Route 66
Overview
Following the revelation that his father squandered much of their wealth, Tod Stiles embarks on a journey along the iconic Route 66 in his Corvette, seeking excitement and self-discovery. Accompanied by his tough friend Buz Murdock, a New York survivor, they navigate a series of odd jobs and encounters with a vibrant cast of characters. Their adventures range from lighthearted romances to perilous situations. Eventually, Linc Case, a Vietnam War veteran on his own quest for identity, joins Tod, adding new dynamics to their travels and escapades.
Episodes
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1
Black November
After the passing of Tod's father, he inherits a Corvette, and Buz, who had worked for Tod's dad, suggests they hit the road. However, their journey t...
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2
A Lance of Straw
Charlotte Duval, a shrimp boat captain, brings on Tod and Buz as crew members for her fishing vessel. Meanwhile, her suitor, Jean Boussard, becomes in...
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3
The Swan Bed
Tod and Buz find themselves in New Orleans amidst a parrot-fever outbreak. While exploring the city, they encounter a girl named Carrie Purcell and in...
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4
The Man on the Monkey Board
Tod and Buz find themselves on an offshore oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. There, they encounter a determined Nazi-hunter, por...
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5
The Strengthening Angels
Tod and Buz offer a ride to Lotti Montana, a migrant worker on her way to help with the peach harvest. As they near Sparrow Falls, she urgently reques...
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6
Ten Drops of Water
Vergil and Helen Page, along with their younger brother Homer, manage the family ranch. As they struggle against a severe drought, their pride prevent...
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7
Three Sides
The boys are busy working at a ranch when they meet the rancher’s son. In a lively moment, Joey hops up onto a table and starts dancing. The episode...
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8
Legacy for Lucia
Tod and Buz are logging in Oregon when they encounter Lucia Trapani, an Italian girl from Sicily. She has traveled to the U.S. to purchase a new Madon...
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9
Layout at Glen Canyon
A team of models heads to a construction site at Glen Canyon for a magazine photoshoot. Jeff Grady, the crew leader at the dam, assigns Tod and Buz to...
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10
The Beryllium Eater
Jack McConkie discovers a rare ore, Beryllium, sparking the interest of mine operator Fred Durant, who pressures Jack to sell his claim. However, Jack...
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11
A Fury Slinging Flame
The boys encounter scientist Mark Christopher and his companions, who plan to stay in Carlsbad Caverns until the anticipated nuclear war concludes. Fi...
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12
Sheba
After being released from a Texas prison, Laura Church is ready to start anew. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she realizes her parole...
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13
The Quick and the Dead
Tod and Buz find themselves at Riverside race track during the Grand Prix stock-car races, where they become entangled in a family's struggles, partic...
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14
Play It Glissando
Tod and Buz are enjoying a performance by trumpeter Gabe Johnson and his band at a nearby nightclub. As they leave, they see Jana Johnson, Gabe's wife...
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15
The Clover Throne
The guys lend a hand at Adam Darcey's date farm, where Adam has a soft spot for his ward, "Sweet Thing," who is eager to escape the farm life. Meanwhi...
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16
Fly Away Home (1)
Tod starts his new job at the Windus Dusting Company as a crop duster. There, he encounters Summers, a fellow pilot. Unfortunately, the company is str...
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17
Fly Away Home (2)
A farmer is eager to have his fields treated with sulfur, despite the significant dangers it poses to the pilots involved. Nonetheless, this hazardous...
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18
Sleep on Four Pillows
Tod and Buz encounter a teenage girl who insists she’s fleeing from gangsters. Meanwhile, her affluent mother believes her daughter has been abducte...
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19
An Absence of Tears
A sightless widow waits, hoping to hear the voices of the men who killed her husband. Determined to defend herself, she enlists the help of Tod and Bu...
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20
Like a Motherless Child
Tod and Buz come across a young boy who has fled from an orphanage. While Tod feels it's their duty to take him back, Buz, haunted by his own past exp...
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21
Effigy in Snow
A deranged murderer is on the loose, targeting women at the Squaw Valley ski resort. The chilling discovery of a body left in the snow sends shockwave...
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22
Eleven, the Hard Way
The residents of Broken Knee decide to give their money to renowned gambler Sam Keep, entrusting him to place their bets in Reno. The story unfolds ag...
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23
Most Vanquished, Most Victorious
Tod's Aunt Kitty reaches out to him, asking him to locate her daughter, Carole. As Tod and his friends dig deeper, they discover that Carole had been ...
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24
Dont Count Stars
Tod and Buz encounter Mike, a hotel owner who struggles with drinking and gambling. He is the guardian of his young niece, Linda. However, Linda's exe...
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25
The Newborn
Tod and Buz are employed at Frank Ivy's ranch when tragedy strikes—Frank's son passes away, leaving behind Kawna, an Indigenous girl who is expectin...
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26
A Skill for Hunting
Tod intervenes when he catches poacher Hump Humphrey trying to kill a deer. In retaliation, Hump shoots out the tires of Tod's car and subsequently se...
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27
Trap at Cordova
Tod and Buz find themselves abducted by residents of a New Mexican mountain town who are desperate for a teacher. In a surprising turn of events, Tod ...
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28
The Opponent
Once a promising boxer, Johnny Copa now finds himself in the world of fixed matches. He takes on the role of trainer for Buz, sharing his knowledge of...
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29
Welcome to Amity
Joan Maslow is set on laying her mother to rest in the cemetery just outside Amity, but the townspeople are fiercely opposed to her decision. The loca...
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30
Incident on a Bridge
Buz and Tod take jobs with Volovich and move into his home. Meanwhile, two other tenants are vying for the affection of Volovich's mute daughter. The ...
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A Month of Sundays
Buz finds himself captivated by actress Arlene Sims, who has returned to her hometown of Butte, Montana, to face the end of her life due to a terminal...
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2
Blue Murder
Tod and Buz transport a fierce rodeo stallion named "Blue Murder" to Jim Bludge's ranch. Shortly after their arrival, Bludge is discovered dead, beari...
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3
Good Night, Sweet Blues
Ethel Waters, a fading blues singer facing the end of her life, reaches out to Tod and Buz with a heartfelt request: she wants them to track down her ...
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4
Birdcage on My Foot
Buz draws on his past as a recovering drug addict to help Arnie, who is struggling with heroin addiction. As he navigates this challenging journey, Bu...
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5
First Class Mouliak
Tod and Buz are on a job in a Russian-American community, working at a steel mill for Jack and Mike. Tragedy strikes when Mike's daughter is discovere...
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6
Once to Every Man
Tod and Buz find themselves on a fishing boat when tragedy strikes—the owner, Leigh Adams, dies in an accident. His estranged daughter, Prudence, co...
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7
The Mud Nest
In the quaint Maryland town of Hester, Buz encounters individuals who strikingly resemble him, portrayed by Maharis’ own relatives. He is on a quest...
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8
A Bridge Across Five Days
Tod and Buz find themselves employed at a shipyard where they encounter Lillian Aldrich, a fellow worker. Recently discharged from a mental health fac...
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9
Mon Petit Chou
Tod and Buz encounter the French singer Perette, who is accompanied by her domineering manager, Glenn. The backdrop for their meeting is the vibrant c...
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10
Some of the People, Some of the Time
Maximillian Coyne is hosting a beauty pageant, boasting that he has ties to Hollywood and promising the winner a shot at stardom. However, Tod and Buz...
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11
The Thin White Line
At a party, Tod unwittingly ingests a potent drug that triggers a severe psychotic reaction. In a desperate attempt to protect him, Buz works tireless...
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12
And the Cat Jumped Over the Moon
Johnny decides to leave his juvenile gang behind. In his absence, Packy steps up to take control and also makes a move on Johnny's girlfriend, Marva. ...
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13
Burning for Burning
Tod and Buz find themselves on a chicken farm, where they encounter Agnes Brack, a woman who has a strong dislike for her daughter-in-law, Julie. Dete...
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14
To Walk with the Serpent
While in Boston, Tod and Buz come across a group of right-wing extremists who are equipped with plastic explosives.
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15
A Long Piece of Mischief
Ollie Crump, a rodeo clown, harbors deep feelings for Babe Hunter. Their story unfolds in the vibrant setting of Mesquite, Texas.
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16
1800 Days to Justice
After spending five years behind bars, David Job and his gang make their return to Harcourt Junction, Texas. Their objective is to seize control of th...
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17
A City of Wheels
Tod and Buz volunteer at a veterans’ hospital, where they assist patients in wheelchairs. During their time there, Nurse Lori Barton develops feelin...
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18
How Much a Pound is Albatross
Tod and Buz encounter Vicki Russell, who is riding her motorcycle around town. Vicki is without a driver's license, and the bike is unregistered witho...
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19
Aren't You Surprised to See Me?
In Dallas, Tod and Buz are thrilled to be at a hotel that's hosting a convention for secretaries. However, their excitement turns to horror when Caine...
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20
You Never Had It So Good
Tod and Buz are employed in construction when Tod tries to impress Terry, inadvertently leading the duo into a corporate executive training course. Th...
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21
Shoulder the Sky My Lad
Tod and Buz form a friendship with a Jewish boy whose family faces the harsh realities of anti-Semitism. Set against the backdrop of Phoenix, Arizona,...
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22
Blues for a Left Foot
Tod and Buz team up with Rosemarie Brown, a former Broadway dancer aiming to revive her career with a new television project. Set against the vibrant ...
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23
Go Read the River
Tod is now a high-speed boat test driver, taking the helm of a vessel featuring a new engine designed by his boss, Sandy Mason. The testing takes plac...
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24
Even Stones Have Eyes
After losing his sight in an accident, Buz finds himself at a school for the blind, where he develops feelings for a fellow student named Celia. Just ...
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25
Love is a Skinny Kid
Tod and Buz come across Miriam as she gets off a bus, donning a mask. The scene is set in Lewisville, Texas.
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26
Kiss the Maiden All Forlorn
Tod and Buz encounter Charles Clayton, a con artist on the run who has made his way back to the United States. The story unfolds against the backdrop ...
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27
Two on the House
While on an excursion boat exploring Lake Erie, a group of school kids experiences a scare when Ritchie McIntyre, the "poor little rich boy," accident...
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28
There I am, There I Always Am
Tod and Buz arrive at Santa Catalina Island for an adventure. While enjoying the beach, they spot a woman who has become trapped with her foot wedged ...
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29
Between Hello and Goodbye
Tod and Buz head to Pacific Ocean Park, an amusement park in Southern California. During their visit, they come across a woman leading a double life, ...
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30
A Feat of Strength
A Hungarian wrestling champion, seeking refuge, discovers that American wrestling comes with its own unique rules when he is presented with an opportu...
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31
Hell is Empty, All the Devils are Here
Tod starts his new job at a wildlife park owned by Peter Hale, a man haunted by tragedy after his first wife was killed by an animal. Now remarried, P...
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32
From an Enchantress Fleeing
Tod serves as a dental assistant under Dr. Anna Martin, whose husband, the renowned inventor Lawrence Martin, has relocated to a religious retreat. Th...
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1
One Tiger to a Hill
Buz and Tod find work as deckhands on a salmon fishing trawler owned by Anna Gustafson, a widowed mother. While on the job, Tod becomes smitten with A...
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2
Journey to Nineveh
Tod and Buz arrive in Harleyville, where they cross paths with some veteran comedians, among them Jonah Butler, who is known as the town's jinx.
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3
Man Out of Time
While in Chicago, Tod and Buz come across Harry Wender, a nervous gangster from the 1930s who seems to have outstayed his welcome in the modern world.
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4
Ever Ride the Waves in Oklahoma
Tod and Buz hit the waves in Southern California, eager for some surfing action. Buz decides to up the stakes by challenging a local surfing champion ...
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5
Voice at the End of the Line
Tod and Buz meet a disheartened stock clerk who finds solace in a telephone romance. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Chicago, Illinois, as t...
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6
Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing
Tod and Buz are thrilled to be employed at a hotel in Chicago, where a women's convention is taking place. Meanwhile, renowned horror film stars are a...
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7
Across Walnuts and Wine
In Oregon City, Tod and Buz stumble upon an incredible bargain for accommodations at a historic home, just $6.50 a week. The house is inhabited by Mag...
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8
Welcome to the Wedding
As Tod waits for his date at a train station in Cleveland, he unexpectedly runs into convict Justin Lezama, who is being transferred to another facili...
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9
Every Father's Daughter Must Weave Her Own
Tod and Buz are employed by John Rados in his road construction company. John proposes an unusual deal to Buz: he’ll give him cash and a stake in th...
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10
Poor Little Kangaroo Rat
Tod and Buz team up with Doc Duncan, a shark fisherman dedicated to capturing sharks for research purposes. The trio embarks on their adventure in the...
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11
Hey Moth, Come Eat The Flame
Tod and Buz come across Muddy Mullins, a former inmate who plays the piano, along with his son, Arnie. Their journey takes them to St. Louis, Missouri...
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12
Only by Cunning Glimpses
Psychic Brycie Koseloff delivers ominous forecasts regarding Tod's fate, claiming that he is destined to ultimately take Buz's life. As her chilling p...
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13
Where is Chick Lorrimer? Where Has He Gone?
Tod finds himself entangled in a kidnapping case when Ellen Barnes reports that a patient from a mental institution is abducting her. The tension esca...
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14
Give an Old Cat a Tender Mouse
Tod runs into Vicki Russell once more, the same girl from "How Much a Pound is Albatross." She's back on her motorcycle, but this time she has a boyfr...
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15
A Bunch of Lonely Pagliaccis
Tod takes on the role of assistant to the author Warren Barr. In a shocking turn of events, Warren's daughter, Beth, ends up shooting her husband. The...
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16
You Can't Pick Cotton in Tahiti
Tod encounters music composer Julian Roebuck, who is in Tennessee to record local folk musicians. The picturesque setting for this meeting is Lake Chi...
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17
A Gift for a Warrior
In Tijuana, Tod and Buz encounter Lars, a German sailor on a quest to find his father, Ralph. Lars, armed with a gun, reveals his determination to tra...
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18
Suppose I Said I Was the Queen of Spain
Tod strolls through Los Angeles with his shiny new credit card in his pocket, unaware that Diane is trailing him. After striking up a conversation, sh...
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19
Somehow It Gets to Be Tomorrow
Tod encounters Joby, who swipes his wallet. Meanwhile, Corelli, a dedicated social worker, steps in to offer assistance. The story unfolds against the...
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20
Shall Forfeit His Dog and Ten Shillings to the King
Tod sees a shocking double murder and decides to join a group of locals tracking down the murderers. The search takes place in the rugged landscape of...
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21
In the Closing of a Trunk
After serving time in prison for her father's murder, Alma Hawkes makes her way back to a fishing town on the Gulf Coast. Her main goal is to find her...
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22
The Cage Around Maria
Tod is employed at the Houston zoo when Maria, a young woman dealing with personal issues from her Mexican family, leaps into the bear enclosure. Film...
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23
Fifty Miles From Home
Tod encounters Lincoln Case, who has recently finished a six-year stint in the Army, including two years in Vietnam as an Army ranger. Rather than re-...
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24
Narcissus on an Old Red Fire Engine
While at a tavern in Galveston, Texas, Linc encounters a girl named Janie, who hands him a potent drink that knocks him out.
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25
The Cruelest Sea of All
The boys land jobs at the Weeki Wachee theme park in Florida, where the main attraction features mermaids performing thrilling underwater acts. A timi...
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26
Peace, Pity, Pardon
Tod and Linc encounter Jai-Alai players who draw them into the complexities of Cuban politics. Quiepo seeks to help his niece escape from Cuba, leadin...
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27
What a Shining Young Man Was Our Gallant Lieutenant
Linc reunites with Lt. School, a former commanding officer from his Vietnam days. However, he discovers that the lieutenant now has the mindset of an ...
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28
But What Do You Do in March
Tod and Linc encounter two wealthy socialites when one of them accidentally crashes her speedboat into his vessel. This unexpected meeting unfolds in ...
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29
Who Will Cheer My Bonnie Bride
Tod and Linc find themselves stranded when their car unexpectedly breaks down. In a twist of fate, Linc manages to catch a ride with Alva and Charlie,...
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30
Shadows of an Afternoon
In a Florida town, Tod and Linc find themselves embroiled in a troubling situation when Linc is accused of stabbing a hostile dog and subsequently tak...
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31
Soda Pop and Paper Flags
Tod and Linc team up with Emmett McNeill, a drifter, as they face an unusual outbreak of disease linked to ticks. The situation grows increasingly con...
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Two Strangers and an Old Enemy
In the depths of a Florida swamp, Tod and Linc encounter Major Barben, a legendary American fighter pilot from World War II, alongside Takasuka, a Jap...
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2
Same Picture, Different Frame
Tod and Linc run into Morgan Harper, who has returned to reopen an estate. However, her unstable husband, Eric, has also come back with intentions to ...
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3
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
In Maine, Tod and Linc are employed at a sawmill and live with Poppa, a one-armed former logger from French Canada, along with his lovely daughter, Ma...
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Where Are the Sounds of Celli Brahms
Tod and Linc are involved in a beauty pageant alongside Celli, an acoustical engineer. The event takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Build Your Houses With Their Backs to the Sea
Tod and Linc head out to the Maine coast for a day of lobster fishing with Thayer Faxon. However, their plans are disrupted when Thayer's troubled son...
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And Make Thunder His Tribute
Tod and Linc encounter Mike Donato, a quirky raspberry farmer. Filming takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Stone Guest
Hazel, a single woman, arrives in Colorado and crosses paths with Ben Beldon, a former Army buddy of Linc's. Now a miner with a reputation for stirrin...
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8
I Wouldn't Start From Here
Tod and Linc take on a job with a farmer in Vermont and find themselves caught up in the excitement of a horse pulling race.
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A Cage in Search of a Bird
Tod and Linc encounter Stephanie during their time in Denver, Colorado.
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10
A Long Way From St. Louie
In Toronto, Tod and Linc come across a group of five talented female musicians.
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11
Come Home Greta Inger Gruenchaffen
Tod and Linc encounter Greta, a passionate physical culturist. Their journey takes them through the picturesque landscapes of Mt. Snow in Vermont and ...
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12
93 Percent in Smiling
Two kids abandon their younger brother on a doorstep. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Erie Canal.
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13
Child of a Night
While out together, Tod and Linc witness a plane go down, leading them to a gravely injured passenger. In his final moments, the man entrusts Linc wit...
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14
Is it True There Are Poxies at the Bottom of Landfair Lake?
In a quaint Georgia town, Tod and Linc are busy crafting a neon sign. Suddenly, Simon comes along and tears the sign down. The episode is filmed in th...
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15
Like This It Means Father, Like This Bitter, Like This Tiger
In a bar in Savannah, Georgia, Linc confronts and physically attacks a man named Cam. This encounter is deeply personal, as Cam was part of Linc's squ...
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16
Kiss the Monster, Make Him Sleep
Link intervenes just in time to prevent Nola Nielsen from taking her own life, and in the process, he begins to develop romantic feelings for her. How...
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17
Cries of Persons Close to One
Tod and Linc encounter Tank, a rum-loving boxer, along with his girlfriend, Gaybee. Their meeting unfolds in an undisclosed filming location.
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18
Who in His Right Mind Needs a Nice Girl
Tod and Linc find themselves in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they come across a local librarian entangled in a murder investigation. As they delve de...
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19
This is Going to Hurt Me More Than It Hurts You
Tod and Linc encounter Harlan Livingston III, a gullible millionaire who is constantly surrounded by women feigning injuries. The setting for their ad...
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20
Follow the White Dove With the Broken Wing
A troubled young man takes the life of his close friend. Filming Location: Unknown
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21
I'm Here to Kill a King
While on a solo trip to Canada near Niagara Falls, Tod encounters a doppelgänger who happens to be a skilled assassin. This assassin has been contrac...
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22
Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)
While in Florida, Tod and Linc encounter the Tiffins, a family embroiled in conflict over a will, revealing their con artist background. Tod finds him...
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Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)
Convinced that Tod is dead, Linc and Margo embark on a mission to track down his killer. However, they are shocked when Tod returns unharmed and ties ...
