Houston Knights 1987
What is Houston Knights?
Houston Knights is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 31
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 11, 1987
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 31 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Houston Knights is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Two mismatched cops team up to solve crimes in Houston.”
- Strong chemistry between leads
- Blend of Chicago grit and Texas flair
- Classic 80s crime drama feel
- Limited run of 31 episodes
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy 80s buddy‑cop dramas with contrasting personalities.
Suitable for mature audiences; contains violence and adult themes typical of crime dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Mirrors (1) Mar 11, 1987
- E2 Mirrors (2) Mar 11, 1987
- E3 North of the Border Mar 18, 1987
- E4 Houston's Hero Mar 25, 1987
- E5 Single in Heaven Apr 1, 1987
- E6 Yesterday's Gone Apr 8, 1987
- E7 Bad Girl Apr 15, 1987
- E8 Scarecrow Apr 22, 1987
- E9 Colt Apr 29, 1987
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Moving Violation Sep 15, 1987
- E2 Heads, I Win - Tails, You Lose Sep 22, 1987
- E3 Desperado Oct 6, 1987
- E4 Gun Shy Oct 13, 1987
- E5 Lady Smoke Oct 20, 1987
- E6 God's Will Nov 3, 1987
- E7 Diminished Capacity Nov 10, 1987
- E8 Home Is Where the Heart Is Nov 17, 1987
- E9 Secrets Dec 8, 1987
- E10 Somebody to Love Dec 22, 1987
- E11 There's One Born Every Minute Jan 2, 1988
- E12 Vigilante Jan 9, 1988
- E13 The White Hand Jan 16, 1988
- E14 Sins of the Father Jan 30, 1988
- E15 Crime Spree Feb 6, 1988
- E16 Cajun Spice Feb 13, 1988
- E17 The Stone Feb 20, 1988
- E18 Burnout Feb 27, 1988
- E19 Love Hurts Apr 26, 1988
- E20 Bad Paper May 3, 1988
- E21 For Caroline May 10, 1988
- E22 The Jungle Fighter Jun 7, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When did Houston Knights air?
It aired on CBS from 1987 to 1988.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of 31 episodes.
Who are the main characters?
Chicago cop Joey LaFiamma (Michael Paré) and Levon Lundy (Michael Beck).
What is the basic premise?
A Chicago detective transferred to Houston after killing a mobster partners with a Texas Ranger descendant to investigate crimes.
Who directed episodes of the series?
Directors included Michael Vejar, Michael O'Herlihy, Gary Nelson, Richard A. Colla, David Jackson, and Richard Lang.