List of Hunter characters
Hunter is a police drama television series 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 (1990) to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. The seventh season saw Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective (badge# 089 in the early seasons, badge# 378 in later seasons) with the Los Angeles Police Department. The "Pilot" TV movie premiered on September 18, 1984, with the regular series starting 10 days later. The show ended on April 26, 1991, after seven seasons. There are a total of 153 episodes, spanning seven years (1984–1991) of the show's run.
Created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell, the show in its early episodes played as television's answer to Dirty Harry. Even after the show's violence was toned down during the second season in hopes of boosting ratings, Hunter and McCall still managed to resolve many cases by shooting the perpetrators dead.
The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
Original series
Main cast
- Fred Dryer ... Det. Sgt. Richard "Rick" Hunter
- Stepfanie Kramer ... Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall (1984-1990)
- Charles Hallahan ... Capt. Charles "Charlie" Devane (1986-1991). Captain Devane joined the cast in the first episode of the third season, "Overnight Sensation".[1] He replaced Captain Wyler and was a more confrontational boss, although not as hostile as earlier Captains. Captain Devane remained for the rest of the series.
Supporting cast
The supporting cast of the series changed over the course of the series, occasionally within the same season.
- John Amos ... Capt. Dolan (1984-1985). Captain Dolan became the supervisor of Homicide Division starting in the sixth episode of the first season, "Legacy".[2] Amos remained for the duration of the first season.
- Courtney Barilla ... Allison Novak (1991)
- Richard Beauchamp ... Carlos (Asst. M.E.) (1985-1987). Debuted in the second season as an assistant medical examiner, often providing insight for Hunter and McCall.
- Michael Cavanaugh ... Capt. Lester D. Cain (1984). Cavanaugh appeared as Captain Lester Cain in the TV Pilot, but did not appear in further episodes.
- Perry Cook ... Barney Udall (Coroner) (1986-1990). Appeared in the two-part episode "The Beautiful and the Dead"[3] as a county coroner. Occasionally appeared in later episodes.
- Bruce Davison ... Captain Wyler (1985–87). Replaced John Amos as Hunter and McCall's supervisor Homicide Captain Wyler beginning in the first episode of the second season. Was promoted to Deputy Chief by the beginning of the third season and was replaced by Captain Charles "Charlie" Devane.
- Darlanne Fluegel ... Off. Joanne Molenski (1990-1991)
- Stanley Kamel ... Gov. Agent Brad Wilkes (Occasional) (1987-1988)
- Lauren Lane ... Police Sgt. Chris Novak (1991)
- Garrett Morris ... Arnold "Sporty" James (1986-1989). Debuted in the episode "The Return of Typhoon Thompson".[4] Became a guest star informant in later appearances, beginning with the first episode of the third season.[1]
- Arthur Rosenberg ... Capt. Lester D. Cain/Commander Lester D. Cain (1984/1987). Only appeared in the first few episodes of the first season as Captain Cain, later promoted to Commander. Appeared in Season 4, as Commander Cain in "City of Passion", parts 1 and 2.
- John Shearin ... Lt. Ambrose Finn (1985–88). Debuted in the episode "Blow-Up"[5] as Homicide Lieutenant Ambrose Finn, a less confrontational immediate supervisor for Hunter and McCall.
- James Whitmore, Jr. ... Sgt. Bernie Terwilliger (1984-1986). An ambitious but incompetent detective. A regular cast member in the first season, the character moved to the Internal Affairs division during the second season and was an occasional guest star.
Guest appearances
Season One
Season Two
Season Three
Season Four
Season Five
Season Six
Season Seven
Revival series
Main cast
Supporting cast
- Mike Gomez ... Capt. Roberto Gallardo
- Michelle Gold ... Off./Det. Cynthia Monetti
- Sid Sham ... Off./Det. Sid Keyes
- Meredyth Hunt ... Det. Krysta Carson (TV Movies Only) (2002-2003)
- Frank Grillo ... Det. Terence Gillette (TV Movies Only) (2002-2003)
- Kenneth Taylor ... Off. Mueller (TV Movies Only) (2002-2003)
- Robert Crow ... Off. Wilcher (TV Movies Only) (2002-2003)
- Alex Mendoza ... Det. Anthony Santiago (Series Episodes Only) (2003)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Overnight Sensation". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 1. Los Angeles, California. 27 September 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Legacy". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 6. Los Angeles, California. 1984-11-02. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "The Beautiful & the Dead, pt. 1". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 20. Los Angeles, California. 1986-04-01. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "The Return of Typhoon Thompson". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 22. Los Angeles, California. 1986-05-06. NBC.
- 1 2 "Blow-Up". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 12. Los Angeles, California. 1986-01-04. NBC.
- 1 2 "Pilot". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 1. Los Angeles, California. 1984-09-18. NBC.
- ↑ "Hard Contract". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 2. Los Angeles, California. 1984-09-25. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Hot Grounder". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 3. Los Angeles, California. 1984-10-05. NBC.
- 1 2 "A Long Way from L.A.". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 4. Los Angeles, California. 1984-10-26. NBC.
- ↑ "Flight on a Dead Pigeon". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 6. Los Angeles, California. 1984-11-09. NBC.
- 1 2 "Pen Pals". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 7. Los Angeles, California. 1984-11-16. NBC.
- ↑ "Dead or Alive". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 8. Los Angeles, California. 1984-11-30. NBC.
- 1 2 "High Bleacher Man". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 9. Los Angeles, California. 1984-12-07. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Shooter". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 10. Los Angeles, California. 1985-01-04. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Garbage Man". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 1985-01-11. NBC.
- ↑ "The Avenging Angel". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 12. Los Angeles, California. 1985-01-18. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Snow Queen, Pt. 1". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 13. Los Angeles, California. 1985-03-23. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Snow Queen, Pt. 2". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 14. Los Angeles, California. 1985-03-30. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "The Beach Boy". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 15. Los Angeles, California. 1985-04-06. NBC.
- 1 2 "Guilty". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 16. Los Angeles, California. 1985-04-13. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Last Kill". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 17. Los Angeles, California. 1985-04-20. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Fire Man". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 18. Los Angeles, California. 1985-05-11. NBC.
- 1 2 "Sniper". Hunter. Season 1. Episode 19. Los Angeles, California. 1985-05-18. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Case X". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 1. Los Angeles, California. 1985-09-21. NBC.
- 1 2 "Night of the Dragons". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 2. Los Angeles, California. 1985-09-28. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Biggest Man In Town". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 3. Los Angeles, California. 1985-10-05. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Rich Girl". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 4. Los Angeles, California. 1985-10-19. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Killer in the Halloween Mask". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 5. Los Angeles, California. 1985-10-26. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rape & Revenge, pt. 1". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 6. Los Angeles, California. 1985-11-02. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rape & Revenge, pt. 2". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 7. Los Angeles, California. 1985-11-09. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Million Dollar Misunderstanding". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 8. Los Angeles, California. 1985-11-16. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Big Fall". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 9. Los Angeles, California. 1985-11-23. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Waiting for Mr. Wrong". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 10. Los Angeles, California. 1985-12-07. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Think Blue". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 1985-12-14. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "War Zone". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 13. Los Angeles, California. 1986-01-11. NBC.
- 1 2 "Burned". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 14. Los Angeles, California. 1986-01-18. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Scrap Metal". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 15. Los Angeles, California. 1986-01-25. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "Fagin 1986". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 16. Los Angeles, California. 1986-02-08. NBC.
- 1 2 "62 Hours of Terror". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 17. Los Angeles, California. 1986-02-17. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Death Machine". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 18. Los Angeles, California. 1986-03-11. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "The Set Up". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 19. Los Angeles, California. 1986-03-25. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "The Beautiful & the Dead, pt. 2". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 21. Los Angeles, California. 1986-04-08. NBC.
- 1 2 "Saturday Night Special". Hunter. Season 2. Episode 23. Los Angeles, California. 20 May 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Change Partners and Dance". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 2. Los Angeles, California. 4 October 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 "Crime of Passion". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 3. Los Angeles, California. 11 October 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Castro Connection". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 4. Los Angeles, California. 1 November 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "High Noon in L.A.". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 5. Los Angeles, California. 8 November 1986. NBC.
- ↑ "From San Francisco with Love". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 6. Los Angeles, California. 15 November 1986. NBC.
- ↑ "True Confessions". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 7. Los Angeles, California. 8 November 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 "Love, Hate, and Sporty James". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 8. Los Angeles, California. 6 December 1986. NBC.
- ↑ "The Contract". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 9. Los Angeles, California. 13 December 1986. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Cradle Will Rock". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 10. Los Angeles, California. 3 January 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Bad Company". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 10 January 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 "Down and Under". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 12. Los Angeles, California. 17 January 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 "Straight to the Heart". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 13. Los Angeles, California. 24 January 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Requiem for Sergeant McCall". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 14. Los Angeles, California. 7 February 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Double Exposure". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 15. Los Angeles, California. 14 February 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "The Girl Next Door". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 16. Los Angeles, California. 21 February 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Any Second Now". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 17. Los Angeles, California. 28 February 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "A Child Is Born". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 18. Los Angeles, California. 14 March 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Crossfire". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 19. Los Angeles, California. 11 April 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Hot Pursuit: Part 1". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 20. Los Angeles, California. 2 May 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Hot Pursuit: Part 2". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 21. Los Angeles, California. 9 May 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Shades". Hunter. Season 3. Episode 22. Los Angeles, California. 18 July 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Not Just Another John Doe". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 1. Los Angeles, California. 24 September 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Playing God". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 2. Los Angeles, California. 3 October 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Jade Woman". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 3. Los Angeles, California. 17 October 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Flashpoint". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 4. Los Angeles, California. 24 October 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 "Night on Bald Mountain". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 5. Los Angeles, California. 31 October 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 4 "City of Passion, pt. 1". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 6. Los Angeles, California. 7 November 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "City of Passion, pt. 2". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 7. Los Angeles, California. 14 November 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "City of Passion, pt. 3". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 8. Los Angeles, California. 21 November 1987. NBC.
- 1 2 3 "Hot Prowl". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 10. Los Angeles, California. 8 December 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Allegra". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 29 December 1987. NBC.
- ↑ "Renegade". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 12. Los Angeles, California. 5 January 1988. NBC.
- 1 2 "The Black Dahlia". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 13. Los Angeles, California. 12 January 1988. NBC.
- 1 2 "Naked Justice, Pt. 1". Hunter. Season 4. Episode 14. Los Angeles, California. 2 February 1988. NBC.
- ↑ "City Under Siege, pt. 1". Hunter. Season 5. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 1989-02-04. NBC.
- ↑ "City Under Siege, pt. 2". Hunter. Season 5. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 1989-02-11. NBC.
- ↑ "City Under Siege, pt. 3". Hunter. Season 5. Episode 11. Los Angeles, California. 1989-02-18. NBC.
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