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Houston Knights 1987

★ 5.5/10 DramaCrime 2 seasons · 31 eps Ended
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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
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama #Crime
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Overview

Houston Knights is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 31 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Two mismatched cops team up to solve crimes in Houston.”

Reasons to watch
  • Strong chemistry between leads
  • Blend of Chicago grit and Texas flair
  • Classic 80s crime drama feel
Keep in mind
  • 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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Mytharc (13): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Season 2 · 22 episodes
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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.

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