Sledge Hammer!

"Trust me, I know what I'm doing."

Release

23 Sept 1986

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

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.

Season 1

Air Date:24 Sept 1986

Available

Seasons

2 Seasons and a Special Season

Specials

Season 1

Season 2

Under the Gun

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."

Air Date:24 Sept 1986Available