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Jan 14, 2024

"Nightmare in the Sky"
Airdate: September 26, 1976

Written by Tim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell
Directed by Alan Crosland

Synopsis: Kelly Wood/Woods returns as she is accused of stealing an experimental aircraft.  

John and Jerry are joined by writer/podcaster R.J. Sullivan.  Together, they discuss Farrah Fawcett's final appearance on the show, John's freaking out over the disappeance scene, and the Farrah figure.


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Aug 9, 2023

"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 2"
Airdate: September 22, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Barry Crane

Synopsis: Jaime searches for the alien complex in order to obtain a cure for Steve's radiation sickness.

John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson.  Together, they discuss the music of Joe Harnell, Jaime's first real fight, and the thrill of seeing three bionic beings on one show.


Bionic Operative

Paul K. Bisson

Aug 6, 2023

"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1"
Airdate: September 19, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Barry Crane

Synopsis: Steve is accused of a series of roberies based on the damage that looks to be caused by a bionic operative.  

John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson.  Together, they discuss the thrill of having a crossover story, the music of the episode, and the performance of Sandy Duncan.


Bionic Operative

Paul K. Bisson

Aug 3, 2023

"Mirror Image"
Airdate: May 19, 1976

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Alan J. Levi

Synopsis: Jaime is kidnapped and replaced with a duplicate operative who is trying to kill Oscar.

John and Liz are joined by Mission Log Podcast host John Champion.  Together, they discuss Lindsay Wagner's performance in the dual role, the return of Don Porter to the bionic universe, and the return of Russ.


Bionic Operative

John Champion

Jul 19, 2023

"The Jailing of Jaime"
Airdate: May 12, 1976

Story by Bruce Shelly
Directed by Alan Crosland Jr.

Synopsis: Jaime is framed for the theft of a decoding device.

John and Liz are joined by actor/filmmaker E. Adam Thomas.  Together, they discuss the actual crime that took place, how much Oscar has changed in that he stood by Jaime through it all, and the application of bionic strength to open a safe door.


Bionic Operative

E. Adam Thomas

Jul 11, 2023

"Fly, Jaime"
Airdate: April 14, 1976

Story by Mann Rubin, Teleplay by Mann Rubin and Authur Rowe
Directed by Barry Crane

Synopsis: Jaime poses as a flight attendant to protect Rudy Wells' life as he transports an energy formula.

John and Liz discuss the similarities this episode has with the first season Six Million Dollar Man episode, Survival of the Fittest.


Bionic Operative

None

Jul 2, 2023

Canyon of Death"
Airdate: April 14, 1976

Written by Stephen Kandel
Directed by Jerry London

Synopsis: Jaime protects the life of a Native American boy when he wanders inti a top secret testing site.

John and Liz are joined by fan Rob Silva as they discuss the depiction of Native Americans in 70s television, Gary Collins return to the world of bionics and the concept of a flying suit..


Bionic Operative

ob Silva

Jun 19, 2023

"Winning is Everything"
Airdate: April 7, 1976

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Phil Bondelli

Synopsis: Jaime acts as navigator in a cross-coutry race in order to retrieve a list of OSI agents that were stolen.

John and Liz are joined by author Bobby Nash as they discuss Oscar's last name, the stunt work in the cantena, and Jaime's attraction to our protagonist.


Bionic Operative

Bobby Nash

May 29, 2023

"Jaime's Mother"
Airdate: March 24, 1976

Written by Arthur Rowe (teleplay) and Worley Thorne (story)
Directed by Leo Penn

Synopsis: Jaime learns her mother was a secret agent for the governent when a woman who looks exactly like her shows up at her doorstep.

John and Liz are joined by fan Sarah Wiedemann as they discuss Jaime's history, Jaime's PTSD from her accident, and Jaime's relationship with Helen.


Bionic Operative

Sarah Wiedemann

May 13, 2023

"Bionic Beauty"
Airdate: March 17, 1976

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Jaime must find a vital Falcon Circuit by posing as a beauty contestant.

John and Liz are joined by Second Union's Jeff Andrew as they discuss Lindsay's singing, Helen as a den mother, and Jeff's bionic collectables.


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrew

Apr 26, 2023

"The Deadly Missiles"
Airdate: March 3, 1976

Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Alan J. Levi

Synopsis: Jaime is sent to investigate an old friend suspected of developing a radar jamming device.

John and Liz are joined by our own Jerry Lange as they discuss the only crossover of the first season of the Bionic Woman, the idea of the Alex 7000 long before its premeire the next season, and a look at the Bionic Assignment legs.


Bionic Operative

Jerry Lange

Apr 11, 2023

"Big Brother"
Airdate: March 7, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve helps a street kid overcome his gambling addiction by becoming his Big Brother.

John and Jerry are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the music in the episode, the Big Brother program, and the third season over as it comes to a conclusion


Bionic Operative

Julie HOverson

Apr 2, 2023

"Claws"
Airdate: Febraury 25, 1976

Written by Sue Milburn
Directed by Phil Bondelli

Synopsis: Jaime must prove that a mountain lion on an animal reserve is not responsible for the deaths of nearby cattle.

John and Liz are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the better stunt animal, the sudden appearance of an uncle of Jaime's and Tippi Heddren.


Bionic Operative

Julie HOverson

Mar 12, 2023

"The Bionic Badge"
Airdate: Febraury 22, 1976

Written by Wilton Denmark
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve goes undercover as a cop to find the ring that is stealing the parts to a nuclear weapon.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Mike Nelli as they discuss how Steve works as a cop, the actor Noah Berry and play a game of This or That.


Bionic Operative

Mike Nelli

Mar 5, 2023

"A Thing of the Past"
Airdate: Febraury 18, 1976

Written by Philip DeGuere and Terrence McDonnell
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Jaime discovers her school bus driver was an eye witness to mob activities and must protect him from a hitman.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Marianne Powers Sullivan as they discuss the guest appearance of Lee Majors with Jerry Lange, talk about Donald O'Connor, and play a game of This or That.


Bionic Operative

Marianne Powers Sullivan

Feb 13, 2023

"Love Song for Tanya"
Airdate: Febraury 15, 1976

Written by David H. Balkan and Alan Lynn Folsom
Directed by Phil Bodelli

Synopsis: Steve must protect a Russian Olympic gymnast who is targeted by her own people while dealing with her amorous feelings.

John and Jerry are joined by fan Kevin Durkee as they discuss the guest appearance of Lindsay Wagner with Liz Goddard, talk about the popularity of the Olympics, and play a game of Bionic Squares.


Bionic Operative

Kevin Durkee

Jan 29, 2023

"The Golden Pharaoh"
Airdate: Febraury 8, 1976

Written by Margaret and Paul Schneider
Directed by Cliff Bole

Synopsis: Steve has to recover a stolen statue before a visiting dignitary arrives to inspect it.

John and Jerry are joined by writer R.J. Sullivan as they discuss the differences in Farrah Fawcett's characters, the story of Wheels Jackson, and the familiar looking embassy.  Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Jan 18, 2023

"The Secret of Bigfoot, Part 2"
Airdate: Febraury 4, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Steve must stop the aliens from setting off a device that will create a devastating earthquake.

John and Jerry are joined by...YOU!  In this special episode, we turned things over to various viewers of the show and gave them a chance to talk about the impact the Bigfoot episode had on their lives.

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

YOU

Jan 15, 2023

"The Secret of Bigfoot"
Airdate: February 1, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan Crossland Jr.

Synopsis: Steve encounters the creature of legend when he searches the woodlands for missing scientists and their equipment.  But what is the secret of Bigfoot?

John and Jerry are joined by Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn and artist Pete Wallbank to discuss this fan favorite episode.  In it, they talk about how the first episode is one of the best setups in all of television, the impact Bigfoot had in 70s culture, and the battle scene.  Plus, Liz shows up for a cameo to share her thoughts.

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Billy Flynn

Pete wallbank

Jan 7, 2023

"Angel of Mercy"
Airdate: January 28, 1976

Written by James D. Parriott
Directed by Alan J. Levi

Synopsis: Jaime poses as a nurse to rescue an American diplomat and his wife, trapped in a war-torn South American country.

John and Liz are joined by Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman Project moderator, David Alexander to discuss this first regular episode of the series.  In it, they talk about Andy Griffith, Jaime's abilties on a field assignment, and David's latest cutom figures.. 

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Ken Holtzhouser

Dec 22, 2022

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 2
Airdate: January 21, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan J. Crosland

Synopsis: Jaime goes on her first solo mission, trying to determine what Carlton Harris is up to in spying on her.

John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the banality of Donald, the plot, and the ending. 

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Ken Holtzhouser

Dec 4, 2022

"Hocus Pocus"
Airdate: January 18, 1976

Written by Richard Carr (story) and James Schmerer
Directed by Barry Crane

Synopsis: Steve recruits Audrey Moss to help him recover a stolen code book by a paranoid ganster.

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Sarah Wiedemann.  Together, they discuss the return of Audrey Moss, the awesomeness that is Jack Colvin, and bionic breakdown with the cold. 

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Sarah Wiedemann

Nov 23, 2022

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 1
Airdate: January 14, 1976

Written by Kenneth Johnson
Directed by Alan J. Crosland

Synopsis: Jaime returns to Ojai after months of recovery to set up a new life, but finds an old adversary waiting to exploit her bionic abilties.

John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the theme song, Michael Marchetti, and the confusion with this being a Six Mill episode. 

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

R.J. Sullivan

Ken Holtzhouser

Nov 20, 2022

"The Winning Smile"
Airdate: December 21, 1975

Written by Gustave Field and Richard Carr
Directed by Arnold Laven

Synopsis: Steve helps Callahan prove her innocence when it appears she may be acting as a spy and selling secrets to the enemy.

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Second Union's Jeff Andrews.  Together, they discuss the old look for Callahan, the focus on her love life and Jeff's bionic collection.  

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrews

Nov 13, 2022

"Clark Templeton O'Flaherty"
Airdate: December 14, 1975

Written by Frank Dandrige and Dennis Pryor
Directed by Ernest Pintoff

Synopsis: Steve must find who is stealing OSI secrets. Could it be the janitor?

John and Jerry are joined by pal, Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn.  Together, they discuss the potential for more stories with the OGA, Louis Gossett Jr., and play a game of This or That.  

Join us once a month as we continue to explore the bionic universe in our Facebook Live show.  Follow our page for more details. 


Bionic Operative

Jeff Andrews

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