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7.6 / 10(130 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 19817 Seasons

Hill Street Blues

“Let's be careful out there.”

Series Overview

A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

7 Seasons • 146 Episodes

49 min per episode

Air Date Window

1981 – 1987

Premiered: Thu, Jan 15, 1981

Created By
Steven BochcoSteven Bochco

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, May 12, 1987

Season 7, Episode 22: “It Ain't Over Till It's Over”

Sid and Furillo work to find out who is setting up Buntz while Daniels publicly vilifies him; LaRue decides to beat a TV crew doing a live broadcast from a gangster's cellar to the punch; Bates agrees to go out with Sal the plumber; rumors are flying about what will happen to the station house after a three-alarm fire guts it.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Hill Street Blues Opening 1985

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2014-05-04

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Bochco

Original Score & Music

Mike Post

Producers

David Milch, Jeffrey Lewis

Department Leadership Roster

Mike Post

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hill Street Blues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hill Street Blues

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What is Hill Street Blues about?

A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.

How many seasons does Hill Street Blues have?

Hill Street Blues comprises 7 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Hill Street Blues?

Key cast members in Hill Street Blues include Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky, James B. Sikking.

Who created or directed Hill Street Blues?

Hill Street Blues was developed and directed by Steven Bochco.