Episode
NYPD Blue: Lie Like a Rug (1)
Overview
While investigating the murders of four teenage girls, the 15th squad discovers the shocking truth about the disappearance of detective Danny Sorenson.
Details
- Series
- NYPD Blue
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2001-11-06
Episode context
Lie Like a Rug (1) is Episode 1 in Season 9 of NYPD Blue. It aired on 2001-11-06.
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