Barney Miller

Name: Barney Miller
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1975-01-23
Cast: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Ron Carey, Steve Landesberg

1975 | 8 seasons | 25 min | Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Brooklyn Nine-Nine or Superstore, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.

How it earned its rating

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Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 268K people sought it out in the past year