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Sledge Hammer!

1986–1987 Action & Adventure • Comedy • Crime

Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.

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Overview

Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
2
Total Episodes
41
First Air Date
Sep 23, 1986
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 12, 2005
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
7.6
Seasons
2
Episodes
41

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1986 • 22 episodes

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Season 2

1987 • 19 episodes

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