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Mike Hammer

1984 – 1987Show3 seasons46 episodes

CrimeDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Private detective Mike Hammer hunts down criminals on the mean streets of New York City.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Mike Hammer episodes

3 seasons · 46 episodes

  1. S1 E1 24 Karat Dead, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Hot Ice, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Seven Dead Eyes, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Vickie's Song, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Shots in the Dark, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Dead on a Dime, 7.1
  7. S1 E7 Sex Trap, 7.0
  8. S1 E8 Negative Image, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 The Perfect Twenty, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 Satan, Cyanide and Murder, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Torch Song, 7.3
  2. S2 E2 Too Young to Die, 7.1
  3. S2 E3 Kill Devil, 7.2
  4. S2 E4 Catfight, 6.9
  5. S2 E5 Warpath, 6.9
  6. S2 E6 Bonecrunch, 7.6
  7. S2 E7 Dead Card Down, 7.0
  8. S2 E8 The Deadly Prey, 6.5
  9. S2 E9 A Death in the Family, 7.8
  10. S2 E10 Cold Target, 7.4
  11. S2 E11 A Bullet for Benny, 7.5
  12. S2 E12 Dead Man's Run, 6.8
  13. S2 E13 Firestorm, 6.7
  14. S2 E14 Deadly Reunion, 7.3
  1. S3 E1 Deirdre, 7.2
  2. S3 E2 Dead Pigeon, 7.8
  3. S3 E3 Golden Lady, 6.8
  4. S3 E4 Mike's Baby, 7.4
  5. S3 E5 To Kill a Friend, 7.1
  6. S3 E6 Mistress for the Prosecution, 7.8
  7. S3 E7 Harlem Nocturne, 7.1
  8. S3 E8 Murder in the Cards, 6.9
  9. S3 E9 Requiem for Billy, 7.4
  10. S3 E10 Little Miss Murder, 7.7
  11. S3 E11 Kill John Doe, 6.8
  12. S3 E12 Elegy for a Tramp, 7.8
  13. S3 E13 Body Shot, 7.8
  14. S3 E14 Who Killed Sister Lorna?, 8.2
  15. S3 E15 Deadly Collection, 7.0
  16. S3 E16 Green Blizzard, 7.8
  17. S3 E17 The Last Laugh, 7.0
  18. S3 E18 Lady Killer, 7.3
  19. S3 E19 Mike Gets Married, 6.4
  20. S3 E20 A Blinding Fear, 7.1
  21. S3 E21 Green Lipstick, 7.9
  22. S3 E22 A Face in the Night, 8.0

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Preece, James Frawley, Leo Penn
Written by
B.W. Sandefur

Everyone

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Facts

January 28, 1984 · May 13, 1987 · Ended

First aired
January 28, 1984
Last aired
May 13, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 46 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Once an Episode, Karmic Death, Sidekick +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mike Hammer?"

Questions about Mike Hammer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mike Hammer?

PlexThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Mike Hammer is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV.

Is Mike Hammer worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Mike Hammer?

46 h

About 46 hours: 46 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1987.

Can I half-watch Mike Hammer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Mike Hammer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Mike Hammer use?

Once an EpisodeKarmic DeathSidekickSexy SecretaryOutliving One's OffspringDenser and WackierNew Media Are EvilAdaptational Personality ChangeWould Hit a GirlRetro UniversePrivate Eye MonologueObstructive Bureaucratand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Once an Episode, Karmic Death, and Sidekick.