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The Hat Squad

The Hat Squad

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Overview

The Hat Squad is a crime drama television series that ran for only one season on CBS, during the 1992–1993 season. 13 episodes were made, but only 11 of them aired.

Produced by Stephen J. Cannell
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano

Rafael

Billy Warlock

Billy Warlock

Matt Matheson

Don Michael Paul

Don Michael Paul

Buddy

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Mike Ragland

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshippoliceinterracial adoptionavenge

About The Hat Squad

The Hat Squad is a drama, crime series that first aired in 1992 exploring themes of sibling relationship, police, interracial adoption, avenge. it stars Nestor Serrano, Billy Warlock, Don Michael Paul. The Hat Squad is a crime drama television series that ran for only one season on CBS, during the 1992–1993 season. 13 episodes were made, but only 11 of them aired.

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