Sledge Hammer!
“Trust me, I know what I'm doing.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 41 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1986 – 1988
Premiered: Tue, Sep 23, 1986
Alan SpencerLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 19: “Here's to You, Mrs. Hammer”
Sledge's ex-wife marries his best high school friend & forces Sledge to think about his lifestyle.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sledge Hammer! Opening and Closing Theme 1986 - 1988 (With Snippet)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-03-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Spencer
Alan Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Spencer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Sledge Hammer! about?
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.
How many seasons does Sledge Hammer! have?
Sledge Hammer! comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Sledge Hammer!?
Key cast members in Sledge Hammer! include David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page.
Who created or directed Sledge Hammer!?
Sledge Hammer! was developed and directed by Alan Spencer.