John D'Aquino
Det. Michael Burton
Series
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Synopsis
Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once resuscitated, he can still see the "shades" so goes about helping them.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Rest in PeaceNow viewing1990-10-101hAfter being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.
- 2. The Wrong Man1990-10-171hDead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.
- 3. Cooper's Coroner1990-10-241hA baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gambling.
- 4. Concrete Evidence1990-10-311hThe ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.
- 5. Big Brother Is Watching1990-11-071hThe murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.
- 6. Pointers From Paz1990-11-141hProdded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.
- 7. Where There's No Will There's a Weigh In1990-11-211hThe greedy nephew of a recently deceased retired woman plans to keep the portion of her estate she willed to her financially strapped seniors' centre.
- 8. The Teacher from Hell1990-11-281hThe shade of Michael's old high school science teacher helps him solve the case of a reporter's apparent suicide.
- 9. Some Like It Cold1990-12-051hA touch and attractive lawyer on whom Michael had a crush falls in love with him—but only after she's murdered.
- 10. Dreams1990-12-121h
- 11. Dead Dogs Tell No Tales1991-01-081hMichael helps Trudy, a dog accidentally killed while being used in a bank robberty, save her four pups from similar fates.
- 12. Send Up the Clowns1991-01-151hMichael goes undercover at a circus to investigate the murder of two miming clowns, possibly by their ringmaster.
- 13. Last Laugh1991-01-221h
- 14. Burial Ground1991-01-291hWhile returning a suspect to L.A., Michael helps a Nevada cop killed trying to stop an Indian Payroll Service robbery.
- 15. Cross the Center Line1991-02-051hWhile Lt. Wesley is investigated for shooting a fleeing suspect, Michael encounters two '50s biker ghosts.
- 16. Til Death Do Us Part1991-02-091h
- 17. Ten Little Thespians1991-02-161hAt a house party/murder mystery weekend, Michael encounters the shade of a novelist really killed at the house.
- 18. The Really Big Sleep1991-02-231hTough, old-time private eye Sam Doyle, killed 50 years ago, wants Michael's help in nailing the louse who bumped him off.
- 19. Line of Fire (1)1991-03-301hTV evangelist Jimmy Scarborough, seeking an incriminating videotape of his murder of a call girl, stalks the TV-news-producer widow of Michael's former partner.
- 20. Line of Fire (2)1991-04-061hPart two of two: B.J.'s ghost, jealous of Linda and Michael's fledgling relationship, nevertheless helps Michael save her from Scarborough.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Warren Berlinger
Lt. James Wesley
Kenneth Mars
Uncle Louis Burton
Availability
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FAQ
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Is Shades of L.A. available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Shades of L.A. in this region.
How many seasons does Shades of L.A. have?
Shades of L.A. has 1 season and 20 episodes.
When did Shades of L.A. first air?
Shades of L.A. first aired in 1990.
Is Shades of L.A. still running?
Shades of L.A.'s status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Shades of L.A.?
Shades of L.A. is classified as Drama.