Hunter 1984
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- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 18, 1984
- Last Aired
- April 26, 1991
- Format
- 7 seasons · 152 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~152 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E9 "The Big Fall" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Frank Lupo
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium
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★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 97 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureDrama 7 seasons · 152 eps Ended
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What is Hunter?
Hunter is an American crime drama television series created by Frank Lupo that aired on NBC. The program premiered on September 18, 1984, and concluded its seven-season run on April 26, 1991, totaling 153 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 152
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 18, 1984
- Last aired
- Apr 26, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 97 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 152 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
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Hunter is an American crime drama television series created by Frank Lupo that aired on NBC. The program premiered on September 18, 1984, and concluded its seven-season run on April 26, 1991, totaling 153 episodes. The series stars Fred Dryer as Sergeant Rick Hunter, a wily, physically imposing, and rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Stepfanie Kramer co-starred as Sergeant Dee Dee McCall, a stunning and rebellious partner who worked alongside Hunter to resolve numerous cases. Kramer departed the series following the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. During the seventh and final season, the character of Rick Hunter was partnered with two different female officers. The narrative centers on the renegade detectives as they take justice into their own hands while navigating the challenges of their profession. The show depicts the pair as they investigate various criminal activities, including cases involving serial killers. The production is recognized as a police drama focused on the partnership between the two lead characters.
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Should you watch it?
“A renegade LAPD detective bends rules to catch criminals with his partner.”
Reasons to watch
- Strong central performances by Dryer and Kramer
- Episodic storytelling with satisfying case resolutions
- Authentic portrayal of LAPD procedural work
Keep in mind
- Some episodes rely on formulaic plots
- Later seasons lack original partner chemistry
You enjoy classic cop dramas with strong leads and procedural storytelling.
Suitable for mature teens and adults; occasional intense scenes.
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Cast
Fred Dryer
Rick Hunter
Stepfanie Kramer
Dee Dee McCall
Charles Hallahan
Charlie Devane
☻
Perry Cook
Mort/Coroner/Barney
Darlanne Fluegel
Joanne Molenski
James Whitmore Jr.
Sgt. Bernie Terwilliger
Bruce Davison
Capt. Wyler
John Amos
Capt. Dolan (uncredited)
Lauren Lane
Sgt. Chris Novak
Garrett Morris
'Sporty' James ☻
John Shearin
Lt. Ambrose Finn
Don Edmonds
Detective
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Season 1 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hunter Mytharc Sep 18, 1984
- E2 Hard Contract Core Sep 28, 1984
- E3 The Hot Grounder Mytharc Oct 5, 1984
- E4 A Long Way From L.A. Core Oct 26, 1984
- E5 Legacy Core Nov 2, 1984
- E6 Flight on a Dead Pigeon Core Nov 9, 1984
- E7 Pen Pals Core Nov 16, 1984
- E8 Dead or Alive Core Nov 30, 1984
- E9 High Bleacher Man Core Dec 7, 1984
- E10 The Shooter Core Jan 4, 1985
- E11 The Garbage Man Core Jan 11, 1985
- E12 The Avenging Angel Core Jan 18, 1985
- E13 The Snow Queen (1) Core Mar 23, 1985
- E14 The Snow Queen (2) Core Mar 30, 1985
- E15 The Beach Boy Core Apr 6, 1985
- E16 Guilty Core Apr 13, 1985
- E17 The Last Kill Core Apr 20, 1985
- E18 Fire Man Mytharc May 4, 1985
- E19 Sniper Mytharc May 11, 1985
Season 2 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Case X Mytharc Sep 21, 1985
- E2 Night of the Dragons Core Sep 28, 1985
- E3 The Biggest Man in Town Core Oct 5, 1985
- E4 Rich Girl Mytharc Oct 19, 1985
- E5 Killer in a Halloween Mask Core Oct 26, 1985
- E6 Rape and Revenge (1) Core Nov 2, 1985
- E7 Rape and Revenge (2) Core Nov 9, 1985
- E8 Million Dollar Misunderstanding Core Nov 16, 1985
- E9 The Big Fall Mytharc Nov 23, 1985
- E10 Waiting for Mr. Wrong Core Dec 7, 1985
- E11 Think Blue Core Dec 14, 1985
- E12 Blow-up Core Jan 4, 1986
- E13 War Zone Core Jan 11, 1986
- E14 Burned Core Jan 18, 1986
- E15 Scrap Metal Core Feb 1, 1986
- E16 Fagin 1986 Core Feb 8, 1986
- E17 62 Hrs. of Terror Core Feb 15, 1986
- E18 Death Machine Core Mar 11, 1986
- E19 The Setup Core Mar 25, 1986
- E20 The Beautiful & the Dead (1) Core Apr 1, 1986
- E21 The Beautiful & the Dead (2) Core Apr 8, 1986
- E22 The Return of Typhoon Thompson Mytharc May 6, 1986
- E23 Saturday Night Special Mytharc May 20, 1986
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Overnight Sensation Mytharc Sep 27, 1986
- E2 Change Partners and Dance Core Oct 4, 1986
- E3 Crime of Passion Core Oct 11, 1986
- E4 The Castro Connection Core Nov 1, 1986
- E5 High Noon in L.A. Mytharc Nov 8, 1986
- E6 From San Francisco With Love Core Nov 15, 1986
- E7 True Confessions Mytharc Nov 22, 1986
- E8 Love, Hate and Sporty James Core Dec 6, 1986
- E9 The Contract Core Dec 13, 1986
- E10 The Cradle Will Rock Core Jan 3, 1987
- E11 Bad Company Core Jan 10, 1987
- E12 Down and Under Core Jan 17, 1987
- E13 Straight to the Heart Core Jan 24, 1987
- E14 Requiem for Sergeant McCall Core Feb 7, 1987
- E15 Double Exposure Core Feb 14, 1987
- E16 The Girl Next Door Core Feb 21, 1987
- E17 Any Second Now Core Feb 28, 1987
- E18 A Child is Born Core Mar 14, 1987
- E19 Crossfire Mytharc Apr 11, 1987
- E20 Hot Pursuit (1) Core May 2, 1987
- E21 Hot Pursuit (2) Mytharc May 9, 1987
- E22 Shades Mytharc Jul 18, 1987
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Not Just Another John Doe Mytharc Sep 24, 1987
- E2 Playing God Core Oct 3, 1987
- E3 The Jade Woman Mytharc Oct 17, 1987
- E4 Flashpoint Core Oct 24, 1987
- E5 Night on Bald Mountain Core Oct 31, 1987
- E6 City of Passion (1) Core Nov 7, 1987
- E7 City of Passion (2) Core Nov 14, 1987
- E8 City of Passion (3) Core Nov 21, 1987
- E9 Turning Point Core Nov 28, 1987
- E10 Hot Prowl Core Dec 8, 1987
- E11 Allegra Core Dec 29, 1987
- E12 Renegade Core Jan 5, 1988
- E13 Black Dahlia Core Jan 12, 1988
- E14 Naked Justice (1) Core Feb 2, 1988
- E15 Naked Justice (2) Core Feb 9, 1988
- E16 Girl on the Beach Core Feb 16, 1988
- E17 The Bogota Million Mytharc Mar 1, 1988
- E18 Death Signs Core Mar 12, 1988
- E19 Boomerang Core Mar 19, 1988
- E20 The Fourth Man Core Mar 26, 1988
- E21 Murder He Wrote Mytharc Apr 30, 1988
- E22 Silver Bullet Mytharc May 7, 1988
Season 5 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Heir of Neglect Mytharc Oct 29, 1988
- E2 The Baby Game Mytharc Nov 5, 1988
- E3 Dead on Target (1) Mytharc Nov 12, 1988
- E4 Dead on Target (2) Core Nov 19, 1988
- E5 Presumed Guilty Core Nov 26, 1988
- E6 No Good Deed Ever Goes Unpunished Core Dec 3, 1988
- E7 Honorable Profession Core Dec 10, 1988
- E8 Payback Core Dec 17, 1988
- E9 Partners Mytharc Jan 7, 1989
- E10 The Pit Core Jan 14, 1989
- E11 City Under Siege (1) Core Feb 4, 1989
- E12 City Under Siege (2) Core Feb 11, 1989
- E13 City Under Siege (3) Core Feb 18, 1989
- E14 Me, Myself & Die Core Feb 25, 1989
- E15 Informant Core Mar 18, 1989
- E16 Blood Line Core Apr 1, 1989
- E17 Shoot to Kill Core Apr 8, 1989
- E18 Code 3 Core Apr 15, 1989
- E19 Ring of Honor Mytharc Apr 29, 1989
- E20 Teen Dreams Mytharc May 6, 1989
- E21 Last Run Mytharc May 13, 1989
- E22 Return of White Cloud Mytharc May 21, 1989
Season 6 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 On Air Mytharc Oct 14, 1989
- E2 Shillelagh Core Oct 21, 1989
- E3 Investment in Death Core Oct 28, 1989
- E4 A Girl Named Hunter Core Nov 4, 1989
- E5 The Legion (1) Core Nov 11, 1989
- E6 The Legion (2) Core Nov 18, 1989
- E7 Yesterday's Child Core Nov 25, 1989
- E8 Shield of Honor Core Dec 2, 1989
- E9 The Fifth Victim Core Dec 9, 1989
- E10 Brotherly Love Core Jan 6, 1990
- E11 The Nightmare Core Jan 13, 1990
- E12 Broken Dreams Core Jan 27, 1990
- E13 Son and Heir Core Feb 3, 1990
- E14 Unacceptable Loss Core Feb 10, 1990
- E15 Unfinished Business Mytharc Feb 24, 1990
- E16 Lullaby Core Mar 3, 1990
- E17 Final Confession Core Mar 17, 1990
- E18 Blind Ambition Core Mar 31, 1990
- E19 Sudden Withdrawal Core Apr 16, 1990
- E20 Second Sight Core Apr 23, 1990
- E21 Street Wise (1) Mytharc Apr 30, 1990
- E22 Street Wise (2) Mytharc May 7, 1990
Season 7 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Deadly Encounters (1) Mytharc Sep 19, 1990
- E2 Deadly Encounters (2) Mytharc Sep 26, 1990
- E3 Where Echoes End Core Oct 3, 1990
- E4 Kill Zone Core Oct 10, 1990
- E5 The Incident Core Oct 24, 1990
- E6 A Snitch'll Break Your Heart Core Oct 31, 1990
- E7 Oh, the Shark Bites! Core Nov 7, 1990
- E8 The Usual Suspects Core Nov 14, 1990
- E9 This is My Gun Core Nov 28, 1990
- E10 La Familia Core Dec 5, 1990
- E11 Acapulco Holiday Core Dec 12, 1990
- E12 Fatal Obsession (1) Core Jan 9, 1991
- E13 Fatal Obsession (2) Core Jan 9, 1991
- E14 Under Suspicion Core Jan 16, 1991
- E15 The Reporter Core Jan 30, 1991
- E16 Room Service Core Feb 13, 1991
- E17 Shadows of the Past Core Feb 20, 1991
- E18 The Grab Core Mar 2, 1991
- E19 All That Glitters Core Mar 8, 1991
- E20 Cries of Silence Core Mar 15, 1991
- E21 Ex Marks the Spot Mytharc Apr 5, 1991
- E22 Little Man with a Big Reputation Mytharc Apr 26, 1991
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show Hunter?
The show was created by Frank Lupo.
When did Hunter air?
It ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991.
Who starred as the main characters?
Fred Dryer played Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer played Sgt. Dee Dee McCall.
Did the cast change during the series?
Yes, Stepfanie Kramer left after the sixth season.
What network aired Hunter?
The show aired on NBC.
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