Michelle Pfeiffer in Promotional Photoshoots for Her 1980 Series, “B.A.D. Cats.”

Michelle Pfeiffer appeared in the short-lived 1980 ABC action series B.A.D. Cats as Officer Samantha “Sunshine” Jensen. This role marked one of her earliest television appearances, coming before her major breakout in film. The series—produced by Aaron Spelling—focused on a special LAPD unit called the Burglary Auto Detail (B.A.D.), whose members, many of them ex-race car drivers, chased down car thieves in high-speed pursuits.

Pfeiffer’s character, “Sunshine,” added charisma and undercover savvy to the ensemble, and her screen presence—even in this brief role—hinted at the major star she was becoming. Though B.A.D. Cats was canceled after only 10 episodes, it helped introduce Pfeiffer to a wider audience just before she landed bigger film roles in the early 1980s.

Promotional photos from that era capture Pfeiffer’s youthful charm and emerging star quality. These early photographs not only promote B.A.D. Cats but also offer a glimpse into Pfeiffer's nascent career, hinting at the illustrious path she would follow in Hollywood.