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Sledge Hammer! 

| Action, Comedy | TV Series (1986–1988)
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41 episodes
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The adventures of a deranged and dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.

Creator:

Alan Spencer

Stars:

David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page | See full cast & crew »
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Seasons

Years


2   1  
1988   1987   1986  
1 nomination. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
David Rasche ...  Sledge Hammer 41 episodes, 1986-1988
Anne-Marie Martin ...  Dori Doreau 41 episodes, 1986-1988
Harrison Page ...  Captain Trunk 41 episodes, 1986-1988
Leslie Morris Leslie Morris ...  Officer Majoy 31 episodes, 1986-1988
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Storyline

"HAMMERED: The Best of Sledge" (Laserdisc) - Prepare yourself for four crime stories that pack more punch than Sledge Hammer's trusty Magnum. And loaded with more misadventure than there is air between Sledge's ears. Our hero find himself up against the likes of the infamous Elvis impersonator serial killer, a powerful Mafioso Don, the sex-starved Elizabeth, and a violent revolutionary. Armed only with a Magnum, grenades, several Uzi machine-guns, and a bazooka, our hero singlehandedly makes the streets safe again for law-abiding citizens. Written by <damour@sanders.com>

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Plot Keywords:

police | gun | law enforcement satire | policewoman | police protagonist | See All (14) »

Taglines:

If This is Law Enforcement, God Help us All! See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1986 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Sledge Hammer: The Early Years See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

D'Angelo Productions, New World Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The pilot initially rated poorly with a test audience. ABC added a laugh track and screened it a second time. The test audience rated it higher the second time. Although Alan Spencer was protested strongly, ABC insisted that the series air with a laugh track. The track was removed halfway into the first season. See more »

Quotes

Cliff: *You're* with the police department?
Sledge Hammer: No no no. No, I *am* the police department.
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Crazy Credits

Before the first episode of the second season was shown, this "disclaimer" appeared: The following season of Sledge Hammer! takes place five years before that nuclear explosion. Thank you. See more »

Alternate Versions

DVD release omits the laugh track heard on the original broadcasts. See more »

Connections

Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #2.3 (2006) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the deal with season 2 being set five years before season 1?
Q: How many people do we see Sledge shoot during the series?
Q: Why doesn't Sledge sing any Elvis songs during 'All Shook Up'?
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User Reviews

 
i give it four bullets
5 March 2002 | by sketchyninja – See all my reviews

Brilliant! I loved this show as a kid.One of the few shows that i taped almost every episode. Watching it now i see just how satirical it was. Made fun of everything and the moonlighting jokes were awesome.Classic line " Just remember you're suspect numero uno,Every breath you take, Every move you make, I'll be watching you....That's police talk, now get out of here".

Highly recommended
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