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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 In the Best of Families Sep 28, 1991
- E2 Do You See What I See? Oct 5, 1991
- E3 The Poisoned Tree Oct 12, 1991
- E4 Nothing to Fear But ... Oct 26, 1991
- E5 A Matter of Life or Death (1) Nov 2, 1991
- E6 A Matter of Life or Death (2) Nov 2, 1991
- E7 Behind the Storm Door Nov 9, 1991
- E8 The Hatchet Nov 16, 1991
- E9 Two Confessions Nov 30, 1991
- E10 Commissioner's Ball Dec 7, 1991
- E11 No Greater Gift Dec 21, 1991
- E12 The Fourth Man Jan 4, 1992
- E13 Charlie Don't Surf Jan 18, 1992
- E14 Skeletons Feb 8, 1992
- E15 The Wicked Flee Feb 22, 1992
- E16 True Believers Feb 29, 1992
- E17 Officer April Mar 7, 1992
- E18 Sex, Lies, and Kerosene Mar 21, 1992
- E19 Judgement Day Apr 4, 1992
- E20 Shoot the Breeze May 2, 1992
- E21 Video Vigilante May 9, 1992
- E22 The Puck Stops Here May 16, 1992
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Adventures in the Skin Trade (1) Sep 26, 1992
- E2 Adventures in the Skin Trade (2) Oct 3, 1992
- E3 Guns & Sons Oct 10, 1992
- E4 The Rolodex Madam Oct 24, 1992
- E5 The Witches of Eastbridge Oct 31, 1992
- E6 The Two Faces of Ed Nov 7, 1992
- E7 Escape Nov 14, 1992
- E8 A Time to Be Born Nov 21, 1992
- E9 Witness Dec 5, 1992
- E10 Sleep of the Just Dec 12, 1992
- E11 The Frame Dec 19, 1992
- E12 Stoned Jan 2, 1993
- E13 The Heart is a Lonely Sucker Jan 16, 1993
- E14 The Sharp Pinch Feb 6, 1993
- E15 Dead Cadet's Society Feb 13, 1993
- E16 Family Business (1) Feb 20, 1993
- E17 Out of Business (2) Feb 27, 1993
- E18 The Ides of March Mar 13, 1993
- E19 Blue Flu Apr 1, 1993
- E20 Eastbridge Boulevard May 1, 1993
- E21 Sight Unseen May 8, 1993
- E22 The Anti-Commish May 15, 1993
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Suffer the Children (1) Sep 25, 1993
- E2 Suffer the Children (2) Oct 2, 1993
- E3 Scali, P.I. Oct 9, 1993
- E4 Burned Out Case Oct 16, 1993
- E5 The Set-Up Oct 23, 1993
- E6 Rising Sun Nov 6, 1993
- E7 Hero Nov 13, 1993
- E8 Dying Affection Nov 20, 1993
- E9 All That Glitters Nov 27, 1993
- E10 Mansion Dec 4, 1993
- E11 A Little Heart Dec 18, 1993
- E12 Benny Jan 15, 1994
- E13 Keeping Secrets Jan 22, 1994
- E14 Dog Days Feb 5, 1994
- E15 Father Eddie Feb 12, 1994
- E16 Bank Job Feb 26, 1994
- E17 Romeo and Juliet Mar 12, 1994
- E18 Security Mar 19, 1994
- E19 Dead Drunk Apr 2, 1994
- E20 The Letter of the Law Apr 30, 1994
- E21 Sergeant Kelly May 7, 1994
- E22 The Iceman Cometh May 14, 1994
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Against the Wind (1) Sep 24, 1994
- E2 Against the Wind (2) Oct 1, 1994
- E3 Working Girls Oct 8, 1994
- E4 Born in the USA Oct 15, 1994
- E5 Who Do You Trust? Oct 22, 1994
- E6 Nancy with the Laughing Face Oct 29, 1994
- E7 Revenge Nov 5, 1994
- E8 Head Case Nov 12, 1994
- E9 The Lady Vanishes Nov 19, 1994
- E10 Ghost Dec 3, 1994
- E11 A Christmas Story Dec 17, 1994
- E12 Hidden Jan 7, 1995
- E13 The Johnny Club Jan 14, 1995
- E14 The Golden Years Feb 2, 1995
- E15 Accused Feb 9, 1995
- E16 The Trial Feb 16, 1995
- E17 Cry Wolf Mar 2, 1995
- E18 Brooklyn Mar 9, 1995
- E19 Letting Go Mar 23, 1995
- E20 The Kid Mar 30, 1995
- E21 Off Broadway (1) May 13, 1995
- E22 Off Broadway (2) May 20, 1995
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 In the Shadow of the Gallows (1) Nov 30, 1995
- E2 In the Shadow of the Gallows (2) Nov 30, 1995
- E3 Father Image (1) Dec 7, 1995
- E4 Father Image (2) Dec 14, 1995
- E5 Redemption (1) Jan 11, 1996
- E6 Redemption (2) 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.