Sledge Hammer! (1986)
Kernel Score: 87% · 165 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action & Adventure
First aired: 1986-09-23
Seasons: 2 · 41 episodes
Where to watch Sledge Hammer!
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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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Cast
- David Rasche as Sledge Hammer
- Anne-Marie Martin as Dori Doreau
- Harrison Page as Captain Trunk
Sledge Hammer! FAQ
Is Sledge Hammer! good?
Sledge Hammer! has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 165 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sledge Hammer!?
In the US you can stream Sledge Hammer! on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
What is Sledge Hammer! rated?
Sledge Hammer! is rated TV-PG.
What shows are like Sledge Hammer!?
If you liked Sledge Hammer!, try Police Squad!, The Persuaders!, Paco's Men and Reacher.