 In 1985, Grier made her theater debut in Sam Sheppard's "Fool for Love" at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.Grier returned to film as Steven Seagal's detective partner in "Above the Law" (1988).She had a recurring role on "Miami Vice" from 1985 to 1989 and made guest appearances on "Martin", "Night Court", and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air".