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As NBC's success grew, executive decisions—particularly the scheduling change to Tuesday nights—began to squeeze Remington Steel off the air. The series officially ended after its fifth season in 1987, canceled amidst a shifting TV landscape.
The Series' Second Life: Home Video and Hidden Potential
Unexpectedly, Remington Steel experienced a resurgence. After cancellation, NBC's reruns gained popularity, leading the network to reverse its decision after receiving an overwhelming volume of fan letters and rising Nielsen numbers. Producer Michael Gleason was called back to craft a final series of episodes—six television movies shot on location in locations like Mexico, London, and Ireland—giving the series a fitting conclusion.