Whiz Kids

Whiz Kids

Whiz Kids

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Whiz Kids

1983- 1984

1 Seasons

18 Episodes

6.7(10 votes)

Ended

Action & Adventure

Overview

The premise follows four high school tenth-graders, who use their sophisticated knowledge of computers to become amateur detectives, solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.

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Production Companies

Universal Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Matthew Labyorteaux

Matthew Labyorteaux

Richie Adler

Todd Porter

Hamilton Parker

Jeffrey Jacquet

Jeremy Saldino

Andrea Elson

Andrea Elson

Alice Tyler

Melanie Gaffin

Cheryl Adler

Max Gail

Max Gail

Llewellyn Farley

A Martinez

A Martinez

Lieutenant Neal Quinn

Creative team

Created by: Philip DeGuere Jr.
Bob Shayne

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