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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 - Beauty Is Only Academy Deep
    6.3/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Beauty Is Only Academy Deep

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Put Down That Nose
    6.2/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Put Down That Nose

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 3 - I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #3 - I Ain't Nothin' But A Hound

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Two Men and a Baby
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Two Men and a Baby

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Dead Man Talking
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Dead Man Talking

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 6 - Mummy Dearest
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Mummy Dearest

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 7 - No Sweat, Sweet
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #7 - No Sweat, Sweet

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 8 - All At Sea
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #8 - All At Sea

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 9 - Les Is More
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Les Is More

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 10 - If I Were A Rich Cop
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #10 - If I Were A Rich Cop

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 11 - Shopping with the Enemy
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Shopping with the Enemy

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 12 - Luke....Warm
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Luke....Warm

    S1:E12

    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

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 13 - The Truth Ain't What It Used To Be
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Ain't What It Used To Be

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 14 - Hoop Nightmares
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Hoop Nightmares

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 15 - Lend Me Your Ears
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Lend Me Your Ears

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 16 - Dr. Hightower
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Dr. Hightower

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 17 - Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Bring Me the Turtle of Commandant Hefilfinger

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 18 - Karate Cops
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Karate Cops

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 19 - A Horse Of Course
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #19 - A Horse Of Course

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 20 - Mr. I.Q.
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Mr. I.Q.

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Donald Shebib
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 21 - Team Tack
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Team Tack

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 22 - Cadet of the Year
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Cadet of the Year

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 23 - Got Insurance?
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Got Insurance?

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 24 - Angel On My Back
    5.8/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Angel On My Back

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Police Academy: The Series Season 1 Episode 25 - Lend Me Your Neck
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Lend Me Your Neck

    S1:E25

    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.

    Director:Ron Oliver
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beauty Is Only Academy Deep" is the best rated episode of "Police Academy: The Series" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Put Down That Nose".