TV series

Booker

Name: Booker
Released: 1989
Cast: Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Carmen Argenziano, Katie Rich, Lori Petty

1989–1990· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 5.2Ended

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Synopsis

Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network from September 24, 1989 to May 6, 1990. The series is a spin-off of 21 Jump Street and the second installment of the 21 Jump Street series. The character of Dennis Booker was originally a recurring character on that police drama during its third season. The theme song for the series, "Hot in the City", was performed by Billy Idol.

Themes

ex-cop insurance

Episodes

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E1 BookerNext upSep 24, 1989 · 45 min
Synopsis
Dennis Booker, after leaving 21 Jump Street and the police force, is unemployed and has no luck finding a new job. His former boss, Captain Fuller, recommends for a job at corporation; the Teshima Group. Upon his arrival, he doesn't exactly get along with his boss, Chick Sterling, but because he caught Sterling in flagrante delecte, Sterling gives him a job. His secretary, Elaine, who was recently on a jury that found a man guilty of a crime, he claims he didn't commit. Elaine was the only one on the jury who was uncertain of his guilt but was pressured byu the other jury members to vote guilty. But after the trial, the man's mother approached her and gave some info that makes her believe that he could be innocent. Booker then hatches a scheme with Elaine publicly recanting her vote but despite it not being enough to acquit the man, Booker saw someone watching the proceedings and Booker followed. Eventually, Booker was able to discover that the man had been framed and he eventually cau
Guest stars: Brent Stait (Woody Kincaid), Henry Beckman (Judge Alvarez), Steven Williams (Adam Fuller), Peter DeLuise (Doug Penhall), Billy Kane (Willie Seaton), Andi Chapman (Kelly), Virginia Capers (Ivy Seaton), Garwin Sanford (Dehavelen Smith)
E2 The PumpOct 1, 1989 · 45 min
Synopsis
After Booker's old colleague, Judy Hoffs, from his days as a member of 21 Jump Street, he sets out to find the shooter. But also still misses the rush that he got from the job.
Guest stars: French Tickner (Medical Examiner), Steven Williams (Adam Fuller), Garwin Sanford (Dehavelen Smith), Michael Alldredge (Ray Dewey), Don Cheadle (Frenchie Sayles), T.E. Russell (Harmon Lewis), Dex Elliott Sanders (David Sand), Holly Robinson Peete (Judy Hoffs)
E3 Raising ArrizolaOct 8, 1989 · 43 min
Synopsis
Booker becomes romantically involved with a Teshima executive while trying to keep a 14 year old orphan away from an allegedly reformed crack dealer.
Guest stars: Gabe Khouth (Scott), Peter Murnik (Chester Arrizola), Jay Brazeau (Keith Redding), Dante Basco (Ping Pong), John Allen Nelson (Ronald Arrizola), Marcia Cross (Sherrie Binford), B.J. Barie (N.G.), Betty Phillips (Mrs. Osheroff)
E4 High RiseOct 22, 1989 · 44 min
Synopsis
It's up to Booker and Katie to defeat gunmen who have entered Teshima Tower, sealed off the building and taken the company's top executives hostage.
Guest stars: Fred Henderson (Thomas Bournville), Ed Lauter (Kendall), Ric Young (Japanese Boss), Dwight McFee (Gunman), William S. Taylor (Police Lieutenant), Michèle Goodger (Jennifer), Jeff Irvine (Courier), Steve Adams (Gunman)
E5 All You Gotta Do is Do ItOct 29, 1989 · 45 min
Synopsis
Alicia turns to Booker for help when her ex-husband, a compulsive gambler who is always looking for the perfect system, disappears along with their daughter.
Guest stars: Jay O. Sanders (Gordon Rudd), Jay Brazeau (Keith Redding), Robyn Simons (Lizzy Rudd), Terry Barclay (Esquinino), Jack Andreozzi (Tom Lolopolito), Efrain Figueroa (Victor Perez), A.C. Peterson (Hank Martin), John 'Bear' Curtis (Greer)
E6 Bete NoirNov 5, 1989 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker sets out to expose a woman whom he suspects has killed her first two husbands, in order to collect the insurance money, before she marries a Teshima executive.
Guest stars: Roger Allford (Fire Marshall), James Karen (Jack Wingate), Peter DeLuise (Doug Penhall), Chelsea Noble (Taryn McKay), Deborah Wakeham (Carissa McKay), Gerard Prendergast (Frank), Sheila Paterson (Old Woman), William Harrigan (Security Guard)
E7 Flat OutNov 12, 1989 · 44 min
Synopsis
Booker goes after Suzanne, a wild young woman who jumped out on bail Teshima put up and is being pursued by mobsters who are taking steps to insure she doesn't return to testify.
Guest stars: Don S. Davis (Sheriff), Don MacKay (Judge), Frank Annese (Martin Claymore), Geof Prysirr (Grant), Frances Flanagan (Car Rental Clerk), Dolores Drake (Saleswoman), Morris Panych (Hotel Clerk), Vladimir Kulich (Craven)
E8 Deals and Wheels (I)Nov 26, 1989 · 43 min
Synopsis
Booker sets out to bring down Raymond Crane, the unethical businessman who cost Booker his job on the police force. The crossover continues on 21 Jump Street S04E10 Wheels and Deals (II).
Guest stars: Vanity (Tina Maxwell), Tom Hammond (Thomas), Mitchell Kosterman (Cop), Merrilyn Gann (Secretary), Brian Bonsall (Billy), Thomas Mikal Ford (Mickey Maxwell), Beth Toussaint (Jessica Barber), Ray Baker (Raymond Crane)
E9 Someone Stole LucilleDec 10, 1989 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker joins a Japanese executive from the home office on an all night search for singer B.B. King's stolen guitar, which is insured by Teshima.
Guest stars: Tawny Kitaen (Skylar Samperton), B.B. King, Gedde Watanabe (Max), Ian Tracey (Duke), Thomas Haden Church (Leon Ross), Jay Roberts Jr. (Woody Warlock), David Anthony Marshall (Eric Slash), Bernard Cuffling (Quinton Longfellow)
E10 CementheadDec 17, 1989 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker is truly happy with his latest assignment; he gets to look after his boyhood hero- a professional hockey player who is hoping to make a comeback.
Guest stars: Alex Nevil (Larry), Stephen Shellen (Bill Bludworth), Thomas Haden Church (Leon Ross), Chris Wilding (Ted), Paul Batten (Stu), John Payne (Morris), Larry Musser (Coach), Deryl Hayes (Reporter)
E11 The Red DotJan 14, 1990 · 45 min
Synopsis
Booker is stalked by a mysterious hitman while working on a missing persons case.
Guest stars: Jennifer Runyon (Linda Fowler), Jay Brazeau (Keith Redding), Steven Williams (Adam Fuller), Gina Belafonte (Linda's Roommate), Marc Poppel (Assassin), Joey Aresco (Randal Combs), Michael Russo (Raul Santiago), Blu Mankuma (Concierge)
E12 Who Framed Roger Thornton?Jan 21, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker gets some unwanted help from Suzanne who wants to share the reward being offered for finding the killer of a fashion designer.
Guest stars: Peter Marc Jacobson (Paul), Ray Buktenica (Michael), Garry Chalk (Sheriff), Margot Pinvidic (Maid), Ted Cole (Guy), Deryl Hayes (Cop), Peter Chapek (Geek), P. Lynn Johnson (Concierge)
E13 HackerFeb 4, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker helps a young computer hacker who broke into Teshima's master computer when they both become sought after by crooked federal agents.
Guest stars: Cynthia Stevenson (Penny), Scott Jaeck (Agent Krantz), Bernard Cuffling (Quinton Longfellow), Robert Petkoff (Duncan Amory), Jay Brazeau (Sgt. Keith Redding), Garwin Sanford (Haberman), Pat Bermel (Steele), A.C. Peterson (Lesault)
E14 The Life and Death of Chick SterlingFeb 11, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker learns a startling secret from Chick's past when Chick comes to him convinced that a Cuban revolutionary will soon murder him.
Guest stars: Ben Vereen (Carl McQueen), Barbara Rhoades (Barbara Sterling), Ismael 'East' Carlo (Ricardo Flores), Daniel Faraldo (Eduardo), Stephen E. Miller (Sgt. Riker), Alec Burden (Director), Jenn Griffin (Waitress)
E15 Black Diamond RunFeb 18, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker goes undercover as a ski instructor at a plush resort in order to keep an eye on a Teshima insured diamond.
Guest stars: Peter Haskell (Peter Larkin), Lewis Smith (David Saxton), Mariska Hargitay (Michelle Larkin), Mark Brandon (Mitch Taylor), Rebecca Toolan (Mrs. Bennett), Jennifer Dale-Briggs (Tanya), Jayme Knox (Clerk)
E16 Love LifeFeb 25, 1990 · 47 min
Synopsis
Booker becomes involved with a high class call girl ring when he befriends a prostitute who is suspected of murdering one of her clients.
Guest stars: James Hong (Mr. Jaycom), Jennifer Anglin (Karla Blake), Denise Bixler (Lisa Brooks), Rod Arrants (Kellem Blake), Thomas Ryan (Sergeant Di Nardo), Marj Dusay (Madame Philippe), Lenny Imamura (Mata Yamashiro), Ruby Montgomery (Maid)
E17 ReunionMar 25, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
An old girl friend of Booker's hires him to find her fiancÃ©e, who is wanted by the police and was Booker's rival for her affections during high school.
Guest stars: Michael Talbott (Coach), Jerry Wasserman (Lt. Goodman), David Cubitt (Dave), Maura Tierney (Donna Cofax), Craig Stark (Jeff Ferris), Claude Knobler (Toby), Adam Nelson (Tim), Thomas Mitchell (Randy)
E18 Wedding Bell BluesApr 1, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
One of Booker's old high school friends comes to him for help when he manages to become engaged to two different women at the same time, both of whom have violent relatives.
Guest stars: Robert Romanus (Tony DeAngelo), Kari Lizer (Twink Towers), Reginald T. Dorsey (Reggie Mitchell), Robert Miranda (Carmine Marino), Kelly Wolf (Gina Marino), Don Keith Opper (Rev. Towers), John Destry (Shop Owner), Frank Ferrucci (Tommy)
E19 Molly and EddieApr 8, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker ends up having to help a 6 year old girl find her father, a repo man who is suspected of working for an auto theft ring.
Guest stars: Robert Romanus (Tony DeAngelo), Jerry Wasserman (Lt. Goodman), John Mariano (Tommy Miranda), Ian Tracey (Duke), J.C. Quinn (Stanton), Reginald T. Dorsey (Reggie Mitchell), Christopher Burgard (Gary Smith), Cassy Friel (Molly Smith)
E20 CrazyApr 15, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
An escaped killer, whom he testified against at his murder trial, stalks Booker.
Guest stars: Alvin Sanders (Mitch), Anne Ramsay (Lindsey Simmons), Christopher Judge (Jones), Don S. Davis (Judge), Deryl Hayes (Reporter), Reginald T. Dorsey (Reggie Mitchell), Joe Holland (Peter Reilly), Thomas Ryan (Lt. Di Nardo)
E21 Mobile HomeApr 29, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Tony comes to Booker for help when the heirs of its former owner steal his new house.
Guest stars: Robert Romanus (Tony DeAngelo), Sal Viscuso (Freddy Larson), Jerry Wasserman (Lt. Goodman), Eric Christmas (Walter Larson), Argentina Brunetti (Grandma Petrelli), Cecile Callan (Ginnie Mae Larson), Garwin Sanford (Haberman), Willie Garson (Mac Larson)
E22 Father's DayMay 6, 1990 · 46 min
Synopsis
Booker learns that his father ran out on him as a child because he was made part of the witness protection program after testifying against a mobster.
Guest stars: John Novak (Jim O'Haver), Carmine Caridi (Joe Demakis), Holly Robinson Peete (Judy Hoffs), Janet Lo (Reporter), Linda Darlow (Joyce Booker), Steve Inwood (Nick Booker), Deryl Hayes (Assistant DA), Steve Makaj (Reporter)