21 Jump Street (1987 — 1991)
The American police procedural television series, 21 Jump Street (1987–1991), aired on Fox network and in first-run syndication from April 12, 1987 to April 27, 1991. Over the course of its run, the show produced 103 episodes and followed a team of youthful-looking undercover officers as they investigated crimes in schools, gangs, and other teenage settings. Initially planned to be named Jump Street Chapel after their base of operations in a deconsecrated church building, the title was changed at Fox’s request to avoid confusion with a religious program. The series also launched Johnny Depp’s acting career, propelling him into national recognition as a teen idol. Despite finding this status irksome, Depp fulfilled his contractual obligations and received $45,000 per episode for his role. Eventually, he was released from his contract after the fourth season.
The show centers on a team of police officers based at the titular address. These youthful-looking officers often go undercover in high schools or occasionally in colleges to investigate drug-related crimes. The episodes address a range of topics including alcoholism, hate crimes, drug abuse, homophobia, AIDS, child abuse, and sexual promiscuity. Each issue is typically resolved within an hour-long episode, providing a moral lesson about the consequences of certain behaviors. Viewers may remember that when the show first aired, public service announcements featuring cast members would often follow some episodes.
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Cast:  Johnny DeppOfficer Tom Hanson (1-4)  Holly Robinson PeeteOfficer Judy Hoffs (1-5)  Peter DeLuiseOfficer Doug Penhall (1-5)  Steven WilliamsCaptain Adam Fuller (1-5)  Dustin NguyenOfficer Harry Truman Ioki (1-4)  Frederic ForrestCaptain Richard Jenko (1)  Michael DeLuiseOfficer Joey Penhall (5)  Michael BendettiOfficer Anthony 'Mac' McCann (5) |
The American police procedural television series, 21 Jump Street (1987–1991), aired on Fox network and in first-run syndication from April 12, 1987 to April 27, 1991. Over the course of its run, the show produced 103 episodes and followed a team of youthful-looking undercover officers as they investigated crimes in schools, gangs, and other teenage settings. Initially planned to be named Jump Street Chapel after their base of operations in a deconsecrated church building, the title was changed at Fox’s request to avoid confusion with a religious program. The series also launched Johnny Depp’s acting career, propelling him into national recognition as a teen idol. Despite finding this status irksome, Depp fulfilled his contractual obligations and received $45,000 per episode for his role. Eventually, he was released from his contract after the fourth season.
The show centers on a team of police officers based at the titular address. These youthful-looking officers often go undercover in high schools or occasionally in colleges to investigate drug-related crimes. The episodes address a range of topics including alcoholism, hate crimes, drug abuse, homophobia, AIDS, child abuse, and sexual promiscuity. Each issue is typically resolved within an hour-long episode, providing a moral lesson about the consequences of certain behaviors. Viewers may remember that when the show first aired, public service announcements featuring cast members would often follow some episodes.
