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Dempsey and Makepeace

The sexy, crime busting TV duo!

  • 1985 – 1986
  • Ended
  • Action & Adventure · Drama
  • ~55m / ep
  • 3 seasons
  • 6.5/10

Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

Latest: Season 3 · 1986

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  1. E1. The Burning (1)

    Aug 30, 1986 · 50m

    Dempsey goes undercover and infiltrates a gang after discovering a link between the London underworld and the New York police department.

  2. E2. The Burning (2)

    Sep 6, 1986 · 49m

    While working undercover, Dempsey comes across a former nemesis from New York City.

  3. E3. Jericho Scam

    Sep 13, 1986 · 48m

    When Dempsey is framed by another cop for something he didn't do, Makepeace risks her career to prove his innocence.

  4. E4. The Prizefighter

    Sep 20, 1986 · 50m

    While investigating a death of a boxers, Dempsey and Makepeace discover a counterfeit money laundering scheme.

  5. E5. Extreme Prejudice

    Sep 27, 1986 · 47m

    Dempsey and Makepeace go undercover as Middle East terrorists to find an arms dealer supplying several terrorist groups in Britain, Can they find the dealer and stop him.

  6. E6. Bird of Prey

    Oct 4, 1986 · 45m

    When the main witness of a trail of a drug dealer threatens to withdraw her statement when her daughter is kidnapped, Dempsey goes to the Bogeyman for help.

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