How many seasons was "Cagney & Lacey" on TV?

The dynamic duo patrolled the streets of New York for seven solid seasons, wrapping up their partnership in 1988 after 125 episodes of crime-solving and relationship drama. "Cagney & Lacey" broke serious ground when it hit CBS in 1982, putting two tough female NYPD detectives front and center in a genre that usually featured women as victims or love interests. The show tackled everything from domestic violence to alcoholism to breast cancer, proving that procedural dramas could handle serious topics without losing their entertainment value. Both actresses cleaned up at the Emmys during the show's run, with Gless winning twice and Daly taking home four consecutive awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.