Series synopsis
Booker is an American drama television series that premiered on FOX on September 24, 1989. It ended on May 6, 1990. It was created by Stephen J. Cannell. It stars Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Carmen Argenziano and Katie Rich.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Grieco as Dennis Booker
- Marcia Strassman as Alicia Rudd
- Carmen Argenziano as Chick Sterling
- Katie Rich as Elaine Grazzo
- Lori Petty as Suzanne Dunne
- Robert Romanus as Tony DeAngelo
- Jay O. Sanders as Gordon Rudd
- Gabe Khouth as Scott
Supporting cast
- Cynthia Stevenson as Penny
- Tawny Kitaen as Skylar Samperton
- Michael Talbott as Coach
- Fred Henderson as Thomas Bournville
- Brent Stait as Woody Kincaid
- Vanity as Tina Maxwell
- Alex Nevil as Larry
- Peter Haskell as Peter Larkin
- Kari Lizer as Twink Towers
- French Tickner as Medical Examiner
- Jennifer Runyon as Linda Fowler
- James Hong as Mr. Jaycom
Guest cast
- Jay O. Sanders as Gordon Rudd
- Gabe Khouth as Scott
- Cynthia Stevenson as Penny
- Tawny Kitaen as Skylar Samperton
- Michael Talbott as Coach
- Fred Henderson as Thomas Bournville
- Brent Stait as Woody Kincaid
- Vanity as Tina Maxwell
- Alex Nevil as Larry
- Peter Haskell as Peter Larkin
- Kari Lizer as Twink Towers
- French Tickner as Medical Examiner
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 24, 1989 | May 6, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Booker 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 |
September 24, 1989 |
| 2 |
The Pump 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. |
October 1, 1989 |
| 3 |
Raising Arrizola Booker becomes romantically involved with a Teshima executive while trying to keep a 14 year old orphan away from an allegedly reformed crack dealer. |
October 8, 1989 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1989 |
| Last aired | May 6, 1990 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |