Sledge Hammer! (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Sledge Hammer! is a comedy, crime and action & adventure series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Sledge Hammer! stars David Rasche as Sledge Hammer, Anne-Marie Martin as Dori Doreau, Harrison Page as Captain Trunk and Lewis Arquette as Jacob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sledge Hammer! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sledge Hammer! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sledge Hammer! tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sledge Hammer! (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sledge Hammer! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sledge Hammer! worth watching?
- Sledge Hammer! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sledge Hammer!?
- Sledge Hammer! stars David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, Lewis Arquette and Tige Andrews.
- When was Sledge Hammer! released?
- Sledge Hammer! was released in 1986.