T. J. Hooker (1982)

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Stream

• fuboTV
• Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
• Howdy Amazon Channel

Buy

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• William Shatner as Sgt TJ Hooker
• Heather Locklear as Officer Stacy Sheridan
• Adrian Zmed as Officer Vince Romano
• James Darren as Officer Jim Corrigan
• Richard Herd as Captain Dennis Sheridan
• Hugh Farrington as Lt. Pete O'Brien
• Lee Bryant as Fran Hooker
• Paul Kent as Carter
• April Clough as Officer Vicki Taylor
• Nicole Eggert as Chrissie Hooker

If you liked T. J. Hooker, try

• Law & Order
• Chicago P.D.
• NYPD Blue
• Dragnet
• Third Watch
• Hill Street Blues
• Adam-12
• Nash Bridges

BingeNext's take

If you're into classic crime dramas with a strong lead, T. J. Hooker is a solid pick. William Shatner stars as a seasoned cop who leaves behind a cushy desk job to get back on the streets, training new recruits and tackling tough criminals in Lake City. The show has a gritty, old-school vibe that fans of Law & Order or NYPD Blue might appreciate, but with that 80s flair that makes it feel like a real throwback. With five seasons and 91 episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys a steady mix of action and character-driven stories. Heather Locklear and Adrian Zmed add some great energy alongside Shatner, making it feel like a team you want to root for. Watching it feels like stepping into a tougher, no-nonsense world of policing, where experience and street smarts are everything. It’s a great choice if you want a crime series that’s both familiar and a bit nostalgic.