Hawaiian Heat_
Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".
Created By
James D. Parriott
Network
ABC
Episodes
11
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Hawaiian Heat has 1 season with 11 episodes spanning 1984.
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Year context
Hawaiian Heat first aired 42 years ago in 1984.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (1 season, 11 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
11
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
James D. Parriott
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hawaiian Heat about?
Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".
How many seasons does Hawaiian Heat have?
Hawaiian Heat has 1 season with 11 episodes total.
Who created Hawaiian Heat?
Hawaiian Heat was created by James D. Parriott.
Who stars in Hawaiian Heat?
The cast of Hawaiian Heat includes Jeff McCracken, Robert Ginty, Tracy Scoggins, Branscombe Richmond, Mako.
What is the rating of Hawaiian Heat?
Hawaiian Heat has a rating of 2.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Hawaiian Heat still running?
Hawaiian Heat has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
