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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

First Aired

1997-09-22
Last Aired

1998-05-25
Creator
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

26
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Keywords:

police spin off police academy based on movie

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Season 1

1. Beauty Is Only Academy Deep

New cadets arrive at the Metropolitan Police Academy, now under the leadership of Commandant Hefilfing...More

New cadets arrive at the Metropolitan Police Academy, now under the leadership of Commandant Hefilfinger. The cadets must endure the drills of their hard-nosed instructor Sergeant. Ledbetter, and their discipline is put to the test after the Sgt. is kidnapped by a biker gang.Less

60mins 1997-09-22

2. Put Down That Nose

Worried about a former cadet making an attempt on the Commandant's life, Ledbetter undergoes a psychia...More

Worried about a former cadet making an attempt on the Commandant's life, Ledbetter undergoes a psychiatric evaluation.Less

60mins 1997-09-29

3. I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound

In a training exercise staged for the cadets, Casey plays the role of a criminal on the loose. But con...More

In a training exercise staged for the cadets, Casey plays the role of a criminal on the loose. But confusion arises when a Casey look-alike escapes from prison. Meanwhile, the Tackleberrys adopt a pet pig.Less

60mins 1997-10-06

4. Two Men and a Baby

A filmmaker's arrival to film a recruitment video gives Ledbetter the opportunity to record proof of C...More

A filmmaker's arrival to film a recruitment video gives Ledbetter the opportunity to record proof of Casey's shenanigans. On the sidelines, the Tackleberrys care for an infant left at their door.Less

60mins 1997-10-13

5. Dead Man Talking

A photographer with incriminating evidence is brought to the Academy for protection. Meanwhile, Distri...More

A photographer with incriminating evidence is brought to the Academy for protection. Meanwhile, District Attorney Callahan has eyes for Commandant Hefilfinger.Less

60mins 1997-10-20

6. Mummy Dearest

The Commandant was delivered an Egyptian mummy by a delivery mistake for his exercise bicycle. Meanwhi...More

The Commandant was delivered an Egyptian mummy by a delivery mistake for his exercise bicycle. Meanwhile, Annie pretends to be a drill instructor in attempt to impress her strict father.Less

60mins 1997-10-27

7. No Sweat, Sweet

An over-the-hill boxer enrols in the Academy to toughen up. Meanwhile, Casey must find out who has bee...More

An over-the-hill boxer enrols in the Academy to toughen up. Meanwhile, Casey must find out who has been stealing the cadets' personal belongings.Less

60mins 1997-11-03

8. All At Sea

While on a beach stakeout, Casey becomes involved with an attractive TV star who is kidnapped. Meanwhi...More

While on a beach stakeout, Casey becomes involved with an attractive TV star who is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Annie fears she may be cursed, and visits a psychic for assistance.Less

60mins 1997-11-10

9. Les Is More

Casey is stalked by a woman obsessed with marrying him, just as romance is blossoming between Casey an...More

Casey is stalked by a woman obsessed with marrying him, just as romance is blossoming between Casey and Annie. Meanwhile, Lester develops multiple-personality disorder after a knock to the head.Less

60mins 1997-11-17

10. If I Were A Rich Cop

Casey finds an ancient journal with clues to a buried treasure on Academy grounds. In a misunderstandi...More

Casey finds an ancient journal with clues to a buried treasure on Academy grounds. In a misunderstanding issue, Annie is upset when Casey cheats on his written assignment.Less

60mins 1997-11-24

11. Shopping with the Enemy

With the cancellation of summer vacation, Hefilfinger and the cadets try to get their Christmas shoppi...More

With the cancellation of summer vacation, Hefilfinger and the cadets try to get their Christmas shopping in early, but find themselves held captive by a group of inept thugs.Less

60mins 1997-12-01

12. Luke....Warm

Annie has a secret admirer in Luke, but the feeling is not quite mutual. Meanwhile, the Tackleberrys a...More

Annie has a secret admirer in Luke, but the feeling is not quite mutual. Meanwhile, the Tackleberrys are hot on the trail of some missing squad carLess

60mins 1998-01-26

13. The Truth Ain't What It Used To Be

Police Academy court is in session. With Hefilfinger as judge, and Ledbetter as prosecutor, Casey is p...More

Police Academy court is in session. With Hefilfinger as judge, and Ledbetter as prosecutor, Casey is put on trial for allegedly assisting a bank robber.Less

60mins 1998-02-02

14. Hoop Nightmares

In an attempt to raise money for Annie's surprise birthday party, Casey bets on the annual basketball ...More

In an attempt to raise money for Annie's surprise birthday party, Casey bets on the annual basketball game between the Academy's and Sheriff's cadets.Less

60mins 1998-02-09

15. Lend Me Your Ears

Eric Lassard comes out of retirement to fill in as Commandant, while Hefilfinger takes a refresher cou...More

Eric Lassard comes out of retirement to fill in as Commandant, while Hefilfinger takes a refresher course. Meanwhile, Ledbetter experiments with a new hair-growth treatment.Less

60mins 1998-02-16

16. Dr. Hightower

Captain Hightower returns to the Academy to train the new cadets, and to receive an award as "Alumnus ...More

Captain Hightower returns to the Academy to train the new cadets, and to receive an award as "Alumnus of the Year", while also lending Casey a helping hand in tracking down an armored car thief.Less

60mins 1998-02-23

17. Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger

The Commandant's pet turtle, Zeus, becomes possessed by a creature from outer space. Meanwhile, Ledbet...More

The Commandant's pet turtle, Zeus, becomes possessed by a creature from outer space. Meanwhile, Ledbetter attempts an Academy takeover while Lester teams up with Cassandra to catch a thief on the sidelines.Less

60mins 1998-03-02

18. Karate Cops

The cadets are led to a couple of jewel thieves, after Commandant Hefilfinger finds a ruby in his fort...More

The cadets are led to a couple of jewel thieves, after Commandant Hefilfinger finds a ruby in his fortune cookie.Less

60mins 1998-03-30

19. A Horse Of Course

When Lester's new equestrianism friend gets kidnapped, it's up to Casey and the cadets to find and ret...More

When Lester's new equestrianism friend gets kidnapped, it's up to Casey and the cadets to find and return the horse to its rightful owner.Less

60mins 1998-04-06

20. Mr. I.Q.

Lester joins a dating service, using Casey's photo on his profile. Jones tutors the cadets on how to d...More

Lester joins a dating service, using Casey's photo on his profile. Jones tutors the cadets on how to detect a pickpocket. Luke becomes a game show contestant.Less

60mins 1998-04-13

21. Team Tack

Captain Tackleberry is set up for blackmail by the owner of a strip club after Tack shuts them down. M...More

Captain Tackleberry is set up for blackmail by the owner of a strip club after Tack shuts them down. Meanwhile, Ledbetter orders Casey to help Luke lose weight.Less

60mins 1998-04-20

22. Cadet of the Year

Hefilfinger organises a Cadet of the Year competition to increase the number of Academy enlistments, b...More

Hefilfinger organises a Cadet of the Year competition to increase the number of Academy enlistments, but Ledbetter does his best to keep Casey from winning. Furthermor due to budget cuts, Commissioner Hurst is named the new Commandant.Less

60mins 1998-04-27

23. Got Insurance?

Casey tries to defend the Academy against the shady lawyer of the Academy's janitor, who files a lawsu...More

Casey tries to defend the Academy against the shady lawyer of the Academy's janitor, who files a lawsuit after Luke accidentally injures him.Less

60mins 1998-05-04

24. Angel On My Back

Ledbetter meets his guardian angel, who warns him to start treating his cadets with compassion or suff...More

Ledbetter meets his guardian angel, who warns him to start treating his cadets with compassion or suffer the consequences.Less

60mins 1998-05-11

25. Lend Me Your Neck

Annie is stalked by a mental patient who thinks he is a vampire. Meanwhile, a woman turns up at the Ac...More

Annie is stalked by a mental patient who thinks he is a vampire. Meanwhile, a woman turns up at the Academy, claiming to be Hefilfinger's daughter.Less

60mins 1998-05-18

26. Rich No More

Ledbetter and the cadets embark on a ski trip for winter break. Alice & Annie have the hots for a hand...More

Ledbetter and the cadets embark on a ski trip for winter break. Alice & Annie have the hots for a handsome concierge. The Tackleberrys try befriending Lester. Casey meets the love of his life, but has trouble being accepted by her father.Less