Old Cop shows from the 80s are Magnum P.I., Hill Street Blues, Ohara, 21 Jump Street, and Miami Vice.

Cop shows in the 80s were getting popular at that time as almost everyone owned a Tv in their house and the makers renewed the show according to the demand.

Here are some of the renowned 80s Cop television series:

1. Magnum, P.I.

  • IMDB: 7.5/10
  • Cast Members: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E.Mosley, Larry Manetti, Gillian Dobb, and Kwan Hi Lim
  • Created by: Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson
  • Release Date: December 11, 1980
  • Season: 8

The Plot of the American Crime drama series Magnum, P.I. follows private investigator Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV who lives a luxurious life.

He operates as a P.I. on cases that suit him and does work in his own way. He has proved every time why he is the best detective in Hawaii. 

2. Hill Street Blues

  • IMDB: 8.2/10
  • Cast Members: Daniel J. Travanti, Bruce Weitz, Michael Warren, James Sikking, Joe Spano, and Taurean Blacque
  • Created by: Steven Bochco, and Michael Kozoll
  • Release Date: January 15, 1981
  • Season: 7

The American serial police procedural television show Hill Street Blues showcases the lives of the staff of a single police station.

The show received critical acclaim, recognition, and awards in various categories. One of them was Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

3. Miami Vice

  • IMDB: 7.5/10
  • Cast Members: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown, Michael Talbott, and John Diehl.
  • Created by: Anthony Yerkovich
  • Release Date: September 16, 1984
  • Season: 5

The television series Miami Vice is different than other typical cop show. This show showcases the 1980s new wave culture.

The show focuses mainly on the increasing number of 'drug trafficking', firearms trafficking, burglaries, and trending crimes committed in Miami.

4. 21 Jump Street

  • IMDB: 7.2/10
  • Cast Members: Johnny Depp, Dustin Nguyen, Peter DeLuise, Holly Robinson, Steven Williams, and Sal Jenco.
  • Created by: Stephen J. Cannell and Patrick Hasburgh
  • Release Date: April 12, 1987
  • Season: 5

The American Crime Drama series 21 Jump Street revolves around a squad of youthful-looking undercover police officers.

Those young police officers were assigned to investigate crimes in high schools, colleges, and other teenage venues where they do illegal stuff.

5. Ohara

  • IMDB: 6.9/10
  • Cast Members: Pat Morita, Robert Clohessy, Rachel Ticotin, Meagan Fay, Kevin Conroy, Jon Polito, and Madge Sinclair.
  • Created by: Hal Sitowitz, Ronald M. Cohen, Michael Braverman
  • Release Date: January 17, 1987
  • Season: 2

The television show Ohara focuses on an unconventional Los Angeles-based Japanese American Police named Ohara played by Pat Morita.

He uses spiritual methods to solve the crime without using a gun or a partner but occasionally uses his martial arts skills.

Later, Ohara paired with a partner named Lt. George who believes in the traditional way of solving crimes.

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