The latest private detective TV shows and police crime dramas on DVD and video. Check out such classics as Barney Miller, Magnum P.I. The Rockford Files and Hawaii 5.0 with season episodes pulled right from today’s headlines.
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Series Overview NCIS: Navigating Crime and Camaraderie on the High Seas In the ever-expanding universe of crime procedural dramas, “NCIS” has carved out a distinctive niche that resonates with audiences worldwide. Premiering in 2003 as a spin-off from “JAG,” the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) quickly established itself as more … Read more
The Rockford Files TV Series Overview The Rockford Files is a private investigator television drama series aired on the NBC television network from 1974 to 1980. The top-rated show also returned in 1994 as a series of movies on the CBS network. The show continues to run in syndication. The … Read more
*Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993–2001) starred Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker, a Texas Ranger dedicated to justice. Known for action-packed episodes, moral lessons, and memorable characters, the series blended martial arts and crime-fighting, leaving a lasting cultural legacy, including a 2021 reboot starring Jared Padalecki.
Series Overview Simon & Simon is an American private detective television series aired on the CBS television network. The popular series stars Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker. CBS picked up the Simon & Simon TV Show. After it was picked up, the characters’ home was changed from Florida to San … Read more
Overview of the Series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Law & Order: SVU) is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City. The series was created and produced by Dick Wolf. The Law & Order: SVU TV series on NBC premiered on September 20, 1999, … Read more
*The Mod Squad* (1968-1973) follows three young ex-convicts—Pete, Linc, and Julie—who become undercover agents for the police. With their unique backgrounds, they tackle crimes and navigate complex social issues. The series combines action, drama, and social commentary, reflecting the counterculture of the era. It’s a groundbreaking show with 50 episodes available.
Overview Hawaii Five-0 (Hawaii 5-0) is an American television series that starred actor Jack Lord as a police detective who worked for a fictional Hawaii state police department. The Hawaii Five-0 TV Series ran on the CBS television network for 12 seasons, from 1968 to 1980. The last season was … Read more
Mannix TV Show Overview Mannix was an American television detective series from 1967 through 1975 on the CBS television network. The Mannix TV series was created by Richard Levinson and William Link (who worked on other popular police crime dramas such as Columbo and Murder: She Wrote) and executive producer Bruce Geller, … Read more