Watch: Hart to Hart Season 1 Episode 1
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Hart to Hart
Action & Adventure • Drama • Crime
US Release
~ When they met, it was murder. ~
Overview:
Wealthy couple Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a self-made millionaire and his journalist wife, moonlight as amateur detectives.
Created by:
Sidney Sheldon
Status:
Ended
Language:
English
First air date:
9/22/1979
Last air date:
5/22/1984
Key words:
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes
Season 1
22 Episodes
Season 2
20 Episodes
Season 3
24 Episodes
Season 4
Season 5
Cast
Robert Wagner
~ as ~
Jonathan Hart
Stefanie Powers
Jennifer Hart
Lionel Stander
Max
Lee Wilkof
and 2 more
Mimi Maynard
and 1 more
Wynn Irwin
Lt. Grey
Lyman Ward
Richard B. Shull
Matthew Faison
Henry Darrow
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In the landscape of late-70s and 80s television, few shows embodied effortless glamour and cozy mystery quite like Hart to Hart. Premiering in 1979, this series was the brainchild of writer Sidney Sheldon and served as the ultimate fantasy for the jet-set crowd: a life of unimaginable wealth, romance, and adventure, where the only downside was a pesky habit of stumbling over dead bodies.
The premise is pure, delightful escapism. Jonathan Hart (Robert Wagner) is a self-made millionaire CEO of a global conglomerate. His wife, Jennifer (Stefanie Powers), is a freelance journalist of impeccable taste and intellect. They are madly in love, fabulously wealthy, and have a knack for investigation. Assisted by their gruff-but-lovable butler, Max (Lionel Stander), and their loyal dog, Freeway, the Harts spend their luxurious leisure time solving crimes that inevitably intersect with their glamorous lives.
The undeniable, irresistible magic of Hart to Hart lies not in its murder mysteries (which are often light and predictable), but in the radiant chemistry of its leads. Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers don't just play a happy couple; they embody one.
Their constant affection, playful banter, and the way they end every episode with the iconic line, "It's all part of being married to a Hart," is the warm, comforting core of the show. You believe they would rather be with each other than anyone else in the world.
Hart to Hart is a masterclass in aspirational television. It’s a weekly tour of the most beautiful locations, from their stunning California estate to ski chalets in Gstaad and villas on the Mediterranean. The wardrobe, designed by Nolan Miller (of Dynasty fame), is a spectacular parade of power suits, elegant gowns, and casual wear that defined 1980s luxury. It’s a world of charity galas, private jets, and yachts, where even a simple picnic looks like a photoshoot for Architectural Digest.
Lionel Stander as Max provides the perfect grounding counterpoint. With his gravelly voice and world-weary demeanor, he’s the loyal family retainer who is far more than a servant; he’s a trusted confidant, a co-conspirator, and often the one to bail the Harts out of a tight spot, muttering his famous catchphrase: "I'll get the car."
4 out of 5 Stars
Hart to Hart is not a gritty police procedural. It won't keep you on the edge of your seat with complex conspiracies. Its greatest strength is its consistency as a delightful, charming, and utterly comfortable watch. It’s the television equivalent of a warm blanket and a cup of tea—a guaranteed dose of glamour, romance, and lighthearted intrigue.
Who will love it? Fans of classic whodunits, those who adore the chemistry of iconic TV couples (like The Thin Man's Nick and Nora Charles, to whom the Harts are a clear descendant), and anyone with a taste for 80s nostalgia and high-fashion glamour. Who might not? Viewers seeking dark, realistic, or serialised crime drama may find it too fluffy or formulaic.
In an era of prestige television complexity, Hart to Hart remains a beautiful, sparkling relic. It’s a show about a perfect marriage, a perfect life, and the perfectly fun murder mysteries that come with it. It’s a timeless fantasy of love, luxury, and adventure that continues to charm new generations.
