Det. Danny Sorenson is a fictional character portrayed by Ricky Schroder in the TV series NYPD Blue.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Danny Boy (season 6), they were 28 years old.
They appear in 59 episodes out of a total of 261 aired and have accumulated 185 positive votes.
The character of Det. Danny Sorenson is mainly associated with Det. Andy Sipowicz and Det. Diane Russell.
Episodes59
Danny Boy
episode S6.E6 december 1998Youthful detective Danny Sorenson joins the squad and, during a multiple homicide investigation, discovers that his new colleagues have yet to recover from Simone's death.
Czech Bouncer
episode S6.E7 december 1998Sorenson and Sipowicz investigate the beating death of an elderly shop owner. Russell and Kirkendall encounter Dolores while investigating a homicide at a strip club.
Raging Bulls
episode S6.E8 december 1998The detectives search for the truth when a white off-duty police officer with a history of racism fires upon an African-American undercover cop. Dolores is arrested for shoplifting.
Grime Scene
episode S6.E9 january 1999Kirkendall's son witnesses the murder of a convenience store clerk. Medavoy and Martinez investigate the death of a homeless man.
Show & Tell
episode S6.E10 january 1999The detectives find themselves caught between the F.B.I. and Internal Affairs when an off- duty officer is killed during a robbery. Medavoy falls victim to Sipowicz's mischievous prank.
Big Bang Theory
episode S6.E11 february 1999A gigolo is suspected of killing one of the tenants who lives in his apartment building. Sorenson's friend kidnaps a man who groped female passengers aboard a bus.
What's Up, Chuck?
episode S6.E12 february 1999John Irvin fears the worst when Dolores disappears. The detectives search for a body when a mentally ill man confesses to raping and murdering his girlfriend's daughter. Two brothers run their own investigation when their sibling is murdered.
Dead Girl Walking
episode S6.E13 february 1999A shooter fires upon Fancy during a stakeout. Sipowicz fears that Dornan's demotion may be linked to the reopening of the Suarez case.
Raphael's Inferno
episode S6.E14 march 1999Sorenson and Sipowicz investigate the murder of a nine-year-old girl whose body was discovered inside a locked basement. Medavoy and Martinez assist an elderly man who believes that his young girlfriend was pressured into embezzling money from him.
I Have a Dream
episode S6.E15 april 1999Sorenson and Sipowicz investigate when a fellow officer shoots a drug dealer; Russell and Kirkendall intercede on Gotelli's behalf when a disgruntled man repeatedly vandalizes his mobster neighbor's car.
T'aint Misbehavin
episode S6.E16 april 1999Medavoy has an option for a holiday in the Hamptons. Danny's girlfriend announces she is late. A suspect is wired for sound to catch his boss in a case of a body in a dumpster.
Don't Meth with Me
episode S6.E17 april 1999The team investigate a courier firm robbery where Mike Roberts works, which looks like an inside job. An old lady dies, her apartment is robbed, and her nasty sister makes an impression.
Mister Roberts
episode S6.E18 april 1999Mike Roberts is found dead. John reveals a connection between Roberts and Cullinan, who was with Dolores when she died. Mike left behind a memoir detailing some of his work. Jill goes undercover as a drug-addicted hooker.
Judas Priest
episode S6.E19 may 1999Dornan causes problems at an AA meeting and Andy asks the Lieutenant to talk to him. Dolores' father accuses the squad of withholding information from him about his daughter's murder. Jill splits from Cohen.
I'll Draw You a Mapp
episode S6.E20 may 1999ADA Costas prepares for the trial against Cullinan, and chooses Sorenson to testify over her husband. A man is shot dead in his apartment, and his wife's story about Latinos looking for drugs doesn't add up.
Voir Dire This
episode S6.E21 may 1999Tensions mount as the Cullinan trial approaches. Mike Shannon brings a problem to Sorenson. Danny kisses Diane. There's a shooting at the courthouse.
Safe Home
episode S6.E22 may 1999Andy and Theo struggle to live without Sylvia, and the squad worries about them. Cullinan is confronted with new information about Mike's death. John is released from hospital.
Loogie Nights
episode S7.E1 january 2000Danny and Andy catch an assault that looks like it was done by the boys in blue. Jill considers dating her ex-husband.
A Hole in Juan
episode S7.E2 january 2000Jill's son has his first communion, where Andy and Danny spot a surveillance van across the street from the church. A baby is found dead in a dumpster.
The Man with Two Right Shoes
episode S7.E3 january 2000Andy is finding Theo a challenge. A man is found dead in a hotel bath-tub, minus a part of his anatomy and some personal effects. A mother brings her son into the house because she thinks he's been stealing.
The Naked Are the Dead
episode S7.E4 february 2000The squad attends a homicide with seven naked bodies. Jill's ex is arrested.
These Shoots Are Made for Joaquin
episode S7.E5 february 2000James passes his sergeant's exam. Jill's ex-husband could be causing problems for Jill.
Brothers Under Arms
episode S7.E6 february 2000It's James' last day with the squad before he moves on as a sergeant. Jill's ex is in the wind and causing more problems for Jill.
Along Came Jones
episode S7.E7 february 2000Medavoy gets a new partner. A cop is shot and killed. Diane seeks counsel from Andy about whether to tell Jill what she knows about her ex.
Everybody Plays the Mule
episode S7.E8 february 2000A woman is run over by a bus, she was already dead when she was tossed from a van. Two Russian boys go missing after their father says he left them with his sister.
Jackass
episode S7.E9 february 2000A young boy is suspected of killing his mother's boyfriend; Fancy realizes that Lt. Abner is severely depressed. Sipowicz has a date with a niece of a friend as a favor; Katie becomes upset at this news.
Who Murders Sleep
episode S7.E10 march 2000Andy and Danny reopen an unsolved murder when the body of a small child is found buried within a wall; Medavoy and Jones deal with the owner of a dog who has a bullet in his nose they need as evidence in their case.
Little Abner
episode S7.E11 march 2000Fancy tries to rebuild his relationship with Abner; Andy and Danny investigate the murder of a club owner; Jones takes out his frustration on a man who is suspected of raping and beating a woman.
Welcome to New York
episode S7.E12 march 2000John Irvin, the department's PAA, helps Andy and Danny with a possible love triangle homicide. Jill and Diane help a mentally challenged woman find the gang who raped her.
The Irvin Files
episode S7.E13 march 2000Medavoy and Jones look for a woman reported missing by her "distraught" husband; Andy and Danny deal with a snotty, eccentric art owner whose collection has been stolen.
Sleep Over
episode S7.E14 april 2000Andy and Danny investigate the robbery of an elderly couple; Medavoy and Jones deal with a wealthy woman with a grudge against her former maid; Danny's informant, J.B., seems headed for disaster.
Stressed for Success
episode S7.E15 april 2000Danny has an emotional crisis; John Irvin helps in a case involving stolen antique clothing; Jill deals with a young woman with small children who steals because of her unemployed, abusive husband.
Goodbye Charlie
episode S7.E16 april 2000Jones uses his charm to help Andy and Danny solve the murder of an elderly couple; Medavoy gets involved with an old friend who is having trouble with the Chinese mafia.
Roll Out the Barrel
episode S7.E17 april 2000A dismembered body is found in a barrel; the trail leads Andy and Danny to a mobster who denies knowledge; they later learn he's connected to another murder, his wife who disappeared years earlier.
Lucky Luciano
episode S7.E18 may 2000A young woman tries to convince Jill and Diane that her twin sister has become a victim of foul play. Andy and Danny investigate an immigrant's missing, wealthy and unpopular wife.
Tea and Sympathy
episode S7.E19 may 2000The detectives accept the help of a pair of British police officers to catch a rapist-murderer who has emigrated from England to NY. Meanwhile, Jones becomes close with a reporter he met during a previous case.
This Old Spouse
episode S7.E20 may 2000Diane once again finds herself embroiled with Harry Denby who has information about Jill's ex-husband. The squad investigates a home repair scam.
Bats Off to Larry
episode S7.E21 may 2000Andy goes into a tailspin when a doctor's visit reveals that Theo may have cancer. Diane and Jill's relationship suffers when info about Jill's ex-husband surfaces. Andy and Danny ponder the impact on Jill's career.
The Last Round Up
episode S7.E22 may 2000IAB is closing in on Jill. Jill explains the leverage Don has over her. Andy stays by Theo's side as he undergoes tests to determine if he has cancer. Changes are made in the department as fallout over Jill's ex-husband.
Daveless in New York
episode S8.E1 january 2001The detectives investigate a multiple homicide at a fast food restaurant; an addict gives his 5 & a half year-old daughter to a drug dealer as collateral on an overdue loan; Internal Affairs reopens the Kirkendall case.
Waking Up Is Hard to Do
episode S8.E2 january 2001Danny wakes up in Diane's bed. Andy and Katie get Theo's test results. A former colleague of Bobby's reaches out to Diane from prison. The team investigate a series of cab-driver shootings.
Franco, My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn
episode S8.E3 january 2001A female officer is shot following a stationery store robbery and later dies in hospital. Danny tries to keep Diane safe. A new ADA arrives. Katie decides to move back home.
Family Ties
episode S8.E4 january 2001Fancy is being sent on a training course ahead of the squad getting computers. A woman is attacked by a court jester in a hotel room, then a body is found in another room - are they connected? Diane questions her involvement with Danny.
Fools Russian
episode S8.E5 february 2001Diane turns to a friend at the Survivor's Network for help. A body is pulled from the water. Two Chinese men are brought in handcuffed together. The new computers arrive.
Writing Wrongs
episode S8.E6 february 2001A schoolgirl is found dead. Andy asks Eddie's niece on a date. John babysits Theo for the first time.
In-Laws, Outlaws
episode S8.E7 february 2001A homeless guy Danny was trying to protect turns up dead. The DOA's father is concerned about the trust fund his sister will now inherit.
Russellmania
episode S8.E8 february 2001Fancy bawls out Diane and Danny about being in a relationship. A man traveling on the subway is killed. Denby is implicated in the courier scam.
Oh Golly Goth
episode S8.E9 march 2001Danny could be in big trouble for roughing up a suspect. Detective Connie McDowell joins the team for the day.
In the Still of the Night
episode S8.E10 march 2001Danny is restored to full duty. Off. Szymanski's cousin is knocked down in the street and killed. Capt. Bass's wife is injured during a robbery at her store. Greg plays matchmaker.
Peeping Tommy
episode S8.E11 march 2001Andy witnesses a hold-up in the street and shoots at the get-away car. Det. McDowell is assigned to fill in at the squad again.
Thumb Enchanted Evening
episode S8.E12 march 2001A man loses his penis. Fancy makes Captain and the incoming Lieutenant is a ball-breaker. Andy is having second thoughts about Cynthia. A mob hit-man sings like a canary and implicates a celebrated Customs officer.
Flight of Fancy
episode S8.E13 april 2001A man caught carrying a cash register takes Andy and Danny to a body. Fancy is packing up to leave. His replacement alienates the squad before he's even left.
Nariz a Nariz
episode S8.E14 april 2001Rodriguez mediates when Sipowicz and Sorenson clash with detectives from another squad anxious to solve a multiple murder case; Medavoy and Jones try their hand at making extra cash by cleaning up murder scenes.
Love Hurts
episode S8.E15 april 2001Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate a case involving an off-duty police officer who was shot in the company of a prostitute; Medavoy and Jones aid a hapless bodega owner by concocting a story to keep him out of jail.
Everyone Into the Poole
episode S8.E16 april 2001Jones and Medavoy investigate the murder of a Chinese restaurant owner. An IRS lawyer claims to have been kidnapped and released, but Sipowicz and Sorenson doubt his story.
Dying to Testify
episode S8.E17 may 2001Sipowicz and Sorenson try to get one scared witness to identify a murder suspect, while Russell and McDowell guard another witness who's due to testify in a murder trial.
Lost Time
episode S8.E18 may 2001Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the murder of an exotic dancer; Sipowicz and Medavoy act as elderly decoys to catch some street thieves attacking old people outside a local bank.
Under Covers
episode S8.E19 may 2001Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the murder of a drug dealer, while Sorenson continues to see the stripper, Kristen, who draws him into a favor for the owners of the Tailfeathers club.
In the Wind
episode S8.E20 may 2001Sorenson is missing, and a stripper is found murdered in his apartment. Medavoy and Jones investigate a killing, but the suspect identified by an eyewitness has a seemingly unshakable alibi.
- Danny Boy
- Czech Bouncer
- Raging Bulls
- Grime Scene
- Show & Tell
- Big Bang Theory
- What's Up, Chuck?
- Dead Girl Walking
- Raphael's Inferno
- I Have a Dream
- T'aint Misbehavin
- Don't Meth with Me
- Mister Roberts
- Judas Priest
- I'll Draw You a Mapp
- Voir Dire This
- Safe Home
- Loogie Nights
- A Hole in Juan
- The Man with Two Right Shoes
- The Naked Are the Dead
- These Shoots Are Made for Joaquin
- Brothers Under Arms
- Along Came Jones
- Everybody Plays the Mule
- Jackass
- Who Murders Sleep
- Little Abner
- Welcome to New York
- The Irvin Files
- Sleep Over
- Stressed for Success
- Goodbye Charlie
- Roll Out the Barrel
- Lucky Luciano
- Tea and Sympathy
- This Old Spouse
- Bats Off to Larry
- The Last Round Up
- Daveless in New York
- Waking Up Is Hard to Do
- Franco, My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn
- Family Ties
- Fools Russian
- Writing Wrongs
- In-Laws, Outlaws
- Russellmania
- Oh Golly Goth
- In the Still of the Night
- Peeping Tommy
- Thumb Enchanted Evening
- Flight of Fancy
- Nariz a Nariz
- Love Hurts
- Everyone Into the Poole
- Dying to Testify
- Lost Time
- Under Covers
- In the Wind
Best moments10
- Danny has an emotional crisis; John Irvin helps in a case involving stolen antique clothing; Jill deals with a young woman with small children who steals because of her unemployed, abusive husband.
- A gigolo is suspected of killing one of the tenants who lives in his apartment building. Sorenson's friend kidnaps a man who groped female passengers aboard a bus.
- Sipowicz and Sorenson investigate the murder of a drug dealer, while Sorenson continues to see the stripper, Kristen, who draws him into a favor for the owners of the Tailfeathers club.
- Andy and Danny reopen an unsolved murder when the body of a small child is found buried within a wall; Medavoy and Jones deal with the owner of a dog who has a bullet in his nose they need as evidence in their case.
- Jones uses his charm to help Andy and Danny solve the murder of an elderly couple; Medavoy gets involved with an old friend who is having trouble with the Chinese mafia.
- Medavoy has an option for a holiday in the Hamptons. Danny's girlfriend announces she is late. A suspect is wired for sound to catch his boss in a case of a body in a dumpster.
- Youthful detective Danny Sorenson joins the squad and, during a multiple homicide investigation, discovers that his new colleagues have yet to recover from Simone's death.
- The team investigate a courier firm robbery where Mike Roberts works, which looks like an inside job. An old lady dies, her apartment is robbed, and her nasty sister makes an impression.
- Danny wakes up in Diane's bed. Andy and Katie get Theo's test results. A former colleague of Bobby's reaches out to Diane from prison. The team investigate a series of cab-driver shootings.
- Sorenson and Sipowicz investigate when a fellow officer shoots a drug dealer; Russell and Kirkendall intercede on Gotelli's behalf when a disgruntled man repeatedly vandalizes his mobster neighbor's car.
- Stressed for Success
- Big Bang Theory
- Under Covers
- Who Murders Sleep
- Goodbye Charlie
- T'aint Misbehavin
- Danny Boy
- Don't Meth with Me
- Waking Up Is Hard to Do
- I Have a Dream