Sledge Hammer!
Trust me, I know what I'm doing.
Created by Alan Spencer
On ABC
A high-energy satirical sitcom that deconstructs the "cop on the edge" archetype through absurdist comedy and genre parody.
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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Is Sledge Hammer! one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of series.
Is Sledge Hammer! sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is Sledge Hammer! scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Sledge Hammer! easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does Sledge Hammer! leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sledge Hammer! violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Sledge Hammer!
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sledge Hammer!
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sledge Hammer!, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sledge Hammer!, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sledge Hammer!, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
