Hardball 1989
“When they play, they play for keeps.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 21, 1989
- Format
- 1 season · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~18 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Robert Palm
- Network
- NBC
What is Hardball?
Hardball is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Crime, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 1989
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Hardball is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Crime, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 18 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A veteran cop and a hotshot rookie clash over law‑enforcement methods.”
- Compelling generational clash between seasoned and rookie detectives
- Tense buddy‑cop conflict drives each episode
- Series lasted only one season, ending quickly
Watch it if you enjoy gritty procedural dramas featuring veteran‑rookie tension.
The show’s gritty crime focus and mature themes suit adult viewers.
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What is the basic premise of Hardball?
Hardball follows 45‑year‑old veteran cop Battles, who must take a desk job or retire, and his new 25‑year‑old partner Kaczierowski, whose rule‑bending style puts them at odds.
Who are the main characters?
The series centers on veteran detective Battles and his rookie partner Kaczierowski.
When did Hardball air?
Hardball aired on NBC during the 1989‑1990 television season.
What genre does the series belong to?
Hardball is an American crime drama with action‑adventure elements.
On which network was Hardball broadcast?
Hardball was broadcast on NBC.
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