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Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
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- E1 HunterNext upSep 18, 1984 · 120 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Son of a mobster, Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter finds it difficult to keep a partner. The Captain assigns Hunter a new partner, but Hunter has another maverick in mind, Sergeant Dee Dee McCall. Hunter and McCall team up to catch a serial killer.
Guest stars: Joanna Kerns (Dr. Kettering), Lee Patterson (Uncle John), Brian Dennehy (Dr. Bolin), Richard McGonagle (Detective Levine), Steven Williams (King Hayes), Michael Cavanaugh (Lester Cain), David Labiosa (Whispering Willie), Richard Young (Jesse)
- E2 Hard ContractSep 28, 1984 · 60 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Hunter & McCall make a pact of protectiveness and loyalty toward each other when she is nearly killed by her old partner after she tries to stop him from a killer-for-hire assignment.
Guest stars: David Ackroyd (Gus Trancus), Gary Crosby (Smitty), James Whitmore Jr. (Bernie Terwilliger), Arthur Rosenberg (Lester Cain), Joan Sweeny (Marilyn Trancus), Kerry Slattery (Terri), Gloria Charles (Linda), Ezekiel Moss (Thief)
- E3 The Hot GrounderOct 5, 1984 · 60 min
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After the Commissioner's wife is murdered, Hunter and McCall have to piece together the clues in order to find the true killer.
Guest stars: William Windom (Larry Crenshaw), Joseph Whipp (Detective), Paul Willson (Marvin Shriver), Sam J. Jones (Lance Lane), Jason Bernard (Chief Kenny Lanark), Ray Girardin (Manny Roth), Gary Crosby (Smitty), Gloria Gifford (Hunter's Lawyer)
- E4 A Long Way From L.A.Oct 26, 1984 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
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A meek "pick-pocket" is accused of brutally beating a woman. Hunter and McCall unconvinced that he could do such a thing have to find the true culprit before it's too late.
Guest stars: Bo Svenson (Jake Cutter), Bill Quinn (Pops), Paul Eiding (Wally Wallerstean), Morgan Woodward (Chuck Easterland), Joe Colligan (Tim Collier), Maylo McCaslin (Lainie), Ted Gehring (Dr. Jessup), Hoke Howell (Servant)
- E5 LegacyNov 2, 1984 · 60 min
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A mobster's girlfriend overhears gunshots after an argument between her boyfriend and his father. Hunter, unable to prove anything with her testimony decides to use her as bait to lure her boyfriend in.
Guest stars: Mary-Margaret Humes (Sandy Newton), Al Ruscio (Carmine Santorro), Tony Longo (Dave Newton), Fil Formicola (Sollie), Jude Farese (Fisherman #1), Jim Boeke (Russ), Alfred Dennis (Uncle Dom), Bill Capizzi (Georgie)
- E6 Flight on a Dead PigeonNov 9, 1984 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall help a small girl who claims her uncle just died and all of his pigeons had been stolen. Upon further investigation into the missing pigeons, Hunter and McCall discover that the girl's uncle was killed.
Guest stars: Anthony Charnota (Carl Deakin), Gracie Harrison (Miss Rankin), Robert Costanzo (Benny), Marissa Mendenhall (Ruffy Collier), Claude Earl Jones (Uncle Pete Collier), John Amos (Captain Dolan), James Whitmore Jr. (Bernie Terwilliger), James Lemp (Jake Henderson)
- E7 Pen PalsNov 16, 1984 · 60 min
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A notorious drug dealer is killed by a thief who stole Hunter's "backup" gun, returning it immediately after the killing. With Hunter locked up in jail with an inmate planning on killing him, McCall must catch the true killer to clear Hunter's name.
Guest stars: Michael Fox (Judge), Jack O'Halloran (Charles 'Hammer' Turell), Tracey Walter (Archie), Tim Thomerson (Police Det. Gil Glasgow), Michael Laskin (Prisoner), Cindy Eilbacher (Maddy), Karl Johnson (Prisoner), James Victor (Prisoner)
- E8 Dead or AliveNov 30, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
A bounty hunter tracking two bank robbers crosses paths with Hunter and McCall. After initially letting the bounty hunter go, Hunter and McCall come to realize there is more to pursue.
Guest stars: Wings Hauser (Jimmy Jo Walker), Ann Weldon (Motel Maid), Jimmie F. Skaggs (Pete Montain), Diane Robin (Redhead), Eddie Zammit (Uptown Bill Brown), John Amos (Captain Dolan), Sally Julian (Ginger), W.T. Zacha (Chief Blackwood)
- E9 High Bleacher ManDec 7, 1984 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall are assigned to protect a sleazy criminal, who has been given immunity for fingering a top criminal. Outraged at having to protect him, Hunter and McCall set out to find someone else who can finger the top criminal.
Guest stars: Alan Autry (Whitey McFee), Richard Romanus (Nathan 'Nate' Demarest), Silvana Gallardo (Alma Lamaso), Gary Crosby (Smitty), Michael Baseleon (Elton Gavin), Michael Cornelison (D.A. Harvey), John Amos (Captain Dolan), James Whitmore Jr. (Bernie Terwilliger)
- E10 The ShooterJan 4, 1985 · 60 min
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A motorcycle cop is killed by a man on a "nighthawk." Upon further investigation, Hunter and McCall discover the killer may have been motivated by a dispute over a western shootout game at a bar.
Guest stars: Shawn Weatherly (Sherry), Marc Alaimo (Doug Kirkwood), Robert Dryer (Deke Broder), Steve Sandor (Stoner Jackson), Jenny Gago (Police Dispatcher), John Amos (Captain Dolan), James Whitmore Jr. (Bernie Terwilliger), Beau Billingslea (Motorcycle Cop)
- E11 The Garbage ManJan 11, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A parole officer is killed one night after meeting with a parolee. When the parolee confesses that he was not the killer, Hunter and McCall must track down a killer who has been shooting parolees.
Guest stars: Norman Alden (Jerry Walsh), Frances McDormand (Nina Sloan), Christopher McDonald (Sonny Dupree), John Fleck (Parolee), Nicholas Worth (Ramos), Dave Shelley (Parole Officer Wykert), Gary Crosby (Smitty), Ed O'Neill (Dan Colson)
- E12 The Avenging AngelJan 18, 1985 · 60 min
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A mentally disturbed surveillance expert attempts to "help" Hunter by killing a suspect and a witness. McCall is kidnapped when the surveillance expert is unhappy that Hunter does not approve of his actions.
Guest stars: Nancy Stafford (Nell Armstrong), Lee Wilkof (Dr. Yeager), Robert Pastorelli (Willie Wakefield), Charles Lampkin (Judge), Angus Duncan (Dr. Pierpoint), Robert Gray (Arnold Morton), Rod Haase (Ted Hawk), Michael Cornelison (D.A. Harvey)
- E13 The Snow Queen (1)Mar 23, 1985 · 60 min
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A cocaine dealer being escorted by an obnoxious detective escapes. Hunter and the detective pursue her, meanwhile, McCall goes undercover to bring down a drug lord.
Guest stars: Dennis Farina (Vic Terranova), Joseph Cali (Tony Boy), Lycia Naff (Sally LaPone), Dennis Franz (Sgt. Jackie Molinas), Ron Max (Desk Sergeant), Brendan Hughes (Darby Slash), Daniel Chodos (Detective), Robert Dubac (Sweet Louie)
- E14 The Snow Queen (2)Mar 30, 1985 · 60 min
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The pursuit of the cocaine dealer continues and the plot thickens as Hunter and McCall find their cases colliding.
Guest stars: Dennis Farina (Vic Terranova), Joseph Cali (Tony Boy), Lycia Naff (Sally LaPone), Dennis Franz (Sgt. Jackie Molinas), Daniel Faraldo (Bodyguard), Christie Claridge (Tony's Girl), Ron Max (Bodyguard), Dennis Stewart (Goon with Mohawk)
- E15 The Beach BoyApr 6, 1985 · 60 min
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The Beach Boy arrives in L.A. from Hawaii and begins to kill local drug dealers. Hunter and McCall have to figure out his next move before another victim is claimed.
Guest stars: Kimberly Beck (Marlene), Jere Burns (Greg Jones), Bill M. Ryusaki (Lorenzo), Kerry Rossall (Eddie Marx), Brett Baxter Clark (Wes Kapano), Jason Ronard (Snazzy Louis Green), Cynthia L. James (Lynn), Kellye Nakahara (Mrs. Kim)
- E16 GuiltyApr 13, 1985 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall go after a convicted murderer who is back out on the street and has vowed to kill the jurors who convicted him.
Guest stars: Willard E. Pugh (Eddie), Elizabeth Hoffman (Thelma Atkins), Tom Everett (Park Masher), Ken Foree (Louis McMahon), Gary Crosby (Smitty), Raymond O'Keefe (Paul Williams), Devon Ericson (Loretta Johnson), Philip Coccioletti (Ted)
- E17 The Last KillApr 20, 1985 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall go after a contract killer who is making hits throughout the city in order to ingratiate himself with a criminal kingpin in order to kill him.
Guest stars: Danny Wells (Murray Green), Madison Mason (Kerry Le Masters / Tommy Largo), Stephanie Blackmore (Christina Le Masters), Judd Omen (Johnny Satin), Tony Giorgio (Uncle Dom), George Skaff (Papa Joe Tomasino), James Jeter (Bodyguard), Jerome Guardino (Motel Clerk)
- E18 Fire ManMay 4, 1985 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall are brought in to help solve an arsonist/murder case. Someone has been setting fires all over the city to empty warehouses.
Guest stars: Belinda Balaski (Judy), William Russ (Jack Lachman), Robert Desiderio (Gene Byrd), Mark Schneider (Matt Gold), Julie Fulton (Cathy Holt), Carol Culver (Reporter), Vivian Bonnell (Witness), John Amos (Captain Dolan)
- E19 SniperMay 11, 1985 · 60 min
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Hunter and McCall go after a sniper who is killing blondes that remind him of his wife who jilted him 18 years ago. Meanwhile, the Police Department personnel is being audited by a most efficient IRS Agent.
Guest stars: Jack Starrett (Dennis Balzer), James Cromwell (Seymour Robbins), Joe Dorsey (Sgt. Louis Whitlow), Gary Crosby (Smitty), John Hostetter (Bartender), John Amos (Captain Dolan), Sandy Martin (Iris Balzer), John Sanderford (Brad Wakely)
Cast & crew
Created by Frank Lupo
Fred Dryer
Stepfanie Kramer
Charles Hallahan
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