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Riker

TV·1981–1981·1 season, 5 episodes·CBS·Drama, Crime·1h

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Riker is an American crime drama television series that aired from March 14 until April 11, 1981.

Cast

Josh TaylorJosh TaylorFrank RikerMichael ShannonMichael ShannonBrice Landis

Episodes by season

Season015Episodes1981Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01HonkytonkMarch 14, 1981—Frank Riker, known around town as a tough cop who was forced out of the police department by political pressures: Not known to anybody is th
  2. S01E02SistersMarch 21, 1981—
  3. S01E03Gun RunMarch 28, 1981—
  4. S01E04Crime SchoolApril 4, 1981—
  5. S01E05Busted CopApril 11, 1981—

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