ABC’s Reaction To A Dirty Joke Caused Barney Miller To Shoot Up In The Ratings

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jul 18, 2026

ABC’s Barney Miller went on to be a success with eight seasons, but the series was struggling until a raunchy, X-rated episode changed everything.
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