Sledge Hammer! 1986
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What is Sledge Hammer!?
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 1986
- Last aired
- Feb 12, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 41 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television. The series aired on ABC for two seasons between 1986 and 1988. Created by Alan Spencer, the program stars David Rasche in the title role of Inspector Sledge Hammer. The character is presented as a preposterous caricature of the standard cop on the edge archetype. The production team included Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who served as story editors and writers for the show. Both Jean and Reiss are recognized for their work on The Simpsons. The series is categorized as a police sitcom that relies on satire to portray its central character. The provided documentation does not contain further information regarding specific plot points, episode counts, or additional cast members. The show remains a notable example of television satire from the mid-1980s, focusing on the exaggerated persona of its lead inspector.
Should you watch it?
“A satirical cop show parodying violent 80s police dramas with over-the-top action.”
- Sharp writing team behind The Simpsons
- Unique take on cop show tropes
- Memorable lead performance by David Rasche
- Limited to two seasons
- Niche humor may not appeal to all
You enjoy clever parodies of action TV conventions from the 1980s.
Contains cartoonish violence and adult-oriented humor typical of 1980s network television.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Under the Gun Sep 23, 1986
- E2 Hammer Gets Nailed Sep 26, 1986
- E3 Witless Oct 3, 1986
- E4 They Shoot Hammers, Don't They? Oct 17, 1986
- E5 Dori Day Afternoon Oct 24, 1986
- E6 To Sledge, with Love Oct 31, 1986
- E7 All Shook Up Nov 6, 1986
- E8 Over My Dead Bodyguard Nov 13, 1986
- E9 Magnum Farce Nov 22, 1986
- E10 If I Had a Little Hammer Nov 29, 1986
- E11 To Live and Die on TV Dec 13, 1986
- E12 Miss of the Spider Woman Dec 20, 1986
- E13 The Old Man and the Sledge Jan 3, 1987
- E14 State of Sledge Jan 10, 1987
- E15 Haven't Gun, Will Travel Jan 17, 1987
- E16 The Color of Hammer Jan 24, 1987
- E17 Brother, Can You Spare a Crime? Jan 31, 1987
- E18 Desperately Seeking Dori Feb 7, 1987
- E19 Sledgepoo Feb 14, 1987
- E20 Comrade Hammer Feb 21, 1987
- E21 Jagged Sledge Apr 21, 1987
- E22 The Spa Who Loved Me Apr 28, 1987
Season 2 · 19 episodes
- E1 A Clockwork Hammer Sep 17, 1987
- E2 Big Nazi on Campus Sep 24, 1987
- E3 Play It Again, Sledge Oct 1, 1987
- E4 Wild About Hammer Oct 8, 1987
- E5 The Death of a Few Salesmen Oct 15, 1987
- E6 Vertical Oct 29, 1987
- E7 Dressed to Call Nov 5, 1987
- E8 Hammer Hits the Rock (a.k.a. Sledge on the Rock) Nov 12, 1987
- E9 Last of the Red Hot Vampires Nov 19, 1987
- E10 Hammeroid Nov 26, 1987
- E11 Sledge in Toyland Dec 3, 1987
- E12 Icebreaker Dec 10, 1987
- E13 They Call Me Mr. Trunk Dec 17, 1987
- E14 Model Dearest Jan 7, 1988
- E15 Sledge, Rattle 'n' Roll Jan 15, 1988
- E16 Suppose They Gave a War and Sledge Came? Jan 22, 1988
- E17 The Secret of My Excess Jan 29, 1988
- E18 It Happened What Night? Feb 5, 1988
- E19 Here's to You, Mrs. Hammer Feb 12, 1988
Frequently asked questions
Is this show related to the movie 'Sledgehammer'?
No, this is a separate television series that shares only the name and concept of a tough cop.
How many episodes were made?
The show ran for two seasons during its original broadcast run.
Who wrote the show?
Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who later became showrunners of The Simpsons, wrote for this series.
What network aired it?
ABC broadcast the series during the late 1980s.
Is it available to stream anywhere?
Streaming availability varies by platform and region; check current television streaming services.