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Hunter

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★7.1 1984 – 1991 7 Seasons Frank Lupo TV-MA

Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons · 152 episodes

Hunter

Episode 01

Hunter

Sep 18, 1984 · 120 min

Son of a mobster, Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter finds it difficult to keep a partner. The Captain assigns Hunter a new partner, but Hunter has another maverick in mind, Sergeant Dee Dee McCall. Hunter and McCall team up to catch a serial killer.

Hard Contract

Episode 02

Hard Contract

Sep 28, 1984 · 60 min

Hunter & McCall make a pact of protectiveness and loyalty toward each other when she is nearly killed by her old partner after she tries to stop him from a killer-for-hire assignment.

The Hot Grounder

Episode 03

The Hot Grounder

Oct 5, 1984 · 60 min

After the Commissioner's wife is murdered, Hunter and McCall have to piece together the clues in order to find the true killer.

A Long Way From L.A.

Episode 04

A Long Way From L.A.

Oct 26, 1984 · 60 min

A meek "pick-pocket" is accused of brutally beating a woman. Hunter and McCall unconvinced that he could do such a thing have to find the true culprit before it's too late.

Legacy

Episode 05

Legacy

Nov 2, 1984 · 60 min

A mobster's girlfriend overhears gunshots after an argument between her boyfriend and his father. Hunter, unable to prove anything with her testimony decides to use her as bait to lure her boyfriend in.

Flight on a Dead Pigeon

Episode 06

Flight on a Dead Pigeon

Nov 9, 1984 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall help a small girl who claims her uncle just died and all of his pigeons had been stolen. Upon further investigation into the missing pigeons, Hunter and McCall discover that the girl's uncle was killed.

Pen Pals

Episode 07

Pen Pals

Nov 16, 1984 · 60 min

A notorious drug dealer is killed by a thief who stole Hunter's "backup" gun, returning it immediately after the killing. With Hunter locked up in jail with an inmate planning on killing him, McCall must catch the true killer to clear Hunter's name.

Dead or Alive

Episode 08

Dead or Alive

Nov 30, 1984 · 60 min

A bounty hunter tracking two bank robbers crosses paths with Hunter and McCall. After initially letting the bounty hunter go, Hunter and McCall come to realize there is more to pursue.

High Bleacher Man

Episode 09

High Bleacher Man

Dec 7, 1984 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall are assigned to protect a sleazy criminal, who has been given immunity for fingering a top criminal. Outraged at having to protect him, Hunter and McCall set out to find someone else who can finger the top criminal.

The Shooter

Episode 10

The Shooter

Jan 4, 1985 · 60 min

A motorcycle cop is killed by a man on a "nighthawk." Upon further investigation, Hunter and McCall discover the killer may have been motivated by a dispute over a western shootout game at a bar.

The Garbage Man

Episode 11

The Garbage Man

Jan 11, 1985 · 60 min

A parole officer is killed one night after meeting with a parolee. When the parolee confesses that he was not the killer, Hunter and McCall must track down a killer who has been shooting parolees.

The Avenging Angel

Episode 12

The Avenging Angel

Jan 18, 1985 · 60 min

A mentally disturbed surveillance expert attempts to "help" Hunter by killing a suspect and a witness. McCall is kidnapped when the surveillance expert is unhappy that Hunter does not approve of his actions.

The Snow Queen (1)

Episode 13

The Snow Queen (1)

Mar 23, 1985 · 60 min

A cocaine dealer being escorted by an obnoxious detective escapes. Hunter and the detective pursue her, meanwhile, McCall goes undercover to bring down a drug lord.

The Snow Queen (2)

Episode 14

The Snow Queen (2)

Mar 30, 1985 · 60 min

The pursuit of the cocaine dealer continues and the plot thickens as Hunter and McCall find their cases colliding.

The Beach Boy

Episode 15

The Beach Boy

Apr 6, 1985 · 60 min

The Beach Boy arrives in L.A. from Hawaii and begins to kill local drug dealers. Hunter and McCall have to figure out his next move before another victim is claimed.

Guilty

Episode 16

Guilty

Apr 13, 1985 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall go after a convicted murderer who is back out on the street and has vowed to kill the jurors who convicted him.

The Last Kill

Episode 17

The Last Kill

Apr 20, 1985 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall go after a contract killer who is making hits throughout the city in order to ingratiate himself with a criminal kingpin in order to kill him.

Fire Man

Episode 18

Fire Man

May 4, 1985 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall are brought in to help solve an arsonist/murder case. Someone has been setting fires all over the city to empty warehouses.

Sniper

Episode 19

Sniper

May 11, 1985 · 60 min

Hunter and McCall go after a sniper who is killing blondes that remind him of his wife who jilted him 18 years ago. Meanwhile, the Police Department personnel is being audited by a most efficient IRS Agent.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 104 votes

Synopsis

Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.

Action & AdventureDrama

Cast

4 principal cast

Fred Dryer

Fred Dryer

Rick Hunter

Stepfanie Kramer

Stepfanie Kramer

Dee Dee McCall

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Charlie Devane

Darlanne Fluegel

Darlanne Fluegel

Joanne Molenski

Where to watch Hunter

Hunter is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Frank Lupo has 7 seasons and 152 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 104 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Hunter have?

Hunter has 7 seasons with 152 episodes in total.

Is Hunter still on the air?

Hunter has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Hunter?

Hunter airs on NBC.

When did Hunter first air?

Hunter first aired on September 18, 1984.

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