Storyline

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.

First Aired

1994-01-02
Last Aired

1999-05-22
Creator

Paul De Meo
Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Seasons

4
Episodes

78
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC, Syndication

Keywords:

california crime fighter technology police task force lawman high tech viper defender near future

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1. Pilot

City Commissioner Strand is desperate to get the Viper on the road. He plans on using the Viper's crim...More

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.Less

90mins 1994-01-02

2. Once a Thief ...

Joe faces a terrifying choice when the doctor who performed memory-altering surgery on him offers to r...More

Joe faces a terrifying choice when the doctor who performed memory-altering surgery on him offers to restore his criminal identity.Less

50mins 1994-01-07

3. Ghosts

Joe's former partner in crime (Jason Carter) is sprung from prison by the Outfit in order to locate th...More

Joe's former partner in crime (Jason Carter) is sprung from prison by the Outfit in order to locate the Viper.Less

50mins 1994-01-14

4. Safe as Houses

Nate Benedict, a Mob Boss who is about to be tried for various crimes, fakes his own death. He starts ...More

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'.Less

50mins 1994-01-21

5. Firehawk

As part of a plan to destroy the Viper, the Outfit kidnaps Julian and forces him to upgrade its own ur...More

As part of a plan to destroy the Viper, the Outfit kidnaps Julian and forces him to upgrade its own urban assault vehicle.Less

50mins 1994-01-28

6. Mind Games

After Frankie is injured in a suspicious car crash, the Viper team uncovers a plot to hijack a transpo...More

After Frankie is injured in a suspicious car crash, the Viper team uncovers a plot to hijack a transport loaded with highly contagious diseases.Less

50mins 1994-02-11

7. The Face

"The Face", a famous hit man, has just been released from prison. His plans to go straight are jeopar...More

"The Face", a famous hit man, has just been released from prison. His plans to go straight are jeopardized when his former employer kidnaps his wife to force him to do one last hit! Through the Consortium, he asks Joe Astor for help.Less

50mins 1994-02-18

8. Wheels of Fire

Joe falls for the inventor of a highly efficient car battery, but painful memories of his murdered fia...More

Joe falls for the inventor of a highly efficient car battery, but painful memories of his murdered fiancee surface when her life is threatened. Meanwhile, the discovery of a long-lost concept car shocks everyone.Less

50mins 1994-02-25

9. Past Tense

The Viper team must crack a ring that abducts youths and molds them into specialized criminals. Meanwh...More

The Viper team must crack a ring that abducts youths and molds them into specialized criminals. Meanwhile, Joe encounters a special someone from his past.Less