This week, we're diving into "The Prodigal Son," where Walker grapples with guilt after nearly causing a young man's death in a hostage situation, leading him to soul-search and help a troubled teen escape the clutches of drug dealers. Join hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila as we riff scene-by-scene through the 90s action classic with enough humor to redeem any prodigal. Get ready for introspection, interventions, and Norris-powered rescues!
Show: Walker, Texas Ranger
Episode Title: The Prodigal Son (Season 2, Episode 16, sometimes listed as Season 1, Episode 19 on DVD due to combined Season 1 and 2 releases)
Original Air Date: March 5, 1994
Runtime: 47 minutes
Director: Tony Mordente
Writers: Peter Lance
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
Tobey Maguire as Duane Parsons
Mary Chris Wall as Mary Parsons
Wings Hauser as Leland Stahl / Sonny King
Michael Flippo as Buzz Poverman
Grayson Jimenez as Hank Tanner
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