Hooks directed episodes of the television series St. Elsewhere from 1983 to 1984. He has also directed episodes of the TV series V, Philly, Soul Food, 24, NYPD Blue, Prison Break, Detroit 1-8-7, Drop Dead Diva, Bones, Necessary Roughness, and Castle. He has also served as executive producer for the TV series Philly, Dragnet, Lincoln Heights, Prison Break, Human Target, Detroit 1-8-7, and Last Resort. Hooks won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2000 for Outstanding Children’s Program for The Color of Friendship. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1973.