Simon & Simon
Seen it?1981 | 8 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Moonlighting, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 8 seasons and 156 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 156 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 8 seasons.
A.J. Simon is a polished fellow with a taste for classic cars and tailored suits. Rick Simon is his less refined (but still pleasant) older brother who has a taste for cowboy boots and four-wheel drive pickups. The two of them live in San Diego, where they own a private detective agency.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
Season 11981 · 13 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 21982 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31983 · 23 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
- Season 41984 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
Season 51985 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday- Season 61986 · 22 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday
Season 71987 · 16 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 81988 · 13 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Philip DeGuere Jr.
- Jameson ParkerA.J. Simon
- Gerald McRaneyRick Simon
- Mary CarverCecilia Simon
- Joan McMurtreyAbigail Marsh