as well. I believed he was a head writer, producer, and directed some episodes as well. Also I always use to laugh at how weird Andy's body type was. I mean he was built like a some sort of groundhog or walrus. I use to not believe that he could pick up all those hot women like Sharon Lawrence and that Connie babe.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Yes, David Milch, co-creator with Stephen Bocho (Hill Street Blues, where Dennis Frank came from) and writer. Brilliant guy.

[@harryfloros8796]

Ron Jeremy.

[@calvinnay814]

i loved that what set Fancy off was Andy giving him a dismissive thumb...

[@wasserperson]

It's not a dismissive thumb -- iirc it's an older generation slur gesture, for whites talking about Black People, something like, "see they're not like us, that shoe polish on their faces doesn't rub off" ( It's possible I'm confusing this with another episode; but either way the "you people" is there )

[@warblerab2955]

Someone needs to explain that thumb gesture that Sipowicz gave Fancy.

[@johnmcgowan2348]

Kinda like saying, "This asshole." Disrespected the Lt. in front of Danny.

[@jabarithomas7290]

Andy was saying that Fancy was beneath him because he was black and didn’t warrant any explanations or respect from white people.

[@kevinmack8411]

@@jabarithomas7290 WRONNNNG

[@jabarithomas7290]

@@kevinmack8411 I’M RIGHT.

[@andreblige5758]

It's as if Sipowicz was saying "this muthafucka" right here, he disrespected the boss in front of Sorenson

[@gawainethefirst]

LT fancy seems to forget that in a high tension situation like that gun fight, mag dumps are all too common.

[@catherinebrown5413]

NYPD used revolvers back in the day. That’s about all that was on the show. No magazine to dump.

[@davidborzi6259]

Semi autos were used, especially for the beat cops. Notice what the two cops are carrying in the episode when they pull over Fancy and his wife over a tail light....and Bobby carries a 9mm.

[@bigfrank1010]

Fancy a great character🚔

[@svp2010]

I miss this type of tv shows. Two alphas, it was inevitable that they had to square off. This culture today cant handle real stuff like this.

[@ranialjondi655]

Rest assured angry, friendship maintaining fist fights are still plenty politically correct lol. Just follow the forms and don't punch down.

[@wasserperson]

The number of responses like this is baffling, really. "Alphas" 🙃... Andy's whole arch from first show to last is him changing from the toxic, self destructive, tough guy stereotype into a man Fancy could respect & befriend, none of which has anything to do with the "alpha male" "pecking order" pseudo-science.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@wasserperson Alpha just means as a man you're tough, have a thick skin, intelligent, passionate, strong willed and doing anything in your power to protect and devote your life to your loved ones. But of course a "male feminist" like you think that's "toxic" is that right Joss Whedon?

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@ranialjondi655 well "punching down" seems to have worked well for Dave Chappelle whose last two specials have blown up to mega success and has more respect than ever, especially from other comics. When you say punching down you really mean don't make any jokes that are funny because it'll offend the humorless.

[@wasserperson]

@@kendallrivers1119 1) Rani was talking about actual fist fights. My guess is he meant "don't punch down" to mean something like don't hit someone harder than they can hit back, don't set yourself up for a "pick on someone your own size" call out. 2) Your choice to overreact as if he was talking about the stand-up comedy ethos is bizarre. Chappelle's whole bit about Trans people is done from the perspective that he's *not* punching down, bc according to his view they have power that he doesn't.* So, you're championing a comedy special who's message you don't even understand? 🤔🙃 * Personally I think Chappelle's analysis falls short and misses a lot, and that's part of why he doesn't even realize the harm those jokes do; but hopefully he'll come around the same way he did when he heard some of his Chappelle Show slogans getting thrown around unironically from white frat bros... that's a whole nother topic, I'm just adding my take so you don't waste time attacking whatever you think I must think like you have before.

[@kevinjordan1146]

Yeah, I rarely have gotten in fights, but when things boiled over once, it was inevitbable. We threw punches, then it was over. Struck a new balance.

[@kevineaddy1248]

Another day at the office,good show

[@juanmonge8]

Andy: my face. My beautiful face .

[@ramuroswain7164]

This show was awesome we need more damn ❤

[@jeffreyworthen7033]

There was tensions building between Fancy and Sipowicz. Sipowicz's thumb in Fancy's face was the final straw of disrespect for Fancy in which he followed Sipowicz to the bathroom in which they threw down. I felt Fancy's punches were better because Sipowicz was bleeding above his left eye.

[@cya2139]

And Fancy did have some professional 🥊 skills and experience

[@andywatson7994]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen NYPD Blue. Does anybody remember what caused bad tension between those two because I remember them being friends.

[@carlspackler91]

Andy's hateful upbringing did not make him a fan of people of color.

[@mkrny111]

Fancy still didn’t like shemansky, snd here’s Andy backing up shemansky in the shooting.. also involved was Kevin Dillon as the uniformed officer Sorensen knew from another previous episode I think. 👍👍👍

[@mkrny111]

@@carlspackler91 so true. He was wrong in thinking that his father was a gas meter reader and lost his eye to a person of color who attacked him.. but truth Andy learned somehow was Andy’s dad had got fired, and got drunk and went looking for trouble.☹️

[@kendallrivers1119]

They were never friends but after this fight They developed a grudging respect for one another.

[@joanmjames2495]

​@@kendallrivers1119 No, they were friends later. I know.

[@nakietamcelveen9369]

What does the thumb mean

[@badboybob1074]

I LOVE this scene LOL.

[@check5000]

Can you upload the scene where Fancy and Andy talked it out in the locker room after the fight?

[@LordZontar]

What it really comes down to is Sipowicz and Fancy are too much alike, almost mirror reflections of each other.

[@leeeastwood6368]

they could almost be twins! yes, I'm just looking for my coat!!

[@gawainethefirst]

@@leeeastwood6368 don’t forget your hat.

[@Crusadist1099]

I'd have fired them both. There is NO excuse for fighting on the job.

[@paulhumphries9430]

When this happen, I thought Jimmy Smits had intervene.

[@codename617]

I think it would've been interesting to see how Bobby would've reacted.

[@paulhumphries9430]

@@codename617 I agree. There is a clip of Siphowichz and Fancy getting into a heated argument. Bobby snapped and told them both to shut the hell up. If you have not seen it check it out. It's on youtube.

[@justanotherdrunk]

@@paulhumphries9430 it's in my playlist

[@moyockmoo2]

I sure wish there were television shows this good on now. What happened?

[@ict-wf8ur]

that's the way to do it...and earn and keep respect from and for each other...

[@danielmoung9098]

Sipowicz and Fancy are fighting, then suddenly the room goes pitch dark. The Undertaker walks in, Sipowicz and Fancy: 'Oh shit we're both dead!'

[@Deborahtunes]

Great scene. I don't remember this one...

[@dustinolvey8877]

You can’t get fired from the 15.

[@JamesSmith-rh4is]

Unless you’re addicted to meth or steroids.

[@Neaptide184]

Loved these two, Fancy and Sip, real men who could stand and fight for what they believed in whole respecting the other guys right to be a man. What we have lost listening to feminists trying to tell us how to be men.

[@wasserperson]

"listening to feminists," like Andy's three wives, each of whom stood up to him & helped him work through his feelings, to become the person worthy of Capt Fancy's eventual respect & friendship? Have you seen any of this show, at all? ( For that matter, are you getting all your info on "feminism" from, like, Prager U? )

[@wasserperson]

@@kendallrivers1119 I love this show. Your perceptions about "someone like me" seem to be based on stereotypes you've been fed from reactionary, "libs r dumb" content creators that make millions doing Rush Limbaughs schtick all across social media. There's a lot of us in the world that - Reject the Fox News/Tucker Carlson propaganda - Reject the Jimmy Dore / Bill Maher sarcastic cynicism - Don't take anything from NYTimes or MSNBC as gospel truth - Are politically somewhere between E. Warren & the Squad - Have lots of fun in life & great relationships & sex Join us any time!

[@ricksimon9867]

Can't find any post eplaining the gesture at 1:43 ; does anyone know?

[@DavidTa2]

This show was so good

[@chief7174]

The navy back in the day we called this fan room counseling. Two went in, aired their "issues" and TWO came out. moved forward together with what ever mutual understanding they came to. And did not hold grudges. Accepted the results of the counseling and moved forward together. You know, back when men were men and women were women. Stood for themselves and others taking responsibility for themselves and their own actions.

[@TheBatugan77]

Retired USN here. And I concur. Fair winds, shipmate.

[@GhostDrummer]

My dad was the same way. No matter the argument. No matter the outcome. Get it out, and drop it like men.

[@wasserperson]

So, you've never seen any of the rest of the episode, or the show? This fight is not the kind of fight-therapy you're describing.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Disappointed the remake got canceled

[@unclefester9113]

Can't make the Best Ever .... a second time. I'm thankful for KZbin. Able to watch some of the best scenes again.

[@2034916]

Me, too, but to kill off Andy was not right, which I understand was the premise of the show. Thank goodness for reruns and Utube.

[@jackiejones1341]

I didn't like they were going to kill off Andy.

[@pinkypusher5135]

The remake killed off andy?

[@jackiejones1341]

@@pinkypusher5135 the remake was shelved.

[@karendeaton9297]

This was the funniest scene ever!

[@check5000]

😂😂😂

[@nightowl5475]

I don’t remember this part. I know Andy was getting close to fighting the Lt. in Season One but they made up. I don’t think the writers should have both of these guys fighting. They are friends!

[@ronaldheld3899]

Was looking recently for this one.Thanks!

[@robertcherry1369]

Now that’s how you work it out keep it in house patch each other up it’s over got it out there system peace no guns knives just fist

[@aarrgghh]

at least sipowicz can claim (sopranos-style) he got clocked by some black guy. fancy ... ?

[@Ebikelover]

Silver Spoons saved the day

[@robertcherry1369]

Definitely real police 👮🏽‍♂️ scene her oh yeah 💯

[@Lppolymath90]

This is the way it's supposed to be... Men settling things like men- not all this sissy "safe space" crap.👊🏾💥👊🏻

[@billh7214]

The power of a thumb

[@EddieDuranLLC]

That's the same undercover cop from The Wire!

[@seanc5564]

I love Andy..

[@smoothkk1]

Gotta respect a mutually hand battle

[@evanb1470]

Real men.

[@sheilarollin]

Andy was a pain in the neck, very sickening eventhough I loved the show.

[@thirdworldrider6991]

Damm the audio in this old show is horrible.

[@obviouscommentguy1234]

Good thing they had that first aid kit.

[@johnsanjuan9364]

Rick Schroeder! Thanks!

[@robertparks7233]

The fukin acting is so amazing, James ,and dennis,I like ricky,but really bad dialogue, and he ain't bobby,that's for damn sure.rp

[@tomfedarick7042]

08/2023

[@paulhumphries9430]

This is how it use to be for me in the hood back in the late 70’s to early 80’s. When we had a beef with one another. We fought it out. Afterwards played sports as if nothing happened. Became the best of friends. Unlike today where young people want to use a gun and kill.

[@rogersmith6411]

In the ends.. kept all in point... that is what is