Ron Oliver
Director
Police Academy: The Series (1997)
Season 1
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
Released Sept. 22, 1997
Episode 60 min
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9.0
S1E22 - Cadet of the Year
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.
April 27, 1998, midnight
10.0
S1E4 - Two Men and a Baby
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.
Oct. 13, 1997, midnight
7.0
S1E2 - Put Down That Nose
Worried about a former cadet making an attempt on the Commandant's life, Ledbetter undergoes a psychiatric evaluation.
Sept. 29, 1997, midnight
10.0
S1E3 - 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 confusion arises when a Casey look-alike escapes from prison. Meanwhile, the Tackleberrys adopt a pet pig.
Oct. 6, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - No Sweat, Sweet
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.
Nov. 3, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Dead Man Talking
A photographer with incriminating evidence is brought to the Academy for protection. Meanwhile, District Attorney Callahan has eyes for Commandant Hefilfinger.
Oct. 20, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - Mummy Dearest
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.
Oct. 27, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - Shopping with the Enemy
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.
Dec. 1, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Les Is 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.
Nov. 17, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - All At Sea
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.
Nov. 10, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - If I Were A Rich Cop
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.
Nov. 24, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - 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 put on trial for allegedly assisting a bank robber.
Feb. 2, 1998, midnight
S1E14 - Hoop Nightmares
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.
Feb. 9, 1998, midnight
S1E12 - Luke....Warm
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
Jan. 26, 1998, midnight
S1E19 - A Horse Of Course
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.
April 6, 1998, midnight
S1E15 - Lend Me Your Ears
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.
Feb. 16, 1998, midnight
S1E18 - Karate Cops
The cadets are led to a couple of jewel thieves, after Commandant Hefilfinger finds a ruby in his fortune cookie.
March 30, 1998, midnight
S1E17 - Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger
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.
March 2, 1998, midnight
S1E16 - Dr. Hightower
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.
Feb. 23, 1998, midnight
S1E20 - Mr. I.Q.
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.
April 13, 1998, midnight
S1E23 - Got Insurance?
Casey tries to defend the Academy against the shady lawyer of the Academy's janitor, who files a lawsuit after Luke accidentally injures him.
May 4, 1998, midnight
S1E21 - Team Tack
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.
April 20, 1998, midnight
S1E24 - Angel On My Back
Ledbetter meets his guardian angel, who warns him to start treating his cadets with compassion or suffer the consequences.
May 11, 1998, midnight
S1E1 - Beauty Is Only Academy Deep
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.
Sept. 22, 1997, midnight
S1E25 - Lend Me Your Neck
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.
May 18, 1998, midnight
S1E26 - Rich No 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.
May 25, 1998, midnight
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1560 min.
Released: Sept. 22, 1997
Last Air Date: May 25, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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