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Hill Street Blues

  • TV Series
  • 1981–1987
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,893
80
Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
Trailer 1
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Cop DramaPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaMystery

The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.

  • Creators
    • Steven Bochco
    • Michael Kozoll
  • Stars
    • Daniel J. Travanti
    • Michael Warren
    • Bruce Weitz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,893
    80
    • Creators
      • Steven Bochco
      • Michael Kozoll
    • Stars
      • Daniel J. Travanti
      • Michael Warren
      • Bruce Weitz
    • 82User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 26 Primetime Emmys
      • 60 wins & 109 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos5

    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
    Clip 0:49
    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
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    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
    Clip 0:30
    Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series
    Hill Street Blues
    Trailer 0:59
    Hill Street Blues
    Hill Street Blues: James B. Sikking
    Trailer 1:16
    Hill Street Blues: James B. Sikking
    Hill Street Blues: Bruce Weitz
    Trailer 1:26
    Hill Street Blues: Bruce Weitz

    Photos871

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    Top Cast99+

    Daniel J. Travanti
    Daniel J. Travanti
    • Capt. Frank Furillo
    • 1981–1987
    Michael Warren
    Michael Warren
    • Officer Bobby Hill
    • 1981–1987
    Bruce Weitz
    Bruce Weitz
    • Sgt. Mick Belker
    • 1981–1987
    James B. Sikking
    James B. Sikking
    • Lt. Howard Hunter…
    • 1981–1987
    Joe Spano
    Joe Spano
    • Lt. Henry Goldblume…
    • 1981–1987
    Taurean Blacque
    Taurean Blacque
    • Det. Neal Washington
    • 1981–1987
    Betty Thomas
    Betty Thomas
    • Officer Lucy Bates…
    • 1981–1987
    Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin
    • Detective J.D. LaRue…
    • 1981–1987
    Charles Haid
    Charles Haid
    • Officer Andrew Renko…
    • 1981–1987
    Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel
    • Joyce Davenport
    • 1981–1987
    René Enríquez
    René Enríquez
    • Lt. Ray Calletano…
    • 1981–1987
    Ed Marinaro
    Ed Marinaro
    • Officer Joe Coffey
    • 1981–1986
    Barbara Bosson
    Barbara Bosson
    • Fay Furillo
    • 1981–1986
    Robert Hirschfeld
    • Leo Schnitz…
    • 1981–1985
    Jon Cypher
    Jon Cypher
    • Chief Fletcher Daniels
    • 1981–1987
    Michael Conrad
    Michael Conrad
    • Sgt. Phil Esterhaus
    • 1981–1984
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • Irwin Bernstein…
    • 1982–1987
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Sgt. Stan Jablonski
    • 1984–1987
    • Creators
      • Steven Bochco
      • Michael Kozoll
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews82

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    Summary

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    Mystery

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The theme music, written by Mike Post, became a hit song on its own and won a Grammy. Post said that when he was writing the theme, he first wanted the music to match the gritty visuals he was shown. He then decided to do the opposite, to create a theme that was beautiful and serene, that "took you away" from what you were seeing.
    • Goofs
      When the various characters speak into the radio microphone in their patrol cars, they seldom press the "transmit" switch, and Andy Renko is occasionally seen speaking into the back of the microphone.
    • Quotes
      • [repeated line]
      • Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: [at end of roll call] All right, that's it, let's roll. And Hey!... let's be careful out there.
    • Crazy credits
      After the credits it shows the MTM kitten wearing a policeman's hat to match this show.
    • Connections
      Edited into Roll Call: Looking Back on Hill Street Blues (2006)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 15, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hill Street Station
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • MTM Enterprises
      • MTM Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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