HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK - THE COMPLETE SERIES (ABC 1983-1986) Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly

One of the most entertaining action series of the 1980s, Hardcastle and McCormick follows the unlikely partnership between retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Milton C. "Hardcastle" (Brian Keith) and former race car driver and ex-con Mark "Skid" McCormick (Daniel Hugh Kelly).

Their partnership begins when Mark's longtime friend and mentor, Flip Johnson, is murdered and the revolutionary prototype sports car he designed—the Coyote X—is stolen. After recovering the car, Mark is arrested for theft and once again finds himself before the uncompromising Judge Hardcastle, the very man who had sentenced him years earlier.

Preparing for retirement, Hardcastle is frustrated by hundreds of criminals who escaped justice on legal technicalities. Determined to right those wrongs, he offers Mark an unusual bargain: help bring these offenders to justice in exchange for his freedom. Reluctantly accepting the deal, Mark joins forces with the eccentric judge, beginning with the investigation into Flip Johnson's murder. Flip's daughter later gives Mark ownership of the Coyote X, whose remarkable speed and high-tech capabilities make it the perfect crime-fighting vehicle.

Living on his Malibu estate, Gulls Way, Hardcastle is famous for his tough, no-nonsense approach to justice and his colorful T-shirts bearing slogans like "Blast 'Em, Tonto!" and "No Plea Bargaining in Heaven." His gruff, uncompromising style often clashes with McCormick's easygoing personality, but the two gradually develop a deep friendship built on mutual respect.

Created by Stephen J. Cannell, Hardcastle and McCormick combined fast-paced action, clever humor, memorable characters, and spectacular car chases in all 65 one-hour episodes. Although the original premise centered on fugitives from the judge's old case files, the series quickly evolved into a fun blend of crime-solving adventures and buddy-comedy chemistry.

After three successful seasons, the series concludes on a fitting note as Mark, inspired by Judge Hardcastle's influence, enrolls in law school—bringing their remarkable partnership full circle.

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Number of DVDs: 16

Number of Episodes: 67

Quality: 8.5-9/10

Region: 0

Running Time: 56 hr (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen, 1.33:1

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