The series follows the experience of a 15 year veteran police sergeant named T.J. Hooker. He goes back as a Sergeant after his partners death. He returned to rid the criminals out on the street who was responsible for the death of his partner. As he came back he was assigned to trained new recruits of the academy and he was partnered with rookie Vince Romano who was sometimes hot headed. Others joining them are Officer Stacy Sheridan, Captain Dennis Sheridan, and Officer Jim Corrigan.
