Wiseguy 1987
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What is Wiseguy?
Wiseguy is an American crime drama television series that aired on CBS from September 16, 1987, to December 8, 1990. The series was created by Stephen J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1987
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Wiseguy is an American crime drama television series that aired on CBS from September 16, 1987, to December 8, 1990. The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo and consists of 75 episodes over four seasons. The show follows the story of Vinnie Terranova, an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau, as he infiltrates dangerous criminal organizations. Vinnie's roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his family members. The series explores Vinnie's struggles to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders he is sworn to bring down. The show features a cast including Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Ken Wahl, and Dwight Koss. Wiseguy is available to stream online on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“Undercover agent navigates dangerous mob ties while estranged from family.”
- Authentic portrayal of organized crime
- Strong character development
- Realistic undercover tension
- Violent content
- Slow pacing in early episodes
You enjoy crime dramas with family drama elements.
Contains violence and mature themes related to organized crime.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Wiseguy (1) Sep 16, 1987
- E2 Wiseguy (2) Sep 16, 1987
- E3 New Blood Sep 24, 1987
- E4 The Loose Cannon Oct 1, 1987
- E5 The Birthday Surprise Oct 8, 1987
- E6 One on One Oct 15, 1987
- E7 Prodigal Son Oct 22, 1987
- E8 A Deal's a Deal Oct 29, 1987
- E9 The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Nov 5, 1987
- E10 No One Gets Out of Here Alive Nov 12, 1987
- E11 Last Rites for Lucci Nov 19, 1987
- E12 Independent Operator Jan 4, 1988
- E13 Fascination for the Flame Jan 11, 1988
- E14 Smokey Mountain Requiem Jan 18, 1988
- E15 Player to be Named Now Jan 25, 1988
- E16 The Merchant of Death Feb 1, 1988
- E17 Not For Nothing Feb 8, 1988
- E18 Squeeze Feb 15, 1988
- E19 Blood Drive Feb 22, 1988
- E20 Phantom Pain Mar 14, 1988
- E21 Dirty Little Wars Mar 21, 1988
- E22 Date With an Angel Mar 28, 1988
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Going Home Oct 26, 1988
- E2 School of Hard Knox Nov 2, 1988
- E3 Revenge of the Mud People Nov 9, 1988
- E4 Last of the True Believers Nov 16, 1988
- E5 Aria for Don Aiuppo Dec 7, 1988
- E6 7th Avenue Freeze Out Dec 14, 1988
- E7 Next of Kin Dec 21, 1988
- E8 All or Nothing Jan 11, 1989
- E9 Where's the Money Jan 18, 1989
- E10 Postcard From Morocco Jan 25, 1989
- E11 Stairway to Heaven Feb 1, 1989
- E12 White Noise Feb 15, 1989
- E13 Dead Dog Lives Mar 1, 1989
- E14 And it Comes Out Here Mar 8, 1989
- E15 The Rip-Off Stick Mar 22, 1989
- E16 High Dollar Bop Apr 5, 1989
- E17 Hip Hop on the Gravy Train Apr 12, 1989
- E18 The One that Got Away May 3, 1989
- E19 Living and Dying in 4/4 Time May 10, 1989
- E20 Call it Casaba May 17, 1989
- E21 The Four-Letter Word (1) May 24, 1989
- E22 Le Lacrime de Amore (2) May 24, 1989
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Rightful Place Sep 20, 1989
- E2 Battle of the Barge Sep 27, 1989
- E3 Sins of the Father Oct 4, 1989
- E4 Heir to the Throne Oct 11, 1989
- E5 Sleepwalk Oct 25, 1989
- E6 How Will They Remember Me? Nov 1, 1989
- E7 People Do it All the Time Nov 8, 1989
- E8 Reunion Nov 15, 1989
- E9 Day One Nov 29, 1989
- E10 Day Four Dec 6, 1989
- E11 Day Seven Dec 13, 1989
- E12 Day Nine Dec 20, 1989
- E13 Meet Mike McPike Jan 10, 1990
- E14 To Die in Bettendorf Jan 17, 1990
- E15 Romp Feb 7, 1990
- E16 A One Horse Town Feb 14, 1990
- E17 His Master's Voice Mar 7, 1990
- E18 Hello Buckwheat Mar 14, 1990
- E19 Let Them Eat Cake Mar 21, 1990
- E20 Meltdown Mar 28, 1990
- E21 Sanctuary Apr 11, 1990
- E22 Brrump-Bump Apr 18, 1990
Season 4 · 9 episodes
- E1 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (1) Nov 10, 1990
- E2 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2) Nov 10, 1990
- E3 Black Gold Nov 17, 1990
- E4 The Gift Nov 24, 1990
- E5 La Mina Dec 1, 1990
- E6 Witness Protection for the Archangel Lucifer Dec 8, 1990
- E7 Point of No Return Dec 8, 1990
- E8 Dead Right Dec 15, 1990
- E9 Changing Houses Dec 22, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Is the main character actually in prison?
The main character serves time to establish his undercover identity.
Does the show focus on the mob?
The show focuses on an undercover agent infiltrating organized crime.
Are there family conflicts in the show?
Yes, family tensions are a recurring theme throughout the series.
Is this based on real events?
The show is a fictional drama about undercover law enforcement.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in New Jersey with Italian-American neighborhood themes.