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The Mod Squad (USA, 1968-1973) - The Mod Squad was a police drama that featured three young, hip,
crime fighters. One White, One Black, One Blonde, was the promotional hype-line. The casting was intended to
appeal to a youthful, counterculture audience. The basic premise was that the youthful investigators were offered
work fighting crime as an alternative to being incarcerated themselves. Read more...
crime fighters. One White, One Black, One Blonde, was the promotional hype-line. The casting was intended to
appeal to a youthful, counterculture audience. The basic premise was that the youthful investigators were offered
work fighting crime as an alternative to being incarcerated themselves. Read more...
Monk (USA, 2002-present) - Adrian Monk was a brilliant detective who worked for the San
Francisco Police Department until his wife, Trudy, was killed by a car bomb, which Monk believed
was intended for him (the killer eventually confesses to him that was not the case). Trudy's death
led Monk to suffer a nervous breakdown. He was discharged from the force and became a recluse,
refusing to leave his house for over three years. With the help of Registered Nurse Sharona
Fleming (Bitty Schram), he was finally able to leave the house. The breakthrough allowed him to
work as a private detective and a consultant for the homicide unit despite remaining limitations
rooted in his obsessive-compulsive disorder, which had grown significantly worse after the tragedy.
Read more...
Francisco Police Department until his wife, Trudy, was killed by a car bomb, which Monk believed
was intended for him (the killer eventually confesses to him that was not the case). Trudy's death
led Monk to suffer a nervous breakdown. He was discharged from the force and became a recluse,
refusing to leave his house for over three years. With the help of Registered Nurse Sharona
Fleming (Bitty Schram), he was finally able to leave the house. The breakthrough allowed him to
work as a private detective and a consultant for the homicide unit despite remaining limitations
rooted in his obsessive-compulsive disorder, which had grown significantly worse after the tragedy.
Read more...
Moonlighting (USA, 1985-1989) - Moonlighting is an American television series that first aired on ABC from
1985 to 1989 with a total of 67 episodes. The show starred Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd as private detectives
and was a mixture of drama, comedy and romance that is considered a classic spoof of television detective shows.
Read more...
1985 to 1989 with a total of 67 episodes. The show starred Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd as private detectives
and was a mixture of drama, comedy and romance that is considered a classic spoof of television detective shows.
Read more...
Most Wanted (USA, 1976-1977) - Most Wanted is an American crime drama series shown on ABC from
October 16, 1976 until August 20, 1977. It starred Robert Stack, Jo Ann Harris, Shelly Novack, and Hari Rhodes.
This program marked the reunion of series star Stack with noted producer Quinn Martin, as the two had worked
together previously on the legendary hit crime series The Untouchables. Read more...
October 16, 1976 until August 20, 1977. It starred Robert Stack, Jo Ann Harris, Shelly Novack, and Hari Rhodes.
This program marked the reunion of series star Stack with noted producer Quinn Martin, as the two had worked
together previously on the legendary hit crime series The Untouchables. Read more...
Murder Call (Australia, 1997-2000) - With a young high-tech '90's feel and just a touch of 40's retro charm,
'Murder Call' follows a classic clue - puzzle plot, combining mystery, action and suspense, spiked with humour,
romance and a touch of the bizarre. Read more...
'Murder Call' follows a classic clue - puzzle plot, combining mystery, action and suspense, spiked with humour,
romance and a touch of the bizarre. Read more...
Murder, She Wrote (USA, 1984-1996) - Murder, She Wrote is a television mystery series starring Angela
Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. The series aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to
1996. It was followed by four TV films, aired from 1997 to 2003, and a spin-off series, The Law & Harry McGraw.
Read more...
Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. The series aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to
1996. It was followed by four TV films, aired from 1997 to 2003, and a spin-off series, The Law & Harry McGraw.
Read more...
Naked City (USA, 1958-1963) - Filmed on location in New York City, the series centers on the detectives of
NYPD's 65th Precinct, but episode plots were often focused more on the criminals and victims portrayed by guest
stars. Primary writer Stirling Silliphant nurtured a focus on intelligent drama with elements of comedy and
pathos, leading to significant critical acclaim for the series, and leading film and television actors of the time
sought out guest-starring roles. Read more...
NYPD's 65th Precinct, but episode plots were often focused more on the criminals and victims portrayed by guest
stars. Primary writer Stirling Silliphant nurtured a focus on intelligent drama with elements of comedy and
pathos, leading to significant critical acclaim for the series, and leading film and television actors of the time
sought out guest-starring roles. Read more...
Nash Bridges (USA, 1996-2001) - Nash Bridges is an American television police drama that was created by
Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two detectives with the San Francisco Police
Department. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of 122 episodes
being produced. In addition, the series also introduced veteran actors and newcomers during their breaks,
throughout the show's run. Read more...
Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two detectives with the San Francisco Police
Department. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of 122 episodes
being produced. In addition, the series also introduced veteran actors and newcomers during their breaks,
throughout the show's run. Read more...
NCIS (USA, 2003-present) - NCIS, promoted as Navy NCIS in its first season, aka Navy NCIS:
Naval Criminal Investigative Service or NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an
American police procedural television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents
from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service of the United States Navy and United States Marine
Corps. Read more...
Naval Criminal Investigative Service or NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an
American police procedural television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents
from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service of the United States Navy and United States Marine
Corps. Read more...
Night Court (comedy) (USA, 1984-1992) - Night Court is an American television situation
comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. The setting for the show was the
night shift of a court in Manhattan, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold T.
"Harry" Stone (played by Harry Anderson). Read more...
comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. The setting for the show was the
night shift of a court in Manhattan, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold T.
"Harry" Stone (played by Harry Anderson). Read more...
Night Heat (Canada 1985-1989) - Night Heat is a Canadian police drama series, which aired on CTV from 1985
to 1991. The show also aired on CBS in the United States, and was the first Canadian-produced drama series to air
on an American network. CBS aired the series as part of CBS Late Night, a late night block of drama
programming. Read more...
to 1991. The show also aired on CBS in the United States, and was the first Canadian-produced drama series to air
on an American network. CBS aired the series as part of CBS Late Night, a late night block of drama
programming. Read more...
N.Y.P.D. (USA, 1967-1969) - N.Y.P.D. is the title of a half-hour American television crime drama of the 1960s
set in the context of the New York City Police Department. The cast included Jack Warden as Lt. Mike Haines,
Robert Hooks as Detective Jeff Ward, and Frank Converse as Detective Johnny Corso. Among the acting
personalities who appeared in the series were Al Pacino, Jane Elliot, Ralph Waite, Harvey Keitel, James Earl
Jones, Gretchen Corbett, and Roy Scheider. Read more...
set in the context of the New York City Police Department. The cast included Jack Warden as Lt. Mike Haines,
Robert Hooks as Detective Jeff Ward, and Frank Converse as Detective Johnny Corso. Among the acting
personalities who appeared in the series were Al Pacino, Jane Elliot, Ralph Waite, Harvey Keitel, James Earl
Jones, Gretchen Corbett, and Roy Scheider. Read more...
NYPD Blue (USA, 1993-2005) - NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New
York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of
Manhattan. Each episode typically covers a day and intertwines several plots involving an
ensemble cast. Read more...
York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of
Manhattan. Each episode typically covers a day and intertwines several plots involving an
ensemble cast. Read more...
Numb3rs (USA, 2005-present) - NUMB3RS (pronounced Numbers) is an American television show produced by
brothers Ridley and Tony Scott. It follows FBI Special Agent Don Eppes (Rob Morrow) and his mathematical
genius brother, Charlie Eppes (David Krumholtz), who helps Don solve crimes for the FBI. Created by Nicolas
Falacci and Cheryl Heuton, the program is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television and airs on the CBS
network in the U.S. Read more...
brothers Ridley and Tony Scott. It follows FBI Special Agent Don Eppes (Rob Morrow) and his mathematical
genius brother, Charlie Eppes (David Krumholtz), who helps Don solve crimes for the FBI. Created by Nicolas
Falacci and Cheryl Heuton, the program is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television and airs on the CBS
network in the U.S. Read more...
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (USA, 1971-1974) - Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law is an
American legal drama starring Arthur Hill. The series aired on ABC from 1971 to 1974. A two-hour pilot movie
aired as a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week entry prior to the series run. Hill starred as Owen Marshall, a
compassionate defense attorney who defended various clients in Santa Barbara, California who with the help of
his young assistants. During the series run, several actors played the role of Marshall's assistants including Reni
Santoni, David Soul (later of Starsky and Hutch) and Lee Majors. Majors co-starred in the series concurrently
with his appearances in early episodes of Six Million Dollar Man. Read more...
American legal drama starring Arthur Hill. The series aired on ABC from 1971 to 1974. A two-hour pilot movie
aired as a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week entry prior to the series run. Hill starred as Owen Marshall, a
compassionate defense attorney who defended various clients in Santa Barbara, California who with the help of
his young assistants. During the series run, several actors played the role of Marshall's assistants including Reni
Santoni, David Soul (later of Starsky and Hutch) and Lee Majors. Majors co-starred in the series concurrently
with his appearances in early episodes of Six Million Dollar Man. Read more...
Ohara (USA, 1987-1988) - The series focused on an unconventional Los Angeles-based Japanese American
police lieutenant named Ohara (Pat Morita) who uses spirituality methods such as meditation in his home shrine
to solve crimes without the use of a gun or a partner although he would use martial arts if necessary. He often
talked in the form of epigrams. He was later paired with a partner named Lt. George Shaver (Robert Clohessy)
who was a more conventional cop. Read more...
police lieutenant named Ohara (Pat Morita) who uses spirituality methods such as meditation in his home shrine
to solve crimes without the use of a gun or a partner although he would use martial arts if necessary. He often
talked in the form of epigrams. He was later paired with a partner named Lt. George Shaver (Robert Clohessy)
who was a more conventional cop. Read more...
The People's Court (reality) - The People's Court is a television court show in which small claims court
cases are heard, though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration. The People's Court (1981) was the first
reality court show that did not use actors. Prior to The People's Court, popular TV courtroom shows such as
Traffic Court (1957), only presented recreated or fictional cases (as did radio before that). It was not the first TV
"People's Court", being preceded by People's Court of Small Claims (1959). Read more...
cases are heard, though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration. The People's Court (1981) was the first
reality court show that did not use actors. Prior to The People's Court, popular TV courtroom shows such as
Traffic Court (1957), only presented recreated or fictional cases (as did radio before that). It was not the first TV
"People's Court", being preceded by People's Court of Small Claims (1959). Read more...
Perry Mason (USA, 1957-1966) - Perry Mason is an Emmy-winning American TV series that
ran from 1957 to 1966. Perry Mason was played by actor Raymond Burr. The title character is a
fictional defense attorney who originally appeared in detective fiction by Erle Stanley Gardner. The
plot is essentially the same in each episode: the first half of the show would usually depict the
prospective murder victim as richly deserving of homicide often with Perry's client publicly
threatening to kill the lowlife; the body is found (often by Perry and Paul who through incredible
circumstance just happen to stumble upon the body) surrounded by clues pointing to Perry's
hapless client but oddly enough,with no blood or gore on the scene, Mason's client is put on trial for
murder, but Mason is able to establish his client's innocence by dramatically demonstrating the
guilt of another character. Read more...
ran from 1957 to 1966. Perry Mason was played by actor Raymond Burr. The title character is a
fictional defense attorney who originally appeared in detective fiction by Erle Stanley Gardner. The
plot is essentially the same in each episode: the first half of the show would usually depict the
prospective murder victim as richly deserving of homicide often with Perry's client publicly
threatening to kill the lowlife; the body is found (often by Perry and Paul who through incredible
circumstance just happen to stumble upon the body) surrounded by clues pointing to Perry's
hapless client but oddly enough,with no blood or gore on the scene, Mason's client is put on trial for
murder, but Mason is able to establish his client's innocence by dramatically demonstrating the
guilt of another character. Read more...
Police Squad! (comedy) (USA, 1982) - Police Squad! is a television comedy series first broadcast in 1982. It
was a spoof of police dramas, packed with visual gags and non sequiturs. While a parody of many television shows
and movies, it bore a particular resemblance to the Lee Marvin cop show, M Squad. Read more...
was a spoof of police dramas, packed with visual gags and non sequiturs. While a parody of many television shows
and movies, it bore a particular resemblance to the Lee Marvin cop show, M Squad. Read more...
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