Hardball
“When they play, they play for keeps.”
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Battles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who is forced to take a desk job or retire. Battles is soon assigned a new partner, the 25-year old hotshot Kaczierowski who follows his own set of rules when dealing with criminals. The pair are soon at odds over their respective methods of law enforcement. HARDBALL is an American crime drama television series that ran on NBC during the 1989-1990 television schedule.
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Season 1
Till Death Do Us Part
Charlie faces a desk job but gets a reprieve, he is teamed with a new young partner and despite their differences must protect a witness, a mobster's wife, whom Charlie knows too well. Charlie: ""I stopped thinking in '69 and started doing.""
The Silver Scream
Charlie and Kaz work as technical advisors on a film and wind up protecting the star, an actress whose attacker has just recently been paroled.
The One Armed Bandit
Charlie and Kaz are in Las Vegas visiting Charlie's friend who owns a casino-hotel. Kaz's discovery of the bullet-ridden corpse of a pickpocket, followed by gunfire in the showroom cut their vacation short. It seems the Russian comic is really a defected physicist wanted by the KGB.
Which Witch is Which?
Charlie is a having a string of bad ""coincidences."" A witch in a retirement home says that one of nurses there will be the next in a series of kidnap-murders. When Kaz and Charlie arrive, they wind up thwarting an attack by a trio in black robes.
The Cleveland Indian
A Native American is in search of his great-grandson who's spent time in an institution other than the one wrote about. The great-grandson is also wanted by his friends from the bank job and by his parole officer, all who have 1.2 million reasons for getting in contact with him.
The Fighting 52nd
Charlie, the ""Rainmaster,"" attends the reunion of his old Vietnam Army unit; however one of the members is murdered. The man wanted to talk to Charlie about something before the reunion; Charlie and Kaz discover that other members are acting as a freelance mercenary unit. This unit's latest plan is to take the life of a South American leader.
Time Bomb
Two men are killed. 30 years ago in college they were part of a group which was charged for the death of a fellow student in a test of courage. Charlie and Kaz want to protect the remaining three from the killer, but it seems the killer is among them. Helping Charlie and Kaz is a member of the bomb squad named Dutch. Though he's quite a specialist, Charlie discovers Dutch's could-get-dangerous illness - schizophrenia.
Trying to Make a Living, and Doing the Best I Can
The little crook Sonny mistakenly steals the case of a professional killer. Now he is chased by that man and when he stumbles and the case with a gun opens, Sonny gets arrested. Charlie and Kaz now must protect Sonny as well find out who's the person the killer is after.
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Stream Hardball online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated crime and action & adventure series originally produced in English and released in 1989, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 4 viewers worldwide.
About Hardball
“When they play, they play for keeps.”
Battles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who is forced to take a desk job or retire. Battles is soon assigned a new partner, the 25-year old hotshot Kaczierowski who follows his own set of rules when dealing with criminals. The pair are soon at odds over their respective methods of law enforcement. HARDBALL is an American crime drama television series that ran on NBC during the 1989-1990 television schedule. Across 1 season and 18 episodes, originally airing on NBC.
Hardball Cast and Characters
The cast features John Ashton (as Charlie Battles) and Richard Tyson (as Kaz). Their performances are a major reason Hardball has built such a passionate audience.
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Hardball flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hardball
Where can I watch Hardball online for free?
You can watch Hardball online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Hardball have?
Hardball has 18 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Hardball good? What's the rating?
Hardball holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Hardball?
The main cast includes John Ashton and Richard Tyson.
Is Hardball available in English?
Yes — Hardball was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Hardball released?
Hardball first aired in 1989.
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Where can I watch Hardball for free?
You can watch Hardball online for free on Bowood.TV. All 18 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Hardball have?
Hardball currently has 1 season and a total of 18 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Hardball about?
Battles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who is forced to take a desk job or retire. Battles is soon assigned a new partner, the 25-year old hotshot Kaczierowski who follows his own set of rules when dealing with criminals. The pair are soon at odds over their respective methods of law enforcement. HARDBALL… It belongs to the Crime, Action & Adventure genres.
In which language is Hardball originally available?
Hardball was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Hardball first released?
Hardball first premiered on September 21, 1989 (1989). The series has since concluded its run.
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