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Walker, Texas Ranger

1993 – 2001Show9 seasons202 episodesTV-PG

DramaWestern
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic455.8

A violent, thrilling drama series about crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 202 episodes · best: S9E12 "Desperate Measures" 8.4

Episodes

7.2
7.5
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.7
7.7
7.8
7.8

Story

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 owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.

Feels like

  • Nineties Action Procedural
  • Chuck Norris Iconography
  • Old West Meets Modern Tech
  • Campy Violence
  • Formulaic Crime Solving
  • Rugged Individualism
  • Cheesy Dialogue
  • Buddy Cop Dynamics
  • Low-Stakes Drama

Cast

24 of 565 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Preece, Tony Mordente, Jerry Jameson
Written by
Rob Wright, Chuck Norris, Tom Blomquist
Produced by
Chuck Norris, John Ashley, Frank Lupo

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 1993 · May 19, 2001 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 1993
Last aired
May 19, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 202 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Western, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Second Love, For the Evulz, 13 Is Unlucky +9

  • Second Love
  • For the Evulz
  • 13 Is Unlucky
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Designated Girl Fight
  • Motorcycle Fu
  • Would Harm a Senior
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Deep South
  • Billed Above the Title
  • Product Placement
  • Sex Slave

12 of 197 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Walker, Texas Ranger?"

Questions about Walker, Texas Ranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Walker, Texas Ranger?

PhiloThe Roku

In the United States, Walker, Texas Ranger streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Walker, Texas Ranger worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (45).

Does Walker, Texas Ranger get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.2, and seasons 8 and 9 peak at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Desperate Measures (season 9, episode 12) at 8.4, and the lowest is Evil in the Night (season 4, episode 6) at 6.1.

Is Walker, Texas Ranger okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Walker, Texas Ranger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Walker, Texas Ranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (6 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Walker, Texas Ranger use?

Second LoveFor the Evulz13 Is UnluckyLaser-Guided KarmaDesignated Girl FightMotorcycle FuWould Harm a SeniorHoist by His Own PetardDeep SouthBilled Above the TitleProduct PlacementSex Slaveand 185 more

TV Tropes lists 197 tropes for it, including Second Love, For the Evulz, and 13 Is Unlucky.