It became one of NBCs most successful series of the era with its nine seasons surpassingDiffrent Strokes eight-season streak.

Effectively running the state on his own, Bensons intelligence and humor translated well to his own series.

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Television Spin-Offs

Saul (Bob Odenkirk) sitting at his desk with his “World’s Greatest Lawyer” cup next to him in Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 9

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The cast of The Facts of Life pose for a photo with their arms on each other’s shoulders, standing in a line.

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Kellie Shanygne Williams and Jaleel White in ‘Family Matters’

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Benson

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The cast of The Jeffersons

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The Fonz, played by Henry Winkler, smiling widely in Happy Days

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The cast of NCIS pose facing toward the camera against a plain white background

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Law and Order SVU cast

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The Simpsons sitting around the TV

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