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Walker, Texas Ranger S2E16 — The Prodigal Son
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Walker, Texas Ranger•Season 2•Episode 16

The Prodigal Son

7.6/10 · 179 votesMar 5, 199460 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Walker soul searches after he nearly causes a young boy's death during a hostage situation.

Directed byTony Mordente
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Episode Summary

"The Prodigal Son" is episode 16 of Walker, Texas Ranger season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 179 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tony Mordente, it aired on March 5, 1994.

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