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Homicide: Life on the Street

1993–1999 · Crime, Drama, Mystery · 7 seasons · ★ 8.1

EndedNBC
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Synopsis of Homicide: Life on the Street

The series follows the homicide unit of the Baltimore Police Department. Detectives Frank Pembleton, Meldrick Lewis, Kay Howard, John Munch, Tim Bayliss and Beau Felton, under the orders of Lt. Al Giardello, face a steady stream of cases that force them to deal with victims, family members and suspects. Each investigation tests their ability to uncover the truth in a city marked by violence. The central conflict lies in the clash between professional duty and the personal toll on those who live with death every day. Created by Paul Attanasio, the drama aired on NBC, and Andre Braugher plays Frank Pembleton.

«Homicide: our day begins when yours ends.»

7seasons
122episodes
45 minper episode
8.1audience scoreTMDB · 152 votes
8.7IMDb rating15,567 votes

Seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street

Season 1Season 11993 · 9 ep. · ★ 8.5Season 2Season 21994 · 4 ep. · ★ 6.8Season 3Season 31994 · 20 ep. · ★ 8.8Season 4Season 41995 · 22 ep. · ★ 8.5Season 5Season 51996 · 22 ep. · ★ 9.0Season 6Season 61997 · 23 ep. · ★ 3.3Season 7Season 71998 · 22 ep. · ★ 8.6

Cast by Homicide: Life on the Street

Richard BelzerRichard BelzerJohn Munch122 episodes
Clark JohnsonClark JohnsonMeldrick Lewis122 episodes
Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoAl Giardello122 episodes
Kyle SecorKyle SecorTim Bayliss122 episodes
Andre BraugherAndre BraugherFrank Pembleton100 episodes
Melissa LeoMelissa LeoKay Howard77 episodes
Reed DiamondReed DiamondMike Kellerman69 episodes
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyStuart Gharty48 episodes
Jon SedaJon SedaPaul Falsone47 episodes
Michelle ForbesMichelle ForbesJulianna Cox45 episodes
Isabella HofmannIsabella HofmannMegan Russert45 episodes
Callie ThorneCallie ThorneLaura Ballard45 episodes
Toni LewisToni LewisTerri Stivers44 episodes
Sharon ZimanNaomi44 episodes
Clayton LeBouefCapt. George Barnfather38 episodes
Željko IvanekŽeljko IvanekEd Danvers37 episodes
Max PerlichMax PerlichJ.H. Brodie36 episodes
Daniel BaldwinDaniel BaldwinBeau Felton35 episodes
Ned BeattyNed BeattyStanley Bolander33 episodes
Ralph TabakinRalph TabakinDr. Scheiner30 episodes
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoMichael Giardello22 episodes
Michael MicheleMichael MicheleRene Sheppard22 episodes
Harlee McBrideHarlee McBrideAlyssa Dyer22 episodes
Walt MacPhersonWalt MacPhersonUniform20 episodes
Judy ThorntonJudy20 episodes
Ami BrabsonAmi BrabsonMary Pembleton19 episodes
Kristin RohdeOfficer Sally Rogers17 episodes
Ellen McElduffEllen McElduffBillie Lou Hatfield15 episodes
Herb LevinsonDr. Lausanne15 episodes
Jay SpadaroOfficer Salerno15 episodes
Rhonda OverbyRhonda OverbyDawn Daniels14 episodes
Jon PolitoJon PolitoSteve Crosetti13 episodes
Gary D'AddarioLt. Jasper12 episodes
Gerald F. GoughCol. Burt Granger12 episodes
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonDr. George Griscom11 episodes
Granville AdamsOfficer Jeff Westby10 episodes
Michael WillisMichael WillisDarin Russom9 episodes
Sean WhitesellDr. Eli Devilbiss8 episodes
Julie LaurenJulie LaurenOff. Anne Schanne8 episodes
Lee TergesenLee TergesenOfficer Chris Thormann7 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Paul Attanasio
Address
Kenneth Fink, Alan Taylor, Nick Gomez, Jean de Segonzac, Peter Medak
Production companies
Baltimore Pictures, MCEG/Sterling Entertainment, NBC Studios, Reeves Entertainment Group
Network or Platform
NBC
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
January 31, 1993
Last Episode
May 21, 1999 (7x22)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 4 Emmy Awards; 25 wins and 82 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about Homicide: Life on the Street

Although it premiered in the coveted slot after the Super Bowl, the show got off to weak ratings, and cancellation was an immediate threat from the very start.
The series won two Emmy Awards: one for Levinson's directing on "Gone for Goode" and another for Fontana's writing on "Three Men and Adena".
It was the first drama series to win three Peabody Awards, in 1993, 1995 and 1997.
The show was filmed almost entirely on location in Baltimore, with 16 mm cameras in hand, which turned the city into a character in its own right.
The police department scenes were shot at the historic City Recreation Pier, in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore.
The network changed the original title, A Year on the Killing Streets, so that viewers wouldn't think the show was limited to just one year.
After the premiere, the Baltimore Police Department removed the whiteboard its unit used to track cases, but later brought it back at the insistence of the detectives.
A DVD box shaped like a binder includes an extra disc with the TV movie Homicide: The Movie and the crossover episodes with Law & Order.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

Where to Watch Homicide: Life on the Street

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Homicide: Life on the Street have?

Homicide: Life on the Street has 7 seasons and 122 episodes in total.

Where to watch Homicide: Life on the Street?

Homicide: Life on the Street is not currently available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on NBC.

Has Homicide: Life on the Street Ended?

Yes. Homicide: Life on the Street has ended, and its final episode aired on May 21, 1999.

Who is in Homicide: Life on the Street?

The main cast includes Richard Belzer (John Munch), Clark Johnson (Meldrick Lewis), Yaphet Kotto (Al Giardello) and Kyle Secor (Tim Bayliss).

Who Created Homicide: Life on the Street?

Homicide: Life on the Street was created by Paul Attanasio.

How Long Does It Take to Watch All of Homicide: Life on the Street?

With episodes of about 45 minutes, watching all 122 episodes takes approximately 92 hours.

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