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T. J. Hooker•Season 5•Episode 1

Ransom

6.5/10 · 73 votesSep 25, 198560 min

Ranked #17 of 18 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

When Hooker and Stacy take Hooker's children for a trip to the beach, a minor fire distracts Hooker long enough for Chrissie to disappear. She has been kidnapped by bitter ex-cop Marty Latham, who was struck from the force and ultimately sentenced to prison after

Directed byWilliam Shatner

Written byJudy Burns

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Ransom

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The Assassin

Rip-Off

Funny Money

The Night Ripper

The Obsession

Taps for Officer Remy

Nightmare

Shootout

Murder by Law

Partners in Death

Death Trip

Blood Sport (1)

Blood Sport (2)

Into the Night

Deadly Force

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William Shatner

William Shatner

Sgt TJ Hooker

Heather Locklear

Heather Locklear

Officer Stacy Sheridan

James Darren

James Darren

Officer Jim Corrigan

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William Shatner

William Shatner

Director

R.A. Rondell

R.A. Rondell

Stunt Coordinator

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Jack Swain

Director of Photography

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Judy Burns

Writer

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Stephen Michael

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Ransom" is episode 1 of T. J. Hooker season 5. It scored 6.5/10 from 73 votes, ranking #17 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by William Shatner and written by Judy Burns, it aired on September 25, 1985.

Next: E2 · Return of a Cop Best of Season 5