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S5·E15 Death Trip

Episode
Season 5, Episode 15
Air Date
May 14, 1986
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Chuck Bowman
Writer
Joe Gores
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 14, 1986 60 min
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Synopsis

A friendly LCPD baseball game is interupted by a shooting, when a passing man, out for a walk with his daughter, is shot in an attempted execution. The wounded man is none other than Russ Paterno, a retired mobster who is now an informant and has been helping the F.B.I. With the valuable information Paterno continues provide them, the Feds are eager to keep him alive, and ask Hooker make sure no harm comes to him. Behind the shooting, and several similar executions, is a militant, right-wing paramilitary group called P.F.A.D.W. - ""People For A Decent World"", who's maniacal leader is determined to wipe out any and every individual he sees as responsible for bringing the world down.

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Director & writers

Chuck BowmanDirectorJoe GoresWriter

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 15 of T. J. Hooker air?

Season 5, Episode 15 ('Death Trip') originally aired on May 14, 1986.

How long is Season 5 Episode 15 ('Death Trip')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in T. J. Hooker Season 5 Episode 15?

A friendly LCPD baseball game is interupted by a shooting, when a passing man, out for a walk with his daughter, is shot in an attempted execution. The wounded man is none other than Russ Paterno, a retired mobster who is now an informant and has been helping the F.B.I. With the valuable informatio...

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