Sledge Hammer!

TV Series
1986–1988
TV-PG
30m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

7.8K

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Parody Satire Slapstick Action Comedy

The adventures of a deranged police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.The adventures of a deranged police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.The adventures of a deranged police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.

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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

7.8K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,061

1,071

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Episodes41

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Storyline

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Trivia
Alan Spencer originally wrote the pilot script in 1976 as a parody of Dirty Harry (1971) and its sequels. Every network rejected it, and executives questioned Spencer's mental health because of the exaggerated violence. Networks began showing an interest in Spencer's script after the success of Sudden Impact (1983).

Quotes
[repeated line]
Sledge Hammer: Trust me - I know what I'm doing!

Crazy credits
The episode "Last of the Red Hot Vampires" ends with the dedication "In Memory of Mr. Blasko". Blasko was the real last name of Bela Lugosi.

Alternate versions
An alternate, unaired version of the pilot episode "Under the Gun" is available on the Season One DVD. It includes 10 minutes of additional footage, an alternate epilogue and completely different opening and ending theme music.

Connections
Featured in Sledge Hammer: Go Ahead, Make Me Laugh! (2004)

User reviews82

Review

Featured review

Fun,off the wall show.

This is a show that still puts many comedies on TV to shame.Constantly funny,obvious dirty digs at Moonlighting,FOX network,and even Sledge's own damage to ABCs ratings.A nice,likeable cast,and over the top villans made it Batman of the 80s.This show needs to be on DVD for the whole world to enjoy.David Rasche was a comedic genious on this show.