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Hawaiian Heat

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Drama

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Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Pilot

1. Pilot

14th Sep 1984

Ice Cream Man

2. Ice Cream Man

21st Sep 1984

Wave of Controversy

3. Wave of Controversy

28th Sep 1984

Andy is attracted to a woman who claims her wealthy boss murdered a crew member on his racing boat during a storm.

Inherited trait

4. Inherited trait

12th Oct 1984

A Different Kind of Justice

5. A Different Kind of Justice

19th Oct 1984

Missing in Hawaii

6. Missing in Hawaii

26th Oct 1984

Yankees vs. the Cubs

7. Yankees vs. the Cubs

2nd Nov 1984

Ancient Fires

8. Ancient Fires

9th Nov 1984

Old Dues

9. Old Dues

16th Nov 1984

Andy's Mom

10. Andy's Mom

23rd Nov 1984

Picture Imperfect

11. Picture Imperfect

21st Dec 1984

An actress who's being ""stalked"" seeks refuge in a Hawaiian vacation.

First air date

14th Sep 1984

Last air date

21st Dec 1984

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks