简介：In crafting a memorable "Walker, Texas Ranger" episode, three pivotal components must be in place: an especially malevolent antagonist (such as drug dealers, rapists, or baby-napping politicians), the sharp, iconic Chuck Norris one-liners ("When I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you," a quote recycled from the classic "Code of Silence"), and, as Jimmy Trivette (portrayed by Clarence Gilyard), Walker's new, stricter partner, the "squinty-eyed, make-my-day attitude" that Walker doles out with relentless severity, typically around the 40-minute mark of most episodes. With Chuck Norris in the mix, the presence of A-list guest stars is not a necessity, yet Walker's maiden season boasts several familiar faces, including the future Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire ("The Prodigal Son"), the esteemed Stuart Whitman ("The Reunion"), and the post-"The Wonder Years" actress Danica "Winnie" McKellar ("Stolen Lullaby"). Norris may not be an Oscar or Emmy contender, but the sight of him consistently defeating the villains and exacting justice is the quintessence of soothing television. As Trivette observes, "I hate to admit; the man is good." In summary: do not tamper with Texas! --Donald Liebenson