This week, we're diving into "The Prodigal Son," where Walker grapples with guilt after nearly causing a young man's death in a hostage situation, leading him to soul-search and help a troubled teen escape the clutches of drug dealers. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to redeem any prodigal. Get ready for introspection, interventions, and Norris-powered rescues!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: The Prodigal Son (Season 2, Episode 16, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 19 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: March 5, 1994

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Tony Mordente

Writers: Peter Lance

Cast:

Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker

Clarence Gilyard Jr. as James "Jimmy" Trivette

Sheree J. Wilson as Alexandra "Alex" Cahill

Noble Willingham as C.D. Parker

Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman as Uncle Ray Firewalker

Tobey Maguire as Duane Parsons

Mary Chris Wall as Mary Parsons

Wings Hauser as Leland Stahl / Sonny King

Michael Flippo as Buzz Poverman

Grayson Jimenez as Hank Tanner