ViperViper 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.
CreatorsDanny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Pilot
Jan 2, 1994
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.
Once a Thief ...
Jan 7, 1994
Joe faces a terrifying choice when the doctor who performed memory-altering surgery on him offers to restore his criminal identity.
Ghosts
Jan 14, 1994
Joe's former partner in crime (Jason Carter) is sprung from prison by the Outfit in order to locate the Viper.
Safe as Houses
Jan 21, 1994
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'.
Firehawk
Jan 28, 1994
As part of a plan to destroy the Viper, the Outfit kidnaps Julian and forces him to upgrade its own urban assault vehicle.
Mind Games
Feb 11, 1994
After Frankie is injured in a suspicious car crash, the Viper team uncovers a plot to hijack a transport loaded with highly contagious diseases.
The Face
Feb 18, 1994
"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.
Wheels of Fire
Feb 25, 1994
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.
Past Tense
Mar 4, 1994
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.
Scoop
Mar 11, 1994
Joe teams with a police detective--a suspected vigilante--to find the culprit behind the murder of Outfit thugs.
Thief of Hearts
Mar 18, 1994
An artificial heart that will save the life of a young girl is stolen.
Crown of Thorns
Apr 1, 1994
A foreign dignitary visiting the U.S. becomes the new target of the assassin who previously killed her father.
