Sledge Hammer!
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Sledge Hammer!
Where can I watch Sledge Hammer! in the United States?
Sledge Hammer! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Sledge Hammer! on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Sledge Hammer! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex.
Can I watch Sledge Hammer! for free?
Sledge Hammer! streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sledge Hammer!?
Sledge Hammer! scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sledge Hammer!?
Sledge Hammer! stars David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, and Harrison Page. Alan Spencer is the creator.
How many seasons of Sledge Hammer! are there?
Sledge Hammer! has 2 seasons and 41 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Sledge Hammer!?
All 41 episodes of Sledge Hammer! add up to about 17 hours 5 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 9 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is Sledge Hammer! on?
Sledge Hammer! airs on ABC, and is produced by Spencer Productions, D'Angelo Productions, and New World Television.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.