Sidekicks(1986)

Sidekicks is a 1986 action series that follows young martial arts expert Ernie Lee and his guardian, police detective Jake Rizzo. The pair team up to fight crime in this half-hour ABC show that aired during the 1986–1987 season. The series grew from a backdoor pilot called "The Last Electric Knight," which premiered in February 1986 as part of ABC's Disney Sunday Movie lineup. Blending martial arts action with detective work, Sidekicks captures the dynamic between a skilled teenager and his protective mentor as they navigate cases together. The show delivers straightforward action-adventure entertainment aimed at primetime audiences.