12 years he went from "ipsa this" to Squad Commander.

As a retired 30 yr veteran of NYPD this is the best depiction of the JOB ever put on tv. They got it right from the squad room to the cases to the actual personal
Lives of the cops . Well
Done to all who were part of this amazing series.

I've said for a long time that Sipowicz is the best character in TV history. Perfectly imperfect.

Notice how Andy moves closer behind his desk, as each person comes to say goodbight. He's blown away by the reapect Baldwin shows him. He's finally behind his desk. He looks at the files and sighs. Until Clark comes in. The last member of the squad. Calls him Boss. He sits at his desk and opens the files. Beautiful. I've always said there'd be no Tony Soprano without Andy Sipowicz. I stand by that.

I've watched a lot of shows over the years, but never have I watched a show better than  NYPD blue. I've watched the series many times in this still gets me everytime.

One of the most iconic and will written moments in TV history

I’ll keep it simple. Bottom line, One of the best shows ever.

You wanna talk about a full character arc. Andy ended up becoming the rock that everyone clung to when they needed anchoring. As he grew as a person his presence and strength were beacons for others  to help find their way.

The ending hit the spot emotionally.

The only thing that would have made the final zoom out better is to see Bobby's ghost smile and walk out of frame at the last second. 😇

Playing golf with Dennis Franz this wednesday and i absolutely cant believe its happening after being a lifelong fan of this show.

Great scene… about mentorship up and down the chain. Love how this was written.

Every single person in that squad knows Andy's got their back. Nothing replaces that.

The last scene emphasizes the loneliness of command.

I just finished the series today after not being allowed to watch it as a kid when it was on TV. Really loved the entirety of this scene as it showed Andy had what it took to be in charge of the squad and put the cases and the team ahead of the political interests from his superiors.

Also liked how he ended up the last man standing from the first season and inherited a young squad with Baldwin and Clark Jr. as the lead detectives, the girls as the backup and the rooks to be molded by his teachings and him instilling confidence in them.

Definitely the greatest police drama to ever grace the TV screen. The Shield, Law and Order, The Mentalist, Bones and Criminal Minds have been great, but after plowing through this series I understand why it's the standard.

I like the ending with Andy at his desk as the camera gets an overview of the bullpen, including the fish tank in view. I get why John had to be the last one to talk with him as those two had built a strong relationship as partners, friends, and mentor/mentoree over the years too. I wish they would've made it work with Charlotte Ross to make a cameo as Connie in this episode too. I read somewhere the producers wanted her back, but her ex-husband and manager at the time said they all were on vacation around the time of filming, so I guess that couldn't have happened. For me, it would've been great to see Connie pull a surprise visit to Andy during the episode. At least Steven Bochco had a plan to end the show at 12 seasons. And not go on past its prime; it's better to stay on top. Thanks again for posting!!!

And to think, Zac from Saved By The Bell spoke the final words on this epic show.

I love that you included the full credits and Stephen Bochco productions. I used to watch this as a kid, with my parents, who thought I could learn from it, and that violin meant it was time for bed!

I’ll be 60 in a month I must say I don’t like endings. I guess that’s part of life.

I thought it interesting that the last scene on “Hill Street Blues” ended with Franz walking out of the station after getting fired, and this one ended with us leaving with him being boss.