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T. J. Hooker S1E1 — The Protectors (pilot)

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T. J. Hooker•Season 1•Episode 1

The Protectors (pilot)

6.5/10 · 351 votesMar 13, 1982120 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byCliff Bole

Written byRick Husky

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Cast4

William Shatner

William Shatner

Sgt TJ Hooker

Adrian Zmed

Adrian Zmed

Officer Vince Romano

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April Clough

Officer Vicki Taylor

Richard Herd

Richard Herd

Captain Dennis Sheridan

Crew11

Cliff Bole

Cliff Bole

Director

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George W. Brooks

Editor

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Richard Epper

Stunts

Rick Husky

Rick Husky

Writer

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Roy E. Harrison

Stunt Coordinator

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Monty Jordan

Stunt Driver

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Leon Carrere

Editor

John C. Meier

John C. Meier

Stunt Double

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Daniel Maldonado

Stunt Double

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Richard M. Rawlings Jr.

Director of Photography

Donna Keegan

Donna Keegan

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Protectors (pilot)" is episode 1 of T. J. Hooker season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 351 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Cliff Bole and written by Rick Husky, it aired on March 13, 1982.

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