5. Officer Stacy Sheridan — Heather Locklear (T.J. Hooker)
Before Melrose Place turned her into one of the biggest stars of the ’90s, Heather Locklear played Officer Stacy Sheridan on T.J. Hooker alongside William Shatner. Locklear’s natural screen presence helped her stand out in a crowded police series without making the character feel out of place. She could handle the action and deliver the drama, which made her an icon of the ’80s.
6. Dale Arden — Melody Anderson (Flash Gordon)
Melody Anderson played Dale Arden in the wonderfully colorful 1980 sci-fi adventure Flash Gordon. Despite being surrounded by futuristic costumes and strange planets, she still managed to stand out with her pretty face and stunning figure. After Flash Gordon, Anderson starred as police detective Brooke McKenzie in another ’80s gem, the 1983 series Manimal, which cemented her place on this list.
7. Bonnie Barstow — Patricia McPherson (Knight Rider)
Michael Knight may have had the leather jacket, heroic poses, and a talking car named KITT, but without Bonnie Barstow, Knight Rider would not have been as iconic. Played by Patricia McPherson, Bonnie was the talented mechanic and engineer responsible for keeping the famous AI car in tip-top shape. McPherson’s performance and beauty made Bonnie one of the most likable characters on ’80s television.