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Sam

1978Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

Sam is an American crime drama television series that aired on the CBS network from March 14 to April 18, 1978. It told the story of a Los Angeles police officer, Mike Breen, and his specially-trained police dog, Sam, a Labrador Retriever.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
George Sherman, John Florea
Produced by
Jack Webb

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 14, 1978 · April 18, 1978 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 1978
Last aired
April 18, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Sam worth watching?"

Questions about Sam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sam worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Sam okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Sam?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Can I half-watch Sam?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Sam?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.