The Sweeney vs Starsky & Hutch vs Cagney & Lacey

Welcome to the 88th episode of Yesterday's Capers. Every week, Abdullah Moallim will be reviewing and looking back at some of the most memorable and well known tv shows and cartoons from the past. Every week Abdullah and a contributor will compare two different shows, and put them head to head, as well as having an in-depth discussion about a specific show.

This week we looking back at some of the most iconic buddy cop shows as we talk The Sweeney, Starsky & Hutch and Cagney & Lacey.

We talk episodes, moments and how the three shows differ from one another. We also talk how Cagney & Lacey struggled with audiences but ended up becoming one of the most memorable shows in the 80s. And we talk how The Sweeney was really popular and made the career of Dennis Waterman. And we reflect on the greatness that is Starsky & Hutch and how it managed to win audiences over for many years after its release. 

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