Police Academy: The Series

1h

Comedy

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

Episodes

Cast

Beauty Is Only Academy Deep

1. Beauty Is Only Academy Deep

1h

22nd Sep 1997

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.

Put Down That Nose

2. Put Down That Nose

1h

29th Sep 1997

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

I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound

3. I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound

1h

6th Oct 1997

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.

Two Men and a Baby

4. Two Men and a Baby

1h

13th Oct 1997

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.

Dead Man Talking

5. Dead Man Talking

1h

20th Oct 1997

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

Mummy Dearest

6. Mummy Dearest

1h

27th Oct 1997

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.

No Sweat, Sweet

7. No Sweat, Sweet

1h

3rd Nov 1997

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.

All At Sea

8. All At Sea

1h

10th Nov 1997

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.

Les Is More

9. Les Is More

1h

17th Nov 1997

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.

If I Were A Rich Cop

10. If I Were A Rich Cop

1h

24th Nov 1997

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.

Shopping with the Enemy

11. Shopping with the Enemy

1h

1st Dec 1997

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.

Luke....Warm

12. Luke....Warm

1h

26th Jan 1998

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 car

The Truth Ain't What It Used To Be

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

1h

2nd Feb 1998

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.

Hoop Nightmares

14. Hoop Nightmares

1h

9th Feb 1998

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.

Lend Me Your Ears

15. Lend Me Your Ears

1h

16th Feb 1998

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.

Dr. Hightower

16. Dr. Hightower

1h

23rd Feb 1998

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.

Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger

17. Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger

1h

2nd Mar 1998

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.

Karate Cops

18. Karate Cops

1h

30th Mar 1998

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

A Horse Of Course

19. A Horse Of Course

1h

6th Apr 1998

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.

Mr. I.Q.

20. Mr. I.Q.

1h

13th Apr 1998

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.

Team Tack

21. Team Tack

1h

20th Apr 1998

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.

Cadet of the Year

22. Cadet of the Year

1h

27th Apr 1998

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.

Got Insurance?

23. Got Insurance?

1h

4th May 1998

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

Angel On My Back

24. Angel On My Back

1h

11th May 1998

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

Lend Me Your Neck

25. Lend Me Your Neck

1h

18th May 1998

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.

Rich No More

26. Rich No More

1h

25th May 1998

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.

First air date

22nd Sep 1997

Last air date

25th May 1998

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks