Sledge Hammer!

tv show

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41 total episodes

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2 seasons

Trust me, I know what I'm doing.

First Aired September 23, 1986

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.

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The Color of Hammer

Season 1 - Episode 16 - 0h 0m

Air Date

January 24, 1987

Overview

When Hammer's favorite hanging judge dismisses charges against a local mobster, Hammer investigates. The judge is found murdered with the only clue leading to a shady pool hall. Sledge poses as a pool shark to uncover the racketeer who has been blackmailing city officials.