Prudential Series Fund N-CSRS23 Aug 24Certified semi-annual shareholder report (management investment company)Financial data

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Form N-CSR Cover

Form N-CSR Cover	6 Months Ended
Form N-CSR Cover	Jun. 30, 2024
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Document Type	N-CSRS
Amendment Flag	false
Registrant Name	Prudential Series Fund
Entity Central Index Key	0000711175
Entity Investment Company Type	N-1A
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2024

Shareholder Report

Shareholder Report	6 Months Ended
Shareholder Report	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Document Type	N-CSRS
Amendment Flag	false
Registrant Name	Prudential Series Fund
Entity Central Index Key	0000711175
Entity Investment Company Type	N-1A
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2024
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Stock Index Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Stock Index Portfolio—Class III $29 0.54%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.54%
Net Assets	$ 8,500,761,067
Holdings Count \| Holding	508
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	1%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 8,500,761,067 Number of portfolio holdings 508 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 1%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS A Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.6% Software 10.6% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.8% Interactive Media & Services 6.5% Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 4.8% Broadline Retail 3.8% Financial Services 3.7% Pharmaceuticals 3.7% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.3% Banks 3.1% Capital Markets 2.7% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.3% Insurance 2.0% Biotechnology 1.8% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.8% Specialty Retail 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.8% Machinery 1.6% Electric Utilities 1.4% Chemicals 1.4% Automobiles 1.4% Beverages 1.3% Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 1.2% Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.2% Entertainment 1.2% Household Products 1.2% IT Services 1.0% Ground Transportation 1.0% Specialized REITs 0.9% Communications Equipment 0.8% Electrical Equipment 0.7% Food Products 0.7% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.7% Professional Services 0.6% Multi-Utilities 0.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.6% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Commercial Services & Supplies 0.6% Media 0.5% Tobacco 0.5% Consumer Finance 0.5% Building Products 0.5% Air Freight & Logistics 0.4% Industrial Conglomerates 0.4% Metals & Mining 0.4% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4% Household Durables 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Retail REITs 0.3% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3% Health Care REITs 0.2% Industrial REITs 0.2% Containers & Packaging 0.2% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.2% Passenger Airlines 0.2% Construction Materials 0.1% Personal Care Products 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Distributors 0.1% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.1% Construction & Engineering 0.1% Automobile Components 0.1% Water Utilities 0.1% Gas Utilities 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Office REITs 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* 103.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (3.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Stock Index Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Stock Index Portfolio—Class I $16 0.29%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 16
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.29%
Net Assets	$ 8,500,761,067
Holdings Count \| Holding	508
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	1%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 8,500,761,067 Number of portfolio holdings 508 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 1%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.6% Software 10.6% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.8% Interactive Media & Services 6.5% Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 4.8% Broadline Retail 3.8% Financial Services 3.7% Pharmaceuticals 3.7% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.3% Banks 3.1% Capital Markets 2.7% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.3% Insurance 2.0% Biotechnology 1.8% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.8% Specialty Retail 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.8% Machinery 1.6% Electric Utilities 1.4% Chemicals 1.4% Automobiles 1.4% Beverages 1.3% Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 1.2% Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.2% Entertainment 1.2% Household Products 1.2% IT Services 1.0% Ground Transportation 1.0% Specialized REITs 0.9% Communications Equipment 0.8% Electrical Equipment 0.7% Food Products 0.7% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.7% Professional Services 0.6% Multi-Utilities 0.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.6% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Commercial Services & Supplies 0.6% Media 0.5% Tobacco 0.5% Consumer Finance 0.5% Building Products 0.5% Air Freight & Logistics 0.4% Industrial Conglomerates 0.4% Metals & Mining 0.4% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4% Household Durables 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Retail REITs 0.3% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3% Health Care REITs 0.2% Industrial REITs 0.2% Containers & Packaging 0.2% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.2% Passenger Airlines 0.2% Construction Materials 0.1% Personal Care Products 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Distributors 0.1% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.1% Construction & Engineering 0.1% Automobile Components 0.1% Water Utilities 0.1% Gas Utilities 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Office REITs 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* 103.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (3.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio—Class III $31 0.63%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.63%
Net Assets	$ 1,181,609,955
Holdings Count \| Holding	607
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,181,609,955 Number of portfolio holdings 607 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 11%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (23.8% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 24.3% Banks 9.1% Machinery 4.7% Specialty Retail 4.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.2% Software 3.9% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.1% Health Care Providers & Services 3.0% Household Durables 2.9% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.9% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.7% Energy Equipment & Services 2.5% Metals & Mining 2.5% Financial Services 2.5% Capital Markets 2.4% Chemicals 2.3% Insurance 2.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 2.1% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.0% Building Products 1.8% Pharmaceuticals 1.8% Retail REITs 1.7% Biotechnology 1.7% Professional Services 1.5% Trading Companies & Distributors 1.5% Automobile Components 1.4% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.4% Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.3% Aerospace & Defense 1.3% Food Products 1.2% Construction & Engineering 1.2% Interactive Media & Services 1.1% Office REITs 1.0% Diversified Consumer Services 1.0% Hotel & Resort REITs 1.0% Passenger Airlines 1.0% Ground Transportation 0.8% Communications Equipment 0.8% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Consumer Finance 0.8% Electrical Equipment 0.8% Diversified REITs 0.8% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.7% Health Care REITs 0.7% Media 0.7% Water Utilities 0.7% IT Services 0.7% Containers & Packaging 0.6% Household Products 0.6% Real Estate Management & Development 0.6% Electric Utilities 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Industrial REITs 0.5% Entertainment 0.5% Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5% Personal Care Products 0.4% Leisure Products 0.4% Residential REITs 0.4% Marine Transportation 0.4% Health Care Technology 0.3% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Gas Utilities 0.3% Paper & Forest Products 0.3% Multi-Utilities 0.3% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.3% Air Freight & Logistics 0.3% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.2% Tobacco 0.2% Broadline Retail 0.2% Beverages 0.2% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.2% Automobiles 0.1% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.0%* 123.8% Liabilities in excess of other assets (23.8)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio—Class I $19 0.38%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.38%
Net Assets	$ 1,181,609,955
Holdings Count \| Holding	607
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,181,609,955 Number of portfolio holdings 607 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 11%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S H O Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (23.8% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 24.3% Banks 9.1% Machinery 4.7% Specialty Retail 4.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.2% Software 3.9% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.1% Health Care Providers & Services 3.0% Household Durables 2.9% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.9% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.7% Energy Equipment & Services 2.5% Metals & Mining 2.5% Financial Services 2.5% Capital Markets 2.4% Chemicals 2.3% Insurance 2.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 2.1% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.0% Building Products 1.8% Pharmaceuticals 1.8% Retail REITs 1.7% Biotechnology 1.7% Professional Services 1.5% Trading Companies & Distributors 1.5% Automobile Components 1.4% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.4% Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.3% Aerospace & Defense 1.3% Food Products 1.2% Construction & Engineering 1.2% Interactive Media & Services 1.1% Office REITs 1.0% Diversified Consumer Services 1.0% Hotel & Resort REITs 1.0% Passenger Airlines 1.0% Ground Transportation 0.8% Communications Equipment 0.8% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Consumer Finance 0.8% Electrical Equipment 0.8% Diversified REITs 0.8% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.7% Health Care REITs 0.7% Media 0.7% Water Utilities 0.7% IT Services 0.7% Containers & Packaging 0.6% Household Products 0.6% Real Estate Management & Development 0.6% Electric Utilities 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Industrial REITs 0.5% Entertainment 0.5% Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5% Personal Care Products 0.4% Leisure Products 0.4% Residential REITs 0.4% Marine Transportation 0.4% Health Care Technology 0.3% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Gas Utilities 0.3% Paper & Forest Products 0.3% Multi-Utilities 0.3% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.3% Air Freight & Logistics 0.3% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.2% Tobacco 0.2% Broadline Retail 0.2% Beverages 0.2% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.2% Automobiles 0.1% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.0%* 123.8% Liabilities in excess of other assets (23.8)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio—Class III $34 0.68%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.68%
Net Assets	$ 1,715,637,002
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,692
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,715,637,002 Number of portfolio holdings 1,692 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 63%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 29.4 AA 30.2 A 11.7 BBB 17.5 BB 5.7 B 3.9 CCC and Below 1.1 NR 2.7 Cash/Cash Equivalents -2.2 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio—Class I $21 0.43%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.43%
Net Assets	$ 1,715,637,002
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,692
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/3 0/2 Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,715,637,002 Number of portfolio holdings 1,692 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 63%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 29.4 AA 30.2 A 11.7 BBB 17.5 BB 5.7 B 3.9 CCC and Below 1.1 NR 2.7 Cash/Cash Equivalents -2.2 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio—Class III $35 0.67%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.67%
Net Assets	$ 1,683,692,418
Holdings Count \| Holding	60
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	8%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,683,692,418 Number of portfolio holdings 60 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Banks 13.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.4% Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 6.1% Insurance 5.7% Pharmaceuticals 5.0% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.8% Software 4.7% Aerospace & Defense 4.5% Capital Markets 4.4% Machinery 3.9% Biotechnology 3.6% Multi-Utilities 3.5% Chemicals 3.3% Interactive Media & Services 2.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.8% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Health Care REITs 2.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Automobiles 1.9% Communications Equipment 1.7% Household Products 1.7% Electric Utilities 1.6% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.4% Beverages 1.3% Specialized REITs 1.3% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.3% Building Products 1.2% Ground Transportation 1.1% Specialty Retail 1.0% Passenger Airlines 0.9% Food Products 0.9% Automobile Components 0.7% Entertainment 0.6% 102.2% Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.2)% 100.0%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio
Class Name	Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio—Class II $43 0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.82%
Net Assets	$ 1,683,692,418
Holdings Count \| Holding	60
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	8%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,683,692,418 Number of portfolio holdings 60 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Banks 13.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.4% Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 6.1% Insurance 5.7% Pharmaceuticals 5.0% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.8% Software 4.7% Aerospace & Defense 4.5% Capital Markets 4.4% Machinery 3.9% Biotechnology 3.6% Multi-Utilities 3.5% Chemicals 3.3% Interactive Media & Services 2.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.8% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Health Care REITs 2.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Automobiles 1.9% Communications Equipment 1.7% Household Products 1.7% Electric Utilities 1.6% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.4% Beverages 1.3% Specialized REITs 1.3% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.3% Building Products 1.2% Ground Transportation 1.1% Specialty Retail 1.0% Passenger Airlines 0.9% Food Products 0.9% Automobile Components 0.7% Entertainment 0.6% 102.2% Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.2)% 100.0%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio—Class I $22 0.42%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.42%
Net Assets	$ 1,683,692,418
Holdings Count \| Holding	60
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	8%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,683,692,418 Number of portfolio holdings 60 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 8%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Banks 13.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.4% Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 6.1% Insurance 5.7% Pharmaceuticals 5.0% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.8% Software 4.7% Aerospace & Defense 4.5% Capital Markets 4.4% Machinery 3.9% Biotechnology 3.6% Multi-Utilities 3.5% Chemicals 3.3% Interactive Media & Services 2.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.8% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Health Care REITs 2.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Automobiles 1.9% Communications Equipment 1.7% Household Products 1.7% Electric Utilities 1.6% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.4% Beverages 1.3% Specialized REITs 1.3% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.3% Building Products 1.2% Ground Transportation 1.1% Specialty Retail 1.0% Passenger Airlines 0.9% Food Products 0.9% Automobile Components 0.7% Entertainment 0.6% 102.2% Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.2)% 100.0%
C000226559 [Member]
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio—Class III $47 0.86%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.86%
Net Assets	$ 3,630,544,607
Holdings Count \| Holding	54
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	17%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 3,630,544,607 Number of portfolio holdings 54 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 17%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 19.2% Software 15.5% Broadline Retail 9.5% Interactive Media & Services 8.9% Pharmaceuticals 7.9% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.2% Financial Services 4.7% Entertainment 4.5% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.4% Specialty Retail 2.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.0% Capital Markets 1.9% Automobiles 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Biotechnology 1.6% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.4% Ground Transportation 1.3% Media 1.2% IT Services 1.1% Electrical Equipment 0.9% Personal Care Products 0.7% Insurance 0.7% Affiliated Mutual Funds 0.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.5% Banks 0.4% 99.8% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2% 100.0%
C000013886 [Member]
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio—Class II $55 1.01%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent	1.01%
Net Assets	$ 3,630,544,607
Holdings Count \| Holding	54
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	17%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 3,630,544,607 Number of portfolio holdings 54 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 17%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 19.2% Software 15.5% Broadline Retail 9.5% Interactive Media & Services 8.9% Pharmaceuticals 7.9% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.2% Financial Services 4.7% Entertainment 4.5% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.4% Specialty Retail 2.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.0% Capital Markets 1.9% Automobiles 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Biotechnology 1.6% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.4% Ground Transportation 1.3% Media 1.2% IT Services 1.1% Electrical Equipment 0.9% Personal Care Products 0.7% Insurance 0.7% Affiliated Mutual Funds 0.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.5% Banks 0.4% 99.8% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2% 100.0%
C000005698 [Member]
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Growth Portfolio—Class I $34 0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.61%
Net Assets	$ 3,630,544,607
Holdings Count \| Holding	54
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	17%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 3,630,544,607 Number of portfolio holdings 54 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 17%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 19.2% Software 15.5% Broadline Retail 9.5% Interactive Media & Services 8.9% Pharmaceuticals 7.9% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.2% Financial Services 4.7% Entertainment 4.5% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.4% Specialty Retail 2.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.0% Capital Markets 1.9% Automobiles 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Biotechnology 1.6% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.4% Ground Transportation 1.3% Media 1.2% IT Services 1.1% Electrical Equipment 0.9% Personal Care Products 0.7% Insurance 0.7% Affiliated Mutual Funds 0.6% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.5% Banks 0.4% 99.8% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2% 100.0%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio—Class III $39 0.71%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.71%
Net Assets	$ 6,477,747,075
Holdings Count \| Holding	89
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 6,477,747,075 Number of portfolio holdings 89 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 53%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.1% Interactive Media & Services 8.7% Software 8.0% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.6% Insurance 6.1% Banks 5.3% Broadline Retail 5.2% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.5% Pharmaceuticals 4.1% Machinery 3.7% Financial Services 3.1% Health Care Providers & Services 2.7% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.2% Entertainment 2.1% Biotechnology 1.9% Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.3% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 1.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.7% Electrical Equipment 1.7% Specialty Retail 1.6% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.5% Beverages 1.4% Communications Equipment 1.2% Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.1% Household Durables 0.8% IT Services 0.8% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Capital Markets 0.8% Passenger Airlines 0.7% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.7% Household Products 0.7% Consumer Finance 0.5% Multi-Utilities 0.5% Health Care REITs 0.5% Construction Materials 0.5% Food Products 0.5% Building Products 0.4% Marine Transportation 0.4% Specialized REITs 0.4% Industrial REITs 0.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% Automobiles 0.3% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Containers & Packaging 0.3% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3% Construction & Engineering 0.2% 100.3% Liabilities in excess of other assets (0.3)% 100.0%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio
Class Name	Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio—Class II $47 0.86%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.86%
Net Assets	$ 6,477,747,075
Holdings Count \| Holding	89
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $6,477,747,075 Number of portfolio holdings 89 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 53%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.1% Interactive Media & Services 8.7% Software 8.0% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.6% Insurance 6.1% Banks 5.3% Broadline Retail 5.2% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.5% Pharmaceuticals 4.1% Machinery 3.7% Financial Services 3.1% Health Care Providers & Services 2.7% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.2% Entertainment 2.1% Biotechnology 1.9% Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.3% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 1.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.7% Electrical Equipment 1.7% Specialty Retail 1.6% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.5% Beverages 1.4% Communications Equipment 1.2% Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.1% Household Durables 0.8% IT Services 0.8% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Capital Markets 0.8% Passenger Airlines 0.7% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.7% Household Products 0.7% Consumer Finance 0.5% Multi-Utilities 0.5% Health Care REITs 0.5% Construction Materials 0.5% Food Products 0.5% Building Products 0.4% Marine Transportation 0.4% Specialized REITs 0.4% Industrial REITs 0.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% Automobiles 0.3% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Containers & Packaging 0.3% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3% Construction & Engineering 0.2% 100.3% Liabilities in excess of other assets (0.3)% 100.0%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio—Class I $25 0.46%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.46%
Net Assets	$ 6,477,747,075
Holdings Count \| Holding	89
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 6,477,747,075 Number of portfolio holdings 89 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 53%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.1% Interactive Media & Services 8.7% Software 8.0% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.6% Insurance 6.1% Banks 5.3% Broadline Retail 5.2% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.5% Pharmaceuticals 4.1% Machinery 3.7% Financial Services 3.1% Health Care Providers & Services 2.7% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.2% Entertainment 2.1% Biotechnology 1.9% Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.3% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 1.9% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.7% Electrical Equipment 1.7% Specialty Retail 1.6% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.5% Beverages 1.4% Communications Equipment 1.2% Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.1% Household Durables 0.8% IT Services 0.8% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Capital Markets 0.8% Passenger Airlines 0.7% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.7% Household Products 0.7% Consumer Finance 0.5% Multi-Utilities 0.5% Health Care REITs 0.5% Construction Materials 0.5% Food Products 0.5% Building Products 0.4% Marine Transportation 0.4% Specialized REITs 0.4% Industrial REITs 0.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% Automobiles 0.3% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Containers & Packaging 0.3% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3% Construction & Engineering 0.2% 100.3% Liabilities in excess of other assets (0.3)% 100.0%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio—Class III $41 0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.82%
Net Assets	$ 534,696,945
Holdings Count \| Holding	693
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	20%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 534,696,945 Number of portfolio holdings 693 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 20%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 1.5 AA 5.8 A 0.2 BBB 3.3 BB 31.6 B 36.2 CCC and Below 15.2 NR 4.5 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.7 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio—Class I $29 0.57%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.57%
Net Assets	$ 534,696,945
Holdings Count \| Holding	693
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	20%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 534,696,945 Number of portfolio holdings 693 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 20%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/ 2024 Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 1.5 AA 5.8 A 0.2 BBB 3.3 BB 31.6 B 36.2 CCC and Below 15.2 NR 4.5 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.7 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report (the “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio— Class III $29 0.57%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.57%
Net Assets	$ 1,302,234,895
Holdings Count \| Holding	70
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,302,234,895 Number of portfolio holdings 70
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Sector Classification % of Net Assets Repurchase Agreements 58.7% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 25.6% U.S. Treasury Obligations 15.7% 100.0% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.0%* 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report (the “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio— Class I $16 0.32%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 16
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.32%
Net Assets	$ 1,302,234,895
Holdings Count \| Holding	70
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 1,302,234,895 Number of portfolio holdings 70
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Sector Classification % of Net Assets Repurchase Agreements 58.7% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 25.6% U.S. Treasury Obligations 15.7% 100.0% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.0% * 100.0% * Less than 0.05
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio—Class III $39 0.79%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.79%
Net Assets	$ 152,261,525
Holdings Count \| Holding	346
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 152,261,525 Number of portfolio holdings 346 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 42%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 14.2 AA 83.9 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.9 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I shares of PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio—Class I $27 0.54%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.54%
Net Assets	$ 152,261,525
Holdings Count \| Holding	346
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLI O STATISTICS A Portfolio’s net assets $ 152,261,525 Number of portfolio holdings 346 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 42%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF TH E PORTFOLIO Credit Quality % of Total Investments AAA 14.2 AA 83.9 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.9 Total Investments 100.0
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio—Class III $45 0.86%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.86%
Net Assets	$ 4,926,888,036
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,782
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 4,926,888,036 Number of portfolio holdings 1,782 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 63%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets U.S. Government Agency Obligations 9.5% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.5% Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.7% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 7.4% Software 6.7% Collateralized Loan Obligations 5.4% Banks 5.3% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 4.4% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 4.2% Interactive Media & Services 4.2% Pharmaceuticals 2.9% Automobiles 2.7% Broadline Retail 2.5% Financial Services 2.3% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.1% Capital Markets 1.7% Insurance 1.5% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.5% Aerospace & Defense 1.4% Health Care Providers & Services 1.4% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.2% Specialty Retail 1.1% Biotechnology 1.1% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.0% Electric 1.0% Beverages 0.9% Machinery 0.9% Entertainment 0.8% Chemicals 0.8% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.8% Electric Utilities 0.8% Pipelines 0.8% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.8% Household Products 0.7% Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.7% IT Services 0.6% Telecommunications 0.6% Ground Transportation 0.6% Specialized REITs 0.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.5% Electrical Equipment 0.5% Media 0.5% Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.5% Auto Manufacturers 0.5% Multi-Utilities 0.4% Communications Equipment 0.4% Agriculture 0.4% Professional Services 0.4% Food Products 0.4% Industrial Conglomerates 0.4% Air Freight & Logistics 0.4% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Oil & Gas 0.3% Healthcare-Services 0.3% Building Products 0.3% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.3% Consumer Loans 0.3% Diversified Financial Services 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.2% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2% Consumer Finance 0.2% Construction Materials 0.2% Metals & Mining 0.2% Municipal Bonds 0.2% Sovereign Bonds 0.2% Tobacco 0.2% Commercial Services 0.2% Credit Cards 0.2% Industrial REITs 0.2% Household Durables 0.2% Packaging & Containers 0.1% Mining 0.1% Student Loans 0.1% Retail 0.1% Foods 0.1% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1% Home Equity Loans 0.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Equipment 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Semiconductors 0.1% Airlines 0.1% Gas 0.1% Engineering & Construction 0.1% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1% Retail REITs 0.1% Office/Business Equipment 0.0%* Transportation 0.0%* Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0%* Health Care REITs 0.0%* Automobile Components 0.0%* Building Materials 0.0%* Marine Transportation 0.0%* Multi-National 0.0%* Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.0%* Containers & Packaging 0.0%* Home Builders 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Lodging 0.0%* Other 0.0%* Diversified Banks 0.0%* Healthcare-Products 0.0%* Industry Classification % of Net Assets Apparel 0.0%* Construction & Engineering 0.0%* Personal Care Products 0.0%* Gas Utilities 0.0%* Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.0%* Distribution/Wholesale 0.0%* Passenger Airlines 0.0%* Machinery-Diversified 0.0%* Computers 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* Environmental Control 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Paper & Forest Products 0.0%* Diversified REITs 0.0%* Iron/Steel 0.0%* Internet 0.0%* Automobile Manufacturers 0.0%* 101.9% Liabilities in excess of other assets (1.9)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio—Class I $32 0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.61%
Net Assets	$ 4,926,888,036
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,782
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE Portfolio’s net assets $ 4,926,888,036 Number of portfolio holdings 1,782 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 63%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO ’S 6 Industry Classification % of Net Assets U.S. Government Agency Obligations 9.5% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.5% Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.7% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 7.4% Software 6.7% Collateralized Loan Obligations 5.4% Banks 5.3% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 4.4% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 4.2% Interactive Media & Services 4.2% Pharmaceuticals 2.9% Automobiles 2.7% Broadline Retail 2.5% Financial Services 2.3% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.1% Capital Markets 1.7% Insurance 1.5% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.5% Aerospace & Defense 1.4% Health Care Providers & Services 1.4% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.2% Specialty Retail 1.1% Biotechnology 1.1% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.0% Electric 1.0% Beverages 0.9% Machinery 0.9% Entertainment 0.8% Chemicals 0.8% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.8% Electric Utilities 0.8% Pipelines 0.8% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.8% Household Products 0.7% Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.7% IT Services 0.6% Telecommunications 0.6% Ground Transportation 0.6% Specialized REITs 0.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.5% Electrical Equipment 0.5% Media 0.5% Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.5% Auto Manufacturers 0.5% Multi-Utilities 0.4% Communications Equipment 0.4% Agriculture 0.4% Professional Services 0.4% Food Products 0.4% Industrial Conglomerates 0.4% Air Freight & Logistics 0.4% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Oil & Gas 0.3% Healthcare-Services 0.3% Building Products 0.3% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.3% Consumer Loans 0.3% Diversified Financial Services 0.3% Residential REITs 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.2% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2% Consumer Finance 0.2% Construction Materials 0.2% Metals & Mining 0.2% Municipal Bonds 0.2% Sovereign Bonds 0.2% Tobacco 0.2% Commercial Services 0.2% Credit Cards 0.2% Industrial REITs 0.2% Household Durables 0.2% Packaging & Containers 0.1% Mining 0.1% Student Loans 0.1% Retail 0.1% Foods 0.1% Independent Power Producers 0.1% Home Equity Loans 0.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Equipment 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Semiconductors 0.1% Airlines 0.1% Gas 0.1% Engineering & Construction 0.1% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1% Retail REITs 0.1% Office/Business Equipment 0.0%* Transportation 0.0%* Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0%* Health Care REITs 0.0%* Automobile Components 0.0%* Building Materials 0.0%* Marine Transportation 0.0%* Multi-National 0.0%* Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.0%* Containers & Packaging 0.0%* Home Builders 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Lodging 0.0%* Other 0.0%* Diversified Banks 0.0%* Healthcare-Products 0.0%* Industry Classification % of Net Assets Apparel 0.0%* Construction & Engineering 0.0%* Personal Care Products 0.0%* Gas Utilities 0.0%* Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.0%* Distribution/Wholesale 0.0%* Passenger Airlines 0.0%* Machinery-Diversified 0.0%* Computers 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* Environmental Control 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Paper & Forest Products 0.0%* Diversified REITs 0.0%* Iron/Steel 0.0%* Internet 0.0%* Automobile Manufacturers 0.0%* 101.9% Liabilities in excess of other assets (1.9)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio—Class III $42 0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.82%
Net Assets	$ 2,631,651,899
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,769
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	33%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 2,631,651,899 Number of portfolio holdings 1,769 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 33%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.9% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 12.7% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 11.1% Collateralized Loan Obligations 6.1% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.1% Software 5.7% Banks 5.3% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 5.2% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.6% Interactive Media & Services 3.3% Automobiles 2.8% Pharmaceuticals 2.2% Broadline Retail 1.9% Financial Services 1.9% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.7% Capital Markets 1.4% Insurance 1.2% Health Care Providers & Services 1.2% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.2% Electric 1.1% Aerospace & Defense 1.1% Biotechnology 1.0% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.9% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.9% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.9% Specialty Retail 0.9% Pipelines 0.9% Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.8% Machinery 0.8% Chemicals 0.8% Electric Utilities 0.7% Beverages 0.7% Telecommunications 0.7% Entertainment 0.7% Media 0.6% Household Products 0.6% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.6% Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.5% IT Services 0.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5% Ground Transportation 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Communications Equipment 0.4% Oil & Gas 0.4% Food Products 0.4% Electrical Equipment 0.4% Agriculture 0.4% Municipal Bonds 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Healthcare-Services 0.3% Professional Services 0.3% Multi-Utilities 0.3% Consumer Loans 0.3% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3% Sovereign Bonds 0.3% Auto Manufacturers 0.3% Diversified Financial Services 0.3% Tobacco 0.3% Consumer Finance 0.3% Building Products 0.2% Credit Cards 0.2% Retail 0.2% Industrial Conglomerates 0.2% Metals & Mining 0.2% Air Freight & Logistics 0.2% Foods 0.2% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.2% Packaging & Containers 0.2% Household Durables 0.2% Student Loans 0.2% Commercial Services 0.2% Residential REITs 0.1% Energy Equipment & Services 0.1% Retail REITs 0.1% Gas 0.1% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.1% Airlines 0.1% Health Care REITs 0.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors 0.1% Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.1% Industrial REITs 0.1% Equipment 0.1% Home Equity Loans 0.1% Containers & Packaging 0.1% Trucking & Leasing 0.1% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1% Mining 0.1% Passenger Airlines 0.1% Construction Materials 0.1% Engineering & Construction 0.1% Personal Care Products 0.1% Transportation 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Office/Business Equipment 0.1% Construction & Engineering 0.0%* Distributors 0.0%* Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.0%* Multi-National 0.0%* Automobile Components 0.0%* Home Builders 0.0%* Industry Classification % of Net Assets Water Utilities 0.0%* Building Materials 0.0%* Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.0%* Gas Utilities 0.0%* Diversified Banks 0.0%* Other 0.0%* Apparel 0.0%* Healthcare-Products 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Lodging 0.0%* Office REITs 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* Forest Products & Paper 0.0%* Marine Transportation 0.0%* Distribution/Wholesale 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Diversified REITs 0.0%* 102.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report “Portfolio”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio—Class I $29 0.57%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.57%
Net Assets	$ 2,631,651,899
Holdings Count \| Holding	1,769
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	33%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 2,631,651,899 Number of portfolio holdings 1,769 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 33%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 2024 Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.9% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 12.7% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 11.1% Collateralized Loan Obligations 6.1% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.1% Software 5.7% Banks 5.3% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 5.2% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.6% Interactive Media & Services 3.3% Automobiles 2.8% Pharmaceuticals 2.2% Broadline Retail 1.9% Financial Services 1.9% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.7% Capital Markets 1.4% Insurance 1.2% Health Care Providers & Services 1.2% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.2% Electric 1.1% Aerospace & Defense 1.1% Biotechnology 1.0% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.9% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.9% U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.9% Specialty Retail 0.9% Pipelines 0.9% Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.8% Machinery 0.8% Chemicals 0.8% Electric Utilities 0.7% Beverages 0.7% Telecommunications 0.7% Entertainment 0.7% Media 0.6% Household Products 0.6% Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.6% Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.5% IT Services 0.5% Industry % of Net Assets Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5% Ground Transportation 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Communications Equipment 0.4% Oil & Gas 0.4% Food Products 0.4% Electrical Equipment 0.4% Agriculture 0.4% Municipal Bonds 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Healthcare-Services 0.3% Professional Services 0.3% Multi-Utilities 0.3% Consumer Loans 0.3% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3% Sovereign Bonds 0.3% Auto Manufacturers 0.3% Diversified Financial Services 0.3% Tobacco 0.3% Consumer Finance 0.3% Building Products 0.2% Credit Cards 0.2% Retail 0.2% Industrial Conglomerates 0.2% Metals & Mining 0.2% Air Freight & Logistics 0.2% Foods 0.2% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.2% Packaging & Containers 0.2% Household Durables 0.2% Student Loans 0.2% Commercial Services 0.2% Residential REITs 0.1% Energy Equipment & Services 0.1% Retail REITs 0.1% Gas 0.1% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.1% Airlines 0.1% Health Care REITs 0.1% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors 0.1% Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.1% Industrial REITs 0.1% Equipment 0.1% Home Equity Loans 0.1% Containers & Packaging 0.1% Trucking & Leasing 0.1% Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1% Mining 0.1% Passenger Airlines 0.1% Construction Materials 0.1% Engineering & Construction 0.1% Personal Care Products 0.1% Transportation 0.1% Real Estate Management & Development 0.1% Office/Business Equipment 0.1% Construction & Engineering 0.0%* Distributors 0.0%* Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.0%* Multi-National 0.0%* Automobile Components 0.0%* Home Builders 0.0%* Industry Classification % of Net Assets Water Utilities 0.0%* Building Materials 0.0%* Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.0%* Gas Utilities 0.0%* Diversified Banks 0.0%* Other 0.0%* Apparel 0.0%* Healthcare-Products 0.0%* Hotel & Resort REITs 0.0%* Lodging 0.0%* Office REITs 0.0%* Leisure Products 0.0%* Forest Products & Paper 0.0%* Marine Transportation 0.0%* Distribution/Wholesale 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Diversified REITs 0.0%* 102.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Natural Resources Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Natural Resources Portfolio— Class $39 0.75%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.75%
Net Assets	$ 562,420,930
Holdings Count \| Holding	93
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 562,420,930 Number of portfolio holdings 93 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 10%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Country Classification % of Net Assets United States (8.0% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 78.9% Canada 12.7% France 4.6% Australia 2.8% Norway 1.7% United Kingdom 1.4% Portugal 1.3% Japan 1.3% Austria 0.7% Country Classification % of Net Assets Ghana 0.6% South Korea 0.6% Mexico 0.5% Germany 0.4% South Africa 0.4% 107.9% Liabilities in excess of other assets (7.9)% 100.0%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Natural Resources Portfolio
Class Name	Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Natural Resources Portfolio—Class II $46 0.90%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.90%
Net Assets	$ 562,420,930
Holdings Count \| Holding	93
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 562,420,930 Number of portfolio holdings 93 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 10%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Country Classification % of Net Assets United States (8.0% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 78.9% Canada 12.7% France 4.6% Australia 2.8% Norway 1.7% United Kingdom 1.4% Portugal 1.3% Japan 1.3% Austria 0.7% Country Classification % of Net Assets Ghana 0.6% South Korea 0.6% Mexico 0.5% Germany 0.4% South Africa 0.4% 107.9% Liabilities in excess of other assets (7.9)% 100.0%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Natural Resources Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Natural Resources Portfolio—Class I $26 0.50%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.50%
Net Assets	$ 562,420,930
Holdings Count \| Holding	93
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 562,420,930 Number of portfolio holdings 93 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 10%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Country Classification % of Net Assets United States (8.0% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 78.9% Canada 12.7% France 4.6% Australia 2.8% Norway 1.7% United Kingdom 1.4% Portugal 1.3% Japan 1.3% Austria 0.7% Country Classification % of Net Assets Ghana 0.6% South Korea 0.6% Mexico 0.5% Germany 0.4% South Africa 0.4% 107.9% Liabilities in excess of other assets (7.9)% 100.0%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class III $46 0.89%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.89%
Net Assets	$ 407,293,615
Holdings Count \| Holding	113
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 407,293,615 Number of portfolio holdings 113 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 30%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (16.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 17.6% Capital Markets 9.6% Software 9.3% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 8.1% Biotechnology 6.2% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 5.4% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.5% Specialty Retail 4.3% IT Services 3.8% Electrical Equipment 3.6% Machinery 3.5% Building Products 2.8% Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.6% Media 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 2.0% Ground Transportation 2.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.9% Professional Services 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.6% Construction & Engineering 1.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.4% Beverages 1.4% Personal Care Products 1.2% Pharmaceuticals 1.2% Energy Equipment & Services 1.2% Diversified Consumer Services 0.9% Entertainment 0.9% Financial Services 0.9% Insurance 0.8% Household Durables 0.8% Communications Equipment 0.8% Banks 0.7% Distributors 0.7% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.6% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.6% Construction Materials 0.6% Interactive Media & Services 0.5% Automobiles 0.4% 115.0% Liabilities in excess of other assets (15.0)% 100.0%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class II $53 1.04%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent	1.04%
Net Assets	$ 407,293,615
Holdings Count \| Holding	113
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $407,293,615 Number of portfolio holdings 113 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 30%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (16.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 17.6% Capital Markets 9.6% Software 9.3% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 8.1% Biotechnology 6.2% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 5.4% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.5% Specialty Retail 4.3% IT Services 3.8% Electrical Equipment 3.6% Machinery 3.5% Building Products 2.8% Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.6% Media 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 2.0% Ground Transportation 2.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.9% Professional Services 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.6% Construction & Engineering 1.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.4% Beverages 1.4% Personal Care Products 1.2% Pharmaceuticals 1.2% Energy Equipment & Services 1.2% Diversified Consumer Services 0.9% Entertainment 0.9% Financial Services 0.9% Insurance 0.8% Household Durables 0.8% Communications Equipment 0.8% Banks 0.7% Distributors 0.7% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.6% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.6% Construction Materials 0.6% Interactive Media & Services 0.5% Automobiles 0.4% 115.0% Liabilities in excess of other assets (15.0)% 100.0%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class I $33 0.64%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.64%
Net Assets	$ 407,293,615
Holdings Count \| Holding	113
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 407,293,615 Number of portfolio holdings 113 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 30%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024 Industry Classification % of Net Assets Affiliated Mutual Funds (16.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 17.6% Capital Markets 9.6% Software 9.3% Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 8.1% Biotechnology 6.2% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 5.4% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.5% Specialty Retail 4.3% IT Services 3.8% Electrical Equipment 3.6% Machinery 3.5% Building Products 2.8% Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.6% Media 2.5% Health Care Providers & Services 2.4% Commercial Services & Supplies 2.0% Ground Transportation 2.0% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.9% Professional Services 1.8% Aerospace & Defense 1.7% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.6% Construction & Engineering 1.5% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.4% Beverages 1.4% Personal Care Products 1.2% Pharmaceuticals 1.2% Energy Equipment & Services 1.2% Diversified Consumer Services 0.9% Entertainment 0.9% Financial Services 0.9% Insurance 0.8% Household Durables 0.8% Communications Equipment 0.8% Banks 0.7% Distributors 0.7% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.6% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.6% Construction Materials 0.6% Interactive Media & Services 0.5% Automobiles 0.4% 115.0% Liabilities in excess of other assets (15.0)% 100.0%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Global Portfolio
Class Name	Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Global Portfolio—Class III $53 1.01%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent	1.01%
Net Assets	$ 925,138,529
Holdings Count \| Holding	409
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	16%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $925,138,529 Number of portfolio holdings 409 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 16%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 10.7% Software 8.1% Banks 5.2% Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.5% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 4.9% Pharmaceuticals 4.9% Interactive Media & Services 4.5% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.4% Insurance 4.0% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.5% Financial Services 3.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% Broadline Retail 2.9% Capital Markets 2.8% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.7% Electrical Equipment 2.3% Health Care Providers & Services 2.2% Machinery 2.0% Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.0% Chemicals 2.0% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.4% Industrial Conglomerates 1.3% Household Products 1.3% Ground Transportation 1.2% IT Services 1.1% Professional Services 1.1% Biotechnology 1.1% Construction Materials 1.0% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.0% Media 1.0% Personal Care Products 0.9% Food Products 0.9% Multi-Utilities 0.9% Tobacco 0.8% Automobiles 0.8% Specialty Retail 0.7% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Entertainment 0.7% Electric Utilities 0.7% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.7% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6% Air Freight & Logistics 0.6% Residential REITs 0.6% Beverages 0.5% Real Estate Management & Development 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Containers & Packaging 0.5% Building Products 0.4% Passenger Airlines 0.3% Metals & Mining 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 0.3% Construction & Engineering 0.3% Industrial REITs 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2% Automobile Components 0.2% Communications Equipment 0.1% Household Durables 0.1% Health Care Technology 0.1% Gas Utilities 0.1% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1% Consumer Finance 0.1% Marine Transportation 0.1% Diversified REITs 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.0%* 103.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (3.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]
Fund Name	PSF Global Portfolio
Class Name	Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]	This semiannual shareholder report of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual	semi annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block]	You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 346-3778.
Additional Information Phone Number	(800) 346-3778
Additional Information Website	www.prudential.com/variableinsuranceportfolios
Expenses [Text Block]	WHAT WERE THE PORTFOLIO COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PSF Global Portfolio—Class I $40 0.75%
Expenses Paid, Amount	$ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent	0.75%
Net Assets	$ 925,138,529
Holdings Count \| Holding	409
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover	16%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME KEY PORTFOLIO STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Portfolio’s net assets $ 925,138,529 Number of portfolio holdings 409 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 16%
Holdings [Text Block]	WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PORTFOLIO’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Industry Classification % of Net Assets Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 10.7% Software 8.1% Banks 5.2% Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.5% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) 4.9% Pharmaceuticals 4.9% Interactive Media & Services 4.5% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.4% Insurance 4.0% Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.5% Financial Services 3.4% Aerospace & Defense 3.1% Broadline Retail 2.9% Capital Markets 2.8% Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.7% Electrical Equipment 2.3% Health Care Providers & Services 2.2% Machinery 2.0% Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.0% Chemicals 2.0% Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.8% Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.4% Industrial Conglomerates 1.3% Household Products 1.3% Ground Transportation 1.2% IT Services 1.1% Professional Services 1.1% Biotechnology 1.1% Construction Materials 1.0% Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.0% Media 1.0% Personal Care Products 0.9% Food Products 0.9% Multi-Utilities 0.9% Tobacco 0.8% Automobiles 0.8% Specialty Retail 0.7% Industry Classification % of Net Assets Entertainment 0.7% Electric Utilities 0.7% Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.7% Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6% Air Freight & Logistics 0.6% Residential REITs 0.6% Beverages 0.5% Real Estate Management & Development 0.5% Specialized REITs 0.5% Containers & Packaging 0.5% Building Products 0.4% Passenger Airlines 0.3% Metals & Mining 0.3% Energy Equipment & Services 0.3% U.S. Government Agency Obligations 0.3% Construction & Engineering 0.3% Industrial REITs 0.3% Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2% Automobile Components 0.2% Communications Equipment 0.1% Household Durables 0.1% Health Care Technology 0.1% Gas Utilities 0.1% Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1% Consumer Finance 0.1% Marine Transportation 0.1% Diversified REITs 0.0%* Transportation Infrastructure 0.0%* Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.0%* 103.4% Liabilities in excess of other assets (3.4)% 100.0% * Less than 0.05%

Shareholder Report, Holdings (D

Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details)	Jun. 30, 2024
Oil, Gas Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	11.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	10.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.50%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Air Freight and Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Management and Development [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotel and Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	103.40%
PSF Stock Index Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(3.40%)
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	10.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	103.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(3.40%)
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	11.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.50%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Life Sciences Tools & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF STOCK INDEX PORTFOLIO Class I \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	123.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(23.80%)
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (23.8% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	24.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class III) \| Paper & Forest Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	123.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(23.80%)
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Life Sciences Tools & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (23.8% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	24.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Paper & Forest Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Small-Cap Stock Index Portfolio(Class I) \| Entertainments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	29.40%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	30.20%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, A Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	11.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, BBB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	17.50%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, BB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	5.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, B Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	3.90%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| CCC and Below [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.10%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| NR [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	2.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	(2.20%)
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	29.40%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	30.20%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, A Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	11.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, BBB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	17.50%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, BB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	5.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, B Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	3.90%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| CCC and Below [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.10%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| NR [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	2.70%
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	(2.20%)
PSF PGIM Total Return Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	13%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	102.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(2.20%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	13%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	102.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(2.20%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class II) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	13%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	102.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(2.20%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Value Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
C000226559 [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
C000226559 [Member] \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	19.20%
C000226559 [Member] \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	15.50%
C000226559 [Member] \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
C000226559 [Member] \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.90%
C000226559 [Member] \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
C000226559 [Member] \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.50%
C000226559 [Member] \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
C000226559 [Member] \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.90%
C000226559 [Member] \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
C000226559 [Member] \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
C000226559 [Member] \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
C000226559 [Member] \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000226559 [Member] \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
C000226559 [Member] \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.40%
C000226559 [Member] \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
C000226559 [Member] \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
C000226559 [Member] \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
C000226559 [Member] \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
C000226559 [Member] \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
C000226559 [Member] \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
C000226559 [Member] \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
C000226559 [Member] \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
C000226559 [Member] \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000226559 [Member] \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
C000226559 [Member] \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000226559 [Member] \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	99.80%
C000226559 [Member] \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000226559 [Member] \| Other assets in excess of liabilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
C000013886 [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
C000013886 [Member] \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	15.50%
C000013886 [Member] \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
C000013886 [Member] \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.50%
C000013886 [Member] \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
C000013886 [Member] \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.90%
C000013886 [Member] \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
C000013886 [Member] \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
C000013886 [Member] \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000013886 [Member] \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
C000013886 [Member] \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.40%
C000013886 [Member] \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
C000013886 [Member] \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
C000013886 [Member] \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
C000013886 [Member] \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
C000013886 [Member] \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
C000013886 [Member] \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
C000013886 [Member] \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
C000013886 [Member] \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
C000013886 [Member] \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000013886 [Member] \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	99.80%
C000013886 [Member] \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	19.20%
C000013886 [Member] \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
C000013886 [Member] \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.90%
C000013886 [Member] \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
C000013886 [Member] \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
C000013886 [Member] \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000013886 [Member] \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000013886 [Member] \| Other assets in excess of liabilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
C000005698 [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
C000005698 [Member] \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	15.50%
C000005698 [Member] \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
C000005698 [Member] \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.50%
C000005698 [Member] \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.70%
C000005698 [Member] \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.90%
C000005698 [Member] \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
C000005698 [Member] \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
C000005698 [Member] \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000005698 [Member] \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
C000005698 [Member] \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.40%
C000005698 [Member] \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
C000005698 [Member] \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
C000005698 [Member] \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
C000005698 [Member] \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
C000005698 [Member] \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
C000005698 [Member] \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
C000005698 [Member] \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
C000005698 [Member] \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
C000005698 [Member] \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
C000005698 [Member] \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	99.80%
C000005698 [Member] \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	19.20%
C000005698 [Member] \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
C000005698 [Member] \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.90%
C000005698 [Member] \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
C000005698 [Member] \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
C000005698 [Member] \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000005698 [Member] \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
C000005698 [Member] \| Other assets in excess of liabilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(0.30%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class III) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(0.30%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class II) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(0.30%)
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.10%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.60%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Jennison Blend Portfolio (Class I) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.50%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	5.80%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, A Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	0.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, BBB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	3.30%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, BB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	31.60%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, B Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	36.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| CCC and Below [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	15.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| NR [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	4.50%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.70%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.50%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	5.80%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, A Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	0.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, BBB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	3.30%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, BB Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	31.60%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, B Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	36.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| CCC and Below [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	15.20%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| NR [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	4.50%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.70%
PSF PGIM High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	15.70%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III) \| Other assets in excess of liabilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III) \| Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	58.70%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class III) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	25.60%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	15.70%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) \| Other assets in excess of liabilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) \| Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	58.70%
PSF PGIM Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	25.60%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	14.20%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class III) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	83.90%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class III) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.90%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AAA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	14.20%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I) \| Fitch, AA Rating [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	83.90%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I) \| Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	1.90%
PSF PGIM Government Income Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Investments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Total Investments	100%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	101.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(1.90%)
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Paper & Forest Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Collateralized Loans Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Pipeline [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Telecommunications [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Auto Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Agriculture [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Financial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Municipal Bond [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Sovereign Bonds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Credit Cards [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Packaging & Containers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Student Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Retail Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Foods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Home Equity Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Equipments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Engineering & Construction [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Office/Business Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Transportation Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-National [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Miscellaneous Manufacturing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Home Builders [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Lodging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Other [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Healthcare-Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Apparel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Distribution/Wholesale [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery-Diversified [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Computers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Environmental Control [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Iron/Steel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Internet [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	101.90%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(1.90%)
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	7.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Aerospace & Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Life Sciences Tools & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Paper & Forest Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Collateralized Loans Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Pipeline [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Telecommunications [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Auto Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Agriculture [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Financial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Municipal Bond [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Sovereign Bonds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Credit Cards [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Packaging & Containers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Student Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Retail Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Foods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Home Equity Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Equipments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Engineering & Construction [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Office/Business Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Transportation Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-National [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Miscellaneous Manufacturing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Home Builders [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Lodging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Other [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Healthcare-Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Apparel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Distribution/Wholesale [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery-Diversified [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Computers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Environmental Control [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Iron/Steel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Internet [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM Flexible Managed Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobile Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	102.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(2.40%)
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	11.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Collateralized Loans Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Pipeline [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Telecommunications [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Auto Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Agriculture [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Financial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Municipal Bond [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Sovereign Bonds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Credit Cards [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Packaging & Containers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Student Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Retail Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Foods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Home Equity Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Equipments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Engineering & Construction [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Office/Business Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Transportation Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-National [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Miscellaneous Manufacturing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Home Builders [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Lodging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Other [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Healthcare-Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Apparel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Distribution/Wholesale [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Trucking & Leasing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Asset Management & Custody Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class III) \| Forest Products & Paper [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Retail REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| US Treasury Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Water Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Office REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Leisure Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	102.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(2.40%)
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| oils and gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers & Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services & Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Trading Companies & Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction & Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotel & Resort REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	11.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Collateralized Loans Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Pipeline [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential Mortgage Backed Security [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Telecommunications [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Auto Manufacturers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Agriculture [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Financial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Municipal Bond [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Sovereign Bonds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Credit Cards [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Packaging & Containers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Student Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Retail Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Foods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Home Equity Loans [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Equipments [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Gas [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Engineering & Construction [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Office/Business Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Transportation Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-National [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Miscellaneous Manufacturing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Home Builders [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Lodging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Other [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Healthcare-Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Apparel [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Distribution/Wholesale [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Trucking & Leasing [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Asset Management & Custody Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF PGIM 50/50 Balanced Portfolio (Class I) \| Forest Products & Paper [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| UNITED STATES
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	78.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| CANADA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| FRANCE
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| AUSTRALIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| NORWAY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| UNITED KINGDOM
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| PORTUGAL
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| JAPAN
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| AUSTRIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| GHANA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| MEXICO
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| GERMANY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| SOUTH AFRICA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| Total [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	107.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in excess of other asset [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(7.90%)
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| UNITED STATES
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	78.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| CANADA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| FRANCE
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| AUSTRALIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| NORWAY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| UNITED KINGDOM
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| PORTUGAL
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| JAPAN
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| AUSTRIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| GHANA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| MEXICO
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| GERMANY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| SOUTH AFRICA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| Total [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	107.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class II) \| Liabilities in excess of other asset [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(7.90%)
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| UNITED STATES
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	78.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| CANADA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	12.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| FRANCE
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| AUSTRALIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| NORWAY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| UNITED KINGDOM
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| PORTUGAL
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| JAPAN
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| AUSTRIA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| GHANA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| MEXICO
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| GERMANY
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| SOUTH AFRICA
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| Total [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	107.90%
PSF Natural Resources Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in excess of other asset [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(7.90%)
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.10%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	17.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	115%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(15.00%)
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.10%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	17.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	115%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(15.00%)
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class II) \| Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.10%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	17.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	9.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	6.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.30%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.50%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	115%
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(15.00%)
PSF Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Consumer Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	10.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction Materials [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	103.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(3.40%)
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Air Freight Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class III) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I)
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	100%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	10.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Software [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	8.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Interactive Media and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Affiliated Mutual Funds [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Broadline Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Financial Services Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Pharmaceuticals [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Banks [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	5.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Capital Markets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Providers and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Health Care Equipment and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Insurance Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	4%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Biotechnology [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Staples Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialty Retail [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Aerospace and Defense [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	3.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Machinery [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Electric Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Chemicals Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobiles [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Beverages [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Life Sciences Tools and Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Entertainment Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Information Technology Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Ground Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Specialized REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Communications Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Electrical Equipment [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	2.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Food Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Professional Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Multi-Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Commercial Services and Supplies [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Media [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Tobacco [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.80%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Consumer Finance [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Building Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Air Freight and Logistics [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial Conglomerates [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Metals and Mining [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Household Durables [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Energy Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Residential REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Trading Companies and Distributors [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.60%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Industrial REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Containers and Packaging [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Wireless Telecommunication Services [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Passenger Airlines [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Personal Care Products [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.90%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction and Engineering [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Automobile Components [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.20%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Gas Utilities [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Total Net Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	103.40%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	(3.40%)
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Textiles, Apparel Luxury Goods [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.70%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Real Estate Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.50%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Diversified REITs [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Marine Transportation [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Healthcare Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.10%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Us Government Agency Obligations [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0.30%
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Transportation Infrastructure [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	0%	[1]
PSF Global Portfolio (Class I) \| Construction Sector [Member]
Holdings [Line Items]
Percent of Net Asset Value	1%

[1]Less than 0.05%