T.J. Hooker Season 4 Episode 9 The Confession
- December 15, 1984
In season 4 episode 9 of T.J. Hooker titled "The Confession," the series follows the titular character, LAPD Sergeant T.J. Hooker, as he investigates a series of robberies as well as a possible murder of a police officer. The episode opens with Hooker and his partner, Officer Vince Romano, on patrol late at night when they hear a report of a robbery in progress. They rush to the scene and attempt to apprehend two suspects, but they manage to get away.
The next day, Hooker meets with the robbery victim, a car dealer named Mr. Schlosser. Schlosser tells Hooker that he recognized one of the robbers as a former employee named Davey. Hooker is able to locate Davey and brings him in for questioning. Davey denies any involvement in the robbery and instead accuses his friend, Nick, who he claims had recently fallen into gambling debt.
As Hooker and Romano investigate further, they discover that Nick was working for a man named Eddie who runs a local gambling operation. They set up a sting operation to catch Nick in the act and ultimately arrest him, but they also uncover a connection to the murder of a fellow police officer, who was investigating the gambling ring before he was killed.
In the midst of all this, Officer Stacy Sheridan, who has been assisting Hooker with the case, is dealing with her own personal turmoil as she struggles with the decision to confess to accidentally shooting and killing an innocent man during a previous case. As the investigation unfolds, she must come to terms with her actions and decide whether or not to come forward with the truth.
Meanwhile, Hooker must work tirelessly to bring down the gambling ring and uncover the truth about the murdered officer. The episode is filled with action, suspense, and drama as the characters grapple with their own demons while fighting to uphold justice and protect their community.
"The Confession" is a thrilling episode of T.J. Hooker that showcases the intense and complex work of police officers as they navigate the challenges of solving crimes and upholding justice. With strong performances from the cast and a gripping storyline, this episode serves as a standout example of the series' ability to mix action, drama, and suspense into a compelling and engaging narrative.