Hardcastle and McCormick
Overview
Hardcastle and McCormick, an action-drama created by Stephen J. Cannell Productions, aired on ABC from 1983 to 1986. The show features Brian Keith as Judge Milton C. Hardcastle, who teams up with ex-convict and race car driver Mark "Skid" McCormick, portrayed by Daniel Hugh Kelly. Together, they tackle crime and seek justice, blending thrilling car chases with witty banter. Although the concept bears similarities to Cannell’s earlier work, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, it carves out its own niche with engaging characters and compelling storylines.
Episodes
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1
Rolling Thunder (1)
At the outset of the series, former race car driver Mark McCormick takes on a position driving the Coyote X, a cutting-edge vehicle created by his fri...
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2
Rolling Thunder (2)
See Part One
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3
Man in a Glass House
In “Without Sin,” the memoir of ex-mobster Joseph Cadillac, Hardcastle is taken aback by the harsh critique aimed at him. Concerned that the mob, ...
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4
The Crystal Duck
Teddy, recently released on parole from prison, has been living in the guesthouse with Mark, all while keeping it a secret from Hardcastle. However, t...
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5
Goin' Nowhere Fast
A prisoner, who has been secretly involved with the warden's wife, manages to break free with her assistance. He then contacts Hardcastle, which infur...
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6
The Black Widow
Hardcastle is determined to dig into the background of a woman named Tina Grey. When he approaches the police for assistance, Captain Filapiano, who h...
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7
The Boxer
Title: The Boxer Plot: Boxer Kid Calico faces an agonizing choice when he learns that he must deliberately lose a match to ensure the safety of his a...
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8
Once Again with Vigorish
Hardcastle and McCormick team up to help an attorney, an old acquaintance of Hardcastle's, bring down a mobster involved in trafficking stolen goods u...
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9
Killer B's
Hardcastle convinces an old buddy, portrayed by Buddy Ebsen, to land a part in a film. However, the movie producer is using the production as a facade...
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10
The Prince of Fat City
Title: The Prince of Fat City Plot: A gang affiliate finds himself under the judge’s supervision, temporarily residing in the guest house alongside...
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11
Hotshoes
Mark is over the moon when he secures an opportunity to compete in the major racing circuit. However, his excitement quickly turns to disappointment w...
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12
Flying Down to Rio
Hardcastle and McCormick head to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a notorious drug trafficker. As they navigate the vibrant city, they face challenges and...
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13
Just Another Round of That Old Song
Keenan Wynn makes a guest appearance as a former bank robber recently released from prison. He sets out on a mission to find the money he stashed away...
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14
Third Down and Twenty Years to Life
Title: Third Down and Twenty Years to Life Plot: A law student believes her brother has been wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to two deca...
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15
Whistler's Pride
The judge inherits a rather short race horse.
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16
Mr. Hardcastle Goes to Washington
Title: Mr. Hardcastle's Washington Dilemma Plot: Hardcastle is in the running for a position on the Supreme Court, but there are influential figures ...
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17
School for Scandal
Robert Culp appears as Arthur Farnel, a former inmate who operates a school where he instructs students in the ways of criminal activity. In an effort...
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18
The Georgia Street Motors
A band of retired judges takes it upon themselves to administer justice in their own way, targeting criminals who have evaded proper punishment due to...
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19
The Homecoming (1)
Hardcastle heads back to his Arkansas hometown for a high school reunion, where he discovers from a longtime friend that local farmers are being conne...
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20
The Homecoming (2)
Hardcastle seeks refuge with an old friend as he recuperates from his injuries, plotting how to recover the incriminating evidence against the town of...
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21
Did You See the One That Got Away?
Hardcastle goes to see a man he sentenced to life in prison, only to discover that he never actually arrived at the facility.
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22
Really Neat Cars and Guys with a Sense of Humor
Hardcastle and McCormick pose as clients at a high-tech dating service to investigate the mysterious deaths of affluent patrons. As they delve deeper ...
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23
Scared Stiff
Title: Frightened to the Core Plot: Mark and Hardcastle decide to take a group of unconventional kids on a field trip to a nearby prison, hoping to i...
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1
Outlaw Champion
Hardcastle and McCormick find themselves in a tense situation as they work to safeguard a renowned race car driver. Not only is he at risk of losing h...
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2
Ties My Father Sold Me
After infiltrating the official records, Mark discovers that his estranged biological father is a lounge singer based in Atlantic City, prompting him ...
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3
You Would Cry Too, If It Happened to You
Title: You Would Cry Too, If It Happened to You Plot: McCormick instructs his poker friends to tidy up the house before he arrives home from the airp...
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4
D-Day
When Hardcastle learns that his sister-in-law has vanished and her apartment is in disarray, he uncovers that she had been covertly tracking her profe...
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5
Never My Love
Title: Never My Love Plot: Mark goes to the memorial service of a longtime friend and is taken aback when he discovers a message from her on his voic...
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6
Whatever Happened to Guts?
When the star of a popular courtroom television series is admitted to the hospital for surgery, he turns to Hardcastle to take over his role. Hardcast...
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7
You and the Horse You Rode in On
Frustrated with Hardcastle's treatment, Mark decides to look for a job at a water filter company. However, when the director misrepresents information...
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8
One of the Girls from Accounting
Title: One of the Girls from Accounting Plot: During a trip to the city for work, Mark leaps to help a woman who is being assaulted by men in a mail ...
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9
It Coulda Been Worse...She Coulda Been a Welder
When plans are set in motion to demolish a beloved college bar, Hardcastle's niece finds herself at the center of the controversy. Her passionate prot...
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10
Hate the Picture, Love the Frame
Hardcastle finds himself in a tight spot when a woman he once met is discovered dead in his house, leading to his arrest. Convinced that his friend ha...
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11
Pennies from a Dead Man's Eyes
While attending a talent contest, McCormick recognizes Jesse Wingo, the once-renowned singer. However, when McCormick confronts him about his history,...
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12
There Goes the Neighborhood
After a string of burglaries rattles the community, Hardcastle's neighbors establish a Neighborhood Watch to enhance their security. Initially upset a...
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13
Too Rich and Too Thin
While looking into the suicide of a comic, Hardcastle discovers that it wasn't a suicide at all after he and McCormick intervene to stop an attempted ...
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14
What's So Funny?
Title: What's So Funny? Plot: After the puzzling death of ex-con comedian Denny Frye, Hardcastle feels compelled to dig deeper. With Mark’s help, h...
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15
Hardcastle, Hardcastle, Hardcastle and McCormick
Title: Hardcastle, Hardcastle, Hardcastle and McCormick Plot: When a daring jewelry robbery occurs at a nursing home, Hardcase's two aunts spring i...
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16
The Long Ago Girl
Hardcastle abruptly ends his fishing trip upon learning that the husband of his former girlfriend has died. Concerned for her well-being, he decides t...
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17
You Don't Hear the One That Gets You
Title: You Don't Hear the One That Gets You Plot: Mark is ecstatic after winning $20,000 in an Arizona Modified race, but his excitement turns to des...
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18
The Birthday Present
As the judge's birthday approaches, Mark takes it upon himself to lend a hand in resolving a cold case tied to a criminal who is set to be released fr...
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19
Surprise on Seagull Beach
While exploring the beach, Hardcastle stumbles upon unusual German bullets, which leads him to a secretive treasure hunt for World War II gold. As the...
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20
Undercover McCormick
Title: Undercover McCormick Plot: When a young officer approaches Hardcastle for assistance with a case involving corrupt police, tragedy strikes as ...
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21
The Game You Learn From Your Father
A badly injured criminal confesses to being bribed to set up former baseball player Duke McGuire for murder. Hardcastle, who presided over McGuire's w...
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22
Angie's Choice
Title: Angie's Choice Plot: After witnessing the notorious mobster Stevie Ray murder Tommy Chen, Angie Bloom, a former sex worker, goes into hiding. ...
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She Ain't Deep, But She Sure Runs Fast
In the premiere of the third season, Hardcastle and McCormick join Buzz Bird, an old friend of the judge, for a photography trip. Unfortunately, Buzz,...
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2
Faster Heart
After race car driver Kiki Cutter suffers an injury during a race, Mark, who knows her from his own racing past, decides to check on her. Just as he a...
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3
The Yankee Clipper
Title: The Yankee Clipper Plot: After Bill Bauer is presumed dead, having been missing in action from the Marines for a decade, his former best frien...
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4
Something's Going On On This Train
Title: Trouble on the Express Plot: Hardcastle feels a mix of excitement and irritation when he's invited to a gathering aboard a private train, only...
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5
The Career Breaker
While vacationing in Canary Creek, California, Hardcastle enters an annual fishing competition, only to be unexpectedly accused of rape by Tina Cutter...
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6
Do Not Go Gentle
During a routine visit to the hospital, Hardcastle learns he has a terminal illness. Determined not to let his friend waste away, Mark urges Hardcastl...
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7
Games People Play
Title: Games People Play Plot: Mark astonishes the judge by not only qualifying for but also winning The 1 Million Dollar Trivia Master, a popular ...
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8
Strangle Hold
Title: Strangle Hold Plot: After reaching out to her friend Mark for assistance, wrestler Kate Murphy tragically dies in the ring. Convinced her deat...
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9
You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful and You're His
During the Miss Sixteen beauty contest, Judge Hardcastle finds himself drawn into the world of car dealer Ed Whitman, who serves as the event’s gran...
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10
Mirage a Trois
After receiving a harmless kiss from Aleeya "Ali" Casir, Mark finds himself unexpectedly at the center of an international crisis. Believing Mark to b...
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11
Conventional Warfare
In a strange turn of events, a judges' convention coincides with a significant mob gathering at the same hotel. While unable to take action against th...
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12
Duet for Two Wind Instruments
When the court finds that Randy Hopke, a convicted felon, was poorly represented by his lawyer, his conviction is overturned, and all charges are dism...
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13
If You Could See What I See
Title: If You Could See What I See Plot: Feeling overwhelmed by the upkeep of the estate, Mark employs Millie Denton, the widow of his former prison ...
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14
Hardcastle for Mayor
The episode kicks off with affluent businessman J.J. Norcross urging Hardcastle to run for mayor. Tensions rise when city councilman Herb Austin confr...
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15
When I Look Back On All the Things
Feeling uncertain about his maturity, Mark opts to exchange his Coyote for a more sensible vehicle. However, he’s taken aback when his credit applic...
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16
Brother, Can You Spare a Crime?
After a decade, Judge Hardcastle receives a surprising visit from his brother Jerry. Naturally cautious, Hardcastle fears that Jerry, a known gambler,...
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17
Round Up the Old Gang
While cleaning out his shed, Hardcastle stumbles upon an old trophy belonging to his college roommate, Teddy Hendrix. Intrigued, he decides to pay Ted...
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18
McCormick's Bar and Grill
Sonny Daye, Mark's estranged father, triumphs in a poker game and wins a bar in the Los Angeles area. He decides to partner with Mark to run the estab...
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19
Poker Night
Mark has a date with Debbie Pledger, prompting Hardcastle to find a replacement for their poker night. Unfortunately for Hardcastle, his fellow player...
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20
In the Eye of the Beholder
In a unique twist, Mark becomes convinced that Leprechauns are hiding gold on the estate. Hardcastle, however, focuses on preparing for an upcoming ma...
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21
The Day the Music Died
While driving back home to California from Las Vegas, Mark is taken aback to hear his childhood idol, Nick Damion, a rock deejay, broadcasting on loca...
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22
A Chip Off the Ol' Milt
Title: A Chip Off the Ol' Milt Plot: In the series finale, Mark, who has been covertly pursuing a law degree, receives a paralegal job offer from his...
