Breakaway (1980)

Mystery · Thriller

Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (60 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1980)

7.78 avg 8 episodes 7.7 → 8.8 29 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Family Affair: Part 1	7.7	10
2	The Family Affair: Part 2	7.6	7
3	The Family Affair: Part 3	7.4	7
4	The Family Affair: Part 4	7.7	7
5	The Family Affair: Part 5	8.1	7
6	The Family Affair: Part 6	7.8	8
7	The Local Affair: Part 1	7.1	9
12	The Local Affair: Part 6	8.8	5