One Big Happy Family

One Big Happy Family is the third episode of the third season of the NYPD Blue.

Summary
Medavoy and Lesniak pair up to identify who's launched a series of vicious attacks on a man. Meanwhile, Simone tries to locate a possible suspect in a series of rapes. Russell tries to maintain her sobriety and it's strongly tested when her parents domestic problems get out of hand. Also, Martinez finally gets out of the hospital and returns to duty. But in a final surprising twist, Lesniak tells Martinez that she likes him as friend only... because she happens to be gay.

Main

 * Jimmy Smits as Detective Bobby Simone
 * Dennis Franz as Detective Andy Sipowicz
 * James McDaniel as Lieutenant Arthur Fancy
 * Nicholas Turturro as Detective James Martinez
 * Sharon Lawrence as A.D.A Sylvia Costas
 * Gordon Clapp as Detective Greg Medavoy
 * Gail O'Grady as P.A.A Donna Abandando
 * Justine Miceli as Detective Adrienne Lesniak
 * Kim Delaney as Detective Diane Russell

Recurring

 * Bill Brochtrup as P.A.A John Irvin

Other

 * Jason Beghe as Julian Kerbis
 * George DiCenzo as Pete Russell
 * Adam Trese as Doug Russell
 * Jon Polito as Paul Biaggi
 * Billy Warlock as Mike Barnett
 * David Warshofsky as Bruce Krieger
 * Carmine Caridi as Detective Donny Simmons
 * Vincent Guastaferro as Sergeant Vincent Agostini

Important Events

 * James is back after his injury.
 * Lesniak states she is gay.