Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once resuscitated, he can still see the "shades" so goes about helping them.
CreatorWilliam Bleich
Rest in Peace
Oct 10, 1990
After being nearly killed by gunfire, Michael is contacted by the spirit of a dead astronaut.
The Wrong Man
Oct 17, 1990
Dead thief Lewis Delgado feels guilty over having framed an innocent man now on death row for murder.
Cooper's Coroner
Oct 24, 1990
A baseball announcer wants to make peace with the grown-up son of a former rival he framed for gambling.
Concrete Evidence
Oct 31, 1990
The ghost of a mob-involved musicians-union leader asks Burton to locate his missing corpse.
Big Brother Is Watching
Nov 7, 1990
The murdered ventioloquist Sibling of one of Michael's friends returns to point out his killer.
Pointers From Paz
Nov 14, 1990
Prodded by a dead detective framed for corruption, Michael goes after the true crooked cop.
Where There's No Will There's a Weigh In
Nov 21, 1990
The greedy nephew of a recently deceased retired woman plans to keep the portion of her estate she willed to her financially strapped seniors' centre.
The Teacher from Hell
Nov 28, 1990
The shade of Michael's old high school science teacher helps him solve the case of a reporter's apparent suicide.
Some Like It Cold
Dec 5, 1990
A touch and attractive lawyer on whom Michael had a crush falls in love with him—but only after she's murdered.
Dreams
Dec 12, 1990
No description available.
Dead Dogs Tell No Tales
Jan 8, 1991
Michael helps Trudy, a dog accidentally killed while being used in a bank robberty, save her four pups from similar fates.
Send Up the Clowns
Jan 15, 1991
Michael goes undercover at a circus to investigate the murder of two miming clowns, possibly by their ringmaster.
Last Laugh
Jan 22, 1991
No description available.
Burial Ground
Jan 29, 1991
While returning a suspect to L.A., Michael helps a Nevada cop killed trying to stop an Indian Payroll Service robbery.
Cross the Center Line
Feb 5, 1991
While Lt. Wesley is investigated for shooting a fleeing suspect, Michael encounters two '50s biker ghosts.
Til Death Do Us Part
Feb 9, 1991
No description available.
Ten Little Thespians
Feb 16, 1991
At a house party/murder mystery weekend, Michael encounters the shade of a novelist really killed at the house.
The Really Big Sleep
Feb 23, 1991
Tough, old-time private eye Sam Doyle, killed 50 years ago, wants Michael's help in nailing the louse who bumped him off.
Line of Fire (1)
Mar 30, 1991
TV evangelist Jimmy Scarborough, seeking an incriminating videotape of his murder of a call girl, stalks the TV-news-producer widow of Michael's former partner.
Line of Fire (2)
Apr 6, 1991
Part two of two: B.J.'s ghost, jealous of Linda and Michael's fledgling relationship, nevertheless helps Michael save her from Scarborough.
