Storyline

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.

First Aired

1990-10-10
Last Aired

1991-04-06
Creator

William Bleich
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

20
Status

Ended
Language
Network

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Season 1

1. Rest in Peace

After being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.

After being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.Less

60mins 1990-10-10

2. The Wrong Man

Dead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.

Dead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.Less

60mins 1990-10-17

3. Cooper's Coroner

A baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gamblin...More

A baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gambling.Less

60mins 1990-10-24

4. Concrete Evidence

The ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.

The ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.Less

60mins 1990-10-31

5. Big Brother Is Watching

The murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.

The murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.Less

60mins 1990-11-07

6. Pointers From Paz

Prodded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.

Prodded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.Less

60mins 1990-11-14

7. Where There's No Will There's a Weigh In

The greedy nephew of a recently deceased retired woman plans to keep the portion of her estate she wil...More

The greedy nephew of a recently deceased retired woman plans to keep the portion of her estate she willed to her financially strapped seniors' centre.Less

60mins 1990-11-21

8. The Teacher from Hell

The shade of Michael's old high school science teacher helps him solve the case of a reporter's appare...More

The shade of Michael's old high school science teacher helps him solve the case of a reporter's apparent suicide.Less

60mins 1990-11-28

9. Some Like It Cold

A touch and attractive lawyer on whom Michael had a crush falls in love with himâ€”but only after she'...More

A touch and attractive lawyer on whom Michael had a crush falls in love with himâ€”but only after she's murdered.Less

60mins 1990-12-05

10. Dreams

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60mins 1990-12-12

11. Dead Dogs Tell No Tales

Michael helps Trudy, a dog accidentally killed while being used in a bank robberty, save her four pups...More

Michael helps Trudy, a dog accidentally killed while being used in a bank robberty, save her four pups from similar fates.Less

60mins 1991-01-08

12. Send Up the Clowns

Michael goes undercover at a circus to investigate the murder of two miming clowns, possibly by their ...More

Michael goes undercover at a circus to investigate the murder of two miming clowns, possibly by their ringmaster.Less

60mins 1991-01-15

13. Last Laugh

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60mins 1991-01-22

14. Burial Ground

While returning a suspect to L.A., Michael helps a Nevada cop killed trying to stop an Indian Payroll ...More

While returning a suspect to L.A., Michael helps a Nevada cop killed trying to stop an Indian Payroll Service robbery.Less

60mins 1991-01-29

15. Cross the Center Line

While Lt. Wesley is investigated for shooting a fleeing suspect, Michael encounters two '50s biker gho...More

While Lt. Wesley is investigated for shooting a fleeing suspect, Michael encounters two '50s biker ghosts.Less

60mins 1991-02-05

16. Til Death Do Us Part

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60mins 1991-02-09

17. Ten Little Thespians

At a house party/murder mystery weekend, Michael encounters the shade of a novelist really killed at t...More

At a house party/murder mystery weekend, Michael encounters the shade of a novelist really killed at the house.Less

60mins 1991-02-16

18. The Really Big Sleep

Tough, old-time private eye Sam Doyle, killed 50 years ago, wants Michael's help in nailing the louse ...More

Tough, old-time private eye Sam Doyle, killed 50 years ago, wants Michael's help in nailing the louse who bumped him off.Less

60mins 1991-02-23

19. Line of Fire (1)

TV evangelist Jimmy Scarborough, seeking an incriminating videotape of his murder of a call girl, stal...More

TV 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.Less