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T. J. Hooker

1982·Show
91Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb6.1
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T. J. Hooker fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.
Classic Police ProceduralL.A. Noir AestheticGritty Street JusticeNostalgic 80s TelevisionAction-Oriented Crime DramaProcedural MysteryUrban Law EnforcementCharacter-Driven Cop ShowRetro ThrillerFormulaic but Entertaining

Crew

Directed by:
Cliff Bole, Sigmund Neufeld Jr., William Shatner
Written by:
Rick Husky, Jack V. Fogarty, Dick Nelson
Produced by:
Aaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg, Chuck Bowman
Composed by:
Mark Snow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about T. J. Hooker

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Where can I stream T. J. Hooker legally?

fuboTVThe RokuTubi TVSony Pictures Core

T. J. Hooker is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is T. J. Hooker worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is T. J. Hooker rated?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does T. J. Hooker have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 91 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did T. J. Hooker air?

It ran from 1982 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is T. J. Hooker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch T. J. Hooker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for T. J. Hooker in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does T. J. Hooker use?

Do Not Go GentleObviously EvilNepotismEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodUndercover ModelUnnecessary Combat RollBeneath NoticeMr. FanserviceFanserviceClosing CreditsEvery Car Is a PintoChewing the Sceneryand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for T. J. Hooker, including Do Not Go Gentle, Obviously Evil, Nepotism.