Police Academy: The Series

1997 - 1998

Beauty Is Only Academy Deep

22nd September 1997

Episode 1

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

29th September 1997

Episode 2

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

6th October 1997

Episode 3

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

13th October 1997

Episode 4

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

20th October 1997

Episode 5

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

Mummy Dearest

27th October 1997

Episode 6

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

3rd November 1997

Episode 7

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

10th November 1997

Episode 8

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

17th November 1997

Episode 9

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

24th November 1997

Episode 10

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

1st December 1997

Episode 11

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

26th January 1998

Episode 12

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

2nd February 1998

Episode 13

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

9th February 1998

Episode 14

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

16th February 1998

Episode 15

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

23rd February 1998

Episode 16

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

Episode 17

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

30th March 1998

Episode 18

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

A Horse Of Course

Episode 19

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.

13th April 1998

Episode 20

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

20th April 1998

Episode 21

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

27th April 1998

Episode 22

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?

Episode 23

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

Episode 24

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

Lend Me Your Neck

Episode 25

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

Episode 26

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.

Top Cast

Joe Flaherty•Michael Winslow•Tony Longo

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

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Joe Flaherty

Cmdt. Stuart Hefilfinger

Michael Winslow Image

Michael Winslow

Sgt. Larvelle Jones

Tony Longo Image

Tony Longo

Luke Kackley

Matt Borlenghi Image

Matt Borlenghi

Rich Casey

Rod Crawford

Sgt. Rusty Ledbetter

Toby Proctor

Dirk Tackleberry

Jeremiah Birkett Image

Jeremiah Birkett

Dean Tackleberry

Heather Campbell Image

Heather Campbell

Annie Medford

Christine Gonzales

Alice Cervantes

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P.J. Ochlan

Lester Shane

Tanya Wright Image

Tanya Wright

Cassandra Cunningham

Larke Miller

Kendall Jackson

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Barry Rosen

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Paul Maslansky

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