The BEST episodes of Viper

Every episode of Viper ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Viper!

In the near future, an organized crime group known as the "Outfit" has become a major force in America. Engineer Julian Wilkes develops a high-tech crime-fighting vehicle called the Viper, which is intended to be a "flagship" in a new crackdown on crime. The Viper needs a driver, so when Outfit driver Michael Payton is injured and captured, his memory is erased, and he is given a new identity as Joe Astor, MetroPol employee. The Outfit discredits the Viper project, but when it is canceled, Joe and Julian steal the Viper and strike out on their own private war against crime.

Last Updated: 10/21/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - Echo of Murder

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/1/1997

Cole's investigates the death of his friend, an investigative reporter, but his only clue is a holgram of a movie star who committed suicide long ago.

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#2 - The Best Couple

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1997

A simple background check on Westlake's friend's new husband turns up information suggesting that the groom may not be what he seems.

Directors: Bruce Bilson
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#3 - Out from Oblivion

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1997

When Cole discovers an old CIA buddy living on the streets, he's again led into a world of espionage and intrigue.

Directors: Paul Abascal
Writer: Darell Fetty
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#4 - Cold Warriors

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/1997

Westlake's mother is captivated by a secret agent.

Directors: William Gereghty
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#5 - Regarding Catlett

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/1998

After an attempt on Catlett's life, Cole and Frankie must find the insider responsible.

Directors: Jeff Stein
Writer: Tom Fudge
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#6 - Internal Affair

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/1998

After an undercover assignment goes awry, Westlake is abducted by mercenaries bent on detonating a bomb -- with her help.

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#7 - Diamond in the Rough

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1996

A disgruntled former security officer decides to become a jewel thief.

Directors: Oscar Costo
Writer: John Vorhaus
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#8 - The List

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/1997

Westlake witnesses Cole's death, only to learn that he's alive and well---and working as an informant for a powerful crime family.

Directors: Mick MacKay
Writer: David Newman
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#9 - Homecoming

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/1998

Cole returns to his hometown to help his father solve a mystery when the local police chief dies.

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#10 - Cat and Mouse

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1997

Westlake kills the lover of a professional assassin during a prison break, and soon finds herself targeted for revenge.

Directors: James Marshall
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#11 - Hidden Agenda

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1997

An arson killing rings a bell for Cole, who investigated similar cases years ago and suspects they're related. His only lead is a mysterious woman who was on the scene.

Directors: Mick MacKay
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#12 - Storm Watch

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1997

A fully equipped motorcycle and rider threaten the future of the team.

Directors: James Marshall
Writer: Tom Fudge
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#13 - First Mob Wives' Club

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/1997

Cole goes under cover at a health club frequented by the beautiful wives of gangsters in order to solve the murder of one woman's husband.

Directors: Gus Trikonis
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#14 - Getting MADD

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/1997

Cole's niece must live with the consequences of a fatal drunken driving accident; Frankie, Catlett and Cole uncover a drug ring at a local club.

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#15 - Wilderness Run

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/1997

Cameron Westlake, a police officer, volunteers to spend a week helping her friend Elise Grayhawk, who run Camp Sasamat, a retreat for over worked executives. Hanley (Michael Mahonen) and his friend, Mike, plot to kidnap his former boss, Iris Bentine, and hold her for five million dollars ransom. Hanley had been a janitor at her corporation, but was fired and is very bitter about it. He plots revenge... Iris, and her assistant, Julie Stone, have come for a week long retreat in the wilderness. Here they are supposed to spend time in the woods, enjoying nature and learn team work skills as a ""get back to nature, and find your true self..."" experience; but, Iris is work driven and can not relax . She is annoyed that Julie talked her into taking time off from work. Hanley stops a pair of forest rangers, kills them and steals their uniforms. Then he and his Mike, pretending to be Rangers Crawford and Barnes, proceed to the woods to find and kidnap his former boss, Iris Bentine! Cole a

Directors: Mick MacKay
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#16 - Breakout

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/1998

Cole and Westlake desperately search for an escaped convict who is carrying a deadly virus.

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#17 - The Getaway

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/1998

A crime lord's murder threatens to reveal government corruption.

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#18 - What Makes Sammy Chun

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/1998

An ex-con turned tabloid news reporter gets mixed up in Cole's investigation of an arms dealer.

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#19 - Paper Trail

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/1998

Cole's girlfriend becomes a prime suspect in a million-dollar robbery.

Directors: Paul Abascal
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#20 - Trust No One

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/1998

Catlett and Westlake pose as husband-and-wife burglars in order to catch an arms dealer.

Directors: Gus Trikonis
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#21 - Double Team

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/1998

Catlett and Westlake pose as husband-and-wife burglars in order to catch an arms dealer.

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#22 - Hot Potato

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/1998

A computer disk becomes the key to catching a corrupt federal marshal.

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#23 - Old Acquaintance

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/1998

Westlake must protect her photojournalist ex-husband from sudden attempts on his life.

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#24 - About Face

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/12/1998

Notorious criminal Giles Seton masterminds a plot to create a Cole look-alike to steal the Defender.

Directors: Bruce Bilson
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28 votes

#25 - Whistle Blower

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/1997

An autistic man is the only witness to the murder of his brother.