It premiered on September 15, 1986, and ended on May 19, 1994, after 8 seasons and 171 episodes. Throughout the run of the series, various actors such as Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Jimmy Smits, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Blair Underwood, Alan Rachins, Michele Greene, Michael Tucker, Sheila Kelley, John Spencer, Conchata Ferrell, A. Martinez, Alan Rosenberg and Debi Mazar (from "Civil Wars") have starred on the show. The show was popular with audiences & critics and also won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run (four of which were for "Outstanding Drama Series").