Welcome to another episode of Watcher Texas Ranger, where hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila tackle the high-kicking, justice-dispensing world of Walker, Texas Ranger with enough laughs to fill a stadium. We’re riffing scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic, bringing the heat like a Texas tailgate. This week, we’re diving into Season 2, Episode 5, "End Run," where Walker protects a witness during a football game, blending gridiron grit with Norris-style takedowns. Get ready for some end-zone justice!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: End Run (Season 2, Episode 5, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 8 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: November 13, 1993

Runtime: 46 minutes

Director: Michael Preece

Writers: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan, Michael L. De La Torre

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

Cynthia Dorn as Marge

William Smithers as Jeremy Hopkins

Steven Flynn as Brett Raven

Catherine Carlen as Loretta Hopkins