Ep 18. Legends

Walker, Texas Ranger season 9 episode 18 titled "Legends" follows the story of a group of retired Texas Rangers who are being targeted by a vengeful criminal seeking revenge for a past wrong he perceived as happening years earlier. The episode starts with a bang when one of the retired rangers is injured in a drive-by shooting while out with his grandchildren. This incident upsets the retired Texas Rangers and they ask for Walker's help in protecting them.

Walker, Alex, and the current crop of Texas Rangers do what they can to keep the elderly Rangers safe, but the mastermind behind the attacks seems to always be one step ahead of them. Not only does this latest attack shake them all up, but it forces them to look into the past and inevitably confront a few of their own demons. It is clear that the perpetrator of the crime has a personal vendetta against these retired Rangers and will stop at nothing to take them down.

As the Texas Rangers and retired Rangers work together to apprehend the criminal, they realize that they have to call in some old friends for assistance. An old nemesis returns to help, and they all band together to bring a satisfying conclusion to the dangerous situation before the criminal strikes again.

Throughout the episode, we also see some interactions between the current crop of Texas Rangers and the retired ones. The present-day Texas Rangers have great respect for their retired predecessors, and their reverence is moving. They recount legendary stories which are an integral part of the state's folklore and describe how the formidable retired Rangers shaped the department into what it is today. We also get some glimpses into the personal lives of the Rangers. Alex and Walker's relationship continues to grow, and the episode concludes with the couple in a lovely heart-to-heart conversation.

"Legends" is an action-packed, emotional episode that celebrates the legacy of Texas Rangers in the state of Texas. With intense action, heart-pumping moments, and a nod to the history of Texas Rangers and their contribution to the state, this episode is a must-watch for fans of this iconic long-running series. The episode has some excellent performances by the entire cast and some good humor to help lighten the mood, all of which makes for a thrilling evening of television.