# Where to watch Detective School (1979) in the UK

> Detective School (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T17:31:58.176Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Detective School in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Detective School in the UK?**

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**Are all seasons of Detective School on the same service?**

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**Is Detective School on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Detective School is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/32393/detective-school-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/m51NouQXCFHEm1QIUKg5V9yftnG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/32393/detective-school-1979.json

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