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Viper

TV·1994–1999·4 seasons, 78 episodes·Syndication·Action·1h·Created by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo

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Viper was an action-adventure TV series about a secretive task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California, that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an urban assault vehicle that is disguised as a 1993 Flame Red Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster and, later, a 1998 Cobalt Blue Metallic Dodge Viper GTS Coupe (which replaced the Roadster convertible). The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or their subsidiary companies.

Cast

James McCaffreyJames McCaffreyJoe AstorDorian HarewoodDorian HarewoodJulian WilkesJoe NipoteJoe NipoteFranklin X. WatersDawn SternDawn SternAllie FarrowHeather MedwayHeather MedwayCameron WestlakeJ. DowningJ. DowningSpecial Agent Sherman CatlettJeff KaakeJeff KaakeThomas Cole

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes1994Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotJanuary 2, 1994—
  2. S01E02Once a Thief ...January 7, 1994—
  3. S01E03GhostsJanuary 14, 1994—
  4. S01E04Safe as HousesJanuary 21, 1994—
  5. S01E05FirehawkJanuary 28, 1994—
  6. S01E06Mind GamesFebruary 11, 1994—
  7. S01E07The FaceFebruary 18, 1994—
  8. S01E08Wheels of FireFebruary 25, 1994—
  9. S01E09Past TenseMarch 4, 1994—
  10. S01E10ScoopMarch 11, 1994—
  11. S01E11Thief of HeartsMarch 18, 1994—
  12. S01E12Crown of ThornsApril 1, 1994—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0222Episodes1996–97Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Winner Take AllSeptember 27, 1996—
  2. S02E02MIG-89October 5, 1996—
  3. S02E03CondorOctober 12, 1996—
  4. S02E04Talk is CheapOctober 19, 1996—
  5. S02E05Diamond in the RoughOctober 26, 1996—
  6. S02E06StandoffNovember 2, 1996—
  7. S02E07White FireNovember 9, 1996—
  8. S02E08Die LaughingNovember 16, 1996—
  9. S02E09On a RollNovember 23, 1996—
  10. S02E10Street PiratesNovember 30, 1996—
  11. S02E11Breakdown on Thunder RoadJanuary 11, 1997—
  12. S02E12ManhuntJanuary 18, 1997—
  13. S02E13Turf WarsFebruary 1, 1997—
  14. S02E14Forget-me-NotFebruary 8, 1997—
  15. S02E15WheelmanFebruary 15, 1997—
  16. S02E16ShutdownFebruary 22, 1997—
  17. S02E17Echo of MurderMarch 1, 1997—
  18. S02E18Thieves Like UsMarch 22, 1997—
  19. S02E19Cold StorageApril 26, 1997—
  20. S02E20Whistle BlowerMay 3, 1997—
  21. S02E21Black BoxMay 10, 1997—
  22. S02E22The ListMay 17, 1997—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes1997–98Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01Triple CrossSeptember 23, 1997—
  2. S03E02Cat and MouseSeptember 30, 1997—
  3. S03E03The Best CoupleOctober 7, 1997—
  4. S03E04Hidden AgendaOctober 14, 1997—
  5. S03E05Out from OblivionOctober 21, 1997—
  6. S03E06Storm WatchOctober 28, 1997—
  7. S03E07Cold WarriorsNovember 4, 1997—
  8. S03E08First Mob Wives' ClubNovember 11, 1997—
  9. S03E09Getting MADDNovember 18, 1997—
  10. S03E10Wilderness RunNovember 25, 1997—
  11. S03E11BreakoutJanuary 6, 1998—
  12. S03E12The GetawayJanuary 27, 1998—
  13. S03E13What Makes Sammy ChunFebruary 3, 1998—
  14. S03E14Paper TrailFebruary 10, 1998—
  15. S03E15Regarding CatlettFebruary 17, 1998—
  16. S03E16Trust No OneFebruary 24, 1998—
  17. S03E17Double TeamMarch 3, 1998—
  18. S03E18Hot PotatoMarch 17, 1998—
  19. S03E19HomecomingApril 21, 1998—
  20. S03E20Old AcquaintanceApril 28, 1998—
  21. S03E21Internal AffairMay 5, 1998—
  22. S03E22About FaceMay 12, 1998—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0422Episodes1998–99Aired—Season avg
  1. S04E01The ReturnSeptember 22, 1998—
  2. S04E02Once a ConSeptember 29, 1998—
  3. S04E03WisegalOctober 6, 1998—
  4. S04E04Holy MatrimonyOctober 13, 1998—
  5. S04E05Wanted: Fred or AliveOctober 20, 1998—
  6. S04E06The Full FrankieOctober 27, 1998—
  7. S04E07Honest AbeNovember 3, 1998—
  8. S04E08AftermathNovember 10, 1998—
  9. S04E09Family MattersNovember 17, 1998—
  10. S04E10The Really Real Re-EnactmentDecember 8, 1998—
  11. S04E11Best SellerJanuary 5, 1999—
  12. S04E12Seminar from HellFebruary 6, 1999—
  13. S04E13People Like UsFebruary 13, 1999—
  14. S04E14My Fair HoodlumsFebruary 20, 1999—
  15. S04E15Safe HouseFebruary 27, 1999—
  16. S04E16Tiny BubblesMarch 20, 1999—
  17. S04E17Of Course, It's a MiracleMarch 27, 1999—
  18. S04E18Holy TerrorApril 17, 1999—
  19. S04E19Hell Hath No FuryMay 1, 1999—
  20. S04E20Attack of the Teki-YaMay 8, 1999—
  21. S04E21Split Decision (1)May 15, 1999—
  22. S04E22Split Decision (2)May 22, 1999—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

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