NYPD Blue season 11 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Detective Sipowicz, transferred to the morgue due to a conflict with Hatcher, persistently investigates Hatcher's shady past, specifically his wife's murder. Meanwhile, the 15th squad probes the murder of Molly Ziffren, a massage therapist and secret dominatrix. Clues point to her client, Kenneth Welkos, who confesses under pressure. Concurrently, Sipowicz uncovers evidence of a car bomb linked to Hatcher's wife's death. Despite challenges in directly implicating Hatcher, the threat of exposure forces Hatcher to resign, while Sipowicz is reinstated at the squad.
Full Episode S11E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sipowicz?
Sipowicz is a detective at NYPD Blue who gets transferred to the morgue.
Why does Sipowicz believe he was transferred?
Sipowicz suspects Hatcher influenced his transfer due to their conflict.
What role does Wally Dorlan play?
Wally Dorlan is Sipowicz's colleague at the morgue, introducing him to the new environment.
Who is Molly Ziffren?
Molly Ziffren is a massage therapist and secret dominatrix who is murdered.
What leads do Clark and Ortiz follow in the murder case?
Clark and Ortiz investigate Ziffren's professional and personal life, including her work as a dominatrix.
How does Sipowicz continue his investigation into Hatcher?
Sipowicz meets with Hatcher's old partner and gathers information about Hatcher's past, especially around his wife's death.
What tensions are revealed in Ziffren's professional life?
Ziffren had tensions with Paulette Voze, her former employer at a dungeon.
What information does Sipowicz learn about Hatcher from "Pig"?
Sipowicz learns about Hatcher's connection with a drug dealer and deeper corruption.
How does Kenneth Welkos become a suspect in Ziffren's murder?
Welkos becomes a suspect due to incriminating emails and his location near the crime scene.
What does Jerry Toback admit to Sipowicz and Clark?
Jerry Toback admits to creating a car bomb for the murder of Hatcher's wife.
Is Sipowicz successful in linking Hatcher to his wife's murder?
Sipowicz finds evidence but faces challenges in directly linking Hatcher to the murder.
How does Sipowicz return to the 15th squad?
Sipowicz is reinstated at the 15th squad due to the evidence gathered against Hatcher.
What happens to Hatcher at the end?
Hatcher resigns from the force under the threat of exposure.
Who confesses to killing Molly Ziffren?
Kenneth Welkos confesses to killing Molly Ziffren.
What role does Hatcher's wife's affair play in the story?
Hatcher's wife's affair is a key element in the investigation of her murder.