Houston Knights

5.5TMDB4 votes1987 – Ended2 Seasons22 EpisodesDrama,Crime

5.5TMDB4 votes

Houston Knights is an American crime drama set in Houston, Texas. The show aired on CBS from 1987 to 1988 and consisted of 31 episodes. The heart of the show lies in the partnership between two very different cops from distinct cultures. Chicago cop Joey LaFiamma, played by Michael Paré, is transferred to Houston after killing a mobster from a powerful Mafia family, resulting in a contract being put out on him. Once there, he partners with Levon Lundy, played by Michael Beck, the grandson of a Texas Ranger. Despite their differences, they form a successful partnership and become friends after a rocky start. This is somewhat aided by an incident where a hitman from Chicago, who has the contract to kill La Fiamma, arrives in Houston and is ultimately killed by Lundy. Throughout the series, it is revealed that both La Fiamma and Lundy have their own personal demons; La Fiamma's Chicago police partner was killed when he rushed in while La Fiamma waited for backup. Lundy's wife was killed in an explosion intended for him.