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Moonlighting

“Detectives with a heart”

Series Overview

After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

5 Seasons • 66 Episodes

46 min per episode

Air Date Window

1985 – 1989

Premiered: Sun, Mar 3, 1985

Created By
Glenn Gordon CaronGlenn Gordon Caron

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 14, 1989

Season 5, Episode 13: “Lunar Eclipse”

Dave breaks it off with Annie when her husband comes to California, everyone attends the wedding of Burt and Agnes, and the agency closes its doors for a final time as everyone tries to figure out why it all had to end.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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TeaserOfficial

Type: Teaser • Published 2023-10-27

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Glenn Gordon Caron

Screenplay & Story

Roger Director

Original Score & Music

Alf Clausen

Producers

Artie Mandelberg, Glenn Gordon Caron, Jay Daniel, Roger Director, Karen Hall

Department Leadership Roster

Roger Director

Writer

Artie Mandelberg

Producer

Jay Daniel

Producer

Roger Director

Producer

Karen Hall

Karen Hall

Producer

Jeff Reno

Producer

Ron Osborn

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

France (CNC)NR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonlighting

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What is Moonlighting about?

After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.

How many seasons does Moonlighting have?

Moonlighting comprises 5 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Moonlighting?

Key cast members in Moonlighting include Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong.

Who created or directed Moonlighting?

Moonlighting was developed and directed by Glenn Gordon Caron.