Booker
Dennis Booker, an ex-cop, is hired by the U.S. office of a large Japanese company to investigate some suspect insurance claims. He is very anti-authority, resents being told what to do, and seems to spend most of his time investigating cases related to his family, friends, and colleagues rather than his employers.
- 1989-1990
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
Dennis Booker, an ex-cop, is hired by the U.S. office of a large Japanese company to investigate some suspect insurance claims. He is very anti-authority, resents being told what to do, and seems to spend most of his time investigating cases related to his family, friends, and colleagues rather than his employers.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Booker
Sun, Sep 24, 1989 47 mins
Dennis Booker is hired by the Teshima Corporation to run their internal investigation division. While there he meets Elaine, who believes she has just sent an innocent man to prison while serving jury duty. Booker agrees to help her investigate the circumstances.
Episode 2
The Pump
Sun, Oct 1, 1989 47 mins
When Hoffs is shot, Booker takes it upon himself to find the gang members who are responsible. Meanwhile, the gang is also after him, thinking that he killed one of their own. Throughout all of this, Booker tries to find a way to replace the adrenaline rush he left behind when he handed over his badge.
Episode 3
Razing Arrizola
Sun, Oct 8, 1989 44 mins
With its leader out of prison, the Arrizola gang begins to reorganize its operation, and Booker attempts to protect a young boy he has befriended from the gang's influence. Also, Booker starts to date a new Teshima executive, but he may be losing sight of who he really is in the process.
Episode 4
High Rise
Sun, Oct 22, 1989 46 mins
Some men break into the building and take Chick, Alicia, and some other people hostage. They claim that they entrusted one of their execs with millions of dollars that he was suppose to send to Asia. But it didn't get there. Since the man was killed when they broke in, the leader, whom Chick knows, demands that they find the money. Booker, who wasn't caught, goes around the building trying to save the hostages.
Episode 5
All You Gotta Do Is Do It
Sun, Oct 29, 1989 47 mins
Alicia's ex-husband calls and tells her that he's not bringing their daughter back. She freaks out and asks Booker for help. They learn that some bookies are after him, and they try to find out why.
Episode 6
Bête Noir
Sun, Nov 5, 1989 47 mins
Booker is sent to find out if a woman is a black widow. It seems that she has married some elderly men, and not long after they're married the men die and she collects a hefty insurance pay out. Her latest husband is insured by Teshima, so Booker ingratiates himself into their lives and gets a job working for her husband so that he can find the truth.
Episode 7
Flat Out
Sun, Nov 12, 1989 45 mins
A woman who was arrested who was bailed out by one of Teshima's companies, has agreed to testify against her employer. But it appears she's disappeared so the judge was about to revoke her bail which means Teshima stands to lose a million dollars. So Alicia tells the judge that they have a bounty hunter looking for her. So he gives her two days. But in reality she doesn't have one so she asks Booker to find her. And he does but she tries to bolt. And the man she's suppose to testify against somehow finds them.
Episode 8
Wheels and Deals: Part 1
Sun, Nov 26, 1989 43 mins
After stumbling upon a compromising videotape of an old enemy named Raymond Crane, Booker uses the tape as blackmail to gain entry into Crane's organization. Working undercover, Booker tries to dig up evidence to bring Crane down.
Episode 9
Someone Stole Lucille
Sun, Dec 10, 1989 47 mins
Booker must simultaneously entertain an executive from Teshima's Japanese office and look for B.B. King's stolen guitar.
Episode 10
Cementhead
Sun, Dec 17, 1989 47 mins
Booker is assigned to look after pro hockey player Bill Bloodworth and keep him out of trouble.
Episode 11
The Red Dot
Sun, Jan 14, 1990 46 mins
A woman hires Booker to find the man who got her pregnant, a man who is also being pursued by an assassin.
Episode 12
Who Framed Roger Thornton?
Sun, Jan 21, 1990 46 mins
Booker is hired by the friends of a fashion designer to find his killer, and he receives unwanted help from Suzanne.
Episode 13
Hacker
Sun, Feb 4, 1990 47 mins
A computer hacker from inside Teshima begins playing tricks on employees of the company, and he singles out Booker, leaving a trail of evidence for him to follow. However, when federal agents become involved with the case, it becomes apparent that the hacker is involved with something more serious.
Episode 14
The Life and Death of Chick Sterling
Sun, Feb 11, 1990 47 mins
After Chick Sterling narrowly escapes an explosion, he and Booker try to find out who would want him dead. The case leads them to an assignment Chick was given when he was in the military.
Episode 15
Black Diamond Run
Sun, Feb 18, 1990 46 mins
Booker goes to a ski resort to catch a cat burglar who has been stealing jewelry from the wealthy patrons.
Episode 16
Love Life
Sun, Feb 25, 1990 47 mins
Mata Yamashiro, an employee of Teshima's Japanese branch and friend of Chick Sterling, is murdered while in town on business, and Chick asks Booker to look into it. All signs point to the prostitute who is found at the scene, but Booker believes she is innocent.
Episode 17
Reunion
Sun, Mar 25, 1990 47 mins
Booker is invited to his high school reunion by his old girlfriend, Donna Cofax, who tells him that she is marrying Jeff Ferris, the man who she left him for. Nevertheless, when Jeff goes missing, Booker and Donna team up to find him.
Episode 18
Wedding Bell Blues
Sun, Apr 1, 1990 47 mins
One of Booker's friends from high school is getting married to a wonderful girl--the only problem is that he is already engaged to someone else, and he needs Booker's help in telling her mobster father that the wedding is off.
Episode 19
Molly and Eddie
Sun, Apr 8, 1990 47 mins
A man who repossesses cars for a living is carjacked during a repo job, and he comes to Booker for help. When the man disappears, it is up to Booker to find him, find out who stole the car, and take care of the man's young daughter, who was left at Teshima.
Episode 20
Crazy
Sun, Apr 15, 1990 47 mins
A murderer who Booker arrested, when he was still a cop, escapes from custody just before his trial concludes. It is up to Booker to find him before he takes revenge.
Episode 21
Mobile Home
Sun, Apr 29, 1990 47 mins
Booker's friend Tony buys a house, which is promptly stolen and moved by the children of the original owner when they learn that their father may have stashed a fortune in stolen money somewhere inside. Tony hires Booker and another investigator, Fatz, to find his house, while the children tear the house to pieces as they look for the money.
Episode 22
Father's Day
Sun, May 6, 1990 47 mins
Booker's absentee father returns and he learns that he might be a fugitive because he might be involved with a murder. But when Booker sees him, he tells him that he's been in Witness Protection and he's schedule to testify against the murderer. But some people are trying to make sure he doesn't so Booker has to protect him.
