Law enforcement officials are often intimidating enough with the uniform, but what happens when you’re confronted with a former heavyweight boxer turned Sheriff’s deputy? Investigation Discovery will have the answer tonight with the premiere of Big Law: Deputy Butterbean.
Eric Esch, more popularly known as Butterbean, garnered national attention in the 90s in his stars and stripe shorts taking on opponents in the ring. In 2011, you’ll find Butterbean (or Bean) working to keep the residents of Walker County, Alabama safe. Premiering on Tuesday night with new episodes at 10 & 10:30pm ET/PT, Deputy Butterbean and his best friend and partner, Deputy Hadder, tackle a suspected meth lab and a meth maker in the premiere. Then, on a somewhat lighter note, Butterbean is hit with 50,000 volts as he works to get Taser certified. Is it enough to take him down? Check out a preview below and find out what’s coming up on future episodes.