T.J. Hooker Season 2 Episode 3 The Empty Gun
- October 16, 1982
In T.J. Hooker Season 2 Episode 3, titled "The Empty Gun," the audience is taken on a suspenseful ride alongside Sergeant T.J. Hooker and his fellow police officers. The episode opens with Hooker and his partner, Officer Romano, investigating a burglary that occurred at a wealthy couple's estate. While searching the estate's surrounding area, Hooker and Romano discover a young boy who is hiding in an irrigation pipe. After questioning the boy, they discover that he has been living on his own for several days after running away from his abusive father.
Shortly after discovering the boy, Hooker and Romano hear gunshots and quickly rush to the scene. They find an amateur private investigator, Jerry Lang, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound and his gun missing. As they investigate the scene, Hooker and Romano suspect that the shooter may have been the same person responsible for the burglary at the wealthy couple's estate. As they dig deeper, they discover that the shooter may have taken Lang's gun and could be armed and dangerous.
The investigation leads Hooker and Romano to suspect a local cop, Detective Garber, who is known for his corrupt behavior. As they attempt to gather evidence against Garber, they find themselves caught in a game of cat and mouse as Garber tries to cover his tracks. In the meantime, the shooter remains on the loose, and Hooker worries that he could strike again.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise as Hooker and his team try to piece together what happened. With each new discovery, they come closer to unmasking the shooter and putting a stop to his violent rampage.
Overall, "The Empty Gun" is a thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With a complex plot and a cast of compelling characters, it showcases the best of what T.J. Hooker has to offer. From start to finish, the episode is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling, and it will leave viewers guessing until the very end.