Original subtitles

( light rock action theme plays)

MAN: Here he comes.

Hey, man,

we thought maybe you wasn't gonna show.

We got customers.

Yeah and I got what they want, so shut up.

Whoa, whoa. Take it easy.

Good.

Let's do it.

( suspenseful theme playing) (Resync by Chuck)

You ready? Yeah.

How are we going to do it?

Like this.

(all shouting indistinctly)

Texas Rangers! Drop it!

You heard the man.

( light rock action theme playing)

Did you get anything out of these guys

about their supplier?

No, it seems whoever it is, they're all scared of him.

Whoever it is,

is controlling about half the drugs in this city.

Walker, we have got to find him.

Please keep hammering on all your sources.

We will.

I've got to get to my arraignment.

We still on for tonight?

You bet.

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

Great.

Deeley Hall, room 313.

All right, let's get to work.

( suspenseful theme playing)

(rattling noise)

Hello?

Somebody there?

(clanging noise)

(door slams)

ALEX: All right, class,

This brings us to the end of our session

on arrest and indictment.

Any questions?

Alex.

If there's no probable cause for the arrest,

does that void the indictment?

ALEX: The only example I can think of is the case of Jones v. Reilly.

It's 1952... No, 1953.

This case illustrates that an officer's biggest...

Stay where you are!

(all screaming)

Drop the knife.

Forget it.

Take one more step, she's a goner, man.

Drop the gun.

I'll kill her, Ranger.

All right, okay.

Now what?

(students screaming)

You're under arrest.

All right, guys, you can come out now.

(students groan)

I'd like you to meet Ranger Walker

and Ranger Trivette.

Wait a minute. You mean that was all an act?

We wanted to give you a taste of the real thing.

There was never any danger.

My gun was... (clicks)

unloaded.

MAN: That's good.

Knife's rubber.

I'm sorry if this exercise was a little over the top,

but I asked the Rangers to help me out for a very good reason.

You wanted us to know that you're a tough grader.

(students laugh)

Well, that too.

No, actually, I wanted you to get a sense

of how fast an arrest like this goes down.

And sometimes, like in this situation,

it's hard for officers to keep track

of everything they're required to do.

So can anybody give me some specifics

about what they observed in this arrest?

It'll never hold up in court.

That's right, Susan. Can you tell us why?

He didn't read him his rights.

That could be one of the issues.

It looked so real, I didn't even notice.

My heart was pumping so fast.

Well, when an officer's put into such a situation,

their heart's beating just as fast as yours is,

but...

they have to observe everything that's going on around them.

We have to do everything by the book,

otherwise Alex and her colleagues,

they won't be able to do their job properly.

Okay, for next week, I want a three-page paper

detailing the specifics of why this was a bad bust.

See you next Thursday.

That was a great class.

Thank you.

Alex.

Peter, hi.

I saw the class breaking up,

so I thought I'd drop by.

Great.

Oh, Walker, Trivette,

I'd like you to meet professor Peter Needham.

How do you do? Nice meeting you, fellas.

Hi.

Peter is the dean of students here at the university.

Acting dean.

I've only been here a short while.

They're just sort of trying me out, actually.

Another thing we have in common.

That's right.

We grew up 10 minutes from each other

and never met. Can you believe that?

ALEX: We actually know a lot of the same people.

Well, that's... great.

Excuse me just one sec.

Uh, Alex, about our coffee date,

I'm gonna have to give you a rain check on that.

Something's come up, and, uh...

ALEX: Oh, no problem. We'll just reschedule.

Okay. Tomorrow night good?

Great. You're on.

Great. You look good, by the way.

Oh, nice meeting you, fellas.

So... He called us "fellas."

Professor, huh?

So, what does he teach?

Sociology, and he has two PhDs.

Very impressive.

We're just friends, Walker.

You and me, or him and you?

You guys fight like a bunch of old married folks.

You know that?

We're not fighting. We're just discussing.

Yeah, we're just discussing.

By the way, I need to ask you a very important question.

Does the professor wear those patches

on all of his jackets?

All right, now we're fighting.

See what I mean?

Shut up, Jimmy.

Me?

Don't you walk away from me.

GIRL 1: See you Thursday.

GUY: Okay, see you guys.

GIRL 2: Bye. See you guys later.

Bye-bye.

Damn. I'm on the wrong floor again.

(door opens)

(footsteps running)

(screaming)

It's coming from the stairwell.

I'll get an ambulance.

(police radio chatter)

(Trivette speaks indistinctly)

OFFICER: Nothing else?

Is that what the girl said?

Alex.

Peter.

What happened? I saw the ambulance drive in.

One of my students got mugged.

They're taking her to the hospital right now.

God, no.

I'm gonna go over there.

No, no, no. I'm gonna drive you, okay?

I thought you had something that...

This is more important. Forget it. Come on.

Yeah, the assault happened about 9:32.

I went looking for him, but I couldn't find him.

( solemn theme playing)

Any word?

They're still working on her.

How is she, doctor?

Lucky.

A lot of people wouldn't survive a beating like that.

We'd like to talk to her.

Just a couple of minutes. She needs her rest.

Susan, I'm Ranger Walker.

Could you tell us what happened?

It's all right, Susan.

Alex?

Can you remember anything at all about the man who attacked you?

What he looked like?

Have you seen him on campus before?

No.

He was covered up like you were in the class.

You mean he wore a ski mask like this?

Did you notice anything else?

The color of his clothes, the sound of his voice?

Nothing. I... I don't know.

It all happened so fast.

I turned and... he was on me...

and I was fighting and... I don't know.

I'm sorry. You'll have to leave now.

Okay.

I'll be back.

Let's go see if Forensics has anything.

Okay.

INSTRUCTOR: Good. Now, from here,

you're gonna show me the jab. The jab to the face.

With a ki-hai loud and ready, one.

STUDENTS: Ki-hai!

Good. Two.

Ki-hai!

Three. Ki-hai!

Four. Ki-hai!

Very good. This time reverse punch.

Show me your speed. Show me your power.

Ready, one. Ki-hai!

Good. Two.

Ki-hai!

Good, one more time. Fast, are you ready? Three.

Ki-hai!

Good. Go, this time let's add a reverse punch.

Ki-hai on my count. Ready. Block.

Ki-hai!

Punch ki-hai! Ki-hai!

Good. Turn back full. Remember, ki-hai on my count.

Ready. Block. Punch, ki-hai!

Ki-hai!

Good. Let me see those reverse punches.

Ready, block. Punch, ki-hai!

Ki-hai!

Good. Keep those punches out. Let me see them.

Let me see them. Good. Ready.

Ki-hai!

Three. Ki-hai.

Hi, Laura.

Where's Tony? The kid you were gonna make room for?

Oh, he didn't show up.

What?

Look, it's probably for the best, because, uh,

we're really overcrowded anyway.

I know where he is.

He'll be here by the end of class.

Ki-hai. Good, hold!

Ki-hai. Good.

One second.

All right, start her up.

(engine roars)

Yeah!

All right!

Way to go, Tony, my man.

I gotta book. There's the counselor.

Tony I wanna talk to you now.

Well, I don't wanna talk to you,

so why don't you just leave me alone.

Inside. Let's go.

Now.

All right.

You don't take this class and show up every day,

you're gonna get expelled.

So?

So? So stop being a jerk and get a life.

Why don't you just give up on me, all right?

Everyone else has.

Sorry, it's not in my nature.

It's a stupid idea, you know, this karate crap.

Supposed to build my character.

You know, my mom's boyfriend was some kind of champ,

and he's a certified jerk.

Walker isn't a jerk.

He's a nice guy and you're gonna like him.

Yeah, that's what my mom always says about her boyfriends.

Walker isn't my boyfriend.

Whoo. Gotcha.

I'm telling you, this ain't going to work.

Just get in there, will ya?

(instructor commanding in Japanese)

(students applauding)

Line up.

(commands in Japanese)

Who are we?

STUDENTS: A team, sir.

What does "T" stand for?

STUDENTS: Truth, sir.

"E"?

STUDENTS: Esteem, sir.

WALKER: "A"?

STUDENTS: Attitude, sir.

"M"?

STUDENTS: Motivation, sir.

Who are we?

STUDENTS: A team, sir.

(speaking in Japanese)

Class dismissed.

STUDENTS: Thank you, sir.

(students chattering indistinctly)

Hey, Tony.

How you doing?

What are you doing in this class?

You could take anybody at this school.

It's not about being tough.

It's about feeling good about yourself.

WALKER: Hey, Manuel.

I heard you won the tournament in Houston last week.

Yes, sir, I did.

Well, congratulations. Sorry I missed it.

Thank you, sir.

Was that Ranger Walker?

Yeah.

So you gonna be in the class?

I guess I have to.

Well, you better not be late again.

Tony Kingston?

Yes, sir.

Well, that's a good start, Tony.

Mr. White, could you come over here a second?

Mr. White, this is Tony Kingston,

our new student.

Mr. White teaches the classes.

How you doing, Tony? Hi.

Make sure you show up tomorrow after school at 3:00, okay?

Okay. All right.

I got something for you.

Take this home and try it on. It should fit you.

Thank you, sir.

You're welcome. And, uh...

don't be late again.

( subdued theme playing)

It's going down.

Those two Rangers will never know what hit them.

Let me tell you something.

You're dealing with Cordell Walker.

Don't underestimate him.

He's the best they've got.

If you're gonna make a move on him,

get it right the first time. Otherwise,

he's gonna sink his teeth into you

and he's never gonna let go.

Hey, I like a challenge...

and I never lose.

Neither does Walker.

Now, what about Cahill?

My attorneys tell me

she's real close to entering an indictment on me.

Yeah, close but no cigar.

And you're gonna make sure it stays that way.

Long as I keep getting my end.

(clasps click open)

(sighs)

The Rangers will be dead within 24 hours.

Hey.

What?

Look, I gotta... I gotta say this.

I've been holding back too long.

You gotta clean this truck, man.

It's a mess.

Don't dis my truck.

I'm sorry.

Apology accepted.

That's not what I'm sorry about.

Then what are you sorry about?

I'm sorry about the thing with Alex and the professor.

I mean, you know, that's a tough break.

Personally, if you ask me, you waited around too long.

If you want something, you gotta go after it.

You can't wait around for these women.

I don't intend to.

See, now, great! See, now, that's the spirit.

What are you gonna do? Oh, I'll tell you what you do,

she loves lilacs. I know this, Walker,

because I was in her office one time

and it was her birthday or something.

Her folks sent her a bunch of them. She loves them.

What I'm gonna do, Trivette, is I'm gonna try

to find the guy who attacked the girl on the campus.

Then if I've got any time, I'd like to try to catch

the guy supplying drugs in the city.

How does that sound to you?

It sounds great, but it's not nearly as much fun...

What are you doing? Why are you driving so fast?

The accelerator's stuck.

Well, get your foot off it.

I am. I'm pumping.

Hit the brake, Walker.

What brakes?

Cut the ignition. I did.

Watch out!

Watch the tracks!

Walker!

Somebody tampered with the truck, man.

Hold on. We're in for a hard ride.

(horn honking)

Walker!

Watch out, the tree!

Walker!

TRIVETTE: Watch out!

Look out!

Watch the shack! Watch out for the shack!

I'm watching it.

You know what.

What?

I think I'm gonna wash this truck.

Oh.

C.D., you have any milk for my coffee?

C.D.: You bet, Cordell.

Oh, I heard you and Jimmy had a pretty rough ride.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

My truck took a beating, though.

You know, this is the first time I've ever heard of

an individual trying to take out two Rangers.

Yeah, whoever this drug kingpin is,

he's taking it personal.

You'd better be careful.

A guy with no conscience, he's just like a rattlesnake.

He'll shoot you just to watch you fall.

How's everything on the personal front?

Fine. Why?

Well, Jimmy was just telling me that, uh...

well, just that there might be something between you and Alex,

that's all.

Professor Peter Patches,

or whatever the hell the guy's name is.

It looks like he's moved in on your territory.

C.D., what are you talking about?

Jimmy tells me that this guy may have a shot with Alex.

Alex can date anyone she wants to.

It doesn't matter to me.

Maybe.

Maybe thunder curdles milk.

Maybe they'll get married.

Maybe they'll be hip-deep in children.

And maybe, just maybe,

you and Uncle Ray are gonna end up on a ranch

with a bunch of damn chickens.

Cluck, cluck, cluck cluck, cluck.

Hi.

What?

Nothing. Forget it.

I've been trying to run down all the angles

on the campus attack.

Forensics didn't find anything

in the stairwell last night, so...

we got nothing.

Did you try campus security?

Yeah. I put in a call to them.

C.D., the usual, huh?

I just spoke to Susan.

She's going home from the hospital tomorrow.

That's good.

That's good.

That's good.

Jimmy.

What?

Don't stand there like a tree full of owls.

Those people may want to be alone.

You wanna talk about it? What?

It. It?

All right, him. Who?

You know. No.

Walker. What?

Okay. Forget it.

Okay.

C.D.: Just look at him.

He's just... pained.

Look at his eyes.

He's built a shell up around himself, Jimmy.

TRIVETTE: I know.

We're gonna have to help him.

Yup, he's just like

some kind of old mossback turtle or something.

TRIVETTE: Yeah.

Don't say anything to him now.

Just don't mention it.

We'll talk about it tomorrow, okay?

BOTH: What'd she say?

I'll come get you after school.

Right. While I'm in class, why don't you go talk to Benny.

Why?

Just see if he has any leads on the guys that tried to kill us.

That slime's been holding out on us for weeks,

It's just going to be a waste of time.

Then just use your charm.

You want me to push him.

Hard.

Yeah, yeah, 16 to 1.

WOMAN: I'm sorry, sir.

No, no, no.

He's busy.

BENNY: No more credit. You heard me, Leo.

What is this?

Time to do your civic duty, Benny.

Tell her to take her lunch break.

Tell her.

Go on. It's okay, Ida. Just go on.

Look, I already gave you guys too much.

I almost got my head blown off.

I'm done. You understand me?

Sure, I understand.

Benny, that's a hell of a horse

you got running in the fifth, here.

Hey, you want to bust me? Go ahead.

Go ahead, bust me.

But I'm not giving up on my friends anymore.

You ain't got any friends, Benny.

Heard you guys had a little accident.

Glad to see you're okay.

I'm sure you are. Who set us up?

Hey, how would I know?

Hey, hey. Now, guy, don't do that.

Need a name.

Benny. Hey, I told you, I don't...

Don't do... Hey! Hey, don't... I need a name.

No. Wait...

Benny, we need a name. You got a name yet?

I could make a couple of calls.

You know where you can find me.

Yeah.

( suspenseful theme playing)

(panting)

(horn honks, tires squealing)

(horn honks)

(horn honks, tires squealing)

Listen, you just do what I say.

Don't think, just do. You got that?

Okay, okay.

But them Rangers, they're coming down hard.

Guy just burned up 20K in good markers.

I don't care about your pocket change, Benny.

You turn me, and you're dead. Do you understand?

I understand.

Good.

Now, I'll take care of the Rangers.

You keep your mouth shut.

(dog barking in distance)

Mom.

Mom.

(sniffles)

Oh, damn it.

No, you know, I-I fell. Really.

I-I tripped. That's all.

Mom, you did not fall, all right? Yes, I did...

That st...

You took your sweet time getting home.

I had to do something at school.

Shut up.

Get your rear back here on time from now on.

I got a delivery for you to make.

I can't. I have to go to work.

Tell them you're sick.

This has to be across town before 5.

It's an important order. You blow it,

and it could cost me.

All right.

( melancholy theme playing)

Now, my name's inside.

Don't try to steal... Yeah, I see it.

Hey, Walker. You'll get it back.

I'll see you later.

What's up?

TRIVETTE: Check this out.

Been doing a little research,

trying to put together a better profile

on our campus mugger.

These are police reports filed by the campus cops.

This one's last July.

This one's beginning of October.

According to these, two girls were raped

in that same parking garage.

And it was the same exact set of circumstances too.

Girl's alone, she's coming from class.

It's same time of night, empty stairwell.

They ever catch the guy? Mm-mm.

Neither victim was able to give a good enough description,

because both times the attacker wore a ski mask.

Now, this one left town right after,

dropped out of sight.

This one was beaten, pushed down the stairway,

knocked out cold.

Just like Susan.

Mm-hm.

I wonder if he tried to rape her.

Let's go find out.

I was attacked

and he pushed me down the stairs.

I don't know anything else.

Then, you don't know if he tried to rape you or not?

No.

I don't know. It all happened so fast.

He was on me, and...

I was fighting, and I turned and...

tried to run up the stairs.

And then he grabbed me from behind,

and that's when I screamed.

Then he just started hitting me,

and I fell.

So it was possible?

Yeah.

I guess so.

( low-key theme playing)

Yeah, if you ask me,

you guys are barking up the wrong tree.

We're not asking you.

Then what do you want?

Your cooperation.

WALKER: Look, we believe there's a rapist here on campus.

And we want you to beef up security

in the underground garages.

No can do. I just ain't got the manpower.

Ranger Walker. Ranger Trivette.

Hi, professor.

I saw you fellas come in.

Anything I can help you with?

Ranger here thinks we got ourselves

a serial rapist. He wants us to beef up security.

This have something to do with, uh, the attack on that girl?

That Susan person?

That, and the two rapes that have occurred here

on the campus in the last six months.

Well, Susan was not raped.

No. But we think there might have been an attempt.

WALKER: And we'd like for you to take the security precautions.

Well, uh, then we will.

We'll have to.

We appreciate it.

TRIVETTE: Hey, don't let this guy, Peter, get to you.

Nobody's getting to me, Trivette. (sighs)

Look, you don't have to hold things in around me, huh?

We put our lives on the line for each other.

This is not an ordinary relationship

we got going here.

You can say that again.

( suspenseful theme playing)

(screaming)

(scream echoing)

Over there.

( dramatic theme playing)

MAN: Shut up! WOMAN: Let go of me!

Leave me alone, you bastard! I'm not...

You okay? Yeah, I'm fine.

Back off me! Get down!

Don't hurt him. He's my ex-boyfriend.

Look, guys, I'm sorry, okay?

I was gonna talk to her, but she freaked out, all right?

You were doing more than talking.

It's not like that. Please, let him go.

Are you sure that's what you want us to do?

Yes. Please let him go.

Okay.

We're gonna let you go,

but don't bother her again.

Yes, sir.

Thanks.

I'm sorry I caused such a scene.

A friend of mine was raped last summer.

Ever since then, I've been really spooked.

Last summer? Jody Edwards?

You know about that?

How well did you know her?

Well, she was a quiet girl.

Kept to herself, and studied most of the time.

She'd just been going out with this guy, though,

and they broke up, and... Can you give us his name?

Mm. She wouldn't tell me.

Rumor has it he was one of the new professors,

and you know they have all those rules about that now.

I guess he'd have gotten fired if anyone found out.

So how can I help you?

I understand that one of the girls

that was raped here on campus...

A Miss Jody Edwards.

Was dating one of the new professors here.

Wait... Wait a second, now.

We have a very strict code of ethics here.

Now, dating professors, well, I'm sure it's happened.

But, uh, come on, it's highly unlikely.

Well, we'd like to check it out, just the same.

If you don't mind.

Well, I don't see that you're going to get anyone

to admit to anything.

We've got a very hairy situation here, guys.

I don't even see how you're gonna get someone to ask.

TRIVETTE: We'd like to try your faculty personnel file.

We think he probably started in the spring semester.

Gentlemen, those records are highly confidential.

Well, we could get a warrant.

Sharon? Could you come here for a second?

Do a favor for me. Uh, call Administration.

Tell 'em I need records of all the new professors

who started here last spring.

I want you to make copies of them,

and give them to the gentlemen here. Okay?

Okay.

Is that okay?

We appreciate it.

Thank you, professor.

My pleasure, fellas.

(door opens)

(door closes)

Sharon? SHARON: Yeah?

On second thought,

send those records directly to me, okay?

I'll bring them over myself.

Okay.

( somber theme playing)

Kick, jab, punch. (students shouting)

Kick, jab, punch. (students shouting)

INSTRUCTOR: Good, good. Faster this time.

Ready. Jab. Punch.

STUDENTS: Ki-hai!

INSTRUCTOR: Very good. More.

Again. Jab. Punch.

Good. Very good.

Perfect. That was good.

(shouting in Japanese)

Class dismissed.

STUDENTS: Thank you, sir.

(students chattering)

(inaudible whispering)

See you later.

I'll work on it.

You're doing a good job, Tony.

Keep it up, okay?

Thank you, sir. You're welcome.

Yes!

(students chattering)

Oh, hi. Hi. How was class?

Oh, great. Tony's doing a good job.

All his teachers are talking about

how dramatically his attitude's changed.

Is that right? I knew if anyone

could turn him around, it would be you.

Well, all he had to do was want to.

So how about I cook dinner for you Saturday night

just to thank you for all your help?

Well, I'd really like to, but...

I've got plans Saturday night.

Can I take a rain check?

Sure.

Who's that?

Tony's counselor.

Mm-hm.

(chuckling)

Tony.

You were supposed to be somewhere

about an hour ago, man.

Now let's go. WALKER: Hey, Tony.

You okay? Yeah, he's fine.

You Tony's father?

No. Me and Tony's mom are engaged.

To be honest, I'm finding it

rather hard to be a father figure.

The kid here don't make it any easier, either.

I give him a job delivering for my business,

he never shows up on time.

What business are you in?

I specialize in Oriental tapestries.

Kind of fell into it. Vietnam.

Got a card on you?

I just happen to be interested in that kind of thing.

Yeah. Here you go.

I'll see you in karate class tomorrow, Tony.

Yes, sir.

Oh, so that's where you've been after school.

Why didn't you tell your mom and me?

That'll be real good for the kid.

Maybe teach him some discipline. Never enough of that, you know.

( suspenseful theme playing)

Say, champ, let's go.

What's his name?

Curt Nypo.

Run a make on him. You got it.

Get in there.

So you want to learn karate, huh?

I'll teach you karate.

See how good it works?

Okay, now listen up.

You keep your butt out of that class

and away from that Ranger. You got that?

Huh?

(engine starts)

(tires squealing)

(Tony panting)

(horn honking, tires squealing)

MAN 1: Look out! MAN 2: Crazy boy!

(car horn honking)

(car horn honking, tires squealing)

(horns honking)

MAN: Stupid kid!

Jerk!

(car speeding away)

Aw, man.

( ominous theme playing)

(crickets chirping)

It was a good class.

Yeah. Good night.

Hey, maybe we should walk you all the way.

Oh, no. My car's right up here under the light.

But thank you. All right.

Good night. See ya.

( ominous theme playing)

(students chattering in distance)

(can rattling)

Aahh!

(grunting)

(panting)

What happened? I don't know.

(grunting)

I didn't do nothing.

I swear it.

It... It was the other guy.

Well... He was moving up on her,

and I chased him away.

And then this crazy broad attacked me.

That "crazy broad"

is the assistant district attorney.

I tell you, man,

give them women power, and look what happens.

They turn mean and spiteful on you, that's what.

You don't like women much, do you, Stan?

I love 'em.

When they know their place.

Well, how did you feel about Susan Medford?

Never met her.

We found her scarf in your room

and a ski mask.

So? That supposed to mean something?

I find all kinds of things lying around.

Sometimes I keep 'em.

Oh, you're a collector.

No law against it, is there?

We'll have the warrant first thing in the morning.

Then you guys can go back in and clean the place out.

Good.

Well, I guess we won't be needing

that extra security on campus now, will we?

Let's make sure we have the right guy first.

You know, Ranger, seems pretty clear to me...

Nothing's clear, professor,

until we complete the investigation.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh, man. Why don't you just go after her

and tell her you think he's a jerk?

If you have to, throw in the "L" word, you know.

But, what are you...? What are you wasting time for?

Trivette, do you mind?

Trivette, I think it's a good idea.

(telephone rings)

Yeah. Trivette. WOMAN: It's Benny Travatore.

Benny.

BENNY (over speaker): I got something for you.

There's a deal going down tonight. Midnight.

The marina on Weaver Lake. Slip 93.

The guy you're looking for will be there.

Let's do it. Okay.

( ominous theme playing)

Doesn't look like much is going on.

No. I don't like it.

It's too quiet.

Call for backup.

All right.

( suspenseful theme playing)

(dialing phone)

Yeah, it's Trivette.

We're out here at slip 93.

Why don't you send a couple units out.

It's looking kind of hokey.

(grunts)

(gunshots)

(engine starts)

Cut 'em off!

(gunshots)

(tires squealing)

(gunshots)

(grunting)

( ominous theme playing)

( upbeat theme playing) (Resync by Chuck)