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21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street

Too cool for school.

19877.25 Seasons103 EpisodesEnded

Overview

21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.

Produced by Stephen J. Cannell
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete

Judy Hoffs

Michael Bendetti

Michael Bendetti

Anthony McCann

Peter DeLuise

Peter DeLuise

Doug Penhall

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

Adam Fuller

Michael DeLuise

Michael DeLuise

Joey Penhall

Themes & Keywords

undercoverundercover agentpolicecoming of agepolice detectivepolice procedural

About 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street is a crime, mystery, drama series that first aired in 1987 exploring themes of undercover, undercover agent, police, coming of age, police detective, police procedural. it stars Holly Robinson Peete, Michael Bendetti, Peter DeLuise. 21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.

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