Detective School
Series Overview
Detective School is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC for four months in 1979, for a total of 13 episodes. The show was about an assortment of students who went to night school to learn basic detective skills, but who kept getting caught up in real criminal cases and getting themselves and their teacher into trouble. This show was written, directed, and produced by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff, the creators of Diff'rent Strokes.
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2 Seasons • 23 Episodes
30 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Tue, Jul 31, 1979
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Season 2, Episode 10: “The Bank Job”
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Detective School about?
Detective School is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC for four months in 1979, for a total of 13 episodes. The show was about an assortment of students who went to night school to learn basic detective skills, but who kept getting caught up in real criminal cases and getting themselves and their teacher into trouble. This show was written, directed, and produced by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff, the creators of Diff'rent Strokes.
How many seasons does Detective School have?
Detective School comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Detective School?
Key cast members in Detective School include Randolph Mantooth, Taylor Negron, LaWanda Page, Pat Proft, Douglas Fowley.
Who created or directed Detective School?
Detective School was developed and directed by Not specified.