Sledge Hammer!
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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.
Where to watch Sledge Hammer! in United States
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Where is Sledge Hammer! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | — |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel | — |
About Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer! is a 1986 English-language comedy, crime and action & adventure series created by Alan Spencer. The cast is led by David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page. It spans 2 seasons and 41 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Sledge Hammer! was produced by Spencer Productions, D'Angelo Productions, and New World Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 23, 1986, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Alan Spencer
- First aired
- September 23, 1986
- Last aired
- February 12, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (41 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Spencer Productions, D'Angelo Productions, New World Television
Sledge Hammer! cast & crew
Sledge Hammer! was created by Alan Spencer.
The cast features David Rasche as Sledge Hammer, Anne-Marie Martin as Dori Doreau, and Harrison Page as Captain Trunk.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Alan Spencer.
Is Sledge Hammer! worth watching?
Sledge Hammer! holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 169 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 2 seasons and 41 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and action & adventure, Sledge Hammer! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sledge Hammer!
In United States, you can stream Sledge Hammer! on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sledge Hammer!
David Rasche
Sledge Hammer
Anne-Marie Martin
Dori Doreau
Harrison Page
Captain Trunk
Sledge Hammer! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sledge Hammer! in United States?
Sledge Hammer! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Sledge Hammer! on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Sledge Hammer! is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Sledge Hammer! in?
Sledge Hammer! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Sledge Hammer! are there?
Sledge Hammer! has 2 seasons with 41 episodes in total.
▸What is Sledge Hammer! rated?
Sledge Hammer! is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 169 ratings.
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