Barney Miller Season 5

Right now you can watch Barney Miller Season 5 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 60 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Hal Linden's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Barney Miller Season 5 is worth clearing space for. Barney Miller Season 5 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Season 5 of Barney Miller includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1978 to May 1979. This season stars Hal Linden, Max Gail and Ron Glass. Hal Linden and Max Gail lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1978. Barney Miller Season 5 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Barney Miller Season 5. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Hal Linden sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.