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Sledge Hammer!

Season 1, Episode Number 1 (Under the Gun)

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Released: 1986-09-23

Runtime: None minutes

Episode Overview

Sledge Hammer is a no-nonsense cop whose best friend is his .44 Magnum, and who just loves to use excessive force to collar criminals. In the opener, the mayor's daughter is kidnapped, and Hammer vows to bring her back -- "dead or alive."

Series 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.

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Action & Adventure

Production Companies

  • Spencer Productions ()
  • D'Angelo Productions ()
  • New World Television ()

Additional Information

Popularity: 13.5503

Vote Average: 7.9 (152 votes)

Status: Ended

Homepage: http://www.sledgehammeronline.com/