Third Watch is an American crime drama television series created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero that aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005, with a total of 132 episodes spanning over six seasons. It was produced by John Wells Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show was set and taped in New York City, and with an ensemble cast of characters, the storylines centered on the lives of police officers of the New York City Police Department and the firefighters and paramedics of the New York City Fire Department, all working the same fictional precinct during the 3 pm to 11 pm shift – the 'third watch'. After the September 11 attacks hit New York in 2001, season three opened with the episode "In Their Own Words", which aired on October 15, 2001, and featured interviews with real-life NYPD and FDNY members who responded to the attacks. The following episode was titled "September Tenth".
| Genre | Crime drama, Medical, Police procedural |
| Created by | John Wells, Edward Allen Bernero |
| Starring | Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, Eddie Cibrian, Molly Price, Kim Raver, Anthony Ruivivar, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, Amy Carlson, Chris Bauer, Tia Texada, Nia Long, Bonnie Dennison, Cara Buono, Josh Stewart |
| Opening theme | "Keep Hope Alive" by The Crystal Method |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 132 |
| Executive producer(s) | Christopher Chulack, John Wells, Edward Allen Bernero, John Romano, Brooke Kennedy, Jorge Zamacona |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 43–44 minutes |
| Production company(s) | John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | 480i (4:3) (Seasons 1 & 2), 1080i (16:9) (Seasons 3–6) |
| Audio format | Dolby Surround 2.0 |
| Related shows | ER, Medical Investigation |
About Third Watch
Crime drama centering on the lives of NYPD officers as well as firefighters and paramedics of the FDNY all of whom work in the same fictional precinct during the 3pm to 11pm shift.
Achievement of Third Watch
Airing during the September 11th attacks, the 3rd season of the show opened with a special episode featuring interviews with real-life NYPD and FDNY members who responded to the attacks.
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Latest information about Third Watch updated on July 28 2021.
