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Cagney & Lacey

1982·Show
125Episodes in7Seasons
IMDb6.9
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Where to watch

PrimeThe Roku

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Two women cops working twice as hard for half the glory, twice the excitement!

Mary Beth Lacey and Chris Cagney are teamed up as NYPD police detectives. Their opposing personalities (one is tough and the other sensitive) mesh to make this one of the great crime-fighting duos of all time.
Groundbreaking Female Cop Duo80s Procedural DramaChemistry-Driven DialogueUrban Crime RealismFeminist Social CommentaryNostalgic TV ClassicCharacter Study FocusWorkplace Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Alexander Singer, James Frawley, Reza Badiyi
Written by:
Jeffrey Lane, Peter Lefcourt, Frank South
Produced by:
Terry Louise Fisher, Ralph S. Singleton, Steve Brown
Composed by:
Nelson Riddle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cagney & Lacey

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Where can I stream Cagney & Lacey legally?

PrimeThe Roku

Cagney & Lacey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cagney & Lacey worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cagney & Lacey rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Cagney & Lacey have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 125 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Cagney & Lacey air?

It ran from 1982 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is Cagney & Lacey in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Cagney & Lacey?

22AUBGCACHCZDEDKEEGBGGGRHRHUIE+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cagney & Lacey in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cagney & Lacey use?

'80s HairAction GirlBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsThe Big Rotten AppleDiplomatic ImpunityGentleman ThiefBuddy Cop ShowGood Cop/Bad CopVery Special EpisodeDa ChiefEntitled to Have YouName and Nameand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Cagney & Lacey, including '80s Hair, Action Girl, Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults.