Third Watch - wikipedia Third Watch This article is about the television show. For information about naval watches, see Watch system. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( May 2015 ) Third Watch Season 1 DVD cover 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 & Canada Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons 6 No. of episodes 132 ( list of episodes ) Production Running time 43 to 44 minutes Production company ( s ) John Wells Productions Warner Bros. Television Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution Release Original network NBC Picture format 480i ( SDTV ) 4 : 3 Audio format Dolby Surround 2.0 Original release September 23, 1999 ( 1999 - 09 - 23 ) -- May 6, 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 06 ) Chronology Related shows ER Medical Investigation Trauma External links Website www2.warnerbros.com/thirdwatch/home.html 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 ( NYPD ) and the firefighters and paramedics of the New York City Fire Department ( FDNY ), 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 ''. Contents 1 Premise 2 Conception 3 Episodes 3.1 Crossovers 4 Main cast 4.1 Main cast 4.2 Recurring cast 4.3 Notable guest stars 5 Main crew 5.1 Directors 5.2 Writers 6 Broadcast and ratings information 7 DVD releases 8 Reception 9 See also 10 References 11 External links Premise The series followed the exploits of a group of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the fictional NYPD 55th Precinct and the fictional FDNY Squad 55 / Ladder 100 / Battalion 24 firehouse, whose shifts fell between 3 pm and 11 pm, the `` third watch ''. The precinct and fire station were located on the corner of King Boulevard and Arthur Street ; hence the nickname `` Camelot ''. Exterior / interior shots of the 55th Precinct and the firehouse were filmed in Long Island City, Queens, although both in the show appear to be located somewhere between the Bronx, and midtown and Inwood in Manhattan. Third Watch succeeded in presenting all three branches of New York City 's emergency services in the same show, reviving a failed attempt to do so nine years prior with the similarly themed H.E.L.P. The show balanced numerous single - episode events with other, ongoing storylines, some of which spanned multiple seasons. Though it gained much acclaim and eventually won an award for its emotional and honest portrayal of 9 / 11 and its aftermath, Third Watch was also criticized in some circles for extremely detailed violence, and extensive ( by network standards ) profane language. The show was created, produced, and written by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero. The theme song for the show was `` Keep Hope Alive '' by The Crystal Method, except for the pilot episode, when `` Right Here, Right Now '' by Fatboy Slim was played during the opening sequence. In the spring of 2005, NBC decided not to renew Third Watch, making the sixth season its last. The series ' finale, `` Goodbye to Camelot '', aired in the United States on Friday, May 6, 2005. Several major newspapers, including the New York Times and the Bergen Record have since listed it as a TV show that was cancelled too early. Conception John Wells had wanted to do a show about paramedics for some time due to his work on ER, but did not think he had enough material to make such a show. Ed Bernero, a former Chicago cop, had wanted to do a police drama partly based on his own experiences. The two worked together on the short - lived show Trinity and, after that show was cancelled, Wells asked Bernero if he wanted to co-create a show with him. Originally, the show was only going to be about the police and paramedics, but firefighter Jimmy Doherty was added to the show after Eddie Cibrian auditioned for the role of Bosco. Cibrian lost out to Jason Wiles, but because of the attention he received from women due to his good looks, the producers decided to put him in the show as a new character. Bernero reportedly commented that they did not have any firefighters, and the fire aspect of the show was added. Episodes Main article : List of Third Watch episodes The series consists of six seasons with a total of 132 episodes, produced and broadcast from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005. Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 22 September 26, 1999 ( 1999 - 09 - 26 ) May 15, 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 15 ) 22 October 2, 2000 ( 2000 - 10 - 02 ) May 14, 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 14 ) 22 October 15, 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 15 ) May 13, 2002 ( 2002 - 05 - 13 ) 22 September 30, 2002 ( 2002 - 09 - 30 ) April 28, 2003 ( 2003 - 04 - 28 ) 5 22 September 29, 2003 ( 2003 - 09 - 29 ) May 7, 2004 ( 2004 - 05 - 07 ) 6 22 September 24, 2004 ( 2004 - 09 - 24 ) May 6, 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 06 ) Crossovers See also : ER ( TV series ) § Crossover with Third Watch, and Medical Investigation § Crossover with Third Watch `` Unleashed '' -- Yokas and Bosco help Dr. Susan Lewis find her drug - addicted sister. The story begins on ER in the episode `` Brothers & Sisters ''. `` In the Family Way '' -- An AWOL soldier arrested for a jewelry - store robbery that left a friend of Sully 's dead contracts a virus that begins to spread. The story concludes on Medical Investigation in the episode `` Half - Life ''. Main cast Further information : List of Third Watch characters Third Watch 's original ensemble cast in the series ' first season consisted of Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, Eddie Cibrian, Molly Price, Kim Raver, Anthony Ruivivar, Skipp Sudduth, and Jason Wiles. Eddie Cibrian also portrayed the contract - role of Cole on Sunset Beach while appearing on Third Watch at the same time until Sunset Beach 's cancellation in January 2000. In 2000, Amy Carlson was added to the cast as paramedic / firefighter Alex Taylor. In 2001, series regular Bobby Cannavale willingly left the series after he asked to be written out due to lack of character use and development. At the start of season three, Chris Bauer was added to the main credits as Fred Yokas after being a recurring guest star previously. Tia Texada became a recurring guest star, and later, a full cast member, in 2002. Carlson left the show in 2003. Later that year, Nia Long was introduced as Officer Sasha Monroe ( her rank was changed in season six in one of the show 's most shocking plot twists ). Yvonne Jung became a recurring guest star also in 2003, although she had been a guest in season - three episode `` Act Brave '' as a lawyer defending Kim in her custody battle with Jimmy. Also in 2003, Bonnie Dennison was added as Emily Yokas, previously being recurring. In 2004, just after celebrating the show 's 100th episode, Eddie Cibrian and Michael Beach left the show. Cibrian 's departure marked the first time a main character was written out of the show without dying. Series regular Molly Price 's character, Faith Yokas, made very few appearances in season five of the series because Price was pregnant throughout much of the season. The writers for Third Watch explained her absence by her character being seriously injured in a shootout, and then trying to recuperate at home. In the few scenes Price was in, her growing belly was frequently hidden by blankets piled on top of her while she lay in bed. Cara Buono joined the cast as Paramedic Grace Foster late in the show 's fifth season in 2004. Kim Raver decided to leave the show after the show 's sixth - season opener and became a series regular on 24. Josh Stewart was introduced as a main cast member of season six as Probationary Officer Brendan Finney. After a several - month absence, Dennison reclaimed the role of Emily Yokas for the rest of the final season, while Chris Bauer left the show to pursue his new show Tilt, which coincidentally co-starred his former Third Watch castmate, Eddie Cibrian, but made sporadic guest - star appearances in season six. Beach, Cibrian, and Raver rejoined their former co-stars in the series finale, `` Goodbye To Camelot ''. Main cast Actor Character Seasons as main cast Episodes Jason Wiles NYPD Officer Maurice `` Bosco '' Boscorelli 1 -- 6 1 -- 132 Coby Bell NYPD Officer Tyrone `` Ty '' Davis, Jr. 1 -- 6 1 -- 132 Skipp Sudduth NYPD Officer John `` Sully '' Sullivan 1 -- 6 1 -- 132 Anthony Ruivivar FDNY Paramedic Carlos Nieto 1 -- 6 1 -- 132 Molly Price NYPD Officer / Detective Faith Yokas 1 -- 6 1 -- 132 Kim Raver FDNY Paramedic Kimberly `` Kim '' Zambrano 1 -- 5 1 -- 111 Chris Bauer Frederick `` Fred '' Yokas 1 -- 5 1 -- 110 Michael Beach FDNY Paramedic Monte `` Doc '' Parker 1 -- 5 1 -- 103 Eddie Cibrian FDNY Firefighter / Lieutenant James `` Jimmy '' Doherty 1 -- 5 1 -- 101 Bobby Cannavale FDNY Paramedic Roberto `` Bobby '' Caffey 1 -- 2 1 -- 39 Amy Carlson FDNY Paramedic / firefighter Alexandra `` Alex '' Taylor 2 -- 4 26 -- 88 Tia Texada NYPD Sergeant Maritza Cruz 4 -- 6 80 -- 132 Nia Long NYPD Officer / IAB Detective Sasha Monroe 5 -- 6 89 -- 132 Bonnie Dennison Emily Yokas 5 -- 6 89 -- 132 Cara Buono FDNY Paramedic Grace Foster 6 111 -- 132 Josh Stewart NYPD Officer Brendan Finney 6 113 -- 132 Fred Yokas appeared on a recurring basis for the first two seasons of the show. In seasons three - five, Bauer received star billing in the episodes in which he appeared. In the final season, he returned to recurring status. The Yokas ' oldest child Emily was portrayed by P.J. Morrison in seasons one - three in a recurring role. Dennison took over the role in season four and received star billing in the final two seasons in the episodes in which she appeared. Recurring cast These cast members are listed by the season in which they were introduced : Actor Character Seasons as recurring cast Notes Derek Kelly FDNY Firefighter Derek `` DK '' Kitson 1 -- 6 Real - life FDNY firefighter ; real - life husband of Molly Price Bill Walsh FDNY Firefighter / Lieutenant William `` Billy '' Walsh 1 -- 6 Real - life FDNY firefighter Patti D'Arbanville Rose Boscorelli 1 -- 6 Bosco 's mother Jeremy Bergman Charles `` Charlie '' Yokas 1 -- 4 Faith and Fred 's youngest child Lonette McKee Maggie Davis 1 -- 4 Ty 's mother James Rebhorn NYPD Captain `` Stick '' Elchisak 1 -- 3 NYPD Captain of 55th Precinct P.J. Morrison Emily Yokas 1 -- 3 First actress to portray character Kristopher Scott Fiedell Joseph `` Joey '' Doherty 1 -- 3 Kim and Jimmy 's son Eva LaRue NYPD Officer Brooke Doherty 1 -- 2 Jimmy 's second wife Lisa Vidal Dr. Sarah Morales 1 -- 2 Attending at Mercy Hospital ; Doc 's love interest Wendell Pierce NYPD Officer Conrad `` Candyman '' Jones Cop with long and spotty history partnered with Davis ' father Nick Chinlund NYPD Detective Tancredi Ernest Mingione NYPD Lieutenant Kowalski Jon Seda Mateo `` Matty '' Caffey 1 - 2 Bobby 's ex-con brother Saundra McClain Nurse Mary Proctor 2 -- 6 Primary nurse at Mercy John Michael Bolger FDNY Lieutenant Johnson 2 -- 4 Savannah Haske Tatiana Deschenko 2 -- 4 Wife of Sully Nick Sandow FDNY Firefighter Joseph `` Joe '' Lombardo III Carol Woods NYPD Lieutenant Rice Anne Twomey Catherine Zambrano Mother of Kim Joe Lisi NYPD Lieutenant Robert `` Bob '' Swersky 3 -- 6 Sterling K. Brown NYPD Officer Edward Dade 3 -- 5 Charlie Day Michael `` Mikey '' Boscorelli 3 -- 5 Brother of Bosco Brad Beyer NYPD Sergeant Jason Christopher 2 -- 3 Charlie McWade NYPD Officer Steven Gusler A squeamish new officer training under Yokas and Bosco Darien Sills - Evans Dr. Fields 4 -- 6 Attending at Mercy James Remar NYPD Detective Madjanski Yvonne Jung FDNY Paramedic Holly Levine 5 -- 6 Love interest of Carlos Joe Badalucco NYPD Detective `` Jelly '' Grimaldi 5 -- 6 Yokas ' partner once she was promoted to detective Charles Haid NYPD IAB Captain Cathal `` CT '' Finney 6 Corrupt ; father of Brendan Manny Perez NYPD Officer Manny Santiago 6 Partner to Cruz Aidan Quinn NYPD Lieutenant John Miller 6 Partner and eventual love interest to Yokas Jason Shaw FDNY Firefighter Stu `` Lotta Zs '' Szczelaszczyk 6 Notable guest stars Notable guest stars include Susan Blackwell, Elizabeth Banks, Jack Klugman, Ossie Davis, Roy Scheider, Helen Mirren, Joseph Cross, Mykelti Williamson, Rosie O'Donnell, Tim Meadows, Haylie Duff, Corbin Bleu, Henry Winkler, Lea Michele, Kate Jackson, Nick Turturro, Anson Mount, Eve, Gene Simmons, DMX, Method Man, Paul Michael Glaser, Wyclef Jean, Veronica Hamel, Susan Dey, Ethan Suplee, Treach, Adam Beach, Mia Farrow, George Dzundza, Tom Berenger, Sherry Stringfield, Chris Elliott, Jason Sehorn, Will Arnett, Ted Levine, Lev Gorn, Bruce Weitz, Ann - Margret and J.K. Simmons. Main crew Directors Guy Norman Bee ( 1 ) Peter Ellis ( 5 episodes, 2002 -- 2003 ) Jesús Salvador Treviño ( 4 episodes, 2001 -- 2002 ) Vincent Misiano ( 2 ) Christopher Chulack ( 3 episodes, 1999 -- 2004 ) Charles Haid ( 3 episodes, 2000 -- 2005 ) Félix Enríquez Alcalá ( 3 episodes, 2003 -- 2005 ) Gloria Muzio ( 3 episodes, 2003 -- 2005 ) Skipp Sudduth ( 3 episodes, 2003 -- 2005 ) Edward Allen Bernero ( 3 episodes, 2004 -- 2005 ) Nelson McCormick ( 3 episodes, 2004 -- 2005 ) Chris Misiano ( 2 episodes, 1999 -- 2000 ) Bryan Spicer ( 2 episodes, 1999 -- 2000 ) R.W. Goodwin ( 2 episodes, 1999 ) Jace Alexander ( 2 episodes, 2000 -- 2001 ) Nick Gomez ( 2 episodes, 2000 -- 2001 ) Michael Fields ( 2 episodes, 2000 ) Julie Hébert ( 3 ) Stephen Cragg ( 2 episodes, 2004 -- 2005 ) John E. Gallagher ( 2 episodes, 2004 -- 2005 ) Paul Michael Glaser ( 2 episodes, 2004 -- 2005 ) Rosemary Rodriguez ( 4 ) Matt Earl Beesley ( 2 episodes, 2004 ) Brooke Kennedy ( 5 ) Writers Edward Allen Bernero ( 132 episodes, 1999 -- 2005 ) John Wells ( 132 episodes, 1999 -- 2005 ) Janine Sherman ( 13 episodes, 2000 -- 2005 ) Scott Williams ( 11 episodes, 2001 -- 2004 ) John Ridley ( 6 episodes, 1999 -- 2001 ) Charles Murray ( 5 episodes, 2003 -- 2005 ) Lance Gentile ( 4 episodes, 1999 -- 2000 ) Bonnie Mark ( 4 episodes, 2000 -- 2001 ) Angela Amato ( 4 episodes, 2003 -- 2005 ) Terri Kopp ( 3 episodes, 1999 -- 2000 ) John Romano ( 3 episodes, 1999 -- 2000 ) Julie Hébert ( 2 episodes, 2000 -- 2001 ) Kyra Keene ( 2 episodes, 2000 -- 2001 ) Victor De Jesus ( 2 episodes, 2004 ) Siobhan Byrne ( unknown episodes ) Paul Golding ( unknown episodes ) Brooke Kennedy ( unknown episodes ) Jorge Zamacona Broadcast and Ratings information All six seasons of Third Watch were originally broadcast on NBC in the United States and simulcast in Canada on CTV. Season Premiere Finale Viewers ( in millions ) Rank Sunday 8 : 00 pm ET, Monday 10 : 00 pm ET September 23, 1999 May 22, 2000 14.79 -- Monday 10 : 00 pm ET October 2, 2000 May 21, 2001 16.80 # 46 Monday 9 : 00 pm ET October 15, 2001 May 13, 2002 15.29 # 38 Monday 9 : 00 pm ET September 22, 2002 April 28, 2003 14.85 # 36 5 Monday 10 : 00 pm ET ( 2003 ) Friday 10 : 00 pm ET ( 2004 ) September 29, 2003 May 7, 2004 15.35 # 62 6 Friday 9 : 00 pm ET September 17, 2004 May 6, 2005 15.22 # 55 Third Watch was also broadcast worldwide including Africa, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. DVD releases Warner Home Video released Season 1 of Third Watch on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Season 2 was released in Region 1 on July 7, 2009. Season Episodes Release dates Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 22 February 5, 2008 May 22, 2006 May 3, 2006 Third Watch : The Complete First Season contains the 22 episodes of the series ' first season in addition to special features which include a behind - the - scenes featurette, unaired scenes and a gag reel. Although the first season was released on DVD relatively later in Region 1 than Regions 2 and 4, special features are found in the Region 1 DVD box - set only. 22 July 7, 2009 TBA TBA Third Watch : The Complete Second Season contains the 22 episodes of the series ' second season. A gag reel is included as a special feature. Music licensing issues delayed the release of the first two seasons and, as of 2017, it is unknown when or if the remaining four seasons will ever be released, most likely due to the same issues. In March 2015, Crave TV began streaming the first three seasons. Reception The hit series won the prestigious Peabody Award for Season 3 episode `` In Their Own Words '', in which series regulars Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Eddie Cibrian, Kim Raver, Anthony Ruivivar, Skipp Sudduth, and Jason Wiles introduced clips of interviews with the real - life NYPD and FDNY members who responded to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Series regular Molly Price was interviewed in a segment because she is married to real - life FDNY firefighter and Third Watch recurring guest star Derek Kelly. Many Third Watch former cast members were nominated for awards for their work on the show. Among them, both Bobby Cannavale and Anthony Ruivivar were nominated for ALMA Awards for their positive portrayals of Latino characters. Nia Long also won several NAACP Image Awards for her portrayal of the African - American character Sasha Monroe. Other cast members, including Michael Beach, Molly Price, and Tia Texada also were nominated for various awards. The show itself was nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Stunt Coordination and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, which it won in 2000. See also Rescue Me -- 2004 -- 2011 television series about NYC firefighters References Jump up ^ Minds, Criminal ( January 31, 2008 ). `` Edward Allen Bernero `` Third Watch '' Interview 2004 ``. Criminalmindswriters.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Third Watch Dot Net ''. Thirdwatch.net. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 29. Jump up ^ Clark, Tim ( November 26, 2001 ). `` Thesps on the rise : Bobby Cannavale ''. Variety. Retrieved 2007 - 10 - 26. Jump up ^ `` US - Jahrescharts 1999 / 2000 ''. Quotenmeter.de. May 30, 2002. Jump up ^ `` TV Ratings 2000 - 2001 ''. Fbibler.chez.com. July 26, 2002. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 29. Jump up ^ `` How did your favorite show rate ? ''. USA Today. May 28, 2002. Jump up ^ `` Nielsen 's TOP 156 Shows for 2002 -- 03 ''. rec.arts.tv. May 20, 2003. Jump up ^ `` I.T.R.S. Ranking Report ''. ABC Television Network. June 2, 2004. Jump up ^ `` 2004 -- 05 primetime series wrap ''. The Hollywood Reporter. May 27, 2005. Archived from the original on October 30, 2007. ^ Jump up to : Third Watch DVD news : Press Release for The Third Watch -- The Complete 1st Season, TVShowsOnDVD.com, October 9, 2007. Retrieved on October 26, 2007. Jump up ^ 61st Annual Peabody Awards, May 2002. 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Question: how many seasons were there of third watch
Answer: 6