Stephen J. Cannell

Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.

Dir. Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins · With James Garner, Noah Beery Jr.

21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.

Dir. Stephen J. Cannell, Patrick Hasburgh · With Holly Robinson Peete, Michael Bendetti, Peter DeLuise

A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."

Dir. Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell · With George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Mr. T

The chronicles of  teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

Dir. Stephen J. Cannell · With William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca

Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after he testified about police corruption, leading Lt. Donald Dixon to set him up.

Dir. Stephen J. Cannell · With Lorenzo Lamas, Branscombe Richmond, Stephen J. Cannell