8. Roxanne Caldwell — Heather McNair (Automan)
Here is another crazy television-show idea: What if a police officer created a holographic crime fighter capable of stepping out of a computer and into the real world? Yeah, Automan slaps, and Heather McNair, who played Roxanne Caldwell, helped it achieve cult status. All those glowing suits, impossible vehicles, and computer effects that looked incredibly futuristic in 1983 also helped a bit.
9. Amy Allen — Melinda Culea (The A-Team)
Amy Allen, played by Melinda Culea, joined the classic series The A-Team to help the team with several of its earliest missions. Nicknamed “Triple A,” Amy was brave, persistent, and willing to jump into dangerous situations while chasing a story. Unfortunately, her character gradually became obsolete and disappeared during the second season. But even with limited screen time, Amy became a memorable part of the show’s early years and one of its most prominent female characters.
10. Sergeant Dee Dee McCall — Stepfanie Kramer (Hunter)
Stepfanie Kramer’s Sergeant Dee Dee McCall was more than just a pretty face. As a detective, she was tough, smart, and capable of busting criminals like it was nobody’s business. Dee Dee also had a quirky sense of humor and the kind of on-screen presence that helped challenge the way women were commonly portrayed in television crime dramas.