Walking Tall is an American television drama series that ran on NBC in 1981 for one season of seven episodes. The first 5 episodes aired Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m.. The last 2 episodes aired Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. NBC reran all 7 episodes from April-August 1981. This one-hour show was based on the 1973 film Walking Tall, which was based on the life of Buford Pusser. Here, Pusser is the sheriff of McNeal County, Tennessee, fighting criminals each week in 1969.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 7 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
The Killing of McNeal County's Children
Jan 17, 198160 min
Michael resists peer-pressure, and is branded a ‘stool pigeon’, when he helps his Father out, with some information on a local PCP operation.
- 2S1 E2
The Protectors of the People
Jan 24, 198160 min
Buford declares war on a white supremacist group from a neighboring county, when they stir up racial trouble in McNeal County.
- 3S1 E3
Kidnapped
Jan 31, 198160 min
Brother bank robbers take an innocent family hostage, and demand the release of their Father – Seriously wounded during a robbery, and being held in the McNeal County jail.
- 4S1 E4
Hitman
Feb 7, 198160 min
The local mob wants Buford out of the way, so they bring in a professional – An old friend of Buford’s, who carries a grudge.
- 5S1 E5
Company Town
Feb 14, 198160 min
While investigating the disappearance of a Miner, Buford uncovers murder and corruption in a nearby mining town.
- 6S1 E6
Deadly Impact
Mar 24, 198160 min
Buford goes after the operators of a chemical plant that is dumping illegal quantities of hazardous by-products into the local river.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Walking Tall?
- Walking Tall is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Walking Tall are there?
- Walking Tall has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Walking Tall?
- Walking Tall has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 31, 1981.
- Who stars in Walking Tall?
- Walking Tall stars Harold Sylvester, Jeff Lester, Bo Svenson, Walter Barnes, Courtney Pledger.
