Police Squad!
Seen it?1982 | 1 seasons | 25 min | Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 237K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Jerry Zucker, David Zucker, Jim Abrahams
- Leslie NielsenLt. Frank Drebin
- Alan NorthCaptain Ed Hocken
- Ed WilliamsTed Olson
- William DuellJohnny the Snitch
- Marvin MillerNarrator
- Rex HamiltonAbraham Lincoln