Ricardo Tubbs is a fictional character from the television series Miami Vice, which aired from 1984 to 1990. He is portrayed by actor Philip Michael Thomas and serves as a detective in the Miami-Dade Police Department. Tubbs is known for his stylish appearance and smooth demeanor, often working alongside his partner, Sonny Crockett, played by Don Johnson. In the series, Tubbs is originally from New York City and moves to Miami to pursue a drug dealer responsible for his brother's death. His character is characterized by his intelligence, resourcefulness, and dedication to fighting crime in the vibrant and dangerous world of Miami's drug trade.