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Great show, still miss it. Everything was perfect: plot, characters and Sully :)

I loved this show. I lived to watch this show every week. It had action, compassion, love, hate, thrills, you name it. Why was this show taken off the air? My god. They leave the soap operas on for years and years and then you get a wonderful show like this and they take it off. I don't understand. There was never a dull moment on this show. Always something going on. I sure wish they would start it up again. It would be sooooo great. I always wanted Bosco to hook up with Faith. Now that would have been so great. They had a chemistry going. That let me down when they did not at least kiss. You know they wanted to...haha Sad in Louisiana, Linda

Watching THIRD WATCH is like reading a good book I just can't put down. I'm not one to "get hooked" on programs, like soaps, but THIRD WATCH got me good! I only wish I'd seen the original airings. I don't want to miss a single episode of this action packed series. The viewer is drawn in to the actors' characters causes and effects. The lives of the characters are deeply affected by their jobs as fire fighters, police person, or paramedics. The cast are excellent actors and perfect choices for their characters. It's difficult to pick a favorite character as all the interactions and relationships are just perfect. I can't say enough good about this drama, except it's terrible it was canceled after the 6th season. However, give everyone involved with the program credit for putting an ending to the series. Knowing the ending doesn't made a difference with wanting to watch the previous episodes.

Loved the show so much when it initially aired, I was in high school and along with ER this show made me want to work in emergency. I've recently started watching it again as it's on Samsung tv plus and 7 plus in Australia and they have all 6 seasons.

The show holds up so well I think in part because computers and technology aren't often seen so it doesn't feel super old compared to some other 90's show. The characters aren't politically correct so you wouldn't see them in a show today burning Bosco was and is still the best character!!! He is so entertaining! Jimmy is so nice on the eyes too! The storyline's are real and raw.

If you've never watched give it a go I guarantee you'll love it. If you haven't watched since 2005 I recommend rewatching it's just so entertaining and still better than 90% of todays shows.

I used to watch this with my mom who was a retired police officer and she said no other show nailed the reality better than this one. The stories and characters were handled so well and never one dimensional. I laughed, I cried, I was left with an impact. The fact that there were real firemen and officers in the show definitely shone through. I can't believe it only lasted 6 seasons, I'd still be watching it if it were on. Of all the shows that deserve a revival, this one is the most. So glad I found all seasons on Roku, in case you're looking for it.

This is a short review but without question this is the BEST POLICE SHOW EVER. That says it all !!!!!!!

What an absolutely amazing show!!! I followed it religiously! Great, creative writers, talented actors, amazing consistency, great medical accuracy combined with amazing attention to detail made Third Watch unique. Captivating story lines mixing the absolute extreme with normal everyday issues. Realistic, multidimensional, diverse characters from various age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds showing the different complex relationships they had with one another and how they And the relationships changed over time. I love the raw human emotions this show evoked. The humour injected was intelligent. I loved how the story lines tied together. I was so disappointed when this show came off the air. Glad to know there is still a large fan base. I still think I must be one of the shows biggest fans!

I was a big fan of "Third Watch" years ago when it was on, and I recently watched all 6 seasons on Roku (where you can watch it for free!). I was thrilled to see it there because I hadn't seen it anywhere in years, which is a shame. This was easily one of the best TV shows ever made.

The original cast was fantastic. From a female's point of view, it had some of the best looking men on it too... Eddie Cibrian, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, and Jason Wiles to name a few... Michael Beach is one of the best actors I've ever seen on TV, and Skipp Sudduth and Molly Price were terrific as well.

By far my favorite relationship on the show was between Bosco and Faith. What's interesting is, in many ways, Bosco was the REAL love of her life, even though they were never romantically involved. But he mattered to her in such a way, that he often came above her own family (such as her useless husband, played well by Chris Bauer). And despite Bosco acting like one of her children at times, he always put her first.

I loved the relationship between Sully and Davis as well. And I always thought that Kim (Raver) had an embarrassment of riches when it came to men on that show (her on-screen relationships with both Jimmy and Bobby).

There are some very sad moments, such as "Doc's" breakdown, and several deaths that I won't mention here for spoiler purposes. I also never liked Amy Carlson (very wooden!!) and Tia Texada's (very over-bearing) characters. But overall, the characters are very real and likable... even deliberately unlikable ones like Carlos, still worked.

From what I heard, one of the reasons this show stopped after 6 seasons is because it was too costly to continue filming them in NYC (watch even ONE episode and you'll see WHY!!). It's tragic to see what's happened to the once great city of New York (I've lived here my whole life and remember 9/11 like it was yesterday), and in particular, this country's perception of the police since this showed first aired over 20 years ago. But for anyone who dislikes the police, this series really shows you their struggles and portrays them in a very ACCURATE way-- both the good and the bad. Also, the way they tie in the paramedics and firefighters is very good. Some of the best episodes involve them all working together.

The whole point of this show, is to give people an accurate view into the lives of police, firefighters, and paramedics (in fact it was mainly written by a former police officer and firefighter!). So I hope a new generation of people can still get to watch this series and learn a lot. I had also forgotten how suspenseful 99% of the episodes are... where you can't WAIT to see the next one. The only other show I ever felt that way about was "The Sopranos." So I give "Third Watch" a 10 out of 10 and wish to God it was still on. (Because it's a nice change from the politically correct "crap" {to quote Sully!! LOL} that's on now. This show is a lesson in TRUE diversity, having characters of all different races/backgrounds, without it being forced or shoved down anyone's throat.)

I do not usually watch TV shows which are longer than a couple of episodes as I hate to be tied up but this one really got me stuck. Here in Malta I watch it on Italian TV, two episodes which start at 2.30am and end at 4.30am and still it is all worth it. Forget Lost and Prison Break which have promising starts but then end up boring you to death, Third Watch is a real masterpiece and the characters really get you involved especially Boscorelli and Yokas. This show also gives a touch of reality of what its like to be a police officer in NY and the toll this job can have on one's private life. Well done to all those involved in this masterpiece of a show.

An edge of your seat ride from beginning to end. It succeeds at keeping everything exciting and fresh by mixing officers of the NYPD with firefighters and paramedics of the FDNY. Other shows, before and since, focus on one of these groups and therefore become repetitive and predictable. Third Watch allows every actor/actress to shine with episodes that split time between characters and focus solely on certain characters in a natural way.

I watched the original airings of every season with my family when I was younger. I recently found it again streaming on Roku for free. I convinced my wife to watch the first 2 episodes (the series premiere was a two parter) and that's all it took. We finished the series finale less than an hour ago and it was just as emotional as it was when I first saw it in 2005. This show stands the test of time. If there is a show that deserves a revival, it's this one.

I always liked this show when it was on the air originally. I am not certain that I watched every episode but if not at least pretty close.

Twenty years later, when it showed up on Tubi. I thought I would watch again but this time with my wife. Sometimes, I find that something you thought was really good as time passes and you visit it again it was not what you thought it to be.

But after viewing the last episode, I believe this show was even better than I thought it to be originally. My wife loved it as well.

I always loved Sully. I have a novel in front of a publisher now and there is a cop that the MC forms a relationship with. The MC tells the cop he reminds him of Sully on Third Watch. Makes sense I would write that considering my first draft of this book was around twenty years ago. I am glad the show is streaming now so it makes a little more sense in my manuscript.

Was Third Watch the forerunner for shows like Chicago Fire, PD, Med? I watch all those shows and enjoy them but after viewing Third Watch again. Third Watch is better.

Great characters. Love the dynamics with Faith and Bosco.

I don't know what has happened but, they don't make shows like this anymore. I have just been rewatching Third Watch in 2023 and it still stands up 23 years later. It is everything I love, it is gritty dark and super entertaining. It is a lot like the TV show 911. It has fire, police and paramedics. What makes it different than shows of today is that not everything turned out rosey and not everyone ends up living. Some of the dialogue 23 years ago would not be considered appropriate today, there are sexual and racists remarks made left, right and centre. It is also filmed in New York which makes everything look grittier than it would be if filmed elsewhere.

I'm with others....this was/is an amazing show...NBC really dropped the ball with this, at least give us the DVD!!

I happened to catch Third Watch by chance during its 5th season, while randomly flipping through channels, during the episode "A Call for Help". I instantly fell in love with this show and began watching it almost religiously. The acting was raw, and this was honestly good TV. I have seen every episode of this series. I thought it would live on even through A&E but we've been robbed of that too. I am still in love with this show, and I support the actors as well, I check up on IMDb what their into and I make sure to catch the episode/movie etc. Third Watch is awesome and I will forever be a fan.

I've often wondered why Third Watch is only on DVD in Asia, but I'm told by some connected friends it has to do with copyright and royalty issues with the music. Since Third Watch has mainstream music by big, established artists, they need to pay them more to use the music on DVD. Asia has more lax laws governing this. A good example of this is the Married... With Children DVDs. Notice the theme song "Love and Marriage" is replaced by some generic keyboard music? Other shows didn't have this problem, as there were fewer artists and songs used (Like Tour of Duty - Most in-show music was original scores, and the theme song "Paint it Black" was and always will be connected to Tour of Duty). Once they pay the artists, we'll get our DVDs. Oh, btw - Third Watch introduced this old rocker to The Crystal Method (Theme song Keep Hope Alive, also used in the Tomb Raider movies, but will ALWAYS be identified as the Third Watch theme. Best recording ever of this tune is on the Family Values Tour '99 CD, recorded live in Biloxi, Mississippi). I say "NBC, pay the artists/labels/whoever the money, I guarantee you'll profit huge when you release the DVDs! Then, sell the show to a movie studio, and make a Third Watch feature film, using the cast from the final episode!"

First off excellent writing. Stories are thought out unique and character driven.

Second superb acting. Characters are 3 dimensional and believable and interesting.

Just the right mix of personal angst and public work problems.

Third ___location ___location ___location. New york is big enough to have six seasons of unique stories diverse characters and interesting neighborhoods buildings.

All of this adds up to superb show and more memorable than ER or Chicago Fire The episode of boys throwing bricks off roof, bus dangling off overpass, faith and boscorelli trapped in basement, faith and fred trapped in elevator, etc.

Are the some of the outstanding episodes.

Truly a great therefore rare network show.

When third watch first came out on1999 I had started to watch it and loved it, but since I had young kids, kind of didn't watch much TV and went about life.

I recently noticed that the show was on ROKU and started watching it every day I tell you it is an amazing show the cast is everything, the scenes, their courage their compassion the way it felt so much like real family I truly got hooked on the show and didn't want it to end. I laughed,cried worried and was on the edge of my seat in some scenes never got so attached to a show but as I go through for my own things I guess I felt connected.

To the ones who made it and the ones who acted in it just know you all are so Amazing God bless you all and your families I'm one your biggest fans!!!!

This is my favorite television show to watch, even though it ended its run over a year ago. I never watched the show during its run, and came across it one night when I couldn't sleep. After watching a few episodes over a few consecutive nights, I found myself liking the show and the characters, and began watching and taping the show on a regular basis. The characters are great. You really find yourself caring about them, and hated to see them hurt. The most endearing characters to me were Monte 'Doc' Parker, Faith Yokas, Ty Davis Jr., Bobby Caffey, Maurice 'Bosco' Boscorelli, Jimmy Doherty, and Kim Zambrano. The actors on the show are all exceptional as well. Coby Bell is my favorite actor from the show and is very underrated. He's an incredible actor. Molly Price is also extraordinarily talented, and yet she's not a household name. She's great. Michael Beach also, as Doc, was really good. The rest of the cast, also, was just impeccable. The writing on the show was some of the best I've seen on TV. The story lines were compelling and completely sucked you in for sixty minutes each episode. Then, you're left waiting on the edge of your seat for the next episode. The show had a devoted following, but was inexplicably cancelled by NBC in March of 2005. With the NBC network really struggling right now, they should really be kicking themselves for cancelling such a great show. I guess 132 episodes on A&E will have to be enough.

I really miss this show and really would love to see these episodes again on a regular basis. It's difficult to buy the DVD collections. Many of us just want to see Bosco and Sully argue and Doc fix people up again. Please come back to television regular programming again!!!

It's still very relevant today and it's the new thing, bringing back throwbacks from back in the day. We need to resolve this and watch episodes again. Whoever airs it will make money for sure or whoever can get to the rights to sell DVDs again. There is a shortage in this market for Third Watch and we are asking for its return. Thanks.

I MUST SAY that THIRD WATCH was one of only3 weekly dramas that had me ABSOLUTELY HOOKED; #1 was NYPD BLUE - season 1 almost killed it. When Sipowicz became the main character, the show came to life! Watching the steady EVOLUTION of Det. Sipowicz from a sloppy drunk to the mature, principled, HUMAN BEING, as well as Detective and husband he became was a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE and has tears flowing even now, just thinking about it

#2, and only because it did not run as long as #1 did, was Third Watch. The stories, the characters and the REALISM were every bit as heart lifting (and BREAKING) as NYPD Blue. I WISH I could have every episode on DVD, alas they don't exist unless you can get copies of home-recorded episodes. All because of disagreement over the theme music & how much of a cut everyone should get. To whom is in control of such things - How much are you NOT making by not letting EVERYONE who contributed to the show have a fair cut of the profits? The ones who pay are the fans. We ALL are deprived of an EXCEPTIONAL PIECE OF WORK. Treat the WORLD to the things that these unsung, dedicated, REAL HEROS do every day, and let them be seen as they really are: regular people with extraordinary HEART, SKILL and DEVOTION to serve those who might be you or I, or someone we love. What is better for you, less money or NO MONEY AND resentment from the people who you are depriving of the experience? This show DESERVES to be SEEN - otherwise, EVERYONE LOSES.

I loved this show and wish it would be brought back bc it's was a diverse show and the cast was great.since they are bringing back shows why not, anyway this is an amazing show and wish there were more like it. Faith and Bosco were my fave but sully and ty were great too. I've never wrote a reveiw before so I'm sorry if it sucks but I just re-watched it and needed to say something. I've always wonder why shows like this ever ended, I topics were about real life thing and the people were real not models which make you relate to better. Anyway like I said I wish they would bring it back or a show like this one thanks and sorry if this is bad.

I loved this show when I was out in the late 90s/early 2000s. I was so sad for years when I couldn't find it to stream. It is currently available on Roku tv.

This show has great plots and the music adds to the scene. By far, the best tv show to show the stories of the 9/11 heroes. When you get to those episodes, have Kleenex ready. You will need them.

It's by far one of the best shows I've ever seen!! A must watch!!

hi.... in my country this series shown a little bit late.like a year late.so yesterday i was so lucky that i follow my instinct to watch the series even though i was tired like hell.guess what?it is actually the last episode.argh!!!!!!!! me n my sister was about to cry to know that the show already come to end.for about 7 years i been watching this series every week without fail then suddenly they to call it a wrap. i gonna miss bosco,ty,cruz,brendan,sasha,sullyjelly,yokas,carlos......eventhogh it is only a TV series but it already been a part of my life.it's like when u broke up for the first time.anyway i just want to wish each of them a good life ahead.Third watch the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder what kind of disease Cruz has. Obviously she knows what she has because of the way she acted when the doctor wanted to talk with her. Now, this could be one of the reasons why Cruz isn't the friendliest to everybody. The only thing I can think of how she could get a disease in the show is when she was raped by that guy when she was pretending to be a nurse. Now, I don't care what every girl thats going through puberty says about Boscoe leaving and they are not going to watch the show. Cry me a river even if Boscoe wasn't in the show and they had a different person playing the role of Boscoe the show would be good. This season has been the best by far and I only wish they could put the show on DVD. Everybody leaves a show eventually Frasier, Friends, Seinfeld,etc... What makes Third Watch great is that you can actually sympathize with the characters and whats going on.

The best show ever on tv. Wish it would come back on!