Viper
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.
- Created By
Paul De MeoDanny Bilson
- First Aired on
Jan 02, 1994
- Popularity: 33.2847
- 47 votes
- Networks
- (US)
(US)
- Production
Pet Fly ProductionsParamount Television (US)MEC Viper Productions
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
4 seaons till May 22, 1999
Last episode: Split Decision (2)
Seasons & episodes
Total 4 seasons, 78 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Pilot90 min
City Commissioner Strand is desperate to get the Viper on the road. He plans on using the Viper's crime-fighting abilities to bolster support for his campaign to become mayor. After stealing a satellite, Michael Payton flips his black Dodge Stealth in a spectacular crash. Strand hears about the accident and has Payton pronounced dead at the scene. Payton is the best getaway driver the Outfit had. Commissoner Strand orders that Payton's memory be erased and his appearance altered. When Payton awakes, he is told that he is a police officer named Joesph Payne Astor.
Episode 2Once a Thief ...50 min
Joe faces a terrifying choice when the doctor who performed memory-altering surgery on him offers to restore his criminal identity.
Episode 3Ghosts50 min
Joe's former partner in crime (Jason Carter) is sprung from prison by the Outfit in order to locate the Viper.
Episode 4Safe as Houses50 min
Nate Benedict, a Mob Boss who is about to be tried for various crimes, fakes his own death. He starts over in a small town to lay low and continue his criminal operations. The residents of Mesa Rose, the small town Benedict takes over, are powerless against Benedict's strong reach. The Viper turns out to be 'the great equalizer'.
Episode 5Firehawk50 min
As part of a plan to destroy the Viper, the Outfit kidnaps Julian and forces him to upgrade its own urban assault vehicle.
