How Many Seasons are There of Lethal Weapon?
Answer:
Lethal Weapon, a popular American buddy cop action-comedy film series, has five seasons from the original television series aired from 1987 to 1993, and then a rebooted version from 2016 to 2021.
Original Television Series (1987-1993)
The original Lethal Weapon television series premiered on March 25, 1987, on NBC and ran for five seasons until its conclusion on January 16, 1993. The show starred Mel Gibson as Detective Roger "Riggs" Murphy, a Vietnam veteran with PTSD, and Danny Glover as Detective Martin Riggs’ partner, Detective Calvin "Cal" Murphy.
| Season | Airs from | Airs until |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | March 25, 1987 | April 25, 1987 |
| Season 2 | October 1, 1987 | April 29, 1988 |
| Season 3 | September 21, 1988 | March 29, 1989 |
| Season 4 | September 17, 1989 | May 24, 1990 |
| Season 5 | November 23, 1990 | January 16, 1993 |
Seasonal Synopsis
• Season 1 introduces Riggs, a detective struggling to cope with his past experiences in Vietnam, as he partners with veteran Detective Smith.
• Season 2 sees the duo take on a new case, focusing on a crime syndicate.
• In Season 3, Riggs is investigated for a shooting and has to clear his name while dealing with internal strife and personal issues.
• Season 4 explores more of Riggs’ psychological struggles, particularly as he faces a crisis following his wife’s death.
• The final season, Season 5, sees the partnership change as Riggs faces more personal challenges, while internal conflicts arise.
Rebooted Version (2016-2021)
The rebooted series premiered on September 21, 2016, on Fox and aired for three seasons until its conclusion on May 3, 2021.
| Season | Airs from | Airs until |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | September 21, 2016 | May 10, 2017 |
| Season 2 | September 26, 2017 | May 30, 2018 |
| Season 3 | December 26, 2019 | May 3, 2021 |
Seasonal Synopsis (Rebooted Version)
• Season 1 introduces a new detective duo, Roger Murtaugh (Clayne Crawford), a family man and homicide detective, and Martin Riggs (Diego Luna), a Mexican police officer who joins the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
• In Season 2, a new partner, Detective Murtaugh, replaces Detective Riggs after the actor’s departure, with Timothy Olyphant taking on the role of Wesley Cole, a detective who was a former detective for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) who joins the LAPD.
• The final season, Season 3, concludes with a dramatic cliffhanger, leaving viewers uncertain about the fate of the detectives.
Conclusion:
In total, the original Lethal Weapon series has five seasons from 1987 to 1993, while the rebooted series from 2016 to 2021 consists of three seasons. Despite their differences, both series managed to captivate audiences worldwide with their buddy cop duos and blend of action, comedy, and drama.
