21 Jump Street

Pilot (1)

Season 1, Episode 1, Aired 4/12/87

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Hanson gets assigned to the Jump Street unit, a special division of the police force which uses young cops to go undercover and stop juvenile crime, when his youthful appearance causes him to be underestimated while on patrol. His first case involves catching drug dealers. ''

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Peter DeLuise

Officer Douglas 'Doug' Penhall
Holly Robinson Peete

Officer Judith "Judy" Hoffs
Dustin Nguyen

Officer Harry Truman Ioki (season 1-4)

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The first episode of the show.

8.0

"Great"

By Valentine_76, Feb 17, 2011 Report Abuse

This episode made me want to watch the next episode. I like how the show has a variety of characters with different personalities, but they seem to come together. The story line for Hansen was a good starting point. I really enjoyed the idea of sending cops undercover in schools to take care of drug dealers and other problems. I really like how laid back the captain is from the very beginning and I enjoyed the way Hansen reacted to him. I went totally gaga over Penhall. He is the kind of guy that makes me smile and I wanted to watch the next episode just to see him. I'm looking forward to watching more episodes of 21 JS and seeing how the story lines of each character progress.moreless

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Upon watching the pilot recently I began to wonder why in my youth was a I so fascinated with Hanson and the rest of the team.

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By pisces_t, Feb 17, 2011 Report Abuse

It looked extremely dated! The picture and sound was old, the acting was over-the-top, and the unending '80s audio that accompanied the many montages were ridiculous. This episode focused on Hanson, and our introduction to the "chapel" through his eyes. His first case involved the investigation of an annoying high school kid and his involvement with stolen goods and a drug ring. Everything about this first episode is pretty deplorable, except for the smackdown Hanson puts on the kid at the end, making him cry like the baby he is. Oh how I love old 80/s TV programmes!!moreless

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An excellent start to an excellent show with a great bond being made with the stars by the end of the pilot episodes

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By JohnnyDepp21JS, Sep 16, 2008 Report Abuse

This episode when it started I thought oh no what am i watching but as the story unravelled and with the humor therown in with Johnny's line's I just thought it was complete genius to combine serious drama and comedy and deal with real life issues. Johnny's eagerness to please as a rookie cop is so cute as well as funny right throughout the episode, then when he busts the bad guy and jenko congratulates him i think that seals the bond between them in a professional and personal way. the episode i think is really well directed acts as a lesson in life and teaches kids the rights and wrongs of life maybe without them knowing itmoreless

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- The show format of the 1978-1979 TV show David Casidy: Man Under Cover was used in the TV series 21 Jump Street. Edit
- TRIVIA: Johnny Depp did not want to work on a television series but agreed to a six-year contract only because he did not believe the show would last more than one season. He also found it difficult to turn down the money and the chance to work with Frederic Forrest. The show became a huge success mostly due to Depp's presence. By the third season, Depp was chafing at having to stay with the show instead of accepting various film offers. He began to complain about the scripts and often gave listless performances. With the help of his lawyers, Depp was released from his contract and left the show after the 4th season. Edit
- TRIVIA: Holly Robinson was the only original cast member to remain with the show throughout it's network and syndication run. Edit
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- Noreen Weckerly (to Hanson): Hey, are you old enough to be a cop? You look just like that kid from Pretty in Pink. Charlie: Yeah, but we don't let him wear pink anymore. Attracts attention. Edit
- After a very physical bust, the suspect comments on the tussle with Hanson. Suspect: Keep him away from me. I feel like a child molester. Edit
- Ioki: H.T. Ioki. Penhall: H for Harry, T for Truman. Guess what year his parents moved to the States? Ioki: Yeah, and I'm named for a guy who dropped an atom bomb on my house. Edit
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- When the police captain comments to Hanson - "the prima donas down at Vice...all they want to do is wear pink sportscoats and drive Ferraris.", it's an allusion to the 1980's series "Miami Vice". Edit