Moonlighting 1985
“Detectives with a heart”
What is Moonlighting?
Moonlighting is an American comedy drama television series that aired on ABC from March 3, 1985, to May 14, 1989. Created by Glenn Gordon Caron, the program ran for a total of 67 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 66
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 3, 1985
- Last aired
- May 14, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Moonlighting is an American comedy drama television series that aired on ABC from March 3, 1985, to May 14, 1989. Created by Glenn Gordon Caron, the program ran for a total of 67 episodes. The series stars Cybill Shepherd as a former model and Bruce Willis as a detective. After being duped and going bankrupt, the model is convinced by the detective to become a partner in his agency. Together, they manage the private detective agency and solve various cases while getting comfortable with each other. The cast also features Allyce Beasley as a quirky receptionist and Curtis Armstrong as a temporary worker. The show is recognized as a classic of 1980s television and is credited with launching the career of Bruce Willis. Following its original broadcast run, the series gained a new fan base upon becoming available to stream on Hulu in October 2023. The program remains a notable entry in the comedy drama genre for its blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling.
Should you watch it?
“A witty private detective duo solves cases and sparks fly.”
- Chemistry between leads
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Strong episodic storytelling
- Slow pacing at times
- Inconsistent episode quality
You enjoy character-driven detective stories with romantic tension.
Suitable for adults who appreciate dialogue-heavy narratives and slow-burn romance.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Mar 3, 1985
- E2 Gunfight at the So-So Corral Mar 5, 1985
- E3 Read the Mind... See the Movie Mar 12, 1985
- E4 The Next Murder You Hear Mar 19, 1985
- E5 Next Stop Murder Mar 26, 1985
- E6 The Murder's in the Mail Apr 2, 1985
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde? Sep 24, 1985
- E2 The Lady in the Iron Mask Oct 1, 1985
- E3 Money Talks, Maddie Walks Oct 8, 1985
- E4 The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice Oct 15, 1985
- E5 My Fair David Oct 29, 1985
- E6 Knowing Her Nov 12, 1985
- E7 Somewhere Under the Rainbow Nov 19, 1985
- E8 Portrait of Maddie Nov 26, 1985
- E9 Atlas Belched Dec 10, 1985
- E10 Twas the Episode Before Christmas Dec 17, 1985
- E11 The Bride of Tupperman Jan 14, 1986
- E12 North by North Dipesto Jan 21, 1986
- E13 In God We Strongly Suspect Feb 11, 1986
- E14 Every Daughter's Father Is a Virgin Feb 18, 1986
- E15 Witness for the Execution Mar 11, 1986
- E16 Sleep Talkin' Guy Apr 1, 1986
- E17 Funeral for a Door Nail Apr 29, 1986
- E18 Camille May 13, 1986
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 The Son Also Rises Sep 23, 1986
- E2 The Man Who Cried Wife Sep 30, 1986
- E3 Symphony in Knocked Flat Oct 14, 1986
- E4 Yours, Very Deadly Oct 28, 1986
- E5 All Creatures Great and ... Not So Great Nov 11, 1986
- E6 Big Man on Mulberry Street Nov 18, 1986
- E7 Atomic Shakespeare Nov 25, 1986
- E8 It's a Wonderful Job Dec 16, 1986
- E9 The Straight Poop Jan 6, 1987
- E10 Poltergeist III—Dipesto Nothing Jan 13, 1987
- E11 Blonde on Blonde (1) Feb 3, 1987
- E12 Sam & Dave (2) Feb 10, 1987
- E13 Maddie's Turn to Cry (3) Mar 3, 1987
- E14 I Am Curious... Maddie (4) Mar 31, 1987
- E15 To Heiress Human May 5, 1987
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 A Trip to the Moon Sep 29, 1987
- E2 Come Back Little Shiksa Oct 6, 1987
- E3 Take a Left at the Altar Oct 13, 1987
- E4 Tale in Two Cities Nov 3, 1987
- E5 Cool Hand Dave (Part I) Nov 17, 1987
- E6 Cool Hand Dave (Part II) Dec 1, 1987
- E7 Father Knows Last Dec 15, 1987
- E8 Los Dos DiPestos Jan 5, 1988
- E9 Fetal Attraction Jan 19, 1988
- E10 Tracks of My Tears Feb 2, 1988
- E11 Eek! A Spouse! Feb 9, 1988
- E12 Maddie Hayes Got Married Mar 1, 1988
- E13 Here's Living With You, Kid Mar 15, 1988
- E14 And the Flesh Was Made Word Mar 22, 1988
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Womb With a View Dec 6, 1988
- E2 Between a Yuk and a Hard Place Dec 13, 1988
- E3 The Color of Maddie Dec 20, 1988
- E4 Plastic Fantastic Lovers Jan 10, 1989
- E5 Shirts and Skins Jan 17, 1989
- E6 Take My Wife, For Example Feb 7, 1989
- E7 I See England, I See France, I See Maddie's Netherworld Feb 14, 1989
- E8 Those Lips, Those Lies Apr 2, 1989
- E9 Perfetc Apr 9, 1989
- E10 When Girls Collide (1) Apr 16, 1989
- E11 In 'N Outlaws Apr 23, 1989
- E12 Eine Kleine Nacht Murder Apr 30, 1989
- E13 Lunar Eclipse May 14, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Is Moonlighting more comedy or drama?
It blends both genres evenly throughout its run.
Are there any standalone episodes?
Yes, most episodes are self-contained cases.
Do the main characters get together?
Their relationship develops slowly over time.
Is it worth watching from start to finish?
Many find the early seasons stronger than later ones.
Where can I stream Moonlighting now?
The series is available on Hulu as of 2023.