T. J. Hooker

1. S01E01The ProtectorsMarch 13, 1982—Pending investigation of a shooting in which he was involved, Hooker is assigned to train recruits.
2. S01E02The StreetsMarch 20, 1982—An aggressive reporter dogs Hooker's steps as he pursues a serial mugger who leaves Bibles behind.
3. S01E03God Bless the ChildMarch 27, 1982—A girl's death brings Hooker to his daughter's high school, where pushers hawk drugs.
4. S01E04Hooker's WarApril 3, 1982—The crash of a van loaded with guns leads Hooker to a former motorcycle gang dealing in illegal weapons.
5. S01E05The WitnessApril 10, 1982—The department's unable to protect a murder witness when she becomes the killer's next target.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Second ChanceSeptember 25, 1982—Hooker links a recent homicide and an unsolved case he investigated eight years earlier.
2. S02E02King of the HillOctober 2, 1982—Hooker works to clear an old racing buddy arrested in connection with thieves using loot to rebuild race cars.
3. S02E03The Empty GunOctober 16, 1982—Fellow police criticize Romano for not shooting a juvenile who killed an officer.
4. S02E04Blind JusticeOctober 23, 1982—A blind witness agrees to help Hooker and Romano catch thieves.
5. S02E05Big FootOctober 30, 1982—A large footprint is Hooker and Romano's only clue to a man who has been sexually assaulting women joggers.
6. S02E06Terror at the AcademyNovember 6, 1982—Hooker tracks a police-hating sniper threatening to blow up the precinct building.
7. S02E07The Survival SyndromeNovember 13, 1982—Hooker is accused of killing an unarmed youth during a shootout that put Romano in the hospital.
8. S02E08Deadly AmbitionNovember 20, 1982—A detective is out to nail Hooker's friend on a charge of aiding jewel thieves while working as a security guard.
9. S02E09A Cry for HelpNovember 27, 1982—Hooker fights for surgery for a hearing-impaired boy he arrested after a murder.
10. S02E10Thieves' HighwayDecember 4, 1982—Hooker teams with an independent trucker and a pet orangutan to stop a trucking boss's attempts to start a war.
11. S02E11The ConnectionDecember 18, 1982—Hooker runs afoul of federal agents when he goes after a dealer who sold PCP to a girl who jumped to her death.
12. S02E12The Fast LaneJanuary 8, 1983—Romano discovers the son (Ike Eisenmann) of an old Vietnam buddy supplied liquor to teens who died in an auto mishap.
13. S02E13Too Late for LoveJanuary 15, 1983—Hooker suspects Romano's girlfriend is supplying information to fur thieves.
14. S02E14The DecoyJanuary 22, 1983—Much to Hooker's discomfort, Stacy volunteers to be a decoy when a series of murders plagues the marina area.
15. S02E15The MumblerJanuary 29, 1983—While investigating armored-car thefts, Hooker sympathizes with the sister of one of the suspects.
16. S02E16Vengeance is MineFebruary 5, 1983—Hooker confronts an old buddy, Lt. Paul McGuire, seeking revenge against a rapist.
17. S02E17Sweet Sixteen and DeadFebruary 12, 1983—Hooker sets out to capture the murderer of a young woman who witnessed a payoff to a city councilman.
18. S02E18Raw DealFebruary 19, 1983—Hooker uses an old girlfriend to help him uncover a drug ring blackmailing gamblers.
19. S02E19Requiem for a CopFebruary 26, 1983—The murder of a private-detective friend puts Hooker on the trail of an arsonist.
20. S02E20The HostagesMarch 5, 1983—Sibling robbers hold Stacy, Fran and several hospital patients in exchange for their wounded father.
21. S02E21Payday PiratesApril 30, 1983—Fran may lose her sight after being injured in a supermarket robbery.
22. S02E22Lady in BlueMay 7, 1983—While investigating a robbery gang, Hooker tries to help an officer adjust to a disabling injury.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The ReturnOctober 1, 1983—Unable to forget his partner's death, Hooker searches the narcotics underworld for the killer.
2. S03E02Carnal ExpressOctober 8, 1983—Stacy poses as a nightclub dancer to infiltrate an international white-slavery ring.
3. S03E03ChinatownOctober 15, 1983—Illegal automatic weapons are being funneled through Chinatown.
4. S03E04The Cheerleader MurderOctober 22, 1983—A high-school cheerleader's murder propels Hooker to investigate teen pornography.
5. S03E05The Shadow of TruthOctober 29, 1983—Hooker falls for an investigative journalist probing a dishonest builder.
6. S03E06Walk a Straight LineNovember 5, 1983—An alcoholic officer interrupts Hooker's stakeout to seek revenge on the robber who wounded his partner.
7. S03E07A Child is MissingNovember 12, 1983—Obsessed by a missing child, Hooker journeys to Mexico to investigate the case.
8. S03E08The TrialNovember 19, 1983—Hooker defends an officer accused by Romano of cowardice.
9. S03E09Matter of PassionNovember 26, 1983—Hooker probes the death of a girl whose body he found while jogging on the beach.
10. S03E10Blue MurderDecember 3, 1983—Hooker and Romano stalk vigilante officers executing gangsters.
11. S03E11Undercover AffairDecember 10, 1983—Hooker is ordered off a case for helping a vice officer with her drug investigation.
12. S03E12Slay RideDecember 17, 1983—Stacy realizes a couple who foiled a drug raid are a team of robbers.
13. S03E13The Lipstick KillerJanuary 7, 1984—Hooker and his team track a psychotic nurse-killer who sends flowers to his future victims.
14. S03E14The Snow GameJanuary 14, 1984—A drug ring is responsible for the execution-style murder of a narcotics officer.
15. S03E15Exercise in MurderJanuary 28, 1984—Stacy disappears while posing as a TV aerobics dance instructor to help crack a series of murders and thefts.
16. S03E16Hooker's RunFebruary 4, 1984—An inside leak in the investigation of a crime boss causes an informant's death and endangers a witness.
17. S03E17Hot PropertyFebruary 25, 1984—Stacy's wedding plans shatter when her fiance is involved in the theft of confiscated heroin.
18. S03E18Death on the LineMarch 3, 1984—A rape at the precinct causes Hooker and Stacy to become too involved in the case.
19. S03E19Death StripMarch 10, 1984—While posing as a male stripper for a drug investigation, Romano witnesses a murder.
20. S03E20Psychic TerrorMarch 24, 1984—A psychic who predicts Hooker's death also helps him search for a kidnapped girl.
21. S03E21Gang WarMay 5, 1984—An ex-gang member tries to foil Hooker's efforts to help negotiate a peace between rival gangs.
22. S03E22DeadlockMay 12, 1984—Hooker, seeking help for wounded Romano, becomes trapped in a department-store elevator with an armed robber.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Night VigilOctober 13, 1984—Hooker combs the city for a burly robber who shot Stacy and left her with a bullet lodged close to her heart.
2. S04E02The Two Faces of Betsy MorganOctober 20, 1984—Hooker tries to help a teenage prostitute after several murders in the red-light district.
3. S04E03Pursuit [a.k.a. Hot Pursuit]October 27, 1984—Hooker pursues two robbers at high speed, resulting in the injury of a pregnant teller.
4. S04E04Hardcore ConnectionNovember 3, 1984—Hooker wants to clear the reputation of a slain officer when $10,000 is found among his belongings during a vice investigation.
5. S04E05Anatomy of a KillingNovember 10, 1984—Hooker and former partner Jim Cody investigate a drug-related homicide only to discover that Cody's daughter is involved.
6. S04E06Target: HookerNovember 17, 1984—Romano is blinded and his girlfriend killed during attempts on Hooker's life.
7. S04E07Model for MurderNovember 24, 1984—Stacy goes undercover to find out who's responsible for the death of a model.
8. S04E08A Kind of RageDecember 1, 1984—A blow to the head precipitates episodes of explosive behavior in Corrigan, while Hooker pursues a strangler of skid-row denizens.
9. S04E09The ConfessionDecember 15, 1984—Hooker pursues the man who raped a female priest, but he's stymied by the victim, who won't testify after hearing her attacker's confession.
10. S04E10Grand Theft AutoDecember 29, 1984—Romano's sports car is stolen, but the 10-year-old who witnessed the crime and the subsequent murder of her uncle won't talk.
11. S04E11Street BaitJanuary 5, 1985—Stacy goes undercover as a department-store employee to bait a killer---and all evidence points to a security guard.
12. S04E12The SurrogateJanuary 12, 1985—Hooker tries to persuade a radio sex therapist to help him search for the killer of four unfaithful wives---all of whom were callers to her
13. S04E13TrackdownJanuary 26, 1985—Hooker tracks a serial killer who's taken a hostage.
14. S04E14OutcallFebruary 2, 1985—Stacy poses as a masseuse to find out who's trying to take over a massage parlor.
15. S04E15The BribeFebruary 9, 1985—When Hooker's charged with bribery, he leaves for Las Vegas to meet with the prostitute accused of paying him off.
16. S04E16Love StoryFebruary 16, 1985—Hooker's pursuit of the gang behind a series of rapes and robberies may be motivated more by revenge than duty.
17. S04E17Hollywood StarrFebruary 23, 1985—Hooker teams with a Hollywood detective in search of a murderous jewel thief.
18. S04E18SanctuaryMarch 2, 1985—Stacy and a seriously wounded Corrigan are taken hostage by a trio who take refuge in a church, demanding a $100,000 ransom.
19. S04E19HomecomingMarch 9, 1985—Hooker's vacation with his children is interrupted by a race-track robbery that leaves an officer dead.
20. S04E20Serial MurdersMarch 16, 1985—An officer's cocaine problem endangers Hooker as they pursue suspects in cross-country serial murders.
21. S04E21Lag TimeMarch 23, 1985—Stacy loses her confidence after a procedural lapse with a suspect nearly costs her her life.
22. S04E22The ThrowawayApril 6, 1985—Corrigan is accused of planting a gun on a suspect he shot while investigating box-office heists.
23. S04E23The Chicago ConnectionMay 4, 1985—A extradition trip to Chicago becomes an extended stay for Hooker when he goes undercover to nail a heroin dealer.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The RansomSeptember 25, 1985—Hooker's daughter is kidnapped by an ex-cop who demands to know the whereabouts of his own family---relocated by the FBI after he was senten
2. S05E02Return of a CopOctober 2, 1985—Hooker's dad, a retired cop, arrives unexpectedly and shows more than a passing interest in Hooker's current case.
3. S05E03To Kill a CopOctober 9, 1985—A cop killer has also targeted the dead man's partner.
4. S05E04Death is a Four Letter WordNovember 6, 1985—The investigation of a porno actress's murder is hampered by her uncle, a cop obsessed with finding the killers.
5. S05E05The AssassinNovember 13, 1985—A man Hooker served with in Vietnam is out to assassinate a Soviet trade delegate.
6. S05E06Rip-OffNovember 20, 1985—Hooker clashes with a Fed out to bust the drug dealer who killed one of Hooker's cops in a sting operation.
7. S05E07Funny MoneyNovember 27, 1985—Corrigan gives serious consideration to leaving the force after pulling the trigger in two fatal shootings.
8. S05E08The Night RipperJanuary 29, 1986—A series of murders appears to be connected to a college publication.
9. S05E09The ObsessionFebruary 5, 1986—Stacy is taken hostage by armed robbers led by the black sheep of a wealthy family.
10. S05E10Taps for Officer RemyFebruary 12, 1986—Hooker probes the "murder" of an officer who was once his lover.
11. S05E11NightmareFebruary 19, 1986—Stacy loses her memory following a car accident and is taken in by a motorist who says he's a doctor.
12. S05E12ShootoutFebruary 26, 1986—While tracking a murderous gang of bank robbers, Stacy begins to fear that she will become their next victim.
13. S05E13Murder by LawApril 30, 1986—Hooker searches for a murderer whose victims all were female lawyers who attended the same law school.
14. S05E14Partners in DeathMay 7, 1986—Corrigan and Stacy's preoccupation with each other leads to an incident that leaves Hooker wounded.
15. S05E15Death TripMay 14, 1986—Hooker protects a retired mobster-turned-informant---the latest target of a paramilitary group.
16. S05E16Blood Sport (1)May 21, 1986—A senator barely escapes assassination and enlists his old college chum, Hooker, to protect him on a trip.
17. S05E17Blood Sport (2)May 21, 1986—The death of Off. Kalanuma and the kidnapping of Sen. Grayle's wife and daughter provide clues to who is behind the assassination attempts.
18. S05E18Into the NightMay 21, 1986—The hijackers who killed Hooker's former colleague target a suspected witness---the man's son, who they don't know is blind.
19. S05E19Deadly ForceMay 28, 1986—Hooker's pursuit of a murderous robber is impeded by a reporter.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed