21 Jump Street (1987)
21 Jump Street is an iconic American television series that began airing in 1987, carving out a special place at the intersection of the crime drama genre and the world of youth. One of Fox's early productions, the series follows…
Overview
21 Jump Street is an iconic American television series that began airing in 1987, carving out a special place at the intersection of the crime drama genre and the world of youth. One of Fox's early productions, the series follows a fictional unit of young police officers who infiltrate high school and college settings to prevent crime. Produced by Patrick Hasburgh and Stephen J. Cannell, the show quickly found a wide audience and offered a bold perspective on the youth issues of its time.
One of the most notable aspects of the series was that it introduced audiences to Johnny Depp in a lead role before he had become a star. Depp's character, Tom Hanson, forms the heart of the show, working alongside fellow officers Doug Penhall, Judy Hoffs, and Harry Ioki on undercover police operations. The name Bruce Bellocchi, mentioned in the notes as one of the production team members, represents the work carried out behind the scenes; in the television production culture of the era, such names were important figures who ensured continuity behind the camera.
Beyond simply being a crime drama, 21 Jump Street also stood out as a social production that tackled youth culture, adolescent issues, and broader societal concerns. In this respect, it brought a fresh perspective to the television landscape of its time and went on to inspire many subsequent productions.
Plot
The series tells the story of a special unit made up of young-looking police officers. Taking advantage of their youthful appearance, these officers are placed under undercover identities in high schools and youth environments. Their goal is to detect and prevent crimes that directly affect young people, such as drug trafficking, gang activity, bullying, and sexual abuse.
The story, which revolves around the character of Tom Hanson, begins with his joining this special unit and progresses toward the challenging missions he undertakes alongside his teammates over time. While each episode generally follows a self-contained case, the characters' personal growth and the dynamics between them also deepen throughout the season.
The series goes beyond the conventional crime narrative to hold up a mirror to the real problems faced by young people. Themes such as domestic violence, substance abuse, the search for identity, and peer pressure among friend groups are addressed with remarkable boldness for its time. This approach turns the show into more than just a crime drama—it becomes a work with the quality of a social document as well.
Why Watch It?
21 Jump Street represents an important turning point in television history. The fact that it marks one of the starting points of Johnny Depp's career makes the series intriguing from a film history perspective as well. The performance Depp delivers here carries the first signs of the versatility he would go on to display in cinema in later years.
The show's approach to youth issues carries a sincerity that can still feel striking even to today's audiences. The topics tackled in the late 1980s were quite daring for their time, and the series stands as one of the examples demonstrating television's potential to raise social awareness beyond mere entertainment.
The series also breaks away from the classic conventions of the crime genre, adopting a narrative style that focuses on the emotional depth of its characters. This sets it apart from being just an ordinary plot-driven crime production. It's also a satisfying choice for viewers seeking a nostalgic television experience and curious about the aesthetics and music of the 1980s.
Who Is It For?
21 Jump Street is a suitable production especially for viewers who have an interest in classic television series, enjoy the crime genre, and are receptive to youth dramas. It also offers an enjoyable discovery for film enthusiasts who want to follow Johnny Depp's career.
Due to some of the topics covered in the series (such as drug use, violence, and abuse), parental guidance may be recommended for younger viewers. However, for adult viewers, these themes offer a valuable viewing experience in that they reflect the social reality of the era.
Those wishing to relive 1980s nostalgia, those curious about the music and fashion of the period, and viewers interested in television history will also enjoy this series.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
1. Offers the opportunity to witness the early period of Johnny Depp's career.
2. Addresses youth issues in a bold and realistic manner.
3. Brings an innovative perspective to the television approach of its time.
Cons:
1. Some episodes progress at a slower pace by today's standards.
2. In terms of visuals and technical quality, it reflects the limitations of its era, carrying a simpler production quality compared to today's productions.
Genre and Tone
The series presents a hybrid structure blending the crime drama genre with youth drama. Its tone is generally serious and thought-provoking, though witty dialogue between characters and lighter moments are also incorporated into the story from time to time. This balance succeeds in presenting heavy themes to the audience in a more palatable way.
In terms of atmosphere, 1980s city life, high school settings, and youth culture frequently come to the fore. The musical choices and visual aesthetics reflect the characteristic features of the era, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
Runtime and Viewing Experience
In keeping with the classic television series format, 21 Jump Street has an episode length of approximately 45-50 minutes. This format allows viewers to follow an independent case in each episode, while also making it possible to track the characters' ongoing development throughout the season.
The large number of episodes in the series offers a long-form viewing experience. Although the connections between episodes are sometimes loose, the characters' personal stories succeed in keeping viewers engaged with the series. While it may require a somewhat different pace of viewing for today's audiences, it offers an enjoyable and smooth viewing experience as a period series.Similar Productions
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
- NYPD Blue (1993)
- Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)
- Freaks and Geeks (1999)
Final Assessment
21 Jump Street holds an important place in television history, both in terms of genre and cast. This series, which shaped Johnny Depp's career, created an impact that transcended its era with its bold portrayal of youth issues. It remains a worthwhile watch for viewers seeking a nostalgic television experience and who enjoy stories where crime and drama are intertwined. Although it carries certain technical limitations by today's standards, given its historical and cultural significance, it can be considered a classic that deserves a place in every television enthusiast's collection.
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1987
1987
1988
1989
1990 Sezon 1 · 13 bölüm
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Pilot (1)
· 12.04.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson gets assigned to the Jump Street unit, a special division of the police force which uses young cops to go undercover and stop juvenile crime. His first c…
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Pilot (2)
· 12.04.1987
· 44 dk
Hanson gets assigned to the Jump Street unit, a special division of the police force which uses young cops to go undercover and stop juvenile crime. His first c…
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America, What a Town
· 19.04.1987
· 48 dk
Hoffs goes undercover to keep a wild Eastern Bloc exchange student out of trouble. Hanson and Penhall enroll in a shop class suspected of being a chop shop for …
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Don't Pet the Teacher
· 26.04.1987
· 46 dk
A woman with car trouble, whom Hanson helps out and makes a date with, turns out to be a teacher who has been getting threatening messages and whose class he ha…
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My Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
· 03.05.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson and Penhall infiltrate an exclusive preppie clique to investigate a prank that left a girl dead.
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The Worst Night of Your Life
· 10.05.1987
· 45 dk
Hoffs is not convinced that the captured suspect in an arson case at a Catholic girls school is the guilty party and believes that the real culprit will strike …
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Gotta Finish the Riff
· 17.05.1987
· 47 dk
Jenko is killed by a drunk driver and is replaced by Captain Fuller who has his hands full dealing with a vengeful gang leader whom has taken his principal and …
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Bad Influence
· 24.05.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson and Penhall try to locate some missing juveniles, while Ioki tries to find a link between a teenage prostitution ring and a series of burglaries.
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Blindsided
· 31.05.1987
· 47 dk
The daughter of a policeman who claims her father is sexually abusing her tries to hire Hanson—undercover with Penhall as one of the drug dealing McQuaid brothe…
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Next Generation
· 07.06.1987
· 47 dk
Hanson, who is out to catch a loan shark, finds his cover threatened when his high school quiz team makes it to the semi-finals, which are to be broadcast on TV…
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Low and Away
· 14.06.1987
· 47 dk
Penhall joins the school baseball team in order to keep an eye on one of its star players, whose life has been threatened when his father agrees to testify agai…
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16 Blown to 35
· 21.06.1987
· 47 dk
Hoffs enrolls in a teen modeling school after several of its graduates end up appearing in pornography.
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Mean Streets and Pastel Houses
· 28.06.1987
· 47 dk
Hanson goes undercover as a punk rocker in an effort to stop a feud between two rival gangs from turning into a war.
Sezon 2 · 22 bölüm
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In the Custody of a Clown
· 20.09.1987
· 45 dk
The Jump Street unit discovers that a boy who was being used as a pawn by his feuding parents faked his kidnapping with the aid of his grandfather to get away f…
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Besieged (1)
· 27.09.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson and Hoffs go undercover in order to put a crack ring out of business. Penhall, working on the same case, returns to squad car and becomes convinced that …
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Besieged (2)
· 04.10.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson and Hoffs go undercover in order to put a crack ring out of business. Penhall, working on the same case, returns to squad car and becomes convinced that …
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Two for the Road
· 11.10.1987
· 45 dk
The Jump Street unit is investigating a counterfeit drivers license ring when Captain Fuller gets arrested for drunk driving.
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After School Special
· 18.10.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson is unable to keep his mind on the investigation of a shooting of a teacher at an inner city school when he learns that his mother is moving in with her b…
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Higher Education
· 25.10.1987
· 46 dk
A pregnant school girl fingers Ioki as the father to be.
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Don't Stretch the Rainbow
· 01.11.1987
· 46 dk
Racial violence threatens to break out at an integrated school when word leaks out that a white student got a black student pregnant.
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Honor Bound
· 08.11.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson and Penhall find the military code of honor hampering their undercover investigation of a military academy where the cadets are suspected of killing homo…
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You Ought to Be in Prison
· 15.11.1987
· 45 dk
Hanson and a film star he had been assigned to protect are kidnapped by an escaped murderer.
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How Much is That Body in the Window?
· 22.11.1987
· 46 dk
Penhall gets close to a football player suspected of using steroids at a school where an olympic hopeful gymnast died after a performance due to steroid abuse. …
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Christmas in Saigon
· 18.12.1987
· 45 dk
Ioki faces being dismissed from the force when internal affairs discovers that he is a Vietnamese refuge who is using an alias. Flashback sequences show his esc…
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Fear and Loathing with Russell Buckins
· 20.12.1987
· 46 dk
Hanson contemplates leaving the force and leaves town instead of going to a refresher course at the police academy he and Penhall had been assigned to take afte…
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A Big Disease with a Little Name
· 07.02.1988
· 46 dk
Dorothy an old girlfriend of Penhall's, who walked out on him two years ago, returns and decides to move in with him. Hanson gets assigned to protect a student …
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Chapel of Love
· 14.02.1988
· 45 dk
Past romances that didn't have happy endings are the subject of conversation at a Valentine Day Eve poker game.
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I'm OK, You Need Work
· 21.02.1988
· 46 dk
Hanson becomes trapped in a private drug clinic where he had himself placed in order to investigate claims of patient abuse made by a kid he once busted on drug…
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Orpheus 3.3
· 28.02.1988
· 46 dk
Hanson blames himself for failing to prevent the shooting death of his girlfriend in a convenience store robbery and becomes obsessed with revenge.
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Champagne High
· 06.03.1988
· 44 dk
Penhall & Hanson go undercover as the McQuaid brothers in a suburban high school, that recently has had inner city kids bused in, to investigate the theft of a …
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Brother Hanson & the Miracle of Renner's Pond
· 13.03.1988
· 46 dk
When a small-town teacher refuses to teach the theory of evolution after his son has a near-death experience, Hanson infiltrates the school to try to discover w…
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Raising Marijuana
· 17.04.1988
· 45 dk
Penhall and Ioki go undercover as the ""Swark Twins"" to get in with teenage boys working for drug smugglers. Meanwhile, Hoffs becomes romantically involved wit…
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Best Years of Your Life
· 01.05.1988
· 45 dk
The suicide of a popular student, whom Hanson and Penhall had arrested the night before, leaves his family, fellow students and Hanson in a state of depression …
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Cory and Dean Got Married
· 08.05.1988
· 46 dk
Hoffs and Penhall must deal with a pursuing husband when they are assigned to escort a girl arrested for killing her father when he tried to prevent her from el…
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School's Out
· 22.05.1988
· 46 dk
Hanson goes undercover to find a student who is blowing up toilets. Meanwhile, Fuller must convince the higher-ups that the Jump Street program, which is schedu…
Sezon 3 · 20 bölüm
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Fun with Animals
· 06.11.1988
· 46 dk
Hanson is assigned Booker as his new partner and the two don't hit it off as Booker's racist attitudes lead Hanson to believe that Booker raped a black student.
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Slippin' Into Darkness
· 11.11.1988
· 46 dk
Hoffs and Ioki go undercover in a Guardian Angel-type street patrol whose members have a vendetta out for a drug dealer who Hanson is trying to set up for a bus…
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The Currency We Trade In
· 20.11.1988
· 46 dk
A popular sports writer finds his whole life ruined when Penhall believes his ex-wife's allegations of his being a child molester.
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Coach of the Year
· 27.11.1988
· 46 dk
Penhall and Booker join a high school football team in attempt to prove that the coach's negligence led to the paralyzing injury of one of the players.
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Whose Choice is it Anyways?
· 11.12.1988
· 46 dk
Hoffs goes undercover as a pregnant teen to investigate threats of violence being made to a family planning center by anti-abortionists.
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Hell Week
· 18.12.1988
· 46 dk
Hanson and Ioki must endure hell week as fraternity pledges in order to gain the confidence and get evidence on a gang rape which occurred at a frat party.
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The Dragon and the Angel
· 15.01.1989
· 46 dk
While working undercover in a Vietnamese streetgang, Ioki learns of a communist businessman who may be able to help his grandmother who is still in Vietnam.
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Blu Flu
· 29.01.1989
· 47 dk
Everyone in the Jump Street unit gets blue flu when the police force goes on strike forcing Captain Fuller to team up with a rookie cadet.
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Swallowed Alive
· 05.02.1989
· 46 dk
Hanson becomes an inmate in a juvenile detention hall in order to investigate the murder of one of the inmates.
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What About Love?
· 12.02.1989
· 46 dk
Dorothy and Penhall split up forcing Penhall to move in with Ioki. Hoffs becomes involved with a city inspector, who is auditing Jump Street's records.
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Woolly Bullies
· 19.02.1989
· 43 dk
Penhall's encounter with a bully while undercover causes the members of the Jump Street unit to reminisce about their dealings with bullies while they were in s…
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The Dreaded Return of Russell Buckins
· 26.02.1989
· 46 dk
Hanson goes after an old friend who wrote an article exposing the Jump Street program causing Hanson to get suspended from duty.
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A.W.O.L.
· 19.03.1989
· 46 dk
An old Army buddy comes to Fuller seeking the Jump Street unit's help in bringing in an AWOL soldier who will be classified a deserter if he doesn't return to b…
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Nemesis
· 26.03.1989
· 46 dk
Booker is laiden with guilt when after he infiltrates a gang of drug users that kill one of their own whom they suspect is an undercover cop.
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Fathers and Sons
· 09.04.1989
· 46 dk
Fuller and the Jump Street unit are given a lot of flak and told to pull off the case when city hall learns Hanson and Penhall are about to bust the mayor's son…
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High High
· 23.04.1989
· 45 dk
The Jump Street cops enroll in a performing arts school to bust a drug ring being run there.
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Blinded by the Thousand Points of Light
· 30.04.1989
· 46 dk
Undercover looking for a person who has been preying on homeless teens, the Jump Street cops learn what it is really like to live on the street.
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Next Victim
· 07.05.1989
· 46 dk
Booker goes undercover as a radio DJ to discover who killed a controversial college radio personality by planting a bomb in his car.
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Loc'd Out (1)
· 14.05.1989
· 47 dk
Hanson finds himself on the wrong side of the law after he decides to seek revenge on members of a street gang who shot and seriously wounded Ioki.
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Loc'd Out (2)
· 21.05.1989
· 46 dk
Hanson finds himself on the wrong side of the law after he decides to seek revenge on members of a street gang who shot and seriously wounded Ioki.
Sezon 4 · 26 bölüm
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Draw the Line
· 18.09.1989
· 46 dk
Booker resigns from the police force after solving a case that gets Hanson out of prison.
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Say It Ain't So, Pete
· 25.09.1989
· 46 dk
Penhall gets caught up in the excitement as he and Hanson go undercover to bust a college gambling operation.
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Eternal Flame
· 02.10.1989
· 46 dk
Hanson meets an old flame now married to the owner of a 80's nightclub suspected of providing LSD to high school students.
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Come from the Shadows
· 09.10.1989
· 46 dk
Penhall finds himself falling for an illegal immigrant from El Salvador when the Jump Street unit is sent in to investigate a priest suspected of selling babies…
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God is a Bullet
· 16.10.1989
· 46 dk
The Jump Street team intervenes when a tough new principal goes too far in his attempts to clean up a drug and crime infested inner city school.
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Old Haunts in a New Age
· 30.10.1989
· 46 dk
During a Halloween string of high school fires, Hanson becomes a bit skeptical of a teen age psychic claiming to be able to predict where the next fire will occ…
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Out of Control
· 06.11.1989
· 46 dk
Penhall and Ioki become rent a cops while Hanson becomes a member of a clique of thrill seeking kids who break into houses to annoy the rent a cops.
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Stand by Your Man
· 13.11.1989
· 47 dk
While trying to expose a drug ring at a prestigious medical school, Hoffs is raped while on a date with one of the suspects who later claims that she seduced hi…
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Mike's P.O.V.
· 20.11.1989
· 46 dk
Hanson and Penhall investigate the murder of a high school teacher's wife and discover that the teacher hired one of his students to kill her.
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Wheels and Deals (II)
· 27.11.1989
· 46 dk
Working on a tip from Booker, the Jump Street cops join a motorcycle caravan in order to bring Raymond Crane to justice. The crossover starts on Booker S01E08 …
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Parental Guidance Suggested
· 04.12.1989
· 47 dk
While observing a family suspected of operating a burglary ring, Hoffs begins to suspect that a boy is being abused.
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Things We Said Today
· 18.12.1989
· 46 dk
Ioki is confronted by a teenage boy with a gun, who three years earlier Ioki had talked into turning in his drug abusing family.
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Research and Destroy
· 08.01.1990
· 46 dk
The Jump Street Cops are sent to investigate a college chemistry lab where it is suspected that new designer drugs are being manufactured.
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A Change of Heart
· 15.01.1990
· 47 dk
A lesbian student makes a pass at Hoffs when she and Capt. Fuller go undercover at a high school to learn the identity of a student who was a witness to a teach…
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Back from the Future
· 29.01.1990
· 47 dk
In the 21st century a young cop hoping to revive the Jump Street program interviews the retired officers who were there when it all started.
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2245
· 05.02.1990
· 47 dk
Hanson tries to convince a juvenile inmate on death row to appear in a film intended to keep his peers out of prison.
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Hi Mom
· 12.02.1990
· 47 dk
Hanson and Penhall expose a point shaving scheme when they go undercover to investigate the drug related death of a college basketball star.
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Awomp-Bomp-Aloobomb, Aloop Bamboom
· 19.02.1990
· 46 dk
Hanson and Penhall find a way to get out of the cold while remaining on the job as they trail a suspected bomber to Florida during spring break.
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La Bizca
· 26.02.1990
· 45 dk
Penhall ends up taking his nephew back to America after he and Hanson travel to El Salvador in order to find Penhall's wife, whom they learn was killed in the f…
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Last Chance High
· 19.03.1990
· 46 dk
Donning their McQuaid brother aliases for one last time Hanson and Penhall discover a teenage girl who has kidnapped her baby sister to get her away from their …
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Unfinished Business
· 09.04.1990
· 46 dk
A handicapped policewoman asks Fuller to send her undercover to investigate a series of attacks on handicapped women; however, Fuller also send in Hoffs in a wh…
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Shirts and Skins
· 30.04.1990
· 47 dk
When the leader of a neo-Nazi group is murdered, Hoffs & Ioki go undercover in the liberal group suspected of the killing. While Penhall joins the Nazis to lear…
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How I Saved the Senator
· 07.05.1990
· 46 dk
The Jump Street cops each relate a different version (with the teller as the hero of a film from their favorite genre), to a reporter investigating the foiled a…
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Rounding Third
· 14.05.1990
· 46 dk
After volunteering to become a Little League coach Penhall learns that one of the players was kidnapped by his father, from his mother and step-father.
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Everyday is Christmas
· 21.05.1990
· 46 dk
After botching an assignment, Penhall is transferred to a different precinct where he learns the cops routinely accept bribes and finds himself the subject of a…
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Blackout
· 18.06.1990
· 47 dk
Hoffs, Hanson and Penhall find themselves at the mercy of a defiant gang when all of them become trapped inside a school with out power.
Sezon 5 · 22 bölüm
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Tunnel of Love
· 13.10.1990
· 47 dk
Hoffs and Garrett must deal with a DEA officer while working undercover at a massage parlor suspected of being a front for a drug operation.
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Back to School
· 20.10.1990
· 47 dk
Garrett attempts to infiltrate a high school drug ring by dating the sister of the ring's suspected leader.
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Buddy System
· 27.10.1990
· 43 dk
McCann joins up to be the partner of a mentally handicapped youth in a school buddy system, to investigate the murder of the boy's former partner.
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Poison
· 03.11.1990
· 44 dk
Doug falls for a narcotics officer with questionable tactics and a possible drug problem herself.
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Just Say No! High
· 10.11.1990
· 44 dk
Hoffs is suspended from the force when while working undercover in high school she is forced to take a mandatory drug test and the results come back positive.
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Brothers
· 17.11.1990
· 44 dk
Doug has a strained reunion with his estranged younger brother Joey when Joey is assigned to the Jump St. team. Doug comes to his aid after Joey is brainwashed …
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This Ain't No Summer Camp
· 24.11.1990
· 43 dk
Doug and Joey enroll in a wilderness camp for troubled teams to investigate a murder that happened there and find themselves constantly in trouble with the ex-m…
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The Girl Next Door
· 01.12.1990
· 43 dk
While investigating the hit and run murder of a high school football star, McCann becomes involved with a cheerleader who has AIDS.
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Diplomas for Sale
· 08.12.1990
· 43 dk
Doug and Joey enroll in a college where good students are mysteriously being turned into criminals.
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Number One with A Bullet
· 15.12.1990
· 45 dk
Doug is seriously wounded while on a case and while the doctors try to save his life he enters limbo where the people he meets there cause him to reconsider his…
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Equal Protection
· 05.01.1991
· 42 dk
After discovering that some white officers are responsible for beating and harassing black teenagers, Hoffs, with Fuller's help, try to convict them.
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The Education of Terry Carver
· 14.01.1991
· 43 dk
Hoffs, Joey and Mac help a raped girl that has no proof to convict the attacker.
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Baby Blues
· 21.01.1991
· 42 dk
Joey feels responsible for a baby girl he is taking care in a experimental program and try to find her drug addicted mother.
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Film at Eleven
· 09.02.1991
· 45 dk
After finding the missing daughter of a famous reporter, Mac tries to solve the mistery behind the missing.
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In the Name of Love
· 16.02.1991
· 44 dk
Mac has to date a daughter of a reputed drug dealer in a confidential FBI case at the same time he is trying to rebuild a relantionship with an old flame.
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Coppin' Out
· 23.02.1991
· 44 dk
Mac and Joey try to find the responsibles for vandalizing elderly homes. The problem is that one of the prime suspects is the son of Fuller's girlfriend.
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Under the Influence
· 23.03.1991
· 45 dk
McCann infiltrates a group of devil worshipers whose leader has enthralled a teenage boy with her beauty.
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Crossfire
· 30.03.1991
· 44 dk
Hoffs is charged in a civil suit for a man she has arrested for solicitation. At court, she has to confront the man and his representative, her boyfriend's vind…
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Wasted
· 06.04.1991
· 44 dk
Mac goes undercover as a football player when a high school football star dies from an unexplained heart attack.
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Bad Day at Blackburn
· 13.04.1991
· 44 dk
Fuller, Hoffs and Mac go undercover to investigate a gang of high school extortionists operating in a high school.
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Homegirls
· 20.04.1991
· 43 dk
After seeing a teenager being murdered, Hoffs infiltrates the girl's street gang to find out who killed her.
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Second Chances
· 27.04.1991
· 44 dk
Hoffs and Mac investigate a car theft ring near a high school, and the prime suspect is a pupil of Hoffs.
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