This week, we're diving into "Right Man, Wrong Time," where Walker protects country singer Merrilee Summers from her stalking ex-husband Waylon Hampton, blending barroom performances, budding romance, and high-kicking justice. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to hit the high notes. Get ready for musical mayhem, stalker showdowns, and Norris charm!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: Right Man, Wrong Time (Season 2, Episode 15, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 18 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: February 5, 1994

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Michael Preece

Writers: Allan Cole & Chris Bunch

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

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Merrilee Summers

Wings Hauser as Waylon Hampton

Brad Leland as Bobby

Dennis Letts as Ethan

Episode Details

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This week, we're diving into "On Deadly Ground," where Walker heads south of the border—without jurisdiction—to rescue Walker's old DEA friend Paco Cruz, who's been kidnapped by ruthless Mexican drug lords, leading to high-stakes chases and international justice. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to cross any border. Get ready for cartel chaos, buddy rescues, and Norris-fueled takedowns!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: On Deadly Ground (Season 2, Episode 14, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 17 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: January 29, 1994

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Tony Mordente

Writers: Rick Husky

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

Carmen Argenziano as Paco Cruz

Fabiana Udenio as Maria Alcantar

Yul Vazquez as Emilio Durazo

Alberto Vázquez as Colonel Ortega

Gary Carlos Cervantes as Enrique

Tony Genaro as Father Ramirez

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This week, we're diving into the two-part epic "Something in the Shadows," where Walker and Trivette hunt down a ruthless drug ring operating on a college campus, only to discover the leader is also a serial rapist—and Alex is unknowingly dating him, putting her in grave danger. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to lighten even the darkest shadows. Get ready for campus chaos, shocking twists, and Norris-powered justice!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: Something in the Shadows (Parts 1 & 2) (Season 2, Episodes 12 & 13, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episodes 15 & 16 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: Part 1: January 15, 1994; Part 2: January 22, 1994

Runtime: 46 minutes each (92 minutes combined)

Director: Part 1: Tony Mordente; Part 2: Michael Preece

Writers: Harold Apter, Gordon T. Dawson (Part 1); Harold Apter (Part 2); series creators: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan

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

Jeff Kober as Kurt Nypo

Giovanni Ribisi as Tony Kingston

Ellen Dolan as Trish Kingston

Tom Virtue as Professor Peter Needham

Nancy Valen as Laura

David Beecroft as Alan Billbon

John S. Davies as Dean

Bill Bolender as Stan O'Neal

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This week, we're diving into "The Legend of Running Bear," where Walker's cousin David "Little Eagle" Jackson returns to his reservation only to be framed for the murder of a tribal leader by corrupt FBI agents covering their own tracks—leading to a high-stakes investigation blending Native American lore and Texas justice. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to make even a running bear pause for a laugh. Get ready for cultural clashes, frame-ups, and Norris-style takedowns!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: The Legend of Running Bear (Season 2, Episode 11, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 14 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: January 8, 1994

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Michael Preece

Writers: Harold Apter

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

Gregg Rainwater as David "Little Eagle" Jackson

Brion James as Rafer Cobb

Ned Romero as Shaman Running Bear

Rhonda Aldrich as Mary Wells

Gil Glasgow as Bill Whiteside

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This week, we're diving into "Night of the Gladiator," where Trivette's old flame Diane seeks help for her brother Wade, who's blackmailed by an illegal underground fight ring—leading Walker and Trivette to go undercover as street fighters to bust the circuit and rescue Diane when she's kidnapped. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to pack a punch. Get ready for cage fights, blackmail, and classic Norris beatdowns!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: Night of the Gladiator (Season 2, Episode 10, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 13 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: December 11, 1993

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: William A. Fraker

Writers: David H. Balkan

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 (credit only)

Kasi Lemmons as Diane Warren

Tom Atkins as Wade Warren

Jeep Swenson as Sammy

Brian Thompson as Thor

Richard Herd as General Garrity

Patrick St. Esprit as Darby

William Cort as Jerry

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This week, we're diving into "An Innocent Man," where Walker races against the clock to prove the innocence of a death row inmate who was blackmailed into pleading guilty, uncovering the real serial killer in a tense, five-year-old case. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to make even Chuck Norris crack a smile (maybe). Get ready for some high-stakes investigations and Texas justice!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: An Innocent Man (Season 2, Episode 9, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 13 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: December 4, 1993

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Michael Preece

Writers: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan, Charles Holland

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

Leo Burmester as Woodrow Jonathan Wilton

John Pyper-Ferguson as Leon Muncie

Don Fischer as Critter

Vicki Hitzges as Tracy

Alissa Alban as Sandra

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This week, we're diving into "Unfinished Business," where a failed Texas Ranger applicant turns vigilante, trying to one-up Walker by hunting escaped criminals—but his reckless tactics put innocent bystanders in the crossfire, leading to high-stakes chases and moral showdowns. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to make even a vigilante crack a smile. Get ready for some unfinished justice and Norris-level takedowns!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: Unfinished Business (Season 2, Episode 8, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 12 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: November 27, 1993

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Michael Preece

Writers: Harold Apter

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

Sam J. Jones as Samuel J. Bodine

Lisa Every as Evie Flanders

Episode Details

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Saddle up for another wild ride with Watcher Texas Ranger, where hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila dive into the rootin’-tootin’, roundhouse-kickin’ world of Walker, Texas Ranger! We’re riffing scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough laughs to make a longhorn chuckle. This week, we’re breaking down Season 2, Episode 8, "She’ll Do to Ride the River With," where Walker teams up with a tough-as-nails lady Ranger to tackle poachers and corruption. Grab your spurs and get ready for some Texas-sized justice!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: She’ll Do to Ride the River With (Season 2, Episode 8, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 11 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: December 4, 1993

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Lee H. Katzin

Writers: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan, Larry Brody

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

Apesanahkwat as Uncle Ray Firewalker

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Jane Cousins

Richard Norton as Frank Scanlon

Richard Dillard as Mayor

Lisa Niemi as Karen Carson

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Hold onto your family ties for this episode of Watcher Texas Ranger, where hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila unpack the drama-filled, kick-heavy universe of Walker, Texas Ranger! We're riffing scene-by-scene through the 90s action staple with humor that's as unbreakable as Chuck Norris's stare. This week, we're exploring Season 2, Episode 6, "Family Matters," where Walker navigates witness protection woes, sibling loyalty, and a crime spree that hits close to home. Get ready for some familial feuds and Texas-sized takedowns!

Show: Walker, Texas Ranger

Episode Title: Family Matters (Season 2, Episode 6, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 9 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)

Original Air Date: November 20, 1993

Runtime: 47 minutes

Director: Tony Mordente

Writers: Harold Apter

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

Benjamin Mouton as Mickey Flanders

Brian Thompson as Leo Cale

Judith Hoag as Lainie Flanders

Brady Bluhm as Archie

Kim Morgan Greene as Vickie Hurley

Kirk Griffith as Ranger Randy

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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

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