Saddle up for Watcher Texas Ranger, the gut-busting podcast where three clueless hosts dive headfirst into the wild, roundhouse-kicking world of the 90s TV classic Walker, Texas Ranger! Join us as we riff through every episode, scene by scene, with no prior knowledge of Chuck Norris’ legendary crime-fighting antics. Expect absurd humor, unfiltered reactions, and plenty of love for the over-the-top action, questionable plotlines, and glorious mullets that define this iconic show. Whether you’re a die-hard Walker fan or just here for the laughs, our episode-by-episode roast will keep you hooked. Grab your cowboy hat and tune in for a rootin’-tootin’ good time!
New episodes drop Wednesdays. Perfect for fans of comedy, nostalgia, and martial arts mayhem.
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Saddle up for Watcher Texas Ranger, the gut-busting podcast where three clueless hosts dive headfirst into the wild, roundhouse-kicking world of the 90s TV classic Walker, Texas Ranger! Join us as we riff through every episode, scene by scene, with no prior knowledge of Chuck Norris’ legendary crime-fighting antics. Expect absurd humor, unfiltered reactions, and plenty of love for the over-the-top action, questionable plotlines, and glorious mullets that define this iconic show. Whether you’re a die-hard Walker fan or just here for the laughs, our episode-by-episode roast will keep you hooked. Grab your cowboy hat and tune in for a rootin’-tootin’ good time!
New episodes drop Wednesdays. Perfect for fans of comedy, nostalgia, and martial arts mayhem.
Welcome back to Watcher Texas Ranger, where hosts James Hauser, Clint Busch, and Ryan Mattila dissect the denim-clad, roundhouse-kicking chaos of Walker, Texas Ranger! We’re diving scene-by-scene into the 90s action classic with our signature blend of laughs, nostalgia, and questionable cowboy impressions. This week, we tackle Season 1, Episode 2, "Borderline," where Cordell Walker protects Alex from a vengeful ex-sheriff with a serious grudge. Grab your Stetson and brace for some Texas-sized justice!
Show: Walker, Texas Ranger
Episode Title: Borderline (Season 1, Episode 2, sometimes listed as Episode 3 in syndication due to the pilot split)
Original Air Date: April 24, 1993
Runtime: 46 minutes
Director: Michael Vejar
Writers: Albert S. Ruddy, Leslie Greif, Paul Haggis, Christopher Canaan, Robin Madden
Cast:
Chuck Norris as Cordell Walker
Clarence Gilyard Jr. as James "Jimmy" Trivette
Sheree J. Wilson as Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill
Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman as Uncle Ray Firewalker
Leon Rippy as Dewey Baker
Mark Walters as Duane Hopkins
Ray Lykins as Benny Carl Devlin
In "Borderline," Cordell Walker is breaking in his new partner, Jimmy Trivette, while facing a darker threat: ex-sheriff Dewey Baker (Leon Rippy), fresh out of prison and itching for revenge against Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill, who put him behind bars for beating suspects. Baker’s vendetta starts with creepy mind games—stalking Alex, breaking into her apartment, leaving pervy tokens, and even killing her horse, Amber. He uses his former cellmate, Duane Hopkins, as a proxy to throw Walker off the scent. When Baker kidnaps Alex and takes her to a remote cabin, Walker and Trivette must track them down for a classic Walker showdown, complete with a satisfying beatdown. Oh, and Alex is also prosecuting a cop killer, Benny Carl Devlin, because apparently, she’s got no shortage of enemies.
Leon Rippy’s portrayal of Dewey Baker is a standout, with his spiky hair and messed-up teeth adding to the creep factor. He returns in later episodes ("Days Past" in 1997 and the 2001 series finale) as different characters.
A memorable quote: When Tim boasts about his green belt in judo to protect Alex, Walker deadpans, “Green? Pretty color.” Savage.
This episode was part of the shortened first season, cut to three episodes due to Cannon Pictures’ financial woes. The original plan was for 13 episodes, but funding dried up faster than a Texas creek in July.
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Watcher Texas Ranger
Saddle up for Watcher Texas Ranger, the gut-busting podcast where three clueless hosts dive headfirst into the wild, roundhouse-kicking world of the 90s TV classic Walker, Texas Ranger! Join us as we riff through every episode, scene by scene, with no prior knowledge of Chuck Norris’ legendary crime-fighting antics. Expect absurd humor, unfiltered reactions, and plenty of love for the over-the-top action, questionable plotlines, and glorious mullets that define this iconic show. Whether you’re a die-hard Walker fan or just here for the laughs, our episode-by-episode roast will keep you hooked. Grab your cowboy hat and tune in for a rootin’-tootin’ good time!
New episodes drop Wednesdays. Perfect for fans of comedy, nostalgia, and martial arts mayhem.
