Ep 13. A Ranger's Christmas
- TVPG
- December 21, 1996
The holiday season is upon the city of Dallas, but the hustle and bustle of the season doesn't get in the way of Cordell Walker's duties to serve and protect. In A Ranger's Christmas, season 5 episode 13 of Walker, Texas Ranger, Walker and his partner Trivette are on the hunt for a violent band of robbers who have been terrorizing the area. Their investigation takes a unexpected turn, however, when they stumble upon a group of homeless people who are in desperate need of help.
The homeless community, including children and families, have been forced to sleep on the streets as they have nowhere else to go. When Walker and Trivette come across a makeshift campsite, they realize that the robbers they've been pursuing may have played a role in displacing these individuals. The two rangers make it their mission to not only catch the criminals, but also to provide aid to those in need.
As they delve deeper into the investigation, Walker and Trivette discover that the homeless people have more in common than just their circumstances. They soon learn that a local church has been paying the robbers to target the homeless in an effort to clear them out of the area. Shocked by this revelation, Walker and Trivette confront the pastor of the church, who seems to be more concerned with money than helping those who are truly in need.
Determined to make things right for the homeless community, Walker and Trivette enlist the help of local volunteers and organizations to provide shelter, food, and medical care for those living on the streets. The rangers' selflessness and dedication to their community inspire others to join the cause, including a group of parolees who are looking for a chance to give back and make a positive impact.
In the midst of all the chaos, Walker receives a surprise visit from his family, who make a special trip to Dallas to celebrate the holidays with him. The arrival of his loved ones reminds Walker of the importance of family and community, and he is more determined than ever to help those who are less fortunate.
As the episode progresses, viewers witness the true meaning of Christmas as strangers come together to help one another. A Ranger's Christmas is a heartwarming episode of Walker, Texas Ranger that highlights the importance of giving back and helping those in need during the holiday season and beyond.