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Booker 1989

★ 5.2/10 · 24 votes Drama 1 seasons · 22 eps Ended
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What is Booker?

"Booker" is a television series that aired on the Fox Network. The show is a spin-off of the series "21 Jump Street" and the second installment of the "21 Jump Street" series.

Type
TV series
Year
1989
Status
Ended
Episodes
22
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 24, 1989
Last aired
May 6, 1990
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Drama
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79 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama
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"Booker" is a television series that aired on the Fox Network. The show is a spin-off of the series "21 Jump Street" and the second installment of the "21 Jump Street" series. It stars Richard Grieco and features a character originally introduced as a recurring character on "21 Jump Street" during its third season. The series theme song is "Hot in the City", performed by Billy Idol.

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“A street‑wise detective battles crime in the 80s with a rock‑charged edge.”

Reasons to watch
  • Richard Grieco leads the series
  • Spin‑off of the popular 21 Jump Street
  • Features Billy Idol’s “Hot in the City” as theme
Keep in mind
  • Ran only one season
  • 1980s style may feel dated

Watch it if you enjoy 80s crime dramas with a charismatic lead and a Billy Idol soundtrack.

Contains crime‑drama themes and violence appropriate for teen and adult audiences.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes
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When did the series air?

It aired on Fox from September 24 1989 to May 6 1990.

Who stars as the lead?

Richard Grieco stars as the lead character, Dennis Booker.

What series is it a spin‑off from?

It is a spin‑off of 21 Jump Street.

What is the series' theme song?

The theme song is “Hot in the City,” performed by Billy Idol.

How many seasons did it run?

Booker ran for a single season on the Fox network.

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