This 1970s cop show makes a stylish return to form on DVD thanks to Columbia TriStar Entertainment. This generous package compiles the original pilot film and all 22 episodes from the show's first season. The visual quality is generally quite good; some episodes show stretches of wear and tear due to their age, but the video transfers are generally colorful and sharp. The audio sticks to the original mono mixes of the show; they're nothing spectacular by modern standards but they deliver the dialogue and all the flavorful period music in a reasonably crisp style. The disc's producers have also thrown on some nice bonuses for the show's fans. The first disc has a collection of the TV spots used to promote each episode. These fun ads are usually narrated by Paul Michael Glaser and most play like vintage exploitation film trailers. The final disc showcases a variety of documentary featurettes. An especially short one on the 2004 feature-film version of the show is the throwaway puff piece one might expect, but "The Third Star" is an amusing short about one fan's obsession with the show's famous Ford Torino, and the self-deprecating "It's Harder Than It Looks" is an amusing guide to the goofs and flubs that periodically pop up in the first season's episodes. However, the best of the batch is "Behind the Badge"; this excellent half-hour documentary utilizes new interviews with Glaser, David Soul, and creator William Blinn to create a definitive portrait of the show's genesis. All in all, Starsky & Hutch: The Complete First Season is a great way to get acquainted with this hard-hitting TV favorite.