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Police Academy: The Series

1997 – 1998Show1 season26 episodes

Comedy
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

A hopeful, quirky comedy series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E16 "Dr. Hightower" 7.6

Episodes

6.7

Story

Police Academy: The Series is a syndicated 1997 television series spin-off from the Police Academy series of films. Michael Winslow was the only actor from the Police Academy films to have a recurring role on the show, although several of the film's cast made occasional guest appearances. The series was written by Paul Maslansky and produced by James Margellos and Gary M. Goodman. Music by Ari Wise and Jim Guttridge

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Lighthearted
  • Episodic
  • Family-Friendly
  • Classic Sitcom Style
  • Chaotic Fun
  • Nostalgic
  • Ensemble Cast

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ron Oliver, Donald Shebib
Produced by
Paul Maslansky, Barry Rosen

Everyone

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

Facts

September 22, 1997 · May 25, 1998 · Ended

First aired
September 22, 1997
Last aired
May 25, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Dramatic Thunder, Shooting Gallery, "Kick Me" Prank +9

  • Dramatic Thunder
  • Shooting Gallery
  • "Kick Me" Prank
  • Truth in Television
  • Not Me This Time
  • Bottomless Magazines
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Hate Sink
  • That Came Out Wrong
  • The Trickster
  • Late to the Action
  • Bavarian Fire Drill

12 of 261 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Police Academy: The Series worth watching?"

Questions about Police Academy: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Police Academy: The Series worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.9).

Is Police Academy: The Series okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Police Academy: The Series?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1998.

Will Police Academy: The Series make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Police Academy: The Series?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Police Academy: The Series use?

Dramatic ThunderShooting Gallery"Kick Me" PrankTruth in TelevisionNot Me This TimeBottomless MagazinesChekhov's SkillHate SinkThat Came Out WrongThe TricksterLate to the ActionBavarian Fire Drilland 249 more

TV Tropes lists 261 tropes for it, including Dramatic Thunder, Shooting Gallery, and "Kick Me" Prank.