Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 19: “Cat."
This episode originally aired on 2/23/95.

Episode Description:
"Working undercover, Eddie uses his chemistry knowledge in an attempt to bust a drug lord's operation of manufacturing a dangerous new drug."

Key Guest Stars:
Ice-T, Dule’ Hill, Darien Sills Evans and Ntare Mwine. The musical guest is Brian McKnight.

Musical Guest:
Brian McKnight

Music:
TLC- "Creep": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlZydtG3xqI

69 Boyz- "Here Kitty Kitty": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP4Ezq77LsQ

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 18: “Innocent Bystander."
This episode originally aired on 2/16/95.

Episode Description:
"J.C.'s son, G, becomes a target after he witnesses a mob killing."

Key Guest Stars:
Titus Welliver, Paul Calderon, Elizabeth Rodriguez, George Gore II and Fatima Faloye.

Musical Guest:
SWV

Music:
Ice Cube- "What Can I Do":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swNoBBekMTc

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 17: “You Get No Respect."
This episode originally aired on 2/9/95.

Episode Description:
"Williams and Torres search for clues to a rap artist's murder."

Key Guest Stars:
Sticky Fingaz, Treach, Yo-Yo, Notorious B.I.G and Rolonda Watts; and series co-stars George Gore II, Fatima Faloye, and Michael Michelle.

Musical Guest:
N/A

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 16: “Mama Said Knock You Out."
This episode originally aired on 2/2/95.

Episode Description:
"Torres and Williams investigate a drug on the streets that took the life of a promising boxer."

Key Guest Stars:
Jon Seda, George Gore II, Fatima Faloye and Brendan Kelly.

Musical Guest:
Zhané

Music:
Method Man- "Bring The Pain":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0BlXy3Roj4

Zhané- "Hey Mr. DJ":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaiUMfldX7M

Channel Live featuring KRS-One- "Mad Izm":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3vs_lXebYc

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 15: “The Smoking Section."
This episode originally aired on 1/19/95.
 
Episode Description:
"A reverend is targeted and threatened as he fights to ban the sale of cigarettes in his community. Eddie is visited by an old love in need of help."

Key Guest Stars:
Howard Rollins, Mekhi Phifer, Erica Gimpel and Alicia Coppola.

Musical Guest:
Gerald Levert

Music:
Sounds of Blackness- "Everything is Gonna Be Alright":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_xmzKMpstI

Gerald Levert- "A Song For You":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF3tJsl8Tas

"Clockers" Movie Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsFUoioGePc

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 14: “Private Enemy No. 1."
This episode originally aired on 1/5/95.
 
Episode Description:
"The detectives investigate the murder of a man who played a major role during the Black Panther Movement. A suspect in the case is from JC's past.”

Key Guest Stars:
Jenifer Lewis, Steve Harris, Lisa Vidal, Alimi Ballard

Musical Guest:
Mary J. Blige

Music:
Gil Scott Heron- "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwSRqaZGsPw

Scarface- "I Seen A Man Die":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgyDpXkZfXE

Mary J. Blige- "I'm Going Down":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XmwiwQjU8E

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Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 13: “Los Macheteros."
This episode originally aired on 12/15/94.

Episode Description:
"A violent Puerto Rican gang supporting the cause of their people causes trouble in the community. JC is concerned as Eddie goes undercover to investigate their criminal activity."

Key Guest Stars:
Jose Zuniga, Manny Perez, Liza Colon-Zayas, Peter Jay Fernandez, Victor Colicchio

Musical Guest:
La India

Music:
La India- "Ese Hombre":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70by6ZWNSE

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/Episode 12: “Blondes Have More Fun."
This episode originally aired on 12/8/94.

Episode Description:
The detectives investigate a string of related murders involving members of the NY Drag community.

Key Guest Stars:
Joe Morton, James McCaffrey, Camryn Manheim, Xander Berkeley

Musical Guest:
Mavis Staples

Music:
Uncanny Alliance- "I'm Beautiful Dammit": 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70by6ZWNSE

Cheryl Lynn- "Got To Be Real”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLUCCewe_4c

Staples Singers- "I'll Take You There”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3vgBzgYn4

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/Episode 11: “The Eyewitness Blues."
This episode originally aired on 11/24/94.

Episode Description:
"Williams protects an eyewitness, while Torres looks for the people who want to kill her.”

Key Guest Stars:
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Michael Michele, Kristen Wilson, Lisa Vidal, Paul Guilfoyle

Musical Guest:
Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Music:
5 Alarm- "The Greatest":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P5C9sChEbM

Jade- " 5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time is Up)”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0-RCLotSnY

Tevin Campbell- "Always In My Heart"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEmyFdB9gCw

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/Episode 10: “Mate."
This episode originally aired on 11/17/94.

Episode Description:
The detectives investigate the disappearance of a young woman involved in the adult film industry after another woman has been found murdered. The case hits close to home.”

Key Guest Stars:
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Kimberly Russell, Lisa Vidal, Victor Colicchio, Vivian Bernal, Bruce MacVittie

Musical Guest:
Keith Sweat

Cold Open Music:
Salt-N-Pepa "None Of Your Business":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mtiecwd4ic

Keith Sweat- "When I Give You My Love":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94ofIFisOMg

Brandy- " Best Friend”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWFC2PEbwCk

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/Episode 9: “The Friendly Neighborhood Dealer."
This episode originally aired on 11/10/94.

Episode Description:
Detectives Williams and Torres investigate a number of street drug related overdoses all in the same neighborhood.       

Key Guest Stars:
Jay O. Sanders, Steve Harris, Flex Alexander, Nestor Serrano, George Gore II, Bobby Bonilla

Musical Guest:
Boyz II Men                   

Cold Open Music: 
Brand Nubian-"Word Is Bond:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ztzZbpreLk

Boyz II Men- "On Bended Knee”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSUSFow70no

O.C.- " Time's Up”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWFC2PEbwCk

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 8 “Missing."
This episode originally aired on 11/3/94.

Episode Description:
Detectives Williams and Torres investigate an incident involving the abduction of a young boy who happens to be the son of a politician running for office. JC and Sandy come to terms with their relationship.                                                                               

Key Guest Stars:
Cynthia Martells, Michael Michele, Michelle Hurd, George Gore II, Fatima Faloye, George Gore II, Sarah Knowlton

Musical Guest:
Stephanie Mills

Cold Open Music:
Zhané - Vibe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP-u7KTfwqY

Changing Faces- "Foolin’ Around”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urupMgbjHOQ

Stephanie Mills- " What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEItVNlYXI 

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 7 “Tasha.”
This episode originally aired on 10/27/94.
 
Episode Description:
When a baby dies, Torres and Williams discover there's more to the story than people say. Torres's sister asks him to investigate their friend's missing son.

Key Guest Stars:
Regina King, Margo Martindale, Nancy Ticotin, Fatima Faloye, Raymond Anthony Thomas, Lawrence Adisa

Musical Guest:
Billy Paul

Cold Open Music:
Public Enemy- "911 Is a Joke"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZDIitWz8Go

 Jeru The Damaja- "Come Clean”
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYSlCa3xfw

 Billy Paul- "Me and Mrs. Jones”
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEItVNlYXI

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 6 “After Shakespeare.”
This episode originally aired on 10/13/94.
 
Episode Description:
A real-estate developer is suspected of fueling gang tensions to lower property values; Eddie tries to repair his relationship with his dad.

Key Guest Stars:
Judy Reyes, Lawrence Gilliard Jr, Mark Margolis, Enrico Colantoni, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Jose Perez, Vincent Laresca, Brian Tarantina

Musical Guest:
Gladys Knight

Cold Open Music:
Billy Lawrence- "Forgive Me Baby"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSHYEjRVVU8

Black Moon- "Buck Em Down (Remix)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk4ikgtLVj4

69 Boyz-"Tootsee Roll"
https://youtu.be/qs7f3ssuEjA
 
Gladys Knight-"I Don't Want To Know"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoyx-C7yGcA

 

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 5 “Garbage.”
This episode originally aired on 10/6/94.

Episode Description:
Torres and Williams go undercover to investigate a sanitation worker's murder. Sandy is embarrassed J.C. is a police officer.

Key Guest Stars:
Jeffrey Wright, John Costelloe, Michael Michele, Tony Darrow, Angela Featherstone, Takeo Matsushita, Ran Aranha

Musical Guest:
Bobby Womack

Cold Open Music:
Coolio- "Fantastic Voyage"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anFD_aYi5GQ

Public Enemy- "Give It Up
https://youtu.be/f_VX9iT4sew

R. Kelly-"It Seems Like You’re Ready"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0UYrhYm2Rc

Toni Braxton-"You Mean The World To Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5FxcI7Pyw

Bobby Womack-"If You Think You’re Lonely Now"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRXnRwm-njM

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 4 “To Protect and Serve."
This episode originally aired on 9/29/94.

Episode Description:
The detectives look for clues in a collegian's murder; Chantal is involved with a musician in Nancy Wilson's band.

Key Guest Stars:
Gary Dourdan, LisaGay Hamilton, Chad Coleman, Paul Calderon, Jean Le Marre
Michael Michele, Fatime Faloye, George Gore II

Musical Guest:
Nancy Wilson

NY Times:
TELEVISION REVIEW; The Hourlong Drama Is Alive and Resurgent
By JOHN J. O'CONNORSEPT. 21, 1994
https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/21/arts/television-review-the-hourlong-drama-is-alive-and-resurgent.html

Cold Open Music:
Black Sheep- "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbELEUfmIA

Souls of Mischief- "93 Til Infinity"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXJc2NYwHjw

Nancy Wilson-"Love Won't Let Me Wait"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSzPF_WjMN8

Swift Justice (UPN series with Gary Dourdan): 
Start at 5:35 minute mark to see NY Undercover stationhouse sets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-bx2uE86Yw&list=PL6pAyFjSXs2aI7uvYV_EbKm_O_ul-MJYQ&index=1

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Host Chris Rose discusses the Season 1/ Episode 3 “Sins Of The Father.”
This episode originally aired on 9/22/94.

Episode Description:
Torres and Williams investigate the murder of a ice cream vendor, whose drug dealings ends up in G's school.

Key Guest Stars:
Geoff Pierson, Jack Gilpin, Victor Colicchio, George Gore II, Fatima Faloye, Takeo Matsushita

Musical Guest:
The O'Jays

Cold Open Music:
Black Sheep- "The Choice Is Yours (This or That)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9F5xcpjDMU

Mad Lion- "Take It Easy"
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3RmzS3KzGg

The O’Jays- "For The Love Of Money"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXE_n2q08Yw

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Host Chris Rose analyzes the "School Ties" episode in Season 1.
This aired as the series premiere episode.
Original airdate: 9/8/94

Episode Description:
Manhattan police detectives J.C. Williams and Eddie Torres are assigned to a case dealing with a 17 year old girl who accuses a high school football player of rape. Eddie has problems going to see his mother, who is in the hospital, after six years of non-communication with each other.

Key Guest Stars:
Paula Garces, Nancy Ticotin, Jose Perez, Fernando Lopez, Michael Michele, Frank Pellegrino, Jim Moody

Musical Guest:
Teddy Pendergrass

Cold Open Music:
LL Cool J- "Around The Way Girl"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm36viw6q1U

Teddy Pendergrass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DJk7h6uLZw

Variety article (by Todd Everett: 9/9/94)
https://variety.com/1994/tv/reviews/new-york-undercover-school-ties-1200438691/

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Host Chris Rose analyzes the "Pilot" episode in Season 1.
This was the very first episode filmed (but aired as the second episode).
Original airdate: 9/15/94
 
Episode Description:
Kids working for an auto-theft ring steal the car of a mobster's mother; J.C.'s ex wants to send their son to a private school.

Key Guest Stars:
Clarence Williams III, Sean Nelson, Sharrieff Pugh, Michael Michele, Fatime Faloye, Jose Perez, George Gore II, John Costelloe, Gladys Knight

Musical Guest:
Gladys Knight

Cold Open Music:
Lost Boyz- "Straight From Da Ghetto"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjNFmQtx3_g

Additional Key Songs in the Episode:

• Rufus and Chaka Khan- "Sweet Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dwufE72UE

• Queen Latifah- "Just Another Day"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkGY5EzA-h4

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Host Chris Rose discusses Dick Wolf's involvement with New York Undercover and the NFL's connection to the FOX network and the show.


Early promotional material for the series when it was titled UPTOWN UNDERCOVER:
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Host Chris Rose discusses the cultural forces in the world of television, film and music that paved the way for New York Undercover.

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Hi everyone, I'm Chris Rose and I am a die-hard NEW YORK UNDERCOVER fan. September 8, 2024 marks the 30-year anniversary of the premiere of the classic police drama.

Join me EACH week on the podcast NEW YORK UNDERCOVER REWIND as I look back at EVERY episode in the series and discuss how this groundbreaking show starring Malik Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo continues to captivate fans decades later.

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