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Season 1 – T.J. Hooker

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It's Captain Kirk! Uh, actually, it's William Shatner as Sgt. T.J. Hooker. This time he's a former detective who demotes himself to street patrol, where he feels he is needed. Assigned to the Academy Precinct of the police department, Hooker teaches rookies. With rookies like Stacy Sheridan and Vince Romano, Capt. Kirk, er, Sgt. Hooker has a pretty good team on his hands.
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T.J. Hooker — Season 1

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Chock full of clichés and off-putting in its regressive take on crimefighting, T.J. Hooker is a mean-spirited waste of William Shatner's charisma.

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Tom Shales Washington Post Aug 16, 2021
This one is so DOA, it makes doornails look frisky. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times Aug 16, 2021
In its own manipulating way, T.J. Hooker is a fascinating creation. Go to Full Review Rayleene Harrison Sydney Morning Herald Aug 16, 2021
William Shatner (he had a friend with peculiar ears some years back) plays the part of T.J. Hooker and, given the circumstances, plays it well. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 3, 2021
2.5/4
T.J. Hooker rarely broke away from formula, and episodes from the later seasons became increasingly bland. Go to Full Review Mark Wolf Charlotte Observer Aug 16, 2021
"I've seen the past, gentlemen, and it works." But T.J. Hooker doesn't. Go to Full Review Karl Vick Tampa Bay Times Aug 16, 2021
1/4
About as low-down reprehensible as a series can be. Maybe that's to be expected from television's reigning mafia of the intellect: Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg... But the breadth of the vituperation here is truly wondrous. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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William Shatner

Sgt. T.J. Hooker

Adrian Zmed

Officer Vince Romano

Heather Locklear

Officer Stacy Sheridan

Richard Lawson

Officer David McNeil

Brian Patrick Clarke

Officer Jess Canfield

Vic Tayback

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 13, 1982 The Protectors A police sergeant launches a recruitment program with an emphasis on on-the-street training; the first recruits face cold-blooded killers in the midst of a crime spree. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 20, 1982 The Streets An aggressive reporter dogs Hooker's steps as he pursues a serial mugger (Gary Frank) who leaves Bibles behind. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 27, 1982 God Bless the Child A girl's death brings Hooker to his daughter's (Susan McClung) high school, where pushers hawk drugs. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 3, 1982 Hooker's War The crash of a van loaded with guns leads Hooker to a former motorcycle gang dealing in illegal weapons. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 10, 1982 The Witness The department's unable to protect a murder witness when she becomes the killer's next target. Details

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T.J. Hooker — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Cliff Bole
Screenwriter
Rick Husky
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 13, 1982
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