Hill Street Blues (1981)
Kernel Score: 86% · 116 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 1981-01-15
Seasons: 7 · 146 episodes
Where to watch Hill Street Blues
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
Hill Street Blues parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that this classic police procedural drama realistically portrays daily life and crime at an urban police station.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — As a pioneering police procedural, the show depicts crime and law-enforcement conflict realistically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Daniel J. Travanti as Frank Furillo
- Michael Warren as Robert Hill
- Bruce Weitz as Mick Belker
- Robert Prosky as Stan Jablonski
- James B. Sikking as Howard Hunter
- Joe Spano as Henry Goldblume
- Taurean Blacque as Neal Washington
- Kiel Martin as J.D. LaRue
- Betty Thomas as Lucille Bates
- Dennis Franz as Norman Buntz
Hill Street Blues FAQ
Is Hill Street Blues good?
Hill Street Blues has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 116 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hill Street Blues?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Hill Street Blues OK for kids?
Hill Street Blues is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that this classic police procedural drama realistically portrays daily life and crime at an urban police station.
What shows are like Hill Street Blues?
If you liked Hill Street Blues, try Rookie Blue, Blue Bloods, Chicago P.D. and Harina.