Police Academy: The Series
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
Seasons
1. Beauty Is Only Academy Deep
Air Date: 1997-09-22
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.
2. Put Down That Nose
Air Date: 1997-09-29
Worried about a former cadet making an attempt on the Commandant's life, Ledbetter undergoes a psychiatric evaluation.
3. I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound
Air Date: 1997-10-06
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.
4. Two Men and a Baby
Air Date: 1997-10-13
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.
5. Dead Man Talking
Air Date: 1997-10-20
A photographer with incriminating evidence is brought to the Academy for protection. Meanwhile, District Attorney Callahan has eyes for Commandant Hefilfinger.
6. Mummy Dearest
Air Date: 1997-10-27
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.
7. No Sweat, Sweet
Air Date: 1997-11-03
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.
8. All At Sea
Air Date: 1997-11-10
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.
9. Les Is More
Air Date: 1997-11-17
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.
10. If I Were A Rich Cop
Air Date: 1997-11-24
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.
11. Shopping with the Enemy
Air Date: 1997-12-01
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.
12. Luke....Warm
Air Date: 1998-01-26
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
13. The Truth Ain't What It Used To Be
Air Date: 1998-02-02
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.
14. Hoop Nightmares
Air Date: 1998-02-09
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.
15. Lend Me Your Ears
Air Date: 1998-02-16
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.
16. Dr. Hightower
Air Date: 1998-02-23
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.
17. Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger
Air Date: 1998-03-02
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.
18. Karate Cops
Air Date: 1998-03-30
The cadets are led to a couple of jewel thieves, after Commandant Hefilfinger finds a ruby in his fortune cookie.
19. A Horse Of Course
Air Date: 1998-04-06
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.
20. Mr. I.Q.
Air Date: 1998-04-13
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.
21. Team Tack
Air Date: 1998-04-20
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.
22. Cadet of the Year
Air Date: 1998-04-27
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.
23. Got Insurance?
Air Date: 1998-05-04
Casey tries to defend the Academy against the shady lawyer of the Academy's janitor, who files a lawsuit after Luke accidentally injures him.
24. Angel On My Back
Air Date: 1998-05-11
Ledbetter meets his guardian angel, who warns him to start treating his cadets with compassion or suffer the consequences.
25. Lend Me Your Neck
Air Date: 1998-05-18
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.
26. Rich No More
Air Date: 1998-05-25
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.
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Rating
5.7/10
Release Date
1997-09-22
Episodes
26 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Joe Flaherty
Cmdt. Stuart Hefilfinger
Michael Winslow
Sgt. Larvelle Jones
Tony Longo
Luke Kackley
Matt Borlenghi
Rich Casey
Rod Crawford
Sgt. Rusty Ledbetter
Toby Proctor
Dirk Tackleberry
Jeremiah Birkett
Dean Tackleberry
Heather Campbell
Annie Medford
Christine Gonzales
Alice Cervantes
P.J. Ochlan
Lester Shane
Tanya Wright
Cassandra Cunningham
Larke Miller
Kendall Jackson