description T. J. Hooker Overview
T. J. Hooker is an American television series depicting the life of teenager Steve Douglas and his family in Malibu, California. William Shatner stars as police Sergeant Tom Magnum, a father figure who mentors Steve.
The show explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and navigating challenges alongside elements of action and crime investigation. It primarily targets young adult viewers and families interested in 1980s entertainment.
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info T. J. Hooker Specifications
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help T. J. Hooker FAQ
Is T. J. Hooker about a teenager named Steve Douglas?
No, the real series is a police procedural centered on veteran sergeant Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Hooker, played by William Shatner. The teenager-and-Malibu description does not match this show, whose premise is Los Angeles police work. [Television Academy overview](https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/shows/tj-hooker)
When did T. J. Hooker air, and which networks carried it?
It premiered on ABC on March 13, 1982, ran there through 1985, and moved to CBS for its final season. The series ended in 1986 after five seasons. [T. J. Hooker overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._J._Hooker)
Who played Vince Romano and Stacy Sheridan?
Adrian Zmed played Officer Vince Romano, and Heather Locklear played Stacy Sheridan in later seasons. Richard Herd also played Captain Dennis Sheridan, giving Hooker a recurring police-command relationship beyond the patrol cases. [Television Academy overview](https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/shows/tj-hooker)
Is T. J. Hooker connected to Star Trek because William Shatner stars in it?
No, it is a separate police drama, not a Star Trek spin-off. Shatner took the role of T.J. Hooker after becoming famous as Captain Kirk, and the Television Academy describes Hooker as a different tough-cop character. [Television Academy overview](https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/shows/tj-hooker)
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