
"Sledge Hammer!" is a spoof on the tough rebel cop movies and dramas that were hitting their stride in the mid-1980s. Strongly influenced by "Dirty Harry," Sledge Hammer is a tough-talking, mirror-sunglasses-wearing detective. He would shoot a jaywalker as readily as he would a fleeing escaped convict -- and he seems happy to do it. His best friend is his pearl-handled, oversized .44 Magnum that he sleeps with and even talks to. Constantly suspended from the force, his case is usually solved and he is redeemed by his female partner.

An investigation of witness-tampering case uncovers mind control.

When a cheerleader is killed her boyfriend becomes the prime suspect.

A madwoman becomes enamored with Hammer and threatens to kill Doreau unless Sledge gives in to her advances.

While posing as a zillionaire car dealer, Sledge (David Rasche) falls into a beautiful widow's (Victoria Carroll) clutches.