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Sledge Hammer!

1986·Series·U·25 min·★ 8.0(186)

“Trust me, I know what I'm doing.”

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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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 8.0/10 across 200 ratings.

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 U certification.

Created by
Alan Spencer
First aired
September 23, 1986
Last aired
February 12, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
U
Status
Ended
Seasons
2 (41 episodes)
Network
ABC
Country
United States of America
Production
Spencer Productions, D'Angelo Productions, New World Television
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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 8.0/10 from 186 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.

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Cast of Sledge Hammer!

David Rasche

David Rasche

Sledge Hammer

Anne-Marie Martin

Anne-Marie Martin

Dori Doreau

Harrison Page

Harrison Page

Captain Trunk

Sledge Hammer! — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Sledge Hammer! in India?

Sledge Hammer! is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Sledge Hammer! in the US?

In the US, Sledge Hammer! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸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 U. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 186 ratings.

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