She's the Sheriff

She's the Sheriff

  • 1987
  • 2 Seasons
  • 44 Episodes
  •  5  (2)
  •   Ended

She's the Sheriff is an American sitcom created by Dan Guntzelman and Steve Marshall. Aired in syndication for two seasons from September 1987 to April 1989, the series stars Suzanne Somers as Hildy Granger, a young woman whose husband, the sheriff of fictional Lakes County, Nevada, is killed by a drunk driver. Now widowed with two teenage children to support, Hildy accepts the county commissioner's offer to appoint her as sheriff, despite her lack of relevant experience. The show focuses on her efforts to handle the daily problems of locals and tourists, while learning to work with her four deputies. In particular, Hildy has routine disagreements with Max Rubin, who sees her undeserving of the job.

She's the Sheriff
Seasons
Kissing Cousins
22. Kissing Cousins
April 01, 1989
Romantic jealousy reigns as Gagen returns to fabricate an interest in Hildy's attractive new intern in order to prove to Hildy that she too is the victim of jealousy. At the same time, Putnam, who finds the young lady irresistible, plots the conquest of her heart.
Me Tarzan, You Hildy
21. Me Tarzan, You Hildy
March 25, 1989
Hildy attempts to fight her strong physical attraction to a handsome—albeit less than brilliant—bodybuilder, while the deputies bet on the odds of her asking him out.
You Always Hurt the One You Love
20. You Always Hurt the One You Love
March 18, 1989
When Mulcahy's wife thinks she is pregnant with their seventh child, Mulcahy is given an ultimatum: either he gets a vasectomy, or he is not allowed back in the bedroom.
Max Gets Trumped
19. Max Gets Trumped
March 04, 1989
A wealthy real estate tycoon takes a romantic interest in Hildy in order to make Rubin miserable, thereby fulfilling his twenty-year vendetta against the man who befriended, and then rejected him as a child.
I'm Okay, You're All Crazy
18. I'm Okay, You're All Crazy
February 25, 1989
When a psychiatrist is held in lockup, Hildy and the deputies begin questioning their own, as well as each other's, psychological motivations.
The Mother Mugger
17. The Mother Mugger
February 18, 1989
After she's mugged in broad daylight, Gussie's fear causes her to become agoraphobic. Meanwhile, Ruhin and Putnam don pantyhose and heels in a valiant, if not stylish, effort to apprehend the culprit.
The Teflon Sheriff
16. The Teflon Sheriff
February 11, 1989
Hildy becomes popular with the media at the expense of her deputies' egos when she gets all the credit for a counterfeiting arrest which the guys masterminded, and which she actually hindered.
Forever Young
15. Forever Young
February 04, 1989
Hildy convinces herself that she is too old as a landmark birthday approaches.
Divorce, Wiggins Style
14. Divorce, Wiggins Style
January 21, 1989
Deputy Wiggins' soon-to-be-ex-wife pays a surprise visit to complete divorce arrangements, but his jealousy over her plans to marry a well-known professional athlete leads Wiggins to second thoughts about the divorce.
Tastes Great, Less Killing
13. Tastes Great, Less Killing
January 14, 1989
At Hildy's fundraiser for state representative-hopeful Jonathan Gagen, confusion reigns as the caterer is suspected of poisoning his creations and Gagen tirelessly attempts to convince Hildy that they were meant for each other.
Midnight Run
12. Midnight Run
January 07, 1989
A ruthless criminal is gunning for Hildy after she witnesses a bank robbery.
Down for the Count
11. Down for the Count
December 17, 1988
Hildy's and the deputies' dreams of fame and riches end when the fighter in whom them invest turns out to be a 'lightweight'.
Love Hurts
10. Love Hurts
December 10, 1988
While attempting to play Cupid to her friends Terry and Putnam, Hildy discovers that Terry's current boyfriend, Biff, is really Rubin in disguise.
Father-Son Banquet
9. Father-Son Banquet
December 03, 1988
Hildy tries to prove 'mother knows best' when she battles with Kenny's baseball coach to be included in the annual father-son banquet.
Dream the Implausible Dream
8. Dream the Implausible Dream
November 26, 1988
While working undercover as an actress at a musical audition, Hildy's long-forgotten dreams of stardom are reborn as she considers the benefits of life on stage.
Mulcahy Gets Kicked Out
7. Mulcahy Gets Kicked Out
November 19, 1988
Hildy engages in a battle-of-the-sexes with her deputies when they disagree on how Mulcahy should reconcile his wife after a fight, during which she threw him out of the house.
Max's Ten
6. Max's Ten
November 12, 1988
Rubin becomes so obsessed with showing off his beautiful date to his doubting colleagues that he inadvertently ignores her.
Gussie Behind Bars
5. Gussie Behind Bars
November 05, 1988
During Hildy's first bid for reelection since being appointed, unexpected trouble begins when her mother is arrested and jailed during a 'Save the Trees' protest.
Have a Nice Day
4. Have a Nice Day
October 29, 1988
Mishaps abound when Hildy works to prepare the department for a surprise state inspection.
A Friend in High Places
3. A Friend in High Places
October 22, 1988
Hildy prevents an old high school friend from committing suicide, but then she inadvertently complicates matters as they reminisce together.
Hildy's Public Defender
2. Hildy's Public Defender
October 15, 1988
While working on a condominium timeshare scam, Hildy suddenly finds herself under the investigative eye of a younger public defender.
A Not So Fatal Attraction
1. A Not So Fatal Attraction
October 08, 1988
While posing as Hildy's boyfriend during a stakeout, Rubin unexpectedly falls in love with her after they kiss in the spur of the moment.
Description
She's the Sheriff is an American sitcom created by Dan Guntzelman and Steve Marshall. Aired in syndication for two seasons from September 1987 to April 1989, the series stars Suzanne Somers as Hildy Granger, a young woman whose husband, the sheriff of fictional Lakes County, Nevada, is killed by a drunk driver. Now widowed with two teenage children to support, Hildy accepts the county commissioner's offer to appoint her as sheriff, despite her lack of relevant experience. The show focuses on her efforts to handle the daily problems of locals and tourists, while learning to work with her four deputies. In particular, Hildy has routine disagreements with Max Rubin, who sees her undeserving of the job.
  • Premiere Date
    September 19, 1987
  • Rating
    5  (2)