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The 80s show where a radio host solves crimes between call-ins — yes, really.
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Midnight Caller (1988)

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Latest Episode

60 min

Season 3 • Episode 23

Latest

City of Lost Souls (3)

May 10, 1991

Closing in on the answers to Sonny's death leads to connections to the candidates and the issue of the homeless, which in turn causes Jack to become the target of an assassin.

Overview

Drama

An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Gary Cole's pre-Office Space intensity carries every episode.

Production

Genuinely captures 80s late-night radio atmosphere.

Best for:Solo: 2 AM insomnia companion with surprisingly emotional payoffs.·Binge: Vintage procedural comfort food, three seasons of moody San Francisco.
R

Creator

Richard Di Lello

First AiredOct 25, 1988
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons3·Episodes62
NBC

Top Cast

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian

Wendy Kilbourne

Wendy Kilbourne

Devon King

Lisa Eilbacher

Lisa Eilbacher

Nicky Molloy

Dennis Dun

Dennis Dun

Billy Po

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Deacon Bridges

Arthur Taxier

Arthur Taxier

Lt. Carl Zymak

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Trivia

Created by Richard Di Lello, who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times and had zero TV experience before this.

Cultural

The show was nearly cancelled after season one until a letter-writing campaign by dedicated fans saved it — peak 80s fandom energy.

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