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21 Jump Street S3E12 — The Dreaded Return of Russell Buckins
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21 Jump Street•Season 3•Episode 12

The Dreaded Return of Russell Buckins

6.9/10 · 135 votesFeb 26, 198946 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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Hanson goes after an old friend who wrote an article exposing the Jump Street program causing Hanson to get suspended from duty.

Directed byRobert Iscove
Written byPaul Bernbaum, Marc Abraham
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Episode Summary

"The Dreaded Return of Russell Buckins" is episode 12 of 21 Jump Street season 3. It scored 6.9/10 from 135 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Robert Iscove and written by Paul Bernbaum, Marc Abraham, it aired on February 26, 1989.

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