Hill Street Blues

Name: Hill Street Blues
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1981-01-01
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James B. Sikking, Joe Spano

1981 - 1987| 7 seasons| IMDb 7.5

Watch Hill Street Blues (1981) for free in the UK on Channel 4. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Crime Mystery Drama

Before "NYPD Blue" and "The Shield" came "Hill Street Blues," the series that revolutionized the TV cop show by giving television viewers a realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station. Earning 98 Emmy nominations over its seven-year run, "Hill Street Blues" was one of the most innovative and critically acclaimed shows of the 1980s.

Creator: Steven Bochco