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Abe Vigoda's deadpan detective quits the NYPD to wrangle foster kids. Chaos ensues, obviously.
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Fish (1977)

70s sitcom comfortgrumpy dad energyfound family chaos

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 22

Latest

Chief Fish

May 18, 1978

The job of Chief of Police becomes available and Fish plans on taking it.

Overview

Comedy

Fish is a spin-off television series of the sitcom Barney Miller. It starred Abe Vigoda as New York Police Department Detective Phil Fish and Florence Stanley as his wife Bernice.

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Content warning
unconventional parenthoodaging and adaptabilitybureaucracy vs. humanitymarriage under pressure

Standout Aspects

Acting

Vigoda's world-weary timing; Stanley's volcanic exasperation.

Writing

Danny Arnold's rapid-fire dialogue, softer than Barney Miller.

Best for:Solo: Nostalgia binge when you crave uncomplicated laughs.·Background: Fold laundry to Abe Vigoda's eternal exhaustion.·Rewatch: Spot the Barney Miller character evolution in reverse.
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Creator

Danny Arnold

First AiredFeb 5, 1977
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes35
ABC

Top Cast

Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda

Phil Fish

Florence Stanley

Florence Stanley

Bernice Fish

Barry Gordon

Barry Gordon

Charlie Harrison

John Cassisi

John Cassisi

Victor Kreutzer

Denise Miller

Denise Miller

Jilly Papalardo

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Loomis

Len Bari

Len Bari

Mike

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Rare 70s sitcom about foster care; surprisingly progressive for its disposable reputation.

Trivia

Vigoda was only 56 playing 'old'—the makeup department did God's work.

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