Television is diverse! Some of the top 1960s crime shows even have undercover agents. Wow! What shows will you find on this best 1960s crime drama TV shows list? Mannix and Columbo, both quintessential crime dramas of the 1960s, exemplify the innovation and intense storytelling of the period.

Like so many other lists, The 40 Greatest Cops Shows of All Time got practically every writer at Paste all fired up and ready to defend the honor of their personal favorite. But there can only be one G.O.A.T. (and, okay, 39 others that are pretty good too).

In the entertainment industry, shows and movies about cops and lawyers are considered especially great. These are their stories. Over 1K TV viewers have voted on the 30+ shows on Best '70s Detective & Cop Shows, Ranked. Current Top 3: Columbo, The Rockford Files, Kojak

Also carving a niche of its own was Hawaii Five-O with its tropical setting and intense crime narratives, where Jack Lord's portrayal of Steve McGarrett became a standard for future cop shows. The enduring appeal of 70s cop shows stems from their groundbreaking approach to storytelling and character development.