Best Investigation Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 20 best-rated investigation movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Twin Peaks 1989 ★ 8.5

Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2

The Thin Blue Line 1988 ★ 7.6

Possession 1981 ★ 7.3

Angel Heart 1987 ★ 7.1

Police Story 2 1988 ★ 7.1

Little Shop of Horrors 1986 ★ 7.0

Jack the Ripper 1988 ★ 7.0

Sherlock Hound 1984 ★ 7.0

Beverly Hills Cop II 1987 ★ 6.5

Red Heat 1988 ★ 6.2

Maniac Cop 1988 ★ 6.1

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1985 ★ 6.1

Wolfen 1981 ★ 6.0

Endangered Species 1982 ★ 4.9

The Presidio 1988 ★ 5.8

Edge of Sanity 1989 ★ 5.4

8 Million Ways to Die 1986 ★ 5.5

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 1988 ★ 5.2

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege 1989 ★ 5.1