Cop Rock(1990)

Cop Rock is a musical police drama that aired on ABC in 1990. Co-created by Steven Bochco, the series blends crime procedural storytelling with elaborate musical numbers, following cops as they investigate cases and navigate personal crises—all punctuated by songs. The show earned Emmy recognition but became notorious for its audacious, unconventional format. TV Guide later ranked it among the worst shows ever made, calling it "the single most bizarre TV musical of all time." Despite its critical reputation, Cop Rock remains a fascinating artifact of 1990s television experimentation, a bold attempt to merge two genres that audiences weren't quite ready to embrace.