Wiseguy(1987)
With friends like his who needs enemies
Wiseguy Synopsis
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
Wiseguy (1987) is a crime, drama and action & adventure series that premiered on September 16, 1987, spanning 4 seasons and 75 episodes. It stars Steven Bauer, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes and Cecil Hoffman. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1987-09-16
- Last aired:
- 1990-12-22
- Producers:
- Stephen J. Cannell
Wiseguy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steven Bauer
as Michael Santana
Jonathan Banks
as Frank McPike
Jim Byrnes
as Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs
Cecil Hoffman
as Hillary Stein
Maximilian Schell
as Amado Guzman
Key crew
Executive produced by Stephen J. Cannell.
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Wiseguy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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Wiseguy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Wiseguy?
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Wiseguy (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Wiseguy are there?
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Wiseguy has 4 seasons and 75 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 16, 1987.
Is Wiseguy still running?
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No. Wiseguy is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 22, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Wiseguy?
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Wiseguy (1987) stars Steven Bauer, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Cecil Hoffman and Maximilian Schell. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Wiseguy any good?
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Wiseguy (1987) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.