Hill Street Blues
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Status:
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Season 7:
Ended on May 12, 1987 -
Watched: 0%
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Why Watch
"Discover why Hill Street Blues is considered the 'Big Bang' of modern serialized television drama."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 7
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 02, 1986 | Suitcase | |
| E2 | Oct 09, 1986 | A Case of Klapp | |
| E3 | Oct 16, 1986 | The Best Defense | |
| E4 | Oct 30, 1986 | Bald Ambition | |
| E5 | Nov 06, 1986 | I Come on My Knees | |
| E6 | Nov 13, 1986 | Say Uncle | |
| E7 | Nov 27, 1986 | Amazing Grace | |
| E8 | Dec 02, 1986 | Falling from Grace | |
| E9 | Dec 09, 1986 | Fathers and Guns | |
| E10 | Dec 23, 1986 | More Skinned Against Than Skinning | |
| E11 | Jan 06, 1987 | She's So Fein | |
| E12 | Jan 13, 1987 | A Wasted Weekend | |
| E13 | Jan 20, 1987 | City of Refuse | |
| E14 | Feb 03, 1987 | Der Roachenkavalier | |
| E15 | Feb 10, 1987 | Norman Conquest | |
| E16 | Mar 03, 1987 | Sorry, Wrong Number | |
| E17 | Mar 10, 1987 | The Cookie Crumbles | |
| E18 | Mar 17, 1987 | Dogsbreath Afternoon | |
| E19 | Mar 31, 1987 | Days of Swine and Roses | |
| E20 | Apr 07, 1987 | The Runner Falls on His Kisser | |
| E21 | May 05, 1987 | A Pound of Flesh | |
| E22 | May 12, 1987 | It Ain't Over Till it's Over |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Concluded
Hill Street Blues remains a definitive pillar of police procedural television, having concluded its influential run on NBC. It introduced a gritty, handheld aesthetic and a complex ensemble structure that forever changed the landscape of the small screen. Before its arrival, crime dramas were often episodic and moralistic, but Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll replaced that predictability with serialized storylines and a messy, lived-in reality. The show balanced the high-stakes danger of the precinct with the intimate, often tragic personal lives of its officers, creating a blueprint for the modern prestige drama.
Today, the series is a rewatch staple because it pioneered the multi-arc narrative that viewers now take for granted in the streaming era. Fans return to the Hill to witness the chemistry of its diverse cast and the haunting authenticity of its urban setting, which feels as relevant now as it did in the 1980s. Its legacy is found in every sophisticated drama that prioritizes character depth over easy resolutions, ensuring its place as a cornerstone of television history.
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Technical Details
- Network: NBC
- Seasons: 7
- Years: 1981 - 1987
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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