

Wiseguy
“With friends like his who needs enemies”
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
Where to watch Wiseguy in United States
Click a service to open Wiseguy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Wiseguy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | FlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Wiseguy
Wiseguy is a 1987 English-language crime, drama and action & adventure series created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell. The cast is led by Steven Bauer, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes. It spans 4 seasons and 75 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium.
Wiseguy was produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 16, 1987, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell
- First aired
- September 16, 1987
- Last aired
- December 22, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (75 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Stephen J. Cannell Productions
Wiseguy cast & crew
Wiseguy was created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell.
The cast features Steven Bauer as Michael Santana, Jonathan Banks as Frank McPike, Jim Byrnes as Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs, Cecil Hoffman as Hillary Stein, and Maximilian Schell as Amado Guzman.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jo Swerling Jr. and Stephen Kronish.
Is Wiseguy worth watching?
With 4 seasons and 75 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action & adventure, Wiseguy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wiseguy
In United States, you can stream Wiseguy on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium Plus, 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Wiseguy

Steven Bauer
Michael Santana

Jonathan Banks
Frank McPike

Jim Byrnes
Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs

Cecil Hoffman
Hillary Stein

Maximilian Schell
Amado Guzman
Wiseguy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wiseguy in United States?
Wiseguy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Wiseguy on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Wiseguy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Wiseguy in?
Wiseguy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Wiseguy are there?
Wiseguy has 4 seasons with 75 episodes in total.
▸What is Wiseguy rated?
Wiseguy is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 37 ratings.











