A character in T. J. Hooker
Played by William Shatner
T. J. Hooker · 102 quotes
Most-quoted character in T. J. Hooker: in 77 of its 102 quotes
Most scenes with: Vince Romano (31), Capt. Dennis Sheridan (3), Lt. Paul McGuire (2)
Sgt. T.J. HookerSo you wanted to be a hero...
There's all kinds of reasons for ambition. I remember the day you took off that gold badge to climb back in that blue suit. I... [chuckles] I thought you were crazy.
Sgt. T.J. HookerI climbed to the top of the detective ladder. I found it empty. So I climbed back down, got back in touch.
206 Elm Drive is the address Stacy ran down on him. Do we give it to Holland, or what?
Sgt. T.J. HookerWe're five blocks from Elm Drive...
The 'what' has it.
Sgt. T.J. HookerYou tried too hard, Holland. To hard and too fast.
It all fell apart because you felt sorry for some crummy security guard.
Sgt. T.J. HookerThat's the way it goes, Holland. You had informants, connections, a hot record of arrests and the wrong kind of ambition. [a beat] I've got friends.
Sgt. T.J. HookerYou got it?
Yeah man.
Sgt. T.J. HookerYeah man what?
Yeah man... Sir.
Sgt. T.J. HookerNow you got it.
It's easy to blame the powder, but the truth is: it's the man who's weak.
Sgt. T.J. HookerAnybody who can figure that out, can kick the monkey.
Sgt. T.J. HookerThere's a young police officer down there. Walking a hair between life and death. The message has to be sent out loud and clear! [raises his voice] Nobody puts their hands on one of ours!
Sounds like you're buying in, Hooker.
Sgt. T.J. HookerI've already paid.
Sgt. T.J. HookerWhat about the other students? Any witnesses as to how she got the stuff?
They couldn't or wouldn't tell me anything. Could be they're just afraid. Don't wanna get involved.
Sgt. T.J. HookerAnd while they're not getting involved, another kid like Cindy is buying a ticket to hell. Becoming another scrambled mind with a question mark for a future. Every chance I get, I'm gonna come down on the scum that deal this poison. Hit 'em hard. Make it hurt.
Sgt. T.J. HookerCome on, Romano. Sometimes they hide it so well even their parents aren't aware. I'm sure that Matt's mother doesn't know.
But you knew, Hooker. Your antenna is always up.
Sgt. T.J. HookerMy antenna was up my first week on the job.
[looking at two young women crossing the street] You know, Hooker, I love this part of our beat.
Sgt. T.J. HookerHey, when are you gonna learn, junior? Cops and fashion models mix like oil and water.
[when Hooker accuses Romano's girlfriend, Vince becomes agitated] Shut up, damn it!
Sgt. T.J. HookerThere's something wrong, kid. I feel it kicking in my gut. And I think your friend Amy is doing the kicking.
[Romano balls his fists and punches Hooker in the jaw]
Sleeping like a pretzel is one thing, but sleeping like a pretzel when a Circus Burger does flip-flops in your belly is beyond the call of duty.
Sgt. T.J. HookerWho said police work was easy?
Hooker, the decoy situation. Sometimes it can't be ideal, but I think they're doing the right thing.
Sgt. T.J. HookerThat's the problem around here, Junior. Too many people who don't know are doing the thinking.
Sgt. T.J. HookerBartender, I'm looking for Carl Leland. I heard he hangs out here.
We serve drinks here, not information. You want a drink?
Sgt. T.J. HookerI want Carl Leland.
Buzz off, cop.
Sgt. T.J. HookerI'll bet you're a mumbler. That what they call you when if you have more to say to your pigeons than to people.
How do you know that?
Sgt. T.J. HookerSometimes, mumblers grow up and become cops.
Sucker almost had me. I owe you one, Hooker.
Sgt. T.J. HookerI recall saying the same thing to you 17 years ago. And with your retirement coming up, I didn't think I'd get a chance to get even.
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