Police Squad!
There are 8 million stories in the Naked City. Here are six.
Created by Jerry Zucker, David Zucker, Jim Abrahams
On ABC
A relentlessly absurdist parody of cop procedurals that prioritizes rapid-fire sight gags and surreal non-sequiturs over plot or character development.
In this cult parody of cop dramas, replete with farce and sight gags, Lieutenant Frank Drebin and his fellow officers from Police Squad bungle their way though crime investigations.
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Like Police Squad!
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Police Squad!
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Police Squad!, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Police Squad!, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Police Squad!, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
