Half Nelson
Rocky Nelson is a former New York cop who is trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood. However, like most actor-wannabes, he is still looking for his big break, and his lack of stature doesn't endear him to the directors. So, he is currently working for Beverly Hills Patrol, a private security agency that caters to the needs of the Hollywood elite and who also try to keep things quiet for their clients. And every now and then Rocky comes across a case which requires him to slip into his old cop mold, which doesn't thrill his boss or the police lieutenant that he encounters.
- 1985-1985
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy, Drama
Rocky Nelson is a former New York cop who is trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood. However, like most actor-wannabes, he is still looking for his big break, and his lack of stature doesn't endear him to the directors. So, he is currently working for Beverly Hills Patrol, a private security agency that caters to the needs of the Hollywood elite and who also try to keep things quiet for their clients. And every now and then Rocky comes across a case which requires him to slip into his old cop mold, which doesn't thrill his boss or the police lieutenant that he encounters.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1985
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Mar 24, 1985
Joe Pesci stars as a much decorated former New York undercover cop who sells his story to Hollywood. After failing a screen test to play himself because of his short stature, Nelson becomes a private detective in Beverly Hills.
Episode 2
The Deadly Vase
Fri, Mar 29, 1985
Episode 3
Uppers and Downers
Fri, Apr 5, 1985 60 mins
Episode 4
Diplomatic Inmunity
Fri, Apr 12, 1985
Rocky attempts to break an auto theft ring after Kurt and Beau land in jail.
Episode 5
Nose Job
Fri, Apr 19, 1985
An actress hires Rocky to protect her from a stalker while she films her television series.
Episode 6
Chariots for Hire
Fri, Apr 26, 1985
Episode 7
The Beverly Hills Princess
Fri, May 10, 1985
Rocky gains and uninvited assistant when a precocious 14 year old girl dogs his steps in the pursuit of blackmailers who set up her father in a murder case
Episode 8
Malibu Colony
Fri, May 10, 1985
Rocky infiltrates a beach club, with a Beau and Kurt disguises waiters, as he out cons a smooth con artist who cheated cards