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Sledge Hammer! S1E1 — Under the Gun
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Sledge Hammer!•Season 1•Episode 1

Under the Gun

7.7/10 · 350 votesSep 23, 1986

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Sledge Hammer is a no-nonsense cop whose best friend is his .44 Magnum, and who just loves to use excessive force to collar criminals. In the opener, the mayor's daughter is kidnapped, and Hammer vows to bring her back -- "dead or alive."

Directed byMartha Coolidge
Written byAlan Spencer
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David Rasche

David Rasche

Sledge Hammer

Anne-Marie Martin

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Dori Doreau

Harrison Page

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Alan Spencer

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Episode Summary

"Under the Gun" is episode 1 of Sledge Hammer! season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 350 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Martha Coolidge and written by Alan Spencer, it aired on September 23, 1986.

Next: E2 · Hammer Gets NailedBest of Season 1