Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)

Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.

Genres: Drama, Western, Crime

What to watch after Walker, Texas Ranger

• T.J. Hooker (1982) — Same feel: assertive, moralistic
• Renegade (1992) — James Darren directed both
• The Cape (2011)
• MacGyver (2016) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
• Charlie's Angels (1976) — Rick Husky wrote for both
• Hunter (1984) — Alexander Singer and James Darren directed both