This week, we're diving into the two-part epic "Something in the Shadows," where Walker and Trivette hunt down a ruthless drug ring operating on a college campus, only to discover the leader is also a serial rapist—and Alex is unknowingly dating him, putting her in grave danger. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to lighten even the darkest shadows. Get ready for campus chaos, shocking twists, and Norris-powered justice!
Show: Walker, Texas Ranger
Episode Title: Something in the Shadows (Parts 1 & 2) (Season 2, Episodes 12 & 13, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episodes 15 & 16 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)
Original Air Date: Part 1: January 15, 1994; Part 2: January 22, 1994
Runtime: 46 minutes each (92 minutes combined)
Director: Part 1: Tony Mordente; Part 2: Michael Preece
Writers: Harold Apter, Gordon T. Dawson (Part 1); Harold Apter (Part 2); series creators: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan
Cast:
Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker
Clarence Gilyard Jr. as James "Jimmy" Trivette
Sheree J. Wilson as Alexandra "Alex" Cahill
Noble Willingham as C.D. Parker
Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman as Uncle Ray Firewalker
Jeff Kober as Kurt Nypo
Giovanni Ribisi as Tony Kingston
Ellen Dolan as Trish Kingston
Tom Virtue as Professor Peter Needham
Nancy Valen as Laura
David Beecroft as Alan Billbon
John S. Davies as Dean
Bill Bolender as Stan O'Neal
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