January 11, 1988 (1988-01-11) – May 26, 1990 (1990-05-26)
T. and T. is an American-Canadian television series, in production from 1987 to 1990. It premiered in first-run syndication in January 1988, moving to new episodes on the Family Channel in 1990. It is a starring vehicle for Mr. T, after the cancellation of The A-Team in 1987. It was co-produced by Canadian animation firm Nelvana (in one of its few live-action productions), alongside Hal Roach Studios and successor Qintex Entertainment.
T.S. Turner was a city-smart kid fighting his way off the street, until he was framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Amy Taler was a young crusading lawyer. She mounted an appeal to put Turner back on the street, this time in a suit and tie, working as a private detective. Together they are—T. and T.
The regular cast includes Mr. T, Alex Amini as Amanda "Amy" Taler, Kristina Nicoll as Terri Taler (who replaced her sister as Turner's new partner in 1990), and David Nerman as Danforth "Dick" Decker, the owner of the gym where T.S. boxes and, eventually, set his own headquarters. Other cast include Taler's secretary Sophie (Catherine Disher); Det. Jones (Ken James), who sometimes work alongside Turner and Taler; and in season two, teenage orphan Joe Casper (Sean Roberge), who lives with Decker.
For the first two seasons, Turner lives with his Aunt Martha (Jackie Richardson) and teenage cousin Renee (Rachael Crawford), upon getting out of jail and cleaning up his life. In the third season, a new detective, Dick Hargrove (David Hemblen) assists the team.
Broadcast history
Airing on Global in Canada (then known as the CanWest Global System), the show aired in first-run syndication in the United States. However, the financial collapse of distribution partner Qintex in 1989 nearly saw the show cancelled, which put Nelvana on the brink of bankruptcy; in six weeks, the company managed to find a replacement syndicator, saving the show and the company.[1]
T. and T. is currently streaming on Amazon, Tubi, and Nelvana's official YouTube channel Retro Rerun. It is currently rerunning on the Canadian version of Adult Swim since January 2, 2023.[2]
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Lyle Slack
January 18, 1988 (1988-01-18)
Kate Richardson is a freelance photographer who accidentally becomes mixed up in a criminal conspiracy involving the murder of a union boss three weeks earlier. Meanwhile, rock musician Adam Dalton (Mark Holmes) becomes infatuated with Amanda.
An elderly man in a silver suit pulls a Robin Hood when he begins stealing from a local grocery store run by a snobbish yuppie. Meanwhile, the Fat Boys, one of whom is T.S.’s nephew, drop by the gym to lose some weight.
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"And Baby Makes Nine"
Harvey Frost
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Guy Mullally Teleplay by : David Finley
February 29, 1988 (1988-02-29)
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9
"On Ice"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : David Finley
March 7, 1988 (1988-03-07)
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10
"The Latest Development"
George Mihalka
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Alex Boon Teleplay by : Alan Zweig
March 14, 1988 (1988-03-14)
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11
"Junkyard Blues"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Guy Mullally Teleplay by : Elia Katz
March 21, 1988 (1988-03-21)
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12
"Killing Time"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Guy Mullally
March 28, 1988 (1988-03-28)
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13
"Sweet Tooth"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Renata Bright Teleplay by : Renata Bright
April 4, 1988 (1988-04-04)
T.S. is the only one to suspect the true motives of a seemingly reformed ex-con.
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14
"Playing with Fire"
Harvey Frost
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : J.D. Smith
April 11, 1988 (1988-04-11)
A teenage flute player (Susannah Hoffman) is accused of arson.
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15
"Sophie a La Modem"
Stan Olsen
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : David Finley
April 18, 1988 (1988-04-18)
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16
"Black and White"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Guy Mullally
April 25, 1988 (1988-04-25)
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17
"The Game"
Robert Malenfant
Story by : Laurel L. Russwurm Teleplay by : Guy Mullally & Laurel L. Russwurm
May 2, 1988 (1988-05-02)
18
18
"Victim of Fashion"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Guy Mullally & John A. Connor Teleplay by : John A. Connor
May 9, 1988 (1988-05-09)
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19
"Special Delivery"
Vic Sarin
Story by : Guy Mullally Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
May 16, 1988 (1988-05-16)
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20
"Pros and Cons"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Elia Katz Teleplay by : Guy Mullally
May 23, 1988 (1988-05-23)
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21
"Private Eyes"
Stan Olsen
Story by : David Finley & Dennise Fordham Teleplay by : Patrick Loubert
May 30, 1988 (1988-05-30)
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22
"Mickey's Choice"
Don Shebib
Elia Katz & Guy Mullally
June 6, 1988 (1988-06-06)
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23
"Working It Out"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : David Finley
June 13, 1988 (1988-06-13)
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24
"Now You See It"
Patrick Loubert
Patrick Loubert
June 20, 1988 (1988-06-20)
Season 2: 1988–89
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1
"Straight Line"
George Mihalka
Story by : Patrick Loubert,Guy Mullaly,Richard Oleksiak Teleplay by : Guy Mullalyand Richard Oleksiak
October 24, 1988 (1988-10-24)
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5
"The Whole Truth"
Allan Kroeker
Story by : Richard Oleksiak Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiakand D. J. Fordham
October 31, 1988 (1988-10-31)
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6
"A Secret No More"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : D. J. Fordhamand Toby W. R. Mullaly Teleplay by : Beacon Brothers
November 7, 1988 (1988-11-07)
31
7
"Fast Friends"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : D. J. Fordham Teleplay by : Stephen W. Dewar
November 14, 1988 (1988-11-14)
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8
"Every Picture..."
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubertand Carl Binder Teleplay by : Carl Binder
November 21, 1988 (1988-11-21)
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9
"Hostage"
Don McCutcheon
Guy Mullaly
November 28, 1988 (1988-11-28)
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10
"Conspiracy"
Rob Malenfant
Story by : Patrick Loubertand Guy Mullaly Teleplay by : Guy Mullaly
December 5, 1988 (1988-12-05)
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11
"Hard Way Home"
Al Waxman
Story by : Toby W.R. Mullally and Peter Mitchell Teleplay by : Peter Mitchell
January 23, 1989 (1989-01-23)
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12
"Wendell's Story"
Don McCutcheon
Renata Bright
January 30, 1989 (1989-01-30)
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13
"Hunted"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Guy Mullalyand Richard Oleksiak Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
February 6, 1989 (1989-02-06)
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14
"The Contender"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Patrick Loubertand Steven Bawol Teleplay by : Steven Bawol
February 13, 1989 (1989-02-13)
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15
"Jump Start"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : John Ryan Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
February 20, 1989 (1989-02-20)
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16
"Substitute Teacher"
Patrick Loubert
David Finley
February 27, 1989 (1989-02-27)
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17
"Turner for the Defense"
Patrick Loubert
Story by : Guy Mullally Teleplay by : J. D. Smith
May 1, 1989 (1989-05-01)
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18
"Thicker Than Water"
F. Harvey Frost
Story by : Guy Mullaly Teleplay by : D. J. Fordham
May 8, 1989 (1989-05-08)
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"Family Honour"
Richard Bugajski
Story by : Patrick Loubertand Randy Butcher Teleplay by : Randy Butcher
May 15, 1989 (1989-05-15)
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"A Natural Death"
Patrick Loubert
Patrick Loubert
May 22, 1989 (1989-05-22)
Season 3: 1990
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"Cracked"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : D.J. Fordham & Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : D.J. Fordham
January 6, 1990 (1990-01-06)
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2
"Hargrove's Call"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Richard Oleksiak & Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
January 13, 1990 (1990-01-13)
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"Halfway to Nowhere"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Richard Oleksiak & Patrick Louber Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
January 20, 1990 (1990-01-20)
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"Cry Wolf"
Alan Simmonds
Guy Mullaly
January 27, 1990 (1990-01-27)
A film student tries to prove she caught a crime on camera.
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"Decker's Ex"
Ken Girotti
Richard Oleksiak
February 3, 1990 (1990-02-03)
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"Take My Life, Please"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : Tim Simms
February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10)
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"A Lesson in Values"
Clay Borris
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Richard Oleksiak Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
February 17, 1990 (1990-02-17)
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"The Mysterious Mauler"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : Toby Mullaly
February 24, 1990 (1990-02-24)
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"Movie Madness"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : John Ryan & Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : Toby Mullaly
March 3, 1990 (1990-03-03)
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"Silent Witness"
Alan Simmonds
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Marlene Matthews
March 10, 1990 (1990-03-10)
Turner is charged with protecting a deaf boy who is a witness to a robbery.
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"A Place in History"
Alan Simmonds
J.D. Smith
March 17, 1990 (1990-03-17)
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"Thief of Hearts"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : J.D. Smith
March 24, 1990 (1990-03-24)
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"The Curse"
Patrick Loubert
Story by : D.J. Fordham & Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : D.J. Fordham
March 31, 1990 (1990-03-31)
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"Mr. Big"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Renata Bright Teleplay by : Renata Bright
April 7, 1990 (1990-04-07)
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15
"Butler Duet"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : John Ryan & Toby Mullaly Teleplay by : David Finley
April 14, 1990 (1990-04-14)
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"TV Turner"
Patrick Loubert
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Richard Oleksiak Teleplay by : Richard Oleksiak
April 21, 1990 (1990-04-21)
61
17
"Nightmare"
Don McCutcheon
Jerome McCann
April 28, 1990 (1990-04-28)
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18
"Suspect"
Ken Girotti
Story by : Patrick Loubert & D.J. Fordham Teleplay by : D.J. Fordham
May 5, 1990 (1990-05-05)
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19
"Turner's Tale"
Patrick Loubert
Story by : Patrick Loubert Teleplay by : Toby Mullaly
May 12, 1990 (1990-05-12)
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20
"Wild Willy and the Waves"
Don McCutcheon
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Renata Bright Teleplay by : Renata Bright
May 19, 1990 (1990-05-19)
65
21
"The Little Prince"
Ken Girotti
Story by : Patrick Loubert & Renata Bright Teleplay by : Renata Bright