Quick: Which of these police shows doesn't take place in California?

 

When it comes to television crime shows, it appears that the most dangerous, villainous criminals in the country appear to live in California.

Think about it – you're hard-pressed to find a police sitcom or drama that doesn't take place on the west coast. So, we've compiled a list of police drama and we're curious to see if you can spot the show amongst these that does not take place in California!

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  1. Which of these police shows does not take place in California?

Quick: Which of these police shows doesn't take place in California?

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46 Comments

Gary 34 months ago
I was hoping one of the shows listed would be the streets of San Francisco. Just to see how many stupid people there are. Instead of magnum they should’ve used Hawaii Five-0. LOL just like Groucho’s joke, Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb?
EllisClevenger 47 months ago
You picked Magnum P.I.
Well done! Magnum P.I. takes place in Hawaii, unlike these other California dreamers. Well done!
Wait a minute! Did I get it, right? (sarcasm)
Cowgirl 56 months ago
You picked Magnum P.I.
Well done! Magnum P.I. takes place in Hawaii, unlike these other California dreamers. Well done!
That was an easy one.
VondaPhipps 59 months ago
Quick: Which of these police shows doesn't take place in California?
You picked Magnum P.I.
Well done! Magnum P.I. takes place in Hawaii, unlike these other California dreamers. Well done!
papaC62 59 months ago
5seconds...one question....lol
JERRY6 60 months ago
starsky and magnum but only lets you choose one
Geronimo JERRY6 60 months ago
No, Starky and Hutch was filmed in Southern California
John 60 months ago
I actually was looking for the trick in this question and wondered if any other shows than Magnum was out of California and maybe in New York or Chicago.
KariMan 60 months ago
I could have made a better one. Add Barney Miller, Gunsmoke, Hill Street Blues, Barrette, 99 Men, etc. Then you could have more Questions and shorter list, 4 or 5 options.
gene 60 months ago
i would like to know who the program directer is. flintstones really, mash, tags, enough is enough, move some of the over night shows to when people are awake. just my opinion.
WILD 60 months ago
You picked Magnum P.I.
Well done! Magnum P.I. takes place in Hawaii, unlike these other California dreamers. Well done!
Igaveyoumyfakename 60 months ago
Why do so many crime shows take place in California? Well, when you shoot the show on location in California (not in a studio), and it's filled with shots of clearly identifiable California landmarks, it's kind of hard to convince the viewer that the show is based anywhere else. It's just easier to stick with saying the show takes place in California.
cperrynaples 60 months ago
BTW, did it occur to you that technically Magnum PI is an invalid answer because as the title says he's a Private Investigator [formerly Navy Intelligence officer] and NOT a policeman? Barnaby Jones and Jim Rockford are also PIs, so they don't qualify either!
Lillyrose 60 months ago
I got the answer right on the first try. I remembered that Magnum P.I. took place in Hawaii. I used to like Magnum P.I. back in the '80's. I haven't seen it since then.
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