Strike Force(1981)

Strike Force is an American action-adventure police procedural that aired on ABC during the 1981–1982 season. Robert Stack leads a special unit of elite detectives tasked with stopping violent criminals by any means necessary. The series blends the gritty tone of The Untouchables with elements of Mission: Impossible and Dirty Harry, creating a high-octane procedural that immediately sparked controversy for its graphic violence—at its peak, critics called it the most violent show on American television. Despite the intensity, Strike Force balanced its hard-hitting action with humor and character-driven storylines that explored the detectives' personal lives, offering viewers a more rounded look at the toll of their dangerous work.