Third Watch (1999)

Synopsis

The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics, all working the same fictional 55th precinct during the 3pm to 11pm shift - the 'Third Watch'.

Where to watch

Stream

• Discovery

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Coby Bell as Tyrone Davis Jr.
• Molly Price as Faith Yokas
• Anthony Ruivivar as Carlos Nieto
• Skipp Sudduth as John Sullivan
• Jason Wiles as Maurice Boscorelli
• Kim Raver as Kim Zambrano
• Michael Beach as Monte Parker
• Eddie Cibrian as Jimmy Doherty
• Joe Lisi as Lieutenant Swersky
• Bill Walsh as Walsh

If you liked Third Watch, try

• Law & Order: Criminal Intent
• Blue Bloods
• Castle
• Elementary
• NYPD Blue
• Without a Trace
• Homicide: Life on the Street
• Sex and the City

BingeNext's take

If you’re into gritty, character-driven dramas about the real heroes of New York City, Third Watch is a solid pick. This series follows police officers, firefighters, and paramedics all working the same 3pm to 11pm shift in the 55th precinct, giving you a front-row seat to their intense and emotional lives. With six seasons and 131 episodes, it offers plenty of time to get attached to the characters played by Coby Bell, Molly Price, and Kim Raver, among others. The show balances the adrenaline of crime scenes and emergencies with the personal struggles of those who serve the city, making it feel both thrilling and heartfelt. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Blue Bloods or NYPD Blue, you’ll find a familiar vibe here, but with a unique focus on the teamwork between different first responders. Watching Third Watch feels like being part of a tight-knit crew facing the chaos of the city together.