Harlee Santos, New York police officer and single mother, is forced to work in the F.B.I.'s anti-corruption task force while dealing with her own financial problems.

Shades of blue

2016-2018

Shades of Blue is a drama series created by Adi Hasak and loosely based on the novel Shades of Blue: 30 Years of (Un)ethical Policing by Michael Rudolph. It stars Jennifer Lopez as NYPD Det. Harlee Santos, who is forced to work as an FBI informant against her colleague Lt. Matt Wozniak, played by Ray Liotta.

The series premiered on January 7, 2016 on NBC and ran for three seasons, with Lopez receiving a People’s Choice Award in 2017 for Best Crime Drama Actress.

NBC・2016・DRAMA・TELEVISION・CRIME・POLICE

Adi Hasak
David Boyd — 4 Episodes (2016–2018)
Steven DePaul — 4 Episodes (2016–2017)
Dan Lerner — 4 Episodes (2016)
Paul McCrane — 3 Episodes (2016–2017)
Barry Levinson — 2 Episodes (2016)
Millicent Shelton — 2 Episodes (2016)
Félix Enríquez Alcalá — 2 Episodes (2017)
Jim McKay — 2 Episodes (2017)
Christopher Misiano — 2 Episodes (2017)
Peter Weller — 2 Episodes (2017)
John Behring — 2 Episodes (2018)
Nick Gomez — 2 Episodes (2018)
Leslie Libman — 2 Episodes (2018)
Steve Shill — 2 Episodes (2018)
Thomas Carter — 1 Episodes (2017)
Adi Hasak — 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Wolfe Coleman — 18 Episodes (2016–2018)
Marta Gene Camps — 15 Episodes (2016–2018)
Benjamin Daniel Lobato — 13 Episodes (2016)
Julian Meiojas — 13 Episodes (2016)
Niceole R. Levy — 13 Episodes (2017)
Michael C. Martin — 13 Episodes (2017)
Katie Gruel — 10 Episodes (2018)
Nikhil S. Jayaram — 10 Episodes (2018)
Jody Worth — 10 Episodes (2018)
Jack Orman — 7 Episodes (2016–2018)
Mike Daniels — 5 Episodes (2016)
Jessica Grasl — 5 Episodes (2017)
Rashad Raisani — 3 Episodes (2017)
Ariel Hall — 3 Episodes (2018)
Tamara Becher — 2 Episodes (2016)
J. David Shanks — 2 Episodes (2016)
Nick Thiel — 2 Episodes (2017)
Vincent Angell — 2 Episodes (2018)
Erika L. Johnson — 2 Episodes (2018)
Matthew V. Lewis — 2 Episodes (2018)
Yahlin Chang — 1 Episode (2016)
Nikki Toscano — 1 Episode (2016)
David DeClerque — Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — Executive Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Jack Orman — Executive Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Priscilla Porianda — Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Ryan Seacrest — Executive Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Nina Wass — Executive Producer: 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Jennifer Lopez — Executive Producer: 35 Episodes (2016–2018)
Benny Medina — Executive Producer: 35 Episodes (2016–2018)
Denise Pleune — Producer: 34 Episodes (2016–2018)
Adi Hasak — Executive Producer: 26 Episodes (2016–2017)
Wolfe Coleman — Producer: 16 Episodes (2017–2018)
Tamara Becher — Supervising Producer: 13 Episodes (2016)
Yahlin Chang — Co-Executive Producer: 13 Episodes (2016)
Mike Daniels — Co-Executive Producer: 13 Episodes (2016)
Nikki Toscano — Consulting Producer: 13 Episodes (2016)
Jessica Grasl — Supervising Producer: 13 Episodes (2017)
Rashad Raisani — Co-Executive Producer: 13 Episodes (2017)
Nick Thiel — Co-Executive Producer: 13 Episodes (2017)
Barry Levinson — Executive Producer: 12 Episodes (2016)
Vincent Angell — Co-Executive Producer: 10 Episodes (2018)
Erika L. Johnson — Supervising Producer: 10 Episodes (2018)
Matthew V. Lewis — Supervising Producer: 10 Episodes (2018)
Alex Brown — Associate Producer: 6 Episodes (2017)
Stephen Wertimer — Co-Producer: 6 Episodes (2017)
Erin Mitchell — Co-Producer: 2 Episodes (2016)
Harlee Santos: Jennifer Lopez
Matt Wozniak: Ray Liotta
Tess Nazario: Drea de Matteo
Michael Loman: Dayo Okeniyi
Carlos Espada: Vincent Laresca
Marcus Tufo: Hampton Fluker
Cristina Santos: Sarah Jeffery
Lisa Coleman — 26 Episodes (2016-2017)
Wendy Melvoin — 26 Episodes (2016-2017)
Jeff Russo — 2 Epsiodes (2016)
Stefan Czapsky — 36 Episodes (2016–2018)
Noah Pontell — 10 Episodes (2017–2018)
Elba Sanchez-Short — 9 Episodes (2016–2017)
Brandon Lott — 4 Episodes (2016)
Joel Goodman — 3 Episodes (2016)
Aaron Yanes — 2 Episodes (2016)
John Cason — 1 Episode (2016)
Lance Luckey — 1 Episode (2017)
Rob Decina — 35 Episodes (2016–2018)
Jeffrey Lindgren — 12 Episodes (2016)
Cathy Sandrich Gelfond — 3 Episodes (2016)
Lain Kunin — 3 Episodes (2016)
Amanda Mackey — 3 Episodes (2016)
Carrie Audino — 1 Episode (2016)
Helen Geier — 1 Episode (2016)
Laura Schiff — 1 Episode (2016)
Sam Lisenco — 26 Episodes (2016–2017)
Jonathan Arkin — 6 Episodes (2018)
Jonathan Arkin — 13 Episodes (2016–2017)
Ted LeFevre — 4 Episodes (2016–2017)
George DeTitta Jr. — 36 Epsiodes (2016–2018)
Suzanne McCabe — 10 Episodes (2018)
Ellen Lutter — 6 Episodes (2016–2017)
Nuyorican Productions
EGTV Productions
Jack Orman Productions
Adi TV Studios
Universal Television
ArsenalFX Color
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

EPISODES

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1. Pilot

Harlee stages a crime scene, but her rookie partner doesn't deal it with easily; Harlee is having problems with paying her daughter's college tuition fees for Ivy League school.

2. Original Sin

As Harlee grapples with becoming an FBI informant, Wozniak is suspicious of his crew members; a dark secret is revealed; Espada tries to help Tess.

3. False Face, False Heart

Harlee refuses to give Stahl incriminating evidence against Wozniak but hands over a fully resolved unofficial investigation that Tess and Espara initiated when they moved a body by Tess' house found to be murdered with a 3D printed gun. Wozniak confronts Harlee who executes a dangerous bluff.

4. Who Can Tell Me Who Am I?

Loman's guilt over the death of an unarmed suspect becomes a liability for the crew, forcing them to test his loyalty. Wozniak sends Harlee on an errand that reveals he has a silent partner in the big score. Wozniak realizes Donny has been withholding information. Harlee feigns cooperation with Stahl, but unwittingly leads the FBI to incrimmating evidence.

5. Equal & Opposite

Harlee and Tess intercept a heroin shipment from a local drug kingpin; Harlee fears that Stahl's interest in her may be more than professional and Tess tries to use Espada to get back at her husband.

6. Fall of Man

Wozniak's suspicions land on Saperstein, forcing Harlee to convince Stahl to arrest Saperstein in order to keep him safe. Harlee visits her abusive ex, Miguel, who tasks her with tracking down the man who committed the murder for which he is imprisoned.

7. Undiscovered Country

As Saperstein clings to life, Harlee struggles to protect him from Wozniak, who struggles between his conscience and a need to finish the job.

8. Good Cop, Bad Cop

After Saperstein's death, Harlee realizes there are no lines Wozniak won't cross and decides to help Stahl's investigation. The crew retaliates against a pair of abusive cops after they harass Harlee's daughter Cristina and her boyfriend. Wozniak makes Loman feel like a part of the unit.

9. Live Wire Act

Harlee's collaboration with Stahl uncovers Wozniak's secret relationship with Donnie. Wozniak decides to take charge of the big job after picking up a package that turns out to be a kidnapped man. A mysterious call to Saperstein's desk forces the crew to face their mixed feelings about their fallen friend and ultimately decide to preserve his memory.

10. What Devil Do

Harlee and Wozniak secure more details on the big score and meet Donnie's silent partner, who reveals himself to be a DEA agent. They learn the big score is an armored truck heist. Wozniak takes interest in a fellow marine veteran who is suspected of murder under dubious circumstances.

11. The Breach

On the day of the heist, Harlee realizes she misplaced her trust in Stahl but it's too late to back down. Harlee tries to get immunity for her crew as she participates in the heist knowing that it will lead to Wozniak's arrest. Miguel discovers Harlee's secret. Loman unwittingly witnesses the heist just as the exchange goes terribly wrong.

12. For I Have Sinned

Harlee and Wozniak must face the consequences of the disappearance of the heist's money. Out of options, Harlee approaches the FBI and promises to find the money and deliver Wozniak and his partners if Stahl keeps her in play.

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1. Unforgiven

Harlee covers up the murder of her abusive ex, while Wozniak makes a deal with FBI Agent Stahl to stay out of jail.

2. Eye of the Hurricane

Following Wozniak's discovery that Stahl's target is his close friend and Mayoral Candidate, Julia Ayers, Wozniak launches an all out war with Stahl. Meanwhile, Harlee dives into an investigation that takes an unexpected turn into her own past and ultimately throws her in the cross hairs of Wozniak and the FBI. At the precinct, a new, unwelcome presence threatens to uncover the crew's deepest secrets.

3. Ghost Hunt

After Wozniak refuses to play ball with the FBI, Stahl turns up the heat on Harlee who lands in the middle of Wozniak's dangerous plan to free himself from the Feds by reeling in a bigger fish. Meanwhile, Internal Affairs Officer Verco applies pressure to each member of the crew to discover what really happened to Donnie Pomp.

4. Daddy's Girl

Harlee starts her own investigation to ascertain if Stahls' allegation to Ayers active association with organized crime; Woz deals with a drug case that drums up memories from his past.

5. Sweet Caroline

The mafia seeks revenge on Harlee by framing her for murder. As Harlee works against the clock and her own crew to cover her tracks, Wozniak fights to keep his cop family together when evidence of an old crime puts pressure on the already splintering team. Stahl cozies up to Cristina, getting one step closer to the truth about Miguel.

6. Fracture

Harlee and Wozniak investigate Caroline's murder, putting Harlee and Nava's relationship in an awkward place because she can't reveal her connection to the crime or the methods she will use to solve it. Wozniak focuses on determining which member of his crew is informing to Verco as Loman uncovers a much deeper secret.

7. A House Divided

Following Harlee's brave confession to the entire crew that she has been informing for the FBI, the team grapples with Harlee and Wozniak's betrayal. With their team falling apart, Harlee and Wozniak come up with a desperate plan to neutralize Bianchi. However, their actions have unforeseen consequences because the Mafia fires back.

8. Unpaid Debts

Wozniak goes after Bianchi for breaking their agreement. Harlee seizes the opportunity to unite the team around an illegal mission to repay Tufo's brother's debt to a local drug dealer. Stahl heightens the stakes making good on his threat to go after the crew. Wozniak faces the impossible decision to pick between his team and Ayres just as his son, Nate, makes an effort to reunite.

9. Chaos Is Come Again

Harlee makes the chilling discovery that someone is texting Cristina as her dead ex, "Miguel." The case of a missing kid leads Wozniak to uncover a local dealer who uses underage mules and reminds Loma of what their unit is all about. The crew gets caught in a brutal ambush.

10. Whoever Fights Monsters

Harlee and Wozniak lead a manhunt for the gunmen who ambushed the crew and unearth the key to taking down Bianchi. The crew bands together against the threat of Verco who has finally obtained evidence of their corruption. Stahl, suspended from the FBI, goes rogue to complete his quest to link Harlee to Miguel's death.

11. The Quality of Mercy

Events take a tragic turn when Harlee and Wozniak lead the crew on a dangerous mission to steal Bianchi's secret ledger and take down the mobster once and for all.

12. Behind the Mask

Harlee helps Nava cover his tracks after a violent encounter, revealing a side of herself Nava's never seen before and putting their relationship in jeopardy. Wozniak faces a ghost from his past in order to take down a new enemy in his present. Stahl gets a critical piece of information in his hunt for the truth about Miguel.

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1. Good Police

Harlee and Wozniak, still dealing with the fallout from their near death experiences, discover a grisly crime scene riddled with mystery.

2. The Hollow Crown

Harlee is on a mission to find a higher level of corruption within in the NYPD. Wozniak tries to protect his crew from escalating threats.

3. That Way Madness Lies

Harlee questions her own sanity as Wozniak keeps secrets from those closest to him. Loman intimidates a witness.

4. A Walking Shadow

Harlee seeks to take down the intelligence unit. Stahl's continuous obsession with Harlee brings him back to New York. Espada struggles to keep secrets from Tufo.

5. The Blue Wall

Harlee discovers that the intelligence unit's involvement in criminal enterprises goes deeper than she thought. Ramsey strikes back. Tufo pulls away from the crew. Loman meets a girl.