The Best Episodes Written By Alan Spencer

#1 - Under the Gun

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1986

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."

Director: Martha Coolidge

Writer: Alan Spencer