Police Academy

Police Academy

Created by Ken Spears, Joe Ruby

On Syndication

1988–19892 seasons65 episodes30 min5.6 / 10

A lighthearted animated sitcom following a familiar ensemble of bumbling rookie cops through comedic misadventures, built on slapstick and character-driven humor rather than stakes.

The further adventures of the Police Academy gang, taking place between the third and the fourth films.

Questions people ask

  • Is Police Academy sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Police Academy easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Does Police Academy leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Police Academy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Police Academy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity15

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Police Academy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Police Academy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Police Academy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Police Academy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Police Academy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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