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21 Jump Street

1987 – 1991Show5 seasons103 episodesTV-14

CrimeMystery
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic136.9

A nostalgic, violent crime series about crime and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

5 seasons · 103 episodes · best: S2E16 "Orpheus 3.3" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.5
7.7
7.4
7.1

Story

Too cool for school.

21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.

Feels like

  • Iconic 80s Crime Drama
  • Nostalgic Soundtrack
  • Undercover High School
  • Teen Angst & Rebellion
  • Action-Packed Procedural
  • Charismatic Lead Performance
  • Retro Pop-Culture Staple
  • Light Comedy Mixed with Grit

Cast

24 of 615 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kim Manners, Bill Corcoran, James Whitmore Jr.
Written by
Bill Nuss, Glen Morgan, James Wong
Produced by
Stephen J. Cannell, David Stenn, Joan Carson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 1987 · April 27, 1991 · Ended

First aired
April 12, 1987
Last aired
April 27, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 103 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream 21 Jump Street?"

Questions about 21 Jump Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 21 Jump Street?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWFandango at Home FreeSun NxtPluto TV

In the United States, 21 Jump Street streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, Sun Nxt, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is 21 Jump Street worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 13). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (13).

Which season of 21 Jump Street is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Orpheus 3.3 (season 2, episode 16) at 8.4, and the lowest is Back from the Future (season 4, episode 15) at 5.3.

Is 21 Jump Street okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch 21 Jump Street?

77 h

About 77 hours: 103 episodes in 5 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1991.

Can I half-watch 21 Jump Street?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will 21 Jump Street make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).