Shades of L.A.

1990 – 1991
Ended
Drama
~1h / ep
1 season
7.0/10

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.

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Latest: Season 1 · 1990

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E1. Rest in Peace
Oct 10, 1990 · 60m
After being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.
E2. The Wrong Man
Oct 17, 1990 · 60m
Dead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.
E3. Cooper's Coroner
Oct 24, 1990 · 60m
A baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gambling.
E4. Concrete Evidence
Oct 31, 1990 · 60m
The ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.
E5. Big Brother Is Watching
Nov 7, 1990 · 60m
The murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.
E6. Pointers From Paz
Nov 14, 1990 · 60m
Prodded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.