Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Rest in PeaceAfter being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.60m2E2The Wrong ManDead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.60m3E3Cooper's CoronerA baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gambling.60m4E4Concrete EvidenceThe ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.60m5E5Big Brother Is WatchingThe murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.60m6E6Pointers From PazProdded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.60m7E7Where There's No Will There's a Weigh InThe greedy nephew of a recently deceased retired woman plans to keep the portion of her estate she willed to her financially strapped seniors' centre.60m8E8The Teacher from HellThe shade of Michael's old high school science teacher helps him solve the case of a reporter's apparent suicide.60m9E9Some Like It ColdA touch and attractive lawyer on whom Michael had a crush falls in love with him—but only after she's murdered.60m10E10Dreams60m11E11Dead Dogs Tell No TalesMichael helps Trudy, a dog accidentally killed while being used in a bank robberty, save her four pups from similar fates.60m12E12Send Up the ClownsMichael goes undercover at a circus to investigate the murder of two miming clowns, possibly by their ringmaster.60m13E13Last Laugh60m14E14Burial GroundWhile returning a suspect to L.A., Michael helps a Nevada cop killed trying to stop an Indian Payroll Service robbery.60m15E15Cross the Center LineWhile Lt. Wesley is investigated for shooting a fleeing suspect, Michael encounters two '50s biker ghosts.60m16E16Til Death Do Us Part60m17E17Ten Little ThespiansAt a house party/murder mystery weekend, Michael encounters the shade of a novelist really killed at the house.60m18E18The Really Big SleepTough, old-time private eye Sam Doyle, killed 50 years ago, wants Michael's help in nailing the louse who bumped him off.60m19E19Line of Fire (1)TV evangelist Jimmy Scarborough, seeking an incriminating videotape of his murder of a call girl, stalks the TV-news-producer widow of Michael's former partner.60m20E20Line of Fire (2)Part two of two: B.J.'s ghost, jealous of Linda and Michael's fledgling relationship, nevertheless helps Michael save her from Scarborough.60m
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