The Pretender
Overview
Jarod, a brilliant young man raised in a covert facility designed for child experimentation, possesses the unique ability to adapt to any role or profession. Upon discovering the truth about his imprisonment and the sinister motives of his captors, he escapes in search of his true identity. As he journeys through the outside world, Jarod uses his talents to assist those in need while evading a relentless pursuer, a woman determined to bring him back. His quest for freedom and self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue and moral dilemmas.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
In New York City, Miss Parker and Sydney realize they have just missed Jarod, who recently assisted a tanker ship in Alaska. Currently, Jarod is disg...
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Every Picture Tells A Story
In San Diego, California, Miss Parker and Sydney find themselves once more on Jarod's trail at the Y.M.C.A., unaware that he’s currently undercover ...
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Flyer
In Baja, California, Sydney and Miss Parker investigate a wind farm where Jarod was spotted conducting aerodynamics experiments. Currently, Jarod is ...
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4
Curious Jarod
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Jarod takes on the role of head of security at the Marquee Casino after delving into mathematics and science. As he investigate...
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5
The Paper Clock
In Los Angeles, Jarod takes on the role of a lawyer to assist a man unjustly convicted of murder, targeting the smug attorney who defends the true per...
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6
To Protect and Serve
In Miami Beach, Florida, Jarod, determined to uncover corruption within the police force, decides to join the department to investigate the tragic de...
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7
A Virus Among Us
In Chicago, Miss Parker realizes she narrowly missed Jarod, who was disguised as a high school biology instructor, but soon finds herself battling th...
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Not Even A Mouse
In Baltimore, Maryland, Jarod delves into the tragic hit-and-run death of a transient known as 'Christmas George' while also racing against time to un...
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9
Mirage
In Hudspeth County, Texas, Jarod assumes the role of a skydiving instructor as he investigates the mysterious death of a survivalist during his yearly...
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10
Better Part Of Valor
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jarod balances his role as a dedicated firefighter with his quest to uncover the truth behind the murder of a fellow fir...
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11
Bomb Squad
In Detroit, Michigan, Jarod infiltrates the bomb squad, determined to track down a serial bomber responsible for blinding a woman in one of his horri...
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12
Prison Story
At the Maryland Oakfield Penitentiary, Jarod adopts the guise of a prison guard as he investigates a death row inmate's wrongful conviction. His missi...
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13
Bazooka Jarod
In Long Beach, California, Jarod enlists in the Navy to probe the mysterious drowning of a ship's engineer. However, he faces a challenge from a skep...
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14
Ranger Jarod
TOLUCA NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON - While on a mission to locate a missing boy in the mountains, Jarod develops feelings for his fellow hiker. Along the...
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15
Jaroldo!
In Seattle, Washington, Jarod takes on the role of a TV news cameraman to delve into a gang shoot-out that left another cameraman seriously wounded. D...
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16
Under The Reds
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Jarod sets out to confront a fellow paramedic he suspects is linked to a graduate student’s coma. However, he must first navigat...
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17
Keys
MIAMI, FLORIDA - Amidst a raging hurricane, Jarod seeks vengeance for the tragic loss of a refugee's parents, believing the storm will deter anyone f...
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18
Unhappy Landings
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - Jarod steps into the shoes of a U.S. marshal, tasked with locating and safeguarding a crucial witness who holds secrets abo...
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19
Jarod's Honor
In the vibrant city of New Orleans, Jarod receives an email promising insights into his past after finishing a simulation. While pursuing this lead, h...
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20
Baby Love
In a remote town in Wyoming, Jarod narrowly escapes an encounter with Miss Parker when he discovers an abandoned baby in a dumpster. Determined to pr...
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21
The Dragon House (1)
FORT REXFORD, NEW YORK - Jarod learns that another pretender named Kyle, also connected to The Centre, is fleeing from the authorities. Determined to...
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Back From The Dead Again
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jarod is devastated by the loss of his brother and assumes the role of an anatomy professor to investigate the disappe...
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Scott Free
In Middletown, Delaware, Jarod steps into the shoes of a skilled safecracker to assist a man coerced into executing one final robbery. During this mis...
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Over The Edge
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Jarod joins the emergency search and rescue team to uncover the real reasons behind a fellow member's alleged suicide attempt. ...
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4
Exposed
In Miami, Florida, Jarod assumes the identity of a fashion photographer to track down a dangerous stalker who has already murdered one of his targets....
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5
Nip and Tuck
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - Jarod takes on the role of a plastic surgeon in his quest to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for disfi...
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6
Past Sim
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Jarod is horrified when he sees on the news that a simulation he once conducted has been used in the abduction of a witness in ...
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Collateral Damage
In the small town of Lost Hills, Virginia, Jarod enlists in the Special Forces with the goal of securing a place on the War Memorial for a Vietnam ve...
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8
Hazards
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - After experiencing a traumatic incident where he sees a man on the brink of suicide, Jarod dedicates himself to becoming a chem...
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9
FX
In Hollywood, California, Jarod takes on the role of a special effects coordinator to uncover the truth behind a stuntman's severe injury while shooti...
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10
Indy Show
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - Jarod climbs behind the wheel of an Indy race car to uncover the truth behind a devastating accident involving one of the drive...
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Gigolo Jarod
In Detroit, Michigan, Jarod assumes the identity of a paid escort to infiltrate a housing developer intent on uprooting a low-income community for a ...
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12
Toy Surprise
TURNERS RIDGE, IDAHO - Jarod takes on the role of an outdoor counselor to assist a young man facing personal challenges. Meanwhile, at The Centre, Mi...
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13
A Stand Up Guy
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - Jarod goes undercover as a counterfeiter while working with the FBI to infiltrate a dangerous crime organization. He also s...
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14
Unforgotten
In an undisclosed location, Jarod's latest ruse takes a dangerous turn when he is ambushed and suffers a blow to the head, erasing his memories. He i...
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15
Bulletproof
In Cincinnati, Ohio, Jarod joins the SWAT team to uncover the mystery surrounding the death of a fellow officer in the line of duty. Concurrently, Sy...
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Silence
EL PASO, TEXAS - Jarod takes on the role of a child psychologist in an effort to assist a young boy who has fallen mute after witnessing the assassin...
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17
Crash
In San Diego, California, Jarod encounters a young man at the airport who has been rescheduled to a later flight. In a generous gesture, Jarod swaps ...
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18
Stolen
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - Following the exposure of a crooked physician, Jarod finds himself entwined in a kidnapping case when the abducted child's fa...
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19
Red Rock Jarod
In Dry River, Arizona, Jarod receives an email he assumes is from Sydney, leading him to confront someone he thought was long gone. During this encou...
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20
Bank
In Dover, Delaware, Jarod lures Miss Parker to a bank for a meeting, leading them to encounter the enigmatic Mr. Fenigor. Their plans take a turn when...
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21
Bloodlines (1)
In Atlanta, Georgia, Jarod receives a mysterious letter warning him that The Centre plans to abduct another young prodigy. Meanwhile, Sydney develops...
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22
Bloodlines (2)
In Blue Cove, Delaware, Jarod teams up with Angelo (Timmy) to devise a plan to save the abducted child. Meanwhile, Miss Parker faces her father after...
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Crazy
At Pleasant Wood Institute in Maryland, Jarod goes undercover as a mental patient to investigate the enigmatic murder of a fellow inmate. Meanwhile, M...
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Hope and Prey
In this episode, Jarod delves into the gritty realm of bounty hunting as he pursues an American Indian activist who has become a target. While he nav...
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Once in a Blue Moon
In a race against time to rescue a teenage victim, Jarod immerses himself in the techniques of criminal behaviorists. His journey leads him directly ...
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4
Someone to Trust
In "Someone to Trust," Jarod goes undercover as an arsonist to unveil the wrongdoing of a corrupt lawyer. However, his plan takes a dark turn when the...
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Betrayal
In this gripping episode, Jarod collaborates with Broots to uncover the identity of the shooter responsible for a violent incident at the Centre's Da...
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Parole
Jarod assumes the identity of a recently released prisoner to assist a grieving widow. Meanwhile, Sydney receives shocking revelations while providin...
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Homefront
Jarod embezzles a fortune from The Centre and takes on the identity of an arms dealer, negotiating the sale of missile launchers with a weapons trade...
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8
Flesh and Blood
In the episode "Flesh and Blood," Jarod adopts the persona of a tracking specialist as he embarks on a mission to locate four educators, one of whom i...
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Murder 101
Jarod steps into a criminal psychology course, where he delivers an intriguing lecture on executing the perfect crime. As he immerses himself in the ...
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10
Mr. Lee
A visually impaired man, alongside his aide, meticulously analyzes Jarod's character traits in order to devise a plan to abduct him. Their careful obs...
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11
The Assassin
Jarod comes to the aid of a former CIA computer analyst who is forced to carry out the assassination of a U.S. senator in order to rescue her kidnappe...
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12
Unsinkable
Jarod crosses paths with Argyle, who finds himself in a precarious situation. Amidst a fierce turf battle, the duo must join forces to settle Argyle'...
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13
Pool
Jarod confronts a pool shark, seeking to gather proof that connects him to the murder of a young woman's father. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is determined...
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14
At the Hour of Our Death
Jarod and Miss Parker reminisce about a poignant childhood experience at the Centre, where they encountered a terminally ill girl alongside Angelo. Th...
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15
Countdown
Jarod is on a frantic mission to find the father of a young boy suffering from a unique blood condition. With each passing moment, the urgency escala...
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16
P.T.B.
Jarod takes over as the temporary host of a radio talk show when the original presenter vanishes following a dangerous encounter with a menacing calle...
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17
Ties That Bind
Jarod takes on a new identity as he delves into a law firm known for its dubious practice of intimidating witnesses into silence. Meanwhile, Miss Par...
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18
Wake Up
Within the confines of Miss Parker's residence, Thomas meets a violent end at the hands of an unidentified attacker. As Jarod investigates the scene,...
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19
End Game (I)
When a brilliant young chess genius is abducted, Jarod finds himself confronting his own past while also attracting the interest of an FBI criminal p...
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20
Qallupilluit
In the episode titled "Qallupilluit," Jarod travels to Alaska in search of his father, but soon discovers he's ensnared with a research group facing d...
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21
Donoterase (1)
Jarod's long-awaited meeting with his father takes a dark turn when he learns about the Centre's newest initiative: a teenage clone modeled after him...
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22
Donoterase (2)
Following the events of the first part, Jarod collaborates with his father to devise a plan to rescue the clone engineered by The Centre. Meanwhile, ...
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The World's Changing
Back at the Centre, Jarod uncovers a sinister scheme aimed at assassinating a group of nuclear scientists, igniting his desire to break free. Simulta...
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Survival
Jarod enlists with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division to look into the mysterious suicide of a soldier during POW survival drills. In a twist ...
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Angel's Flight
Jarod goes undercover at a Goth convention in search of a girl who has vanished without a trace. At the same time, a mysterious wax head, sent by Jar...
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Risque Business
Jarod takes on the guise of a sex therapist to delve into a violent attack on a physician. At the same time, Broots struggles with his nerves as he c...
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Road Trip
Jarod embarks on a journey to assist an enigmatic young woman, and along the way, he develops feelings for her. In the meantime, he advises Miss Parke...
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Extreme
Jarod adopts the persona of an extreme sports aficionado to uncover the truth behind a young man who has fallen into a coma. As he delves deeper into...
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Wild Child
Jarod assumes the role of a psychologist to assist a young girl discovered surviving in the wild. As he connects with her, Miss Parker uncovers a dis...
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Rules of Engagement
Jarod finds himself in a race against time as he attempts to defuse a hostage crisis unfolding in a hospital. Meanwhile, Miss Parker grapples with th...
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'Til Death Do Us Part
As the anniversary of Thomas' passing arrives, Jarod confronts a ghostly Miss Parker, urging her to restart the pursuit of his murderer. Their invest...
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10
Spin Doctor (I)
In "Spin Doctor," Jarod embarks on a mission to find the murderer of a man who aided his escape from The Centre. While he pursues this dangerous lead,...
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11
Cold Dick
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - When Argyle reaches out, Jarod takes on the role of a private investigator in Las Vegas to help a showgirl entangled with the mob...
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12
Lifeline
Jarod takes on the role of a bodyguard to help an undercover ATF agent reconnect with her estranged daughter. At the same time, Miss Parker embarks o...
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13
Ghosts From The Past
Jarod goes undercover within a white supremacist organization to prevent a bombing at a Unity celebration. At the same time, Angelo delves into Jarod'...
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14
The Agent Of Year Zero
Jarod sets out to assist a Cambodian woman seeking justice for her family, brutally murdered by a war criminal linked to Mr. Lyle. As Jarod delves de...
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15
Junk
Jarod infiltrates a rehabilitation center, posing as an addict, to assist a mother in her fight to regain custody of her child. As he navigates this ...
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16
School Daze
Jarod takes on the role of a grade school educator to safeguard a young witness involved in a murder case. At the same time, Miss Parker unexpectedly...
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Meltdown
Jarod goes undercover with a group of thieves to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for the tragic death of a young girl. Simultaneous...
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18
Corn Man A Comin'
Jarod embarks on a mission to track down a kidnapping after discovering footage on a camcorder he stumbles upon in a pawn shop. Simultaneously, Miss ...
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The Inner Sense (1)
Jarod successfully tracks down his sister Emily, only to arrive as she is on the brink of being murdered by The Centre. Simultaneously, Miss Parker d...
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The Inner Sense (2)
Jarod successfully tracks down his sister Emily, only to arrive just as an assassination attempt by The Centre unfolds. Simultaneously, Miss Parker i...
