On this day September 19 1987, She's the Sheriff premiered in syndication. The sitcom starred Suzanne Somers as Hildy Granger, a widow who takes over as sheriff of a small Nevada town, balancing law enforcement with raising her children.
The show became one of the earliest sitcoms led by a female law enforcement character, blending comedy with family themes. Though it received mixed reviews and lasted just two seasons, it gave Somers a memorable return to television following her breakout success on Three’s Company.
80s insight: She's the Sheriff reflected the 80s push for more women in leading TV roles, blending traditional sitcom humor with themes of independence and resilience.
The show became one of the earliest sitcoms led by a female law enforcement character, blending comedy with family themes. Though it received mixed reviews and lasted just two seasons, it gave Somers a memorable return to television following her breakout success on Three’s Company.
80s insight: She's the Sheriff reflected the 80s push for more women in leading TV roles, blending traditional sitcom humor with themes of independence and resilience.
