T. J. Hooker

1982 - 1986

The Protectors (pilot)

13th March 1982

Episode 1

With a crime-wave sweeping the city, a new Police programme has been formed to fast-track recruits to get them patrolling on the streets, and it's up to tough veteran cop Sergeant T.J. Hooker to bring them up to scratch. Trying to cope with his recent divorce and money problems, Hooker struggles with a job that he can't get away from. Meanwhile, the spate of crimes, including robbery, murder and a sniper is quickly getting out of hand. Only Hooker can train the eager but inexperienced young recruits as he leads them in bringing peace back to the streets, but the pursuit of the two murderous armed robbers at the head of the crime-wave inevitably leads to an explosive confrontation.

The Streets

20th March 1982

Episode 2

While hunting for a mugger who attacks women and leaves a Bible at the scene of his crimes, Hooker and Romano have to escort an overeager, aggressive newswoman. But the reporter's involvement just serves to complicate matters further.

God Bless the Child

27th March 1982

Episode 3

When a school-mate of Hooker's daughter is found dead, after being pumped full of drugs and pushed off a roof after threatening to expose a drug runner's racket, Hooker realises that it could just as easily have been his daughter, and is determined to nab the culprits.

Hooker's War

Episode 4

Hooker and Romano spot a van jumping a red light in a seemingly straight-forward traffic violation, but when they give pursuit they find themselves taking on gun-runners in the firearm-loaded vehicle. The pair go on the trail of the former members of a biker gang who are now involved in the illegal arms dealing, but just who is supplying them?

The Witness

10th April 1982

Episode 5

An attractive young woman witnesses a murder, but her married boss dissuades her from going to the Police in fear that it will uncover their affair. Hooker must try and persuade the frightened girl to help them and testify against the psychotic killer, but the murderer intends to see that she never makes it that far.

Top Cast

William Shatner•Heather Locklear•James Darren

Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.

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William Shatner

Sgt TJ Hooker

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Heather Locklear

Officer Stacy Sheridan

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James Darren

Officer Jim Corrigan

Full Crew

Frank Meadows

Sound Mixer

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Aaron Spelling

Producer

Leonard Goldberg

Producer

Ross Bellah

Art Direction

Leo Lotito Jr.

Makeup Supervisor

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Mark Snow

Original Music Composer

Audrey A. Blasdel

Set Decoration

Grady Hunt

Costume Design

Hank Stonecipher

Construction Coordinator

James Lee McCoy

Makeup Artist

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Mark Snow

Main Title Theme Composer

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