Viper

Viper

1994
Viper
Viper

Viper

5.8 | en | Drama

Viper is an action-adventure TV series about a special task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe. The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The Viper Defender "star car" was designed by Chrysler Corporation engineers. The exterior design of the car was produced by Chrysler stylist Steve Ferrerio.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP22  Split Decision (2)
May. 22,1999
Split Decision (2)

Astor agrees to have the brain implant removed; a distraught Westlake must focus on saving a kidnapping victim.

EP21  Split Decision (1)
May. 15,1999
Split Decision (1)

An electric shock causes Astor's brain implant to malfunction, turning him back into a criminal.

EP20  Attack of the Teki-Ya
May. 08,1999
Attack of the Teki-Ya

A Japanese detective, in town to extradite an assassin, goes head-to-head with an international crime boss.

EP19  Hell Hath No Fury
May. 01,1999
Hell Hath No Fury

A series of deaths links to an old case, but someone does not want Astor and Westlake to reopen it.

EP18  Holy Terror
Apr. 17,1999
Holy Terror

Astor and Westlake must protect a spiritual ruler from a fated encounter with an assassin.

EP17  Of Course, It's a Miracle
Mar. 27,1999
Of Course, It's a Miracle

Frankie befriends a self-proclaimed psychic who becomes involved in a plot to assassinate a senator.

EP16  Tiny Bubbles
Mar. 20,1999
Tiny Bubbles

Astor and Westlake must unravel a conspiracy after the secret formula is stolen from a soda company and its owner is murdered.

EP15  Safe House
Feb. 27,1999
Safe House

After desperate bank robbers take Astor hostage, Frankie and Catlett try to track him down.

EP14  My Fair Hoodlums
Feb. 20,1999
My Fair Hoodlums

Astor and Westlake try to stop a man who's plotting to kill his ex-wife for her jewel necklace.

EP13  People Like Us
Feb. 13,1999
People Like Us

Astor and Westlake go under cover as a married couple to expose a ring of diamond thieves.

EP12  Seminar from Hell
Feb. 06,1999
Seminar from Hell

One of Westlake's old enemies resurfaces to exact revenge after escaping from prison.

EP11  Best Seller
Jan. 05,1999
Best Seller

After Catlett reads his brother's latest novel, fact becomes stranger than fiction as the plot line becomes real.

EP10  The Really Real Re-Enactment
Dec. 08,1998
The Really Real Re-Enactment

While staking out robbery suspects, Westlake finds out Astor isn't the man she thought he was.

EP9  Family Matters
Nov. 17,1998
Family Matters

Astor and Westlake try to locate a stolen cache of diamonds before some dangerous criminals take possession of them.

EP8  Aftermath
Nov. 10,1998
Aftermath

An apparent terrorist bombing camouflages an elaborate plot for an heir to claim her father's million-dollar pension.

EP7  Honest Abe
Nov. 03,1998
Honest Abe

A former Israeli spy's new life is threatened when arms dealers kidnap his wife.

EP6  The Full Frankie
Oct. 27,1998
The Full Frankie

Frankie bares all to uncover a blackmail-murder plot at a local strip club for women.

EP5  Wanted: Fred or Alive
Oct. 20,1998
Wanted: Fred or Alive

Astor and Westlake encounter a ruthless bounty hunter while trying to exonerate a man accused of murder.

EP4  Holy Matrimony
Oct. 13,1998
Holy Matrimony

Astor falls in love with the wife of a Colombian drug lord while investigating the Blanca Noche cartel.

EP3  Wisegal
Oct. 06,1998
Wisegal

Astor infiltrates a security-tight mafia conference; a labor negotiator tries to seduce Westlake.

EP2  Once a Con
Sep. 29,1998
Once a Con

A small-time con artist helps Astor and Westlake catch a money launderer in an elaborate sting operation.

EP1  The Return
Sep. 22,1998
The Return

Joe Astor returns to drive the new Viper when Thomas Cole is reassigned after blowing up the old Viper.

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5.8 | en | Drama , Action & Adventure , Sci-Fi | More Info
Released: 1994-01-02 | Released Producted By: Paramount Television Studios , Pet Fly Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

Viper is an action-adventure TV series about a special task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe. The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The Viper Defender "star car" was designed by Chrysler Corporation engineers. The exterior design of the car was produced by Chrysler stylist Steve Ferrerio.

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Cast

James McCaffrey , Heather Medway , Joe Nipote

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Paramount Television Studios , Pet Fly Productions

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roadrunner-71 OK so the year was 1994, this series dropped on me out of the blue, I accidentally watched the pilot episode and got drawn in. The near future looked amazing, the mood was dark and desperate, special effects were amazing for TV back then(love the snake morph, love the stylized damages on the car when it gets hit by a rocket) the idea of a lone hero with a dark past kinda like Knightrider but much cooler looking and feeling here played by an actor that wasn't very conventional looking but had some good points to him. Viper may have been a product placement thing from Dodge/chrysler corporation but it was certainly worth its while, anyone notice the designs of the buildings ? kinda reminiscent of Tim Burton's first batman movies, amazing, loved those busts on the ceiling beams of the Viper hideout. For the technology I can only say bravo and I suspect the automobile industry had a lot of advice to give, who else had shown us those flatscreen monitors and TV's back in those years, who else had handsfree carphones the way we have now back then (bluetooth technology anyone ?)actually the only thing that looks a little dated by now is the red Viper. Even the Defender still looks hot. The first 13 episodes absolutely rocked and the final episode where Joe and Julian steal back the replacement heart for a kid who needs it was absolutely fantastic. If it had to stop somewhere, it was there. Season two and three sucked big time, somehow the morphing had changed, the timeframe was different and gone was the dark gloomyness. Jeff Kaake just didn't cut it as a replacement for James Mccaffrey and the proof was that the final series kinda made up for the two crappy ones in the middle when Joe came back. But even then, they should have left it in the near future's darker world, it was not a good idea to turn it into KnightriderII but I guess it made it all more accessible to a younger audience which is what the suits in the offices want these days, no more good storytelling, just sell sell sell and make money. I almost forgot to mention the music, the first season soundtrack absolutely fit the mood, amazing work for a TV show. OK so in short, good points : premisse, looks, music, wardrobe, casting, believable technology (not talking about the morphing here although... who knows), setting, production design, details, stories. Bad points : everything from season 2 on was crap in my opinion except for the new Viper in season 4 and the return of Mccaffrey.
athomas1 I have every reason to belive that this series was created to spotlight cars be Chrysler, namely the Dodge Viper. Every car in the series ws either a Stealth, the Viper or some other Dodge. I believe this was tried in Knight Rider, but unlike KR, the average Joe couldn't just waltz down to the local Dodge dealership, plop down 50G and drive off with a viper.This series just didn't have the magic of KR. Viper couldn't go 200mph, do super jumps or have witty comments like KITT. Still, it beat Team Knight Rider in the ground.
vipertv The Year 2000 is almost upon us, the war against crime has become a losing battle. When criminals are better armed and financed then the police. An underworld kubal called 'The Outfit' pillages the city for profit, and takes control of the urban streets. But now... To fight the rising tide of crime, a new weapon has been developed. The ultimate vehicle for police pursuit and capture. Only one thing is missing... the driver who can tame it's awesome capabilities. Catch the action. Catch the excitement. Catch the ultimate ride. "Viper"
TheSainT-18 In the day after tomorrow, the Metrocity became the playground of the criminals. Against that threat, Engineer Julian Wilks created the ultimate police pursuit machine, a Dodge Viper which could morph into a vehicle called 'Defender'. One thing was missing...The driver which could handle Defender's enormous skills. The best driver of the bad guys, Michael Payton, had an accident. He was recovered from death by MetroCity Police, his criminal identity was erased and he became Joseph 'Joe' Astor, a policeman, expert for pursuit. Good Show! Great Effects and good character development!