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Season 1 – Walker

Jan 2021

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A reimagining of the long-running series "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Walker" follows the adventures of Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, as he returns home to Austin after being under cover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home. He must attempt to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenage daughter and navigate clashes with his family -- an ADA brother who stepped in during Walker's absence, his perceptive mother and his traditional rancher father. Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife's death.

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Critics Consensus

Despite decent performances, Walker's bland storytelling and limited action fails to fill its namesake's butt-kicking boots.

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Roxana Hadadi

AV Club

01/22/2021

C+

I suppose that gives Walker room to grow in upcoming episodes, but for now, he's a Raylan Givens facsimile with extremely sanded-down edges.

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Daniel Fienberg

The Hollywood Reporter

01/21/2021

The annoying thing is that being a total failure as a remake of Walker [TR]... doesn't necessarily mean that Walker is a total failure as a TV show. It's just something different, and I wish it had just committed to being that different thing entirely

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

01/21/2021

2.5/5

There are no shortage of nods to the world today, but in the pilot at least none of them shifts the needle. It's improvement by increment: the plots aren't as corny, Padalecki can act. In many ways Walker is a show of small steps forward.

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Monita Roy Mohan

Stereo Geeks (Podcast)

Oct 14

You know what, if you haven't caught this show because you think it's not your kind of show, give it a shot. And give it a shot beyond just the pilot episode because you're in for a ride.

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Sayan Ghosh

The Hindu

09/27/2023

A forgettable reboot which takes itself too seriously.

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Carissa Pavlica

TV Fanatic

03/04/2021

3/5

It seems like the people behind Walker want to focus on family drama. That would be an excellent choice if only it wasn't set up to be a procedural.

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Maria C

@RT32299982 Mar 18

This is one of the most predicable shows I’ve ever watched. You always know what’s going to happen and who’s going to do it before you get to watch the next episode. I really like the parents they basically are the reason I am a little interested in the series. The kids are dumb my grandkids are smarter than that. Dad he is the most gullible character on the show. The other rangers make the show watchable as well. MC

David W

@Sternhammer Jul 28

God I miss Chuck...

James B

@RT04584131 05/05/2025

This is really painful to watch. The actor has very orchestrated facial expressions that are out of norm with the situation. He has uncomfortable speaking skills and acts as if he is constipated at times. This is truly a hard watch, and In my opinion is not a "reboot", but instead for me, gets the boot.

Dave C

@Chase1399 02/28/2025

This show is an embarrassment compared to the original. Cordell is a skitzo, neurotic buffoon. The complete opposite from the C Norris character depiction. This show is more in line with virgin river than a crime drama. I was hoping it would be more like the show Deputy or simular, but this show is all about relationships. This show depicts Walker as incompetent. Nothing about this reboot is valid. But if you like Virgin River, then you'll like this. Another observation which irritates the heck out of me is Cordell Walker constantly talks like he's Porky Pig. A Stuttering fool.

Rodney B

@RodneySB 09/02/2024

The show is watchable, but Walker is portrayed as the absolute worst Ranger on the show. He looses fist fights, gets out performed by his female partner, and criminals get the drop on him. The screen writers missed the part about Walker is supposed to be a bad ass. Padalecki does good acting job here but the character isn't Walker.

Amanda R

@RT62506627 08/17/2024

Such a pity that the writer / producer decided to concentrate on the (very boring at times) family drama rather than crime and action. Nothing like the original series, which is its downfall. The actors are decent but the storylines and the lack of action mean that it has zero. I don’t know how it lasted four seasons. I’m only watching this one because I paid for it.

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Jared Padalecki

Cordell Walker

Kale Culley

August Walker

Violet Brinson

Stella Walker

Keegan Allen

Liam Walker

Molly Hagan

Abeline Walker

Mitch Pileggi

Bonham Walker

Episode 1

Aired Jan 21, 2021

Pilot

Cordell Walker returns home to Austin, Texas, after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 28, 2021

Back in the Saddle

Walker continues to try to reconnect with his family, but finds that his kids have developed new routines with Liam; Capt. James tells Walker he needs to get recertified to be a ranger, but old memories of Emily hinder his progress.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 4, 2021

Bobble Head

Walker's life gets more complicated when his childhood best friend, Hoyt Rawlins, returns to town; Abeline is thrilled to have Hoyt home, but Geri has conflicted feelings; Micki has suspicions about the real reason Hoyt returned to town.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 11, 2021

Don't Fence Me In

Micki is uncomfortable with the spotlight Capt. James puts on her during a current investigation; Walker talks to Liam about their parents and learns there was trouble while he was away; Trey applies for a new job in town.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 18, 2021

Duke

Walker is forced to resume his undercover identity to keep his family safe; Micki gets caught up in Walker's old case; August threatens to blow his father's cover; Trey starts his new job.

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 11, 2021

Bar None

When Geri decides to sell the bar, it throws Walker for a loop; Micki is shocked when her mother drops in unexpectedly.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 18, 2021

Tracks

Captain James and Liam follow up on a tip regarding Emily's murder; Trey escorts Stella, August and the girls' soccer team to an away game, but things take a dangerous turn; Micki learns some shocking news.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 8, 2021

Fine Is a Four Letter Word

A tornado touches down in Austin; Walker, Micki and Trey rush to the school where Stella, August and Ruby are at a school dance; Liam and Bret get trapped in an elevator.

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Episode 9

Aired Apr 15, 2021

Rule Number 17

Walker and Captain James investigate a high-stakes poker game in which one of the players may have information on Emily's killer; Micki takes August and Stella on an unusual adventure.

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Episode 10

Aired May 6, 2021

Encore

Liam turns to Bonham for advice on a career move; Micki and Trey work through the aftermath of his injuries after the hurricane; Stella confronts Clint about Trevor and his response prompts Stella to make a dangerous decision.

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Episode 11

Aired May 13, 2021

Freedom

Walker and Geri are both unsure of their feelings for each other after their kiss; things get very complicated when Hoyt comes home from prison; the welcome home party is interrupted when Micki and Walker get word that Clint West is on the run.

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Episode 12

Aired May 20, 2021

A Tale of Two Families

Flashbacks reveal the days right before and after Emily's death and how the entire Walker family dealt with the sudden, tragic loss.

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Episode 13

Aired Jun 10, 2021

Defend the Ranch

Walker's past comes back with a vengeance and it threatens the very thing he loves the most -- his family.

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Episode 14

Aired Jun 17, 2021

Mehar's Jacket

Walker takes Stella and August on a road trip to discuss some devastating news; Capt. James enlists the help of Micki and Trey to find a missing military veteran.

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Episode 15

Aired Jun 24, 2021

Four Stones in Hand

Micki's real mother tries to make amends with her daughter; August suffers from PTSD after what happened at the Ranch.

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Episode 16

Aired Jul 15, 2021

Bad Apples

Capt. James leads Micki and the team into a drug bust with a dirty cop, Officer Campbell; after Campbell is inexplicably set free, the cop targets the captain's son, DJ, in retaliation; Walker gives Trey advice on his future.

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Episode 17

Aired Jul 22, 2021

Dig

Walker and Micki investigate a bomb threat that targeted Liam and Stan at school; Abeline and Bonham plan a vow renewal; Trey's mother comes for a visit.

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Episode 18

Aired Aug 12, 2021

Drive

Walker's world is shattered after receiving shocking news that changes everything.

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