The Commish 1991
What is The Commish?
The Commish is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from September 28, 1991, to January 11, 1996. Created by Stephen J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 94
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1991
- Last aired
- Jan 11, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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The Commish is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from September 28, 1991, to January 11, 1996. Created by Stephen J. Cannell and Stephen Kronish, the show follows the professional and personal life of Tony Scali, a former Brooklyn police officer who serves as the police commissioner in the fictional suburban city of Eastbridge, New York. Across five seasons, the series depicts Scali not as a traditional desk-bound administrator, but as a hands-on law enforcer. He is portrayed as a tough yet compassionate leader who often utilizes an unorthodox style and creative problem-solving to address various crimes, ranging from murder cases to sex crimes. Beyond his police duties, the program explores Scali’s role as a husband and father, balancing the pressures of politics and parenthood with offbeat humor and street-smart skill. The series, which features actors Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, and Geoffrey Nauffts, emphasizes the use of intellect and calmness over brute force in the fight against crime.
Should you watch it?
“A former Brooklyn cop navigates small-town law enforcement with an unorthodox, hands-on approach to policing.”
- engaging lead character
- mix of personal and professional stakes
- unconventional policing methods
- varied case subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy police procedurals that balance serious crime investigation with domestic life.
The series features themes of crime, including sex crimes and murder, alongside lighthearted moments.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 In the Best of Families Mytharc Sep 28, 1991
- E2 Do You See What I See? Core Oct 5, 1991
- E3 The Poisoned Tree Core Oct 12, 1991
- E4 Nothing to Fear But ... Core Oct 26, 1991
- E5 A Matter of Life or Death (1) Core Nov 2, 1991
- E6 A Matter of Life or Death (2) Core Nov 2, 1991
- E7 Behind the Storm Door Core Nov 9, 1991
- E8 The Hatchet Core Nov 16, 1991
- E9 Two Confessions Core Nov 30, 1991
- E10 Commissioner's Ball Core Dec 7, 1991
- E11 No Greater Gift Core Dec 21, 1991
- E12 The Fourth Man Core Jan 4, 1992
- E13 Charlie Don't Surf Core Jan 18, 1992
- E14 Skeletons Core Feb 8, 1992
- E15 The Wicked Flee Core Feb 22, 1992
- E16 True Believers Core Feb 29, 1992
- E17 Officer April Core Mar 7, 1992
- E18 Sex, Lies, and Kerosene Mytharc Mar 21, 1992
- E19 Judgement Day Core Apr 4, 1992
- E20 Shoot the Breeze Core May 2, 1992
- E21 Video Vigilante Mytharc May 9, 1992
- E22 The Puck Stops Here Mytharc May 16, 1992
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Adventures in the Skin Trade (1) Mytharc Sep 26, 1992
- E2 Adventures in the Skin Trade (2) Core Oct 3, 1992
- E3 Guns & Sons Core Oct 10, 1992
- E4 The Rolodex Madam Mytharc Oct 24, 1992
- E5 The Witches of Eastbridge Core Oct 31, 1992
- E6 The Two Faces of Ed Core Nov 7, 1992
- E7 Escape Core Nov 14, 1992
- E8 A Time to Be Born Core Nov 21, 1992
- E9 Witness Core Dec 5, 1992
- E10 Sleep of the Just Core Dec 12, 1992
- E11 The Frame Core Dec 19, 1992
- E12 Stoned Core Jan 2, 1993
- E13 The Heart is a Lonely Sucker Core Jan 16, 1993
- E14 The Sharp Pinch Core Feb 6, 1993
- E15 Dead Cadet's Society Core Feb 13, 1993
- E16 Family Business (1) Core Feb 20, 1993
- E17 Out of Business (2) Core Feb 27, 1993
- E18 The Ides of March Core Mar 13, 1993
- E19 Blue Flu Core Apr 1, 1993
- E20 Eastbridge Boulevard Core May 1, 1993
- E21 Sight Unseen Mytharc May 8, 1993
- E22 The Anti-Commish Mytharc May 15, 1993
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Suffer the Children (1) Mytharc Sep 25, 1993
- E2 Suffer the Children (2) Core Oct 2, 1993
- E3 Scali, P.I. Core Oct 9, 1993
- E4 Burned Out Case Mytharc Oct 16, 1993
- E5 The Set-Up Core Oct 23, 1993
- E6 Rising Sun Core Nov 6, 1993
- E7 Hero Core Nov 13, 1993
- E8 Dying Affection Core Nov 20, 1993
- E9 All That Glitters Core Nov 27, 1993
- E10 Mansion Core Dec 4, 1993
- E11 A Little Heart Core Dec 18, 1993
- E12 Benny Core Jan 15, 1994
- E13 Keeping Secrets Core Jan 22, 1994
- E14 Dog Days Core Feb 5, 1994
- E15 Father Eddie Core Feb 12, 1994
- E16 Bank Job Core Feb 26, 1994
- E17 Romeo and Juliet Core Mar 12, 1994
- E18 Security Core Mar 19, 1994
- E19 Dead Drunk Core Apr 2, 1994
- E20 The Letter of the Law Core Apr 30, 1994
- E21 Sergeant Kelly Mytharc May 7, 1994
- E22 The Iceman Cometh Mytharc May 14, 1994
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Against the Wind (1) Mytharc Sep 24, 1994
- E2 Against the Wind (2) Core Oct 1, 1994
- E3 Working Girls Core Oct 8, 1994
- E4 Born in the USA Core Oct 15, 1994
- E5 Who Do You Trust? Core Oct 22, 1994
- E6 Nancy with the Laughing Face Core Oct 29, 1994
- E7 Revenge Core Nov 5, 1994
- E8 Head Case Core Nov 12, 1994
- E9 The Lady Vanishes Core Nov 19, 1994
- E10 Ghost Core Dec 3, 1994
- E11 A Christmas Story Core Dec 17, 1994
- E12 Hidden Core Jan 7, 1995
- E13 The Johnny Club Core Jan 14, 1995
- E14 The Golden Years Core Feb 2, 1995
- E15 Accused Core Feb 9, 1995
- E16 The Trial Mytharc Feb 16, 1995
- E17 Cry Wolf Core Mar 2, 1995
- E18 Brooklyn Core Mar 9, 1995
- E19 Letting Go Core Mar 23, 1995
- E20 The Kid Core Mar 30, 1995
- E21 Off Broadway (1) Mytharc May 13, 1995
- E22 Off Broadway (2) Mytharc May 20, 1995
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 In the Shadow of the Gallows (1) Mytharc Nov 30, 1995
- E2 In the Shadow of the Gallows (2) Core Nov 30, 1995
- E3 Father Image (1) Core Dec 7, 1995
- E4 Father Image (2) Core Dec 14, 1995
- E5 Redemption (1) Mytharc Jan 11, 1996
- E6 Redemption (2) Mytharc Jan 11, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is Tony Scali's background?
He is a former Brooklyn police officer who became the Commissioner of a small upstate city.
What is the tone of the show?
The series combines offbeat humor with serious law enforcement drama.
Does the show focus only on police work?
No, it also explores the protagonist's life as a husband and father.
How does Scali handle his job?
He is a hands-on leader who is known for bending the rules.
What types of cases are featured?
The series covers a range of investigations from sex crimes to murder cases.
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