Season 5 • Episode 19
LatestAfter Corrigan drops Detective O'Brien's niece Jennifer off at a jewellery store to buy a gift for her uncle's 25th anniversary in the force, the store is hit by a pair of armed robbers, and in the robbery Jennifer is gunned down. With the only lead being the hi-tech gun used by one of the thieves, Corrigan feels responsible for Jennifer's death, and the investigation is hampered by a television news reporter eager for a story. Meanwhile, one of the murderous robbers gets a taste for the fame that the shooting brings him, and plans to make a play for the determined reporter.
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.
Acting
Shatner's unique line delivery is accidental performance art.
Production
Peak Aaron Spelling: glossy, loud, and somehow comforting.
Stunts
Pre-CGI car chases with actual metal being destroyed.
Creators
Aaron Spelling, Rick Husky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Heather Locklear joined in season two and became the breakout star, later becoming Spelling's go-to actress for Dynasty and Melrose Place.
The show was created to capitalize on the 'MTV cops' trend after Hill Street Blues changed the genre, but chose loud simplicity over gritty realism.
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