She's the Sheriff (1987)

Creator: Dan Guntzelman

She's the Sheriff is an American sitcom created by Dan Guntzelman and Steve Marshall. Aired in syndication for two seasons from September 1987 to April 1989, the series stars Suzanne Somers as Hildy Granger, a young woman whose husband, the sheriff of fictional Lakes County, Nevada, is killed by a drunk driver. Now widowed with two teenage children to support, Hildy accepts the county commissioner's offer to appoint her as sheriff, despite her lack of relevant experience. The show focuses on her efforts to handle the daily problems of locals and tourists, while learning to work with her four deputies. In particular, Hildy has routine disagreements with Max Rubin, who sees her undeserving of the job.

Cast

Suzanne Somers

Sheriff Hildy Granger

George Wyner

Deputy Max Rubin

Pat Carroll

Gussie Holt

Lou Richards

Deputy Dennis Putnam

Taliesin Jaffe

Kenny Granger

Nicky Rose

Alison Granger

Guich Koock

Deputy Hugh Mulcahy

Leonard Lightfoot

Deputy Alvin Wiggins