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The Best Episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger

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Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Walker, Texas Ranger Season 2 Episode 24 - Stolen Lullaby
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Stolen Lullaby

    S2:E24

    A young mother's baby girl is stolen from her and illegally adopted by a rich couple who need a child to secure their political ambitions. It is up to Walker to return the girl to the rightful mother's arms, but Laurie (The young mom) withdraws consent after the shady adoption agent threatens the baby.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Julie Friedgen

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  2. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 12 - Desperate Measures
    8.4/10(127 votes)

    #2 - Desperate Measures

    S9:E12

    Four women escape from a bus taking them to Gaitesville Prison. Two of the women and their boyfriends go back to robbing banks. The other two are on the run and end up giving Gage a ride. Alex checks into the case of one of the women, Laura Pope. It looks like her case was mishandled by her attorney.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 1 - Home of the Brave
    8.3/10(119 votes)

    #3 - Home of the Brave

    S9:E1

    After Walker and the gang put an end to a baby kidnapping ring, Walker and Trivette must rescue a group of people including Alex and a young boy who are trapped in a collapsing building.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  4. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 7 Episode 19 - Brothers in Arms
    8.2/10(133 votes)

    #4 - Brothers in Arms

    S7:E19

    When the rangers arrest Jimmy's brother Simon, Jimmy soon finds that his life is in his brother's hands when Simon is told to kill him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 14 - A Matter of Principle
    8.2/10(124 votes)

    #5 - A Matter of Principle

    S8:E14

    After his daughter is shot in a bank robbery, an old man goes on a hunt for the shooters along with Walker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 10 - Faith
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #6 - Faith

    S9:E10

    Walker tracks down a hijacked ambulance containing an urgently needed donor liver.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  7. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 2 Episode 22 - Deadly Reunion (1)
    8.1/10(215 votes)

    #7 - Deadly Reunion (1)

    S2:E22

    Walker and Trivette get help from a legendary Texas Ranger, back to seek justice for his murdered son, to help track down an assassin with a senator in his sights.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 5 Episode 14 - Mayday
    8.1/10(136 votes)

    #8 - Mayday

    S5:E14

    After surviving a plane crash that was supposed to kill him and an important witness, Walker must protect the witness from hit men coming to make sure they're dead.

    Director:Tony Mordente
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 5 Episode 16 - Full Contact
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #9 - Full Contact

    S5:E16

    Walker clears the name of a young martial artist framed for murder, then trains him for a kickboxing tournament championship.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 7 Episode 7 - Survival
    8.1/10(147 votes)

    #10 - Survival

    S7:E7

    What was supposed to be a six-day camping trip filled with campfires and nature hikes quickly turns into a nightmare for Walker after Alex is kidnapped by the crazy Trammel brothers. Walker, along with his buddies Trent, Carlos and Trivette, immediately follows their trail. When Trivette is buried under falling boulders, Carlos must lead him to safety and Walker and Trent are forced to go it alone. (Taken from CBS Homepage)

    Director:Jerry Jameson
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 7 - Suspicious Minds
    8.1/10(121 votes)

    #11 - Suspicious Minds

    S8:E7

    The deaf daughter of an Elvis impersonator witnesses a murder, necessitating the Rangers' protection until the suspect is apprehended.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 16 - Justice Delayed
    8.1/10(116 votes)

    #12 - Justice Delayed

    S8:E16

    Seeking to prove her father innocent of murder, a student gets Trivette to help. Meanwhile, registering for their wedding shows Alex a part of Walker she'd not seen before.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 21 - Showdown at Casa Diablo (1)
    8.1/10(121 votes)

    #13 - Showdown at Casa Diablo (1)

    S8:E21

    Sydney and Alex are kidnapped by two Mexican brothers that are looking for revenge. Now is up to Trivette, Gage and Walker to save them. Or will the girls end up saving them?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 25 - Wedding Bells (2)
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    #14 - Wedding Bells (2)

    S8:E25

    Episode two of two. Alex and Walker make the proper preparations for their wedding.

    Director:Christian I. Nyby II
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 2 - Deadly Situation
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    #15 - Deadly Situation

    S9:E2

    A rookie officer framed for departmental corruption takes Alex hostage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 18 - Legends
    8.1/10(114 votes)

    #16 - Legends

    S9:E18

    While kickboxing friends of Walker's visit, the son of a recently jailed mob boss vows revenge on those who put him there--a list that includes Alex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  17. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 5 Episode 18 - Devil's Turf
    8.0/10(143 votes)

    #17 - Devil's Turf

    S5:E18

    When a mix of steroids and meth starts killing high schoolers, Walkers seeks the source of the deadly combination.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 6 Episode 6 - Last of a Breed (1)
    8.0/10(143 votes)

    #18 - Last of a Breed (1)

    S6:E6

    Walker tells some children who are touring the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame the story of Hayes Cooper. The story begins in the Old West when Cooper, who was then a bounty hunter, went to a town to get his quarry, which he does. A farmer named Wilson has a mortgage due, and a man named Bedoe doesn't want him to meet it because he knows that the railroad's coming, and the Wilson's land is where they will be going through. Now the banker, who is in his pocket, wants to wait until he forecloses so that there'll be no hint of impropriety. But Bedoe is impatient, so has some of his men rough up Wilson. Cooper then helps him. One of Bedoe's men stabs him. The Wilsons offer Cooper a place to stay while he heals. Cooper then helps the Wilsons bring in their cattle but someone lets them out before they could deliver. The bank's about to foreclose when Cooper uses the money from apprehending the criminal to pay their mortgage. Bedoe decides to take drastic measures; he hires Rudd Kilgore, a deadly g

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 6 Episode 24 - Test of Faith
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    #19 - Test of Faith

    S6:E24

    Two 14-year-old crack sellers are victims in a turf war involving multiple gangs and centered around a middle school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 7 Episode 14 - The Principal
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    #20 - The Principal

    S7:E14

    A principal of a high school has his suspicions about a teacher who may be involved in the sudden influx of drug usage on campus. They try and bust him but with disastrous results. Then, the principal actually witnesses the exchange between the teacher and student.

    Director:Jerry Jameson
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 1 - In Harm's Way (2)
    8.0/10(132 votes)

    #21 - In Harm's Way (2)

    S8:E1

    In last year's season finale, a vicious serial killer who set his sights on wealthy members of Dallas society was successfully apprehended, with Walker, Trivette, Alex and C.D. all risking their lives trying to stop him. But when Walker and Alex transported crucial evidence for a potential conviction, their plane mysteriously crash landed and trapped them inside. In the new season premiere, the serial killer awaits his trial, perilously close to being released from custody and ready to flee the country, as Walker and Alex struggle against all odds to get to the courtroom with the critical evidence that will convict him. (Taken from CBS Homepage)

    Director:Jerry Jameson
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 8 Episode 22 - Showdown at Casa Diablo (2)
    8.0/10(120 votes)

    #22 - Showdown at Casa Diablo (2)

    S8:E22

    Second part of two episodes. Sydney and Alex are kidnapped by two Mexican brothers that are looking for revenge. Now is up to Trivette, Gage and Walker to save them. Or will the girls end up saving them?

    Director:Jerry Jameson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 3 - White Buffalo
    8.0/10(121 votes)

    #23 - White Buffalo

    S9:E3

    Walker investigates the mystery of a statue that appears to cry real tears. Meanwhile, Gage goes undercover to bust the dealers of a designer drug called "white buffalo."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 6 - Lazarus (2)
    8.0/10(132 votes)

    #24 - Lazarus (2)

    S9:E6

    The Chairman continues to use knowledge gained from his computer hacking to terrorize federal agents, and manages to keep Walker at bay.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Walker, Texas Ranger Season 9 Episode 14 - Saturday Night
    8.0/10(123 votes)

    #25 - Saturday Night

    S9:E14

    Cooke and Gage go undercover in a nightclub to help the owner thwart a group of gangsters looking to take ownership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rob Wright

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Best Episodes Summary

"Stolen Lullaby" is the best rated episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Michael Preece and written by Julie Friedgen, it aired on 5/21/1994. This episode scored 1.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Desperate Measures".