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Half Nelson

TV·1985–1985·1 season, 8 episodes·NBC·Comedy, Drama·Created by Glen A. Larson, Lou Shaw

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Rocky Nelson is a former New York City cop who moved to Beverly Hills, where he got a job at a private security service for the rich and famous, while attempting to make it as an actor.

Cast

Joe PesciJoe PesciRocky NelsonVictoria JacksonVictoria JacksonAnnie O'HaraFred WilliamsonFred WilliamsonChester LongGary GrubbsGary GrubbsHamillDick ButkusDick ButkusBeauBubba SmithBubba Smith KurtDean MartinDean MartinDean Martin

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes1985Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotMarch 24, 1985—
  2. S01E02The Deadly VaseMarch 29, 1985—
  3. S01E03Uppers and DownersApril 5, 1985—
  4. S01E04Diplomatic ImmunityApril 12, 1985—
  5. S01E05Nose JobApril 19, 1985—
  6. S01E06Chariots for HireApril 26, 1985—
  7. S01E07Malibu ColonyMay 3, 1985—
  8. S01E08The Beverly Hills PrincessMay 10, 1985—

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