When Does Starsky & Hutch Season 5 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“Me and Thee”
Starsky & Hutch ended after Season 4.
IMDb
7.0/10
Seasons
4
Episodes
92
Diagnostics
- Network
- ABC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
- First aired
- 1975-09-10
- Last aired
- 1979-05-15
- Runtime
- 60 min
Awards 5 wins & 6 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
Starsky & Hutch has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 5 in development.
What is Starsky & Hutch about?
Starsky & Hutch stands as one of television's most enduring buddy cop dramas, pairing a streetwise, intuitive detective with his intellectual, principled partner to crack cases across the gritty streets of Bay City. The show's central appeal lies in the dynamic tension between its two leads—Starsky's instinctual, sometimes reckless approach balanced against Hutch's measured intelligence and moral compass. This fundamental chemistry transforms what could have been a formulaic crime procedural into something far more compelling: a character study of two men from different backgrounds learning to trust each other in dangerous situations, all while navigating the corrupt and violent world of urban policing. Viewers tuned in not just for the crime-solving, but to watch the evolution of a partnership forged in the streets.
The series brought a stylish, kinetic energy to the crime genre that was distinctly mid-1970s—from the iconic red Torino that became almost a character itself to the show's pulsing funk and soul soundtrack that underscored its grittier moments. Rather than leaning into the procedural mechanics of investigation, the show prioritized propulsive action sequences, moral ambiguity, and emotional stakes between its leads. The supporting cast, particularly Antonio Fargas as the streetwise informant Huggy Bear Brown, added texture and authenticity to Bay City's underworld, while the series never shied away from exploring the psychological toll of detective work or the systemic corruption that shaped their cases.
The show became a critical and audience favorite during its four-season run, earning strong viewership that kept it on the air from 1975 to 1979 and generating an IMDB rating of 7 out of 10 based on nearly 12,000 votes. Its cultural footprint extended well beyond its original broadcast, influencing countless buddy cop formulas that followed and spawning a major motion picture remake decades later. Starsky & Hutch essentially codified the template for the modern television partnership drama—proving that character dynamics and interpersonal chemistry could anchor an action series just as effectively as any plot twist or case resolution.
Created by William Blinn
Is Starsky & Hutch renewed or cancelled?
Working against it
The series is listed as ended
Starsky & Hutch Season 5 Release Date
No new season is expected. Starsky & Hutch has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.
Best & worst episodes
Starsky & Hutch seasons
Season 11975 · 22 ep
- 1. Savage Sunday1975-09-10 · ★ 8.0
- 2. Texas Longhorn1975-09-17 · ★ 10.0
- 3. Death Ride1975-09-24 · ★ 10.0
- 4. Snowstorm1975-10-01 · ★ 10.0
- 5. The Fix1975-10-08 · ★ 5.5
- 6. Death Notice1975-10-15
- 7. Pariah1975-10-22 · ★ 8.0
- 8. Kill Huggy Bear1975-10-29 · ★ 10.0
- 9. The Bait1975-11-05 · ★ 10.0
- 10. Lady Blue1975-11-12
- 11. Captain Dobey, You're Dead!1975-11-19
- 12. Terror on the Docks1975-11-26
- 13. The Deadly Impostor1975-12-10
- 14. Shootout1975-12-17
- 15. The Hostages1976-01-07
- 16. Losing Streak1976-01-14
- 17. Silence1976-01-21
- 18. The Omaha Tiger1976-01-28 · ★ 10.0
- 19. Jojo1976-02-18
- 20. Running1976-02-25
- 21. A Coffin for Starsky1976-03-03 · ★ 1.0
- 22. Bounty Hunter1976-04-21
Season 21976 · 25 ep
- 1. The Las Vegas Strangler (1)1976-09-25
- 2. The Las Vegas Strangler (2)1976-09-25
- 3. Murder at Sea (1)1976-10-02
- 4. Murder at Sea (2)1976-10-02
- 5. Gillian1976-10-16
- 6. Bust Amboy (a.k.a. Nightlight)1976-10-23
- 7. The Vampire1976-10-30 · ★ 7.0
- 8. The Specialist1976-11-06 · ★ 7.0
- 9. Tap Dancing Her Way Right Back Into Your Hearts1976-11-20 · ★ 7.0
- 10. Vendetta (a.k.a. The Monster)1976-11-27
- 11. Nightmare1976-11-28 · ★ 7.0
- 12. Iron Mike1976-12-18
- 13. Little Girl Lost1976-12-25 · ★ 10.0
- 14. Bloodbath1977-01-01
- 15. The Psychic1977-01-15
- 16. The Set-Up (1)1977-01-22
- 17. The Set-Up (2)1977-01-29
- 18. Survival1977-02-05
- 19. Starsky's Lady (a.k.a. Revenge; a.k.a. Snowball)1977-02-12
- 20. Huggy Bear and the Turkey1977-02-19
- 21. The Committee1977-02-26
- 22. The Velvet Jungle1977-03-05
- 23. Long Walk Down a Short Dirt Road1977-03-12
- 24. Murder on Stage 171977-03-19
- 25. Starsky and Hutch are Guilty1977-04-16
Season 31977 · 23 ep
- 1. Starsky & Hutch on Playboy Island (a.k.a. Murder on Voodoo Island) (1)1977-09-17 · ★ 10.0
- 2. Starsky & Hutch on Playboy Island (a.k.a. Murder on Voodoo Island) (2)1977-09-17 · ★ 10.0
- 3. Fatal Charm1977-09-24
- 4. I Love You, Rosey Malone1977-10-01
- 5. Murder Ward1977-10-08
- 6. Death in a Different Place1977-10-15
- 7. The Crying Child1977-10-22
- 8. The Heroes1977-10-29 · ★ 5.0
- 9. The Plague (1)1977-11-19 · ★ 7.0
- 10. The Plague (2)1977-11-26 · ★ 7.0
- 11. The Collector1977-12-03
- 12. Manchild on the Streets1977-12-10
- 13. The Action1978-01-07
- 14. The Heavyweight1978-01-14
- 15. A Body Worth Guarding1978-01-25
- 16. The Trap1978-02-01
- 17. Satan's Witches1978-02-08 · ★ 6.5
- 18. Class in Crime1978-02-15
- 19. Hutchinson: Murder One (a.k.a. Hutchinson for Murder One)1978-02-22
- 20. Foxy Lady1978-03-01
- 21. Partners1978-05-03
- 22. Quadromania1978-05-10
- 23. Deckwatch1978-05-17
Season 41978 · 22 ep
- 1. Discomania1978-09-12
- 2. The Game1978-09-19
- 3. Blindfold1978-09-26
- 4. Photo Finish1978-10-10
- 5. Moonshine1978-10-17
- 6. Strange Justice1978-10-24
- 7. The Avenger1978-10-31
- 8. Dandruff1978-11-14
- 9. Black and Blue1978-11-21
- 10. The Groupie1978-11-28
- 11. Cover Girl (a.k.a. No Deposit, No Return)1978-12-12
- 12. Starsky's Brother (a.k.a. Starsky's Little Brother)1978-12-19
- 13. The Golden Angel1979-01-16
- 14. Ballad for a Blue Lady1979-01-23
- 15. Birds of a Feather1979-01-30
- 16. Ninety Pounds of Trouble1979-02-06
- 17. Huggy Can't Go Home (a.k.a. Huggy Can't Go Back)1979-02-13
- 18. Targets Without a Badge (a.k.a. The Snitch) (1)1979-03-06
- 19. Targets Without a Badge (2)1979-03-11
- 20. Targets Without a Badge (3)1979-03-11
- 21. Starsky vs. Hutch1979-05-08
- 22. Sweet Revenge1979-05-15 · ★ 10.0
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Frequently asked
- When does Starsky & Hutch Season 5 come out?
- Starsky & Hutch ended after Season 4.
- Is Starsky & Hutch renewed or cancelled?
- Starsky & Hutch has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
- How many seasons of Starsky & Hutch are there?
- Starsky & Hutch has aired 4 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of Starsky & Hutch are there?
- There are 92 episodes of Starsky & Hutch across 4 seasons.
- Who created Starsky & Hutch?
- Starsky & Hutch was created by William Blinn.
- Where can I watch Starsky & Hutch?
- Starsky & Hutch is available to stream on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- What is Starsky & Hutch's IMDb rating?
- Starsky & Hutch holds an IMDb rating of 7/10 from 11,738 votes.