Ep 9. Magnum Farce

In Sledge Hammer! season 1 episode 9, entitled "Magnum Farce," we see Detective Sledge Hammer team up with his trusted partner, Dori Doreau, to solve a series of murders that are linked to a famous Hollywood director named Mario Savage. The episode begins with Savage getting shot on set while filming the final scene of his latest action movie "Magnum Farce." As they investigate the shooting, they come across a trail of victims who have all been killed in a manner that mimics the action scenes from Savage's movies.

Sledge and Dori try to solve the case by visiting the set of "Magnum Farce" and talking to the cast and crew. They discover that the director had a lot of enemies because of his bullish attitude while filming and demanding perfection from his actors and crew. Everyone from the lead actors to the lowly assistants had a reason to hate Savage, and the detectives are struggling to pinpoint just who might be the killer.

As the investigation progresses, Sledge becomes increasingly certain that the stunt coordinator on the film is the killer. He is convinced that it is him because of his tactical knowledge and expertise in using weapons and martial arts. Despite Dori's objections, Sledge decides to take matters into his own hands and confront the stunt coordinator. This leads to a comical, yet tense, showdown that involves a lot of gunfire and explosions.

The episode culminates in a surprising twist that nobody saw coming. The true identity of the killer is revealed, and it shocks everyone, especially Sledge and Dori. We won't give away the ending here, but let's just say that it's definitely worth a watch!

Overall, "Magnum Farce" is a hilarious episode filled with action, humor, and suspense. It's a great example of what makes Sledge Hammer! such a fun and beloved cult classic.