The Commish is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 5 seasons holds up. 27 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Michael Chiklis — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Commish earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Commish from the crowd. Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. Michael Chiklis and Theresa Saldana lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 5 seasons (1991–1996), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The Commish 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Commish respects your intelligence. Hill Street Blues is the obvious comparison, but The Commish earns its own place alongside it. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Michael Chiklis anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The Commish wrapped up in 1996, created by Stephen J. Cannell and Stephen Kronish — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.