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Booker

★5.2 1989 – 1990 1 Season Stephen J. Cannell TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

Booker

Episode 01

Booker

Sep 24, 1989 · 45 min

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

The Pump

Episode 02

The Pump

Oct 1, 1989 · 45 min

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.

Raising Arrizola

Episode 03

Raising Arrizola

Oct 8, 1989 · 43 min

Booker becomes romantically involved with a Teshima executive while trying to keep a 14 year old orphan away from an allegedly reformed crack dealer.

High Rise

Episode 04

High Rise

Oct 22, 1989 · 44 min

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.

All You Gotta Do is Do It

Episode 05

All You Gotta Do is Do It

Oct 29, 1989 · 45 min

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.

Bete Noir

Episode 06

Bete Noir

Nov 5, 1989 · 46 min

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.

Flat Out

Episode 07

Flat Out

Nov 12, 1989 · 44 min

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.

Deals and Wheels (I)

Episode 08

Deals and Wheels (I)

Nov 26, 1989 · 43 min

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).

Someone Stole Lucille

Episode 09

Someone Stole Lucille

Dec 10, 1989 · 46 min

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.

Cementhead

Episode 10

Cementhead

Dec 17, 1989 · 46 min

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.

The Red Dot

Episode 11

The Red Dot

Jan 14, 1990 · 45 min

Booker is stalked by a mysterious hitman while working on a missing persons case.

Who Framed Roger Thornton?

Episode 12

Who Framed Roger Thornton?

Jan 21, 1990 · 46 min

Booker gets some unwanted help from Suzanne who wants to share the reward being offered for finding the killer of a fashion designer.

Hacker

Episode 13

Hacker

Feb 4, 1990 · 46 min

Booker helps a young computer hacker who broke into Teshima's master computer when they both become sought after by crooked federal agents.

The Life and Death of Chick Sterling

Episode 14

The Life and Death of Chick Sterling

Feb 11, 1990 · 46 min

Booker learns a startling secret from Chick's past when Chick comes to him convinced that a Cuban revolutionary will soon murder him.

Black Diamond Run

Episode 15

Black Diamond Run

Feb 18, 1990 · 46 min

Booker goes undercover as a ski instructor at a plush resort in order to keep an eye on a Teshima insured diamond.

Love Life

Episode 16

Love Life

Feb 25, 1990 · 47 min

Booker becomes involved with a high class call girl ring when he befriends a prostitute who is suspected of murdering one of her clients.

Reunion

Episode 17

Reunion

Mar 25, 1990 · 46 min

An old girl friend of Booker's hires him to find her fiancée, who is wanted by the police and was Booker's rival for her affections during high school.

Wedding Bell Blues

Episode 18

Wedding Bell Blues

Apr 1, 1990 · 46 min

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.

Molly and Eddie

Episode 19

Molly and Eddie

Apr 8, 1990 · 46 min

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.

Crazy

Episode 20

Crazy

Apr 15, 1990 · 46 min

An escaped killer, whom he testified against at his murder trial, stalks Booker.

Mobile Home

Episode 21

Mobile Home

Apr 29, 1990 · 46 min

Tony comes to Booker for help when the heirs of its former owner steal his new house.

Father's Day

Episode 22

Father's Day

May 6, 1990 · 46 min

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.

About the series

Booker poster
Audience score
★ 5.2 /10

based on 24 votes

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.

Drama

Cast

5 principal cast

Richard Grieco

Richard Grieco

Dennis Booker

Marcia Strassman

Marcia Strassman

Alicia Rudd

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Chick Sterling

Katie Rich

Katie Rich

Elaine Grazzo

Lori Petty

Lori Petty

Suzanne Dunne

Where to watch Booker

Booker is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Stephen J. Cannell has 1 season and 22 total episodes, rated 5.2/10 by 24 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Booker have?

Booker has 1 season with 22 episodes in total.

Is Booker still on the air?

Booker has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Booker?

Booker airs on FOX.

When did Booker first air?

Booker first aired on September 24, 1989.

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