Wiseguy

CrimeDramaMystery

"With friends like his who needs enemies"

Release

16 Sept 1987

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

Overview

Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.

Plot

Vincent Terranova is an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau infiltrating dangerous criminal organizations, struggling to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders he is sworn to bring down.

Cast

Jonathan BanksJim ByrnesKen Wahl

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10

Season 1

Air Date:17 Sept 1987

Available

Seasons

4 Seasons and a Special Season

Specials

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Wiseguy (1)

Vinnie is released from prison where he has been for two years to establish his cover. He meets his boss, Frank McPike and gets to see his coach and mentor, Jerry Greco. Greco is killed and Vinnie demands to be put in to finish the investigation. He uses his ingenuity to get a foothold in the Steelgrave crime family, but it will take a while to finish this job.

Runtime:1h

Air Date:17 Sept 1987Available