The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy

Ended First aired 04/Nov/1981 United States English 6 season(s) 113 episode(s)
Hollywood stuntman Colt Seavers picks up some extra pocket money by using his rough-and-tumble skills to track and capture bail jumpers.

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Season 5 · Season 5
22 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Sep/1985
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S5E21
War On Wheels
Air date: 11/Apr/1986 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A town was bought to become a reservoir, but one resident refuses to leave. His granddaughter wants to put him in a rest home. Howie has a remote 'out-of-control' tank. A gang of bikers have them all trapped in the town.

Summary

A town was bought to become a reservoir, but one resident refuses to leave. His granddaughter wants to put him in a rest home. Howie has a remote 'out-of-control' tank. A gang of bikers have them all trapped in the town.

S5E19
The Lady in Green
Air date: 28/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

An old actor who played "Silver Blade", a Zorro type crime fighter, in his earlier days, witnesses a murder and wants to go after the killer.

Summary

An old actor who played "Silver Blade", a Zorro type crime fighter, in his earlier days, witnesses a murder and wants to go after the killer.

S5E17
I Now Pronounce You ... Dead
Air date: 07/Mar/1986 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Pearl wants Colt to grab the skip during his wedding, but one of his wives beats him to it. As his creditors chase him, more wives turn up.

Summary

Pearl wants Colt to grab the skip during his wedding, but one of his wives beats him to it. As his creditors chase him, more wives turn up.

S5E12
Trial By Fire
Air date: 24/Jan/1986 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

An old army buddy begs Colt to rescue one of the group that was betrayed years ago in Vietnam. He insists a recent photo shows the man as a POW even though everyone believes he is dead.

Summary

An old army buddy begs Colt to rescue one of the group that was betrayed years ago in Vietnam. He insists a recent photo shows the man as a POW even though everyone believes he is dead.

S5E8
Escape Claus
Air date: 21/Dec/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A fitting story for Christmas - Santa is arrested for freeing the reindeer. He asks what each wants for Christmas. Jody wants a 'white' Christmas in spite of the current heat wave; Colt reluctantly says he needs a new truck. There is a child care center threatened with eviction and some crooks want the bonds Santa's cellmate is hiding.

Summary

A fitting story for Christmas - Santa is arrested for freeing the reindeer. He asks what each wants for Christmas. Jody wants a 'white' Christmas in spite of the current heat wave; Colt reluctantly says he needs a new truck. There is a child care center threatened with eviction and some crooks want the bonds Santa's cellmate is hiding.

S5E5
The Life of Riley
Air date: 30/Nov/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

When Colt catches a young man wanted in Los Angeles, he stumbles into a 'kidnapping for adoption' ring in Sacramento. Simon begs Colt to wait one more day while he checks out his last lead - a VW that matches the one used in the kidnapping.

Summary

When Colt catches a young man wanted in Los Angeles, he stumbles into a 'kidnapping for adoption' ring in Sacramento. Simon begs Colt to wait one more day while he checks out his last lead - a VW that matches the one used in the kidnapping.

Season 4 · Season 4
22 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Sep/1984
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S4E22
Reel Trouble
Air date: 10/Apr/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt takes three stunt women to Turkey for a film that is meant to fail. One of the women is a self-willed novice and botches some scenes, while they all get mixed up with a drug deal.

Summary

Colt takes three stunt women to Turkey for a film that is meant to fail. One of the women is a self-willed novice and botches some scenes, while they all get mixed up with a drug deal.

S4E21
Skip Family Robinson
Air date: 06/Mar/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Nick, the boss, has undergone plastic surgery, but Shelby can identify him and has a grudge against George. He promises his honest daughter that he will go straight if she will help him this one last time.

Summary

Nick, the boss, has undergone plastic surgery, but Shelby can identify him and has a grudge against George. He promises his honest daughter that he will go straight if she will help him this one last time.

S4E19
Spring Break
Air date: 20/Feb/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt is in Florida on the trail of a computer hacker, who inadvertantly copied the secret account kept by his Professor in the same file as his next exam questions.

Summary

Colt is in Florida on the trail of a computer hacker, who inadvertantly copied the secret account kept by his Professor in the same file as his next exam questions.

S4E16
Tailspin
Air date: 30/Jan/1985 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Wild Bill Hillman needs some money to keep his air show afloat, so he 'borrows' some from a buried stash. Unfortunately, he is caught and the mobsters want all the money.

Summary

Wild Bill Hillman needs some money to keep his air show afloat, so he 'borrows' some from a buried stash. Unfortunately, he is caught and the mobsters want all the money.

S4E10
Baja 1000
Air date: 28/Nov/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Dell Loomis is the man who gave Colt his break and he has been holding it over his head to get him to do things for him. He is also duplicitous.

Summary

Dell Loomis is the man who gave Colt his break and he has been holding it over his head to get him to do things for him. He is also duplicitous.

S4E8
Dead Bounty
Air date: 14/Nov/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt has to leave his prisoner in the care of the local sheriff and finds that, during the night, his prisoner has been severely beaten and is in a coma. The sheriff accuses Colt of brutality and Colt becomes a fugitive.

Summary

Colt has to leave his prisoner in the care of the local sheriff and finds that, during the night, his prisoner has been severely beaten and is in a coma. The sheriff accuses Colt of brutality and Colt becomes a fugitive.

S4E2
Stranger Than Fiction
Air date: 26/Sep/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A novelist, who made an incriminating tape, is chased through the Everglades, by a syndicate boss who wants the tape, after his aide accidentally falls out a window and she is accused of pushing him.

Summary

A novelist, who made an incriminating tape, is chased through the Everglades, by a syndicate boss who wants the tape, after his aide accidentally falls out a window and she is accused of pushing him.

Season 3 · Season 3
22 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Sep/1983
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S3E19
King of the Cowboys
Air date: 29/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Roy Rogers and former TV cowboy stars John Russell, Peter Breck, Jock Mahoney and Roy Rogers Jr. join Colt's posse to track a gang of diamond smugglers using horses.

Summary

Roy Rogers and former TV cowboy stars John Russell, Peter Breck, Jock Mahoney and Roy Rogers Jr. join Colt's posse to track a gang of diamond smugglers using horses.

S3E17
Olympic Quest
Air date: 01/Feb/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt's sister inadvertantly tapes a kidnapping at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Colt comes to her assistance when she is threatened by two thugs who want the tape.

Summary

Colt's sister inadvertantly tapes a kidnapping at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Colt comes to her assistance when she is threatened by two thugs who want the tape.

S3E13
Cool Hand Colt
Air date: 04/Jan/1984 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A corporation wants to drain the bayou. Colt is sent to bring back Junior to testify, but is put in a chain gang and the sheriff is out to kill him.

Summary

A corporation wants to drain the bayou. Colt is sent to bring back Junior to testify, but is put in a chain gang and the sheriff is out to kill him.

S3E12
Wheels
Air date: 21/Dec/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A former stuntman, now disabled, is reunited with his former fiancee by Colt in Seattle. He dumped her after his accident. Colt has a wild ride downhill in a wheelchair.

Summary

A former stuntman, now disabled, is reunited with his former fiancee by Colt in Seattle. He dumped her after his accident. Colt has a wild ride downhill in a wheelchair.

S3E3
Pleasure Isle
Air date: 05/Oct/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Ivy bides her time and then uses the computer to abstract Vessman's assets. He kidnaps her and attempts to get the code numbers from her to regain his assets. Colt to the rescue.

Summary

Ivy bides her time and then uses the computer to abstract Vessman's assets. He kidnaps her and attempts to get the code numbers from her to regain his assets. Colt to the rescue.

S3E2
Trauma (I)
Air date: 28/Sep/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Howie is seriously hurt in a sabotaged stunt meant to keep them from testifying against a thief. The crossover continues on Trauma Center S01E02 Notes About Courage (II).

Summary

Howie is seriously hurt in a sabotaged stunt meant to keep them from testifying against a thief. The crossover continues on Trauma Center S01E02 Notes About Courage (II).

S3E1
Devil's Island
Air date: 21/Sep/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Fred wants Mary detained long enough to keep her from testifying against his boss. She is in Mexico. Opening stunt is a choreographed battle in free fall.

Summary

Fred wants Mary detained long enough to keep her from testifying against his boss. She is in Mexico. Opening stunt is a choreographed battle in free fall.

Season 2 · Season 2
23 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Oct/1982
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S2E19
One Hundred Miles a Gallon
Air date: 09/Mar/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

The son of one of Colt's friends skips and Colt goes to South Carolina after him, but they aren't running moonshine like he thought and the regular drivers quit

Summary

The son of one of Colt's friends skips and Colt goes to South Carolina after him, but they aren't running moonshine like he thought and the regular drivers quit

S2E18
The Molly Sue
Air date: 02/Mar/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Terri took the airplane as collateral and it was stolen, so Colt is sent to Panama to retrieve it or Ace. Anyone who watched the Rockford Files knows that Angel, played by Margolin, was never up to any good and he plays the skip the same way.

Summary

Terri took the airplane as collateral and it was stolen, so Colt is sent to Panama to retrieve it or Ace. Anyone who watched the Rockford Files knows that Angel, played by Margolin, was never up to any good and he plays the skip the same way.

S2E17
Strange Bedfellows
Air date: 23/Feb/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A wild tale in which a man who fails to convince Colt to bail out a woman, takes Jody hostage to further his cause. The woman has an urgent need to pick up a million dollars.

Summary

A wild tale in which a man who fails to convince Colt to bail out a woman, takes Jody hostage to further his cause. The woman has an urgent need to pick up a million dollars.

S2E16
Spaced Out
Air date: 16/Feb/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

While the town is held spellbound by a purported UFO, the bank is being robbed. Jody is kidnapped and Colt traces the origin of the UFO, and it seems to rain money.

Summary

While the town is held spellbound by a purported UFO, the bank is being robbed. Jody is kidnapped and Colt traces the origin of the UFO, and it seems to rain money.

S2E14
Death Boat
Air date: 02/Feb/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

When a jewel thief has plastic surgery and takes a cruise to recover, Colt and insurance investigator Kay Faulkner join the cruise along with Howie and Jody who pretend to be an invalid and his nurse. Now if only they could identify the thief.

Summary

When a jewel thief has plastic surgery and takes a cruise to recover, Colt and insurance investigator Kay Faulkner join the cruise along with Howie and Jody who pretend to be an invalid and his nurse. Now if only they could identify the thief.

S2E11
Happy Trails
Air date: 12/Jan/1983 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Two con men sell a stolen car to Howie to use in the movie when he tells them the car will be smashed. The law begs to differ. When the conmen run, a posse of cowboy stars takes off after them

Summary

Two con men sell a stolen car to Howie to use in the movie when he tells them the car will be smashed. The law begs to differ. When the conmen run, a posse of cowboy stars takes off after them

S2E9
How Do I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
Air date: 22/Dec/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A man is tricked into supplying computer tapes by using a fake auto accident and telling him the other victim died, thus making him a murderer. Two bumbling detectives take the case

Summary

A man is tricked into supplying computer tapes by using a fake auto accident and telling him the other victim died, thus making him a murderer. Two bumbling detectives take the case

S2E8
Hell On Wheels
Air date: 08/Dec/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Jody is persuaded to join a Roller Derby team, and steps are taken to see that she is hired, when they have to arrest one of the female skating stars.

Summary

Jody is persuaded to join a Roller Derby team, and steps are taken to see that she is hired, when they have to arrest one of the female skating stars.

S2E6
Reluctant Traveling Companion
Air date: 24/Nov/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A woman bail jumper demands she be returned by train rather than plane. She raises a ruckus and disturbs the man in the next compartment who happens to be Richard Burton.

Summary

A woman bail jumper demands she be returned by train rather than plane. She raises a ruckus and disturbs the man in the next compartment who happens to be Richard Burton.

S2E2
The I'ves Have It
Air date: 03/Nov/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Terri sends Colt to Aruba to bring back a burglar, but it turns out she is one of twins and had a good reason for the breaking and entering, but which one did it?

Summary

Terri sends Colt to Aruba to bring back a burglar, but it turns out she is one of twins and had a good reason for the breaking and entering, but which one did it?

S2E1
Bail and Bond
Air date: 27/Oct/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt and company go to Rio de Janeiro after a bail-jumper involved with money laundering. The local cop tells them to help him catch the Countess or else.

Summary

Colt and company go to Rio de Janeiro after a bail-jumper involved with money laundering. The local cop tells them to help him catch the Countess or else.

Season 1 · Season 1
22 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Nov/1981
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S1E22
Scavenger Hunt
Air date: 05/May/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Some naval officers were involved in a $5 million robbery in HI and they are looking for the man holding the money. For some reason, they just can't find the money.

Summary

Some naval officers were involved in a $5 million robbery in HI and they are looking for the man holding the money. For some reason, they just can't find the money.

S1E19
Charlie
Air date: 07/Apr/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

In Las Vegas, Colt runs into an old partner and finds out she is involved in a fraudulent scheme. Jody is kidnapped to be a hostage and there is a stagecoach chase.

Summary

In Las Vegas, Colt runs into an old partner and finds out she is involved in a fraudulent scheme. Jody is kidnapped to be a hostage and there is a stagecoach chase.

S1E18
Child's Play
Air date: 24/Mar/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Libby's father is planning to testify against the mob, but what they don't know is that Libby has a photographic memory and the evidence is in her brain.

Summary

Libby's father is planning to testify against the mob, but what they don't know is that Libby has a photographic memory and the evidence is in her brain.

S1E15
Ladies on the Ropes
Air date: 24/Feb/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Eddie needs three days, so he can attend bout and prove his innocence. These skips always have a good reason to delay. He manages women wrestlers. Howie is persuaded to to take part as Handsome Howard.

Summary

Eddie needs three days, so he can attend bout and prove his innocence. These skips always have a good reason to delay. He manages women wrestlers. Howie is persuaded to to take part as Handsome Howard.

S1E14
Ready, Aim, Die
Air date: 17/Feb/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A man says he must find his brother, a gambler with a big debt, before the 'hit man' does. The bookie has sworn to make an example of him. Some action takes place in the display of floats for the Tournament of Roses parade.

Summary

A man says he must find his brother, a gambler with a big debt, before the 'hit man' does. The bookie has sworn to make an example of him. Some action takes place in the display of floats for the Tournament of Roses parade.

S1E13
Soldiers of Misfortune
Air date: 10/Feb/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

The bounty is a mercenary trainee. Colt and Howie have to 'join up'. In the process, they meet a woman journalist with her own reasons for pursuing this story.

Summary

The bounty is a mercenary trainee. Colt and Howie have to 'join up'. In the process, they meet a woman journalist with her own reasons for pursuing this story.

S1E11
Goin' For It
Air date: 27/Jan/1982 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

A trio of small time crooks are using cars to smuggle jewels out of the country and hit a snag when one of them sells the cars to Howie to smash up for the movie.

Summary

A trio of small time crooks are using cars to smuggle jewels out of the country and hit a snag when one of them sells the cars to Howie to smash up for the movie.

S1E10
License to Kill (2)
Air date: 20/Jan/1982 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Colt and company go to Hawaii to catch a man who turns out to be trying to stop an assassination. Things get mixed up and Colt becomes a target.

Summary

Colt and company go to Hawaii to catch a man who turns out to be trying to stop an assassination. Things get mixed up and Colt becomes a target.

S1E9
License to Kill (1)
Air date: 13/Jan/1982 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Colt and company go to Hawaii to catch a man who turns out to be trying to stop an assassination. Things get mixed up and Colt becomes a target.

Summary

Colt and company go to Hawaii to catch a man who turns out to be trying to stop an assassination. Things get mixed up and Colt becomes a target.

S1E6
The Human Torch
Air date: 09/Dec/1981 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt is sent to a country town to pick up an arson suspect. The town's people of Federalsburg, and the suspect's mother, insist he is dead and buried.

Summary

Colt is sent to a country town to pick up an arson suspect. The town's people of Federalsburg, and the suspect's mother, insist he is dead and buried.

S1E5
Colt's Angels
Air date: 02/Dec/1981 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Colt is sent to the Mohave Desert to bring back a biker wanted for drug dealing, rape and assault. He infiltrates the biker club and competes with them in difficult stunts.

Summary

Colt is sent to the Mohave Desert to bring back a biker wanted for drug dealing, rape and assault. He infiltrates the biker club and competes with them in difficult stunts.

S1E4
That's Right, We're Bad
Air date: 25/Nov/1981 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Danny was framed by 'Animal' for an armored car robbery. If he goes to jail, 'Animal' will kill him. Colt and Howie go under cover in prison to protect him and it all goes awry.

Summary

Danny was framed by 'Animal' for an armored car robbery. If he goes to jail, 'Animal' will kill him. Colt and Howie go under cover in prison to protect him and it all goes awry.

S1E3
The Rich Get Richer
Air date: 18/Nov/1981 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

The bounty keeps them on the run as he tries many places to sell the bonds he stole. Kay Faulkner is a recurring character as the insurance agent trying to recover the bonds.

Summary

The bounty keeps them on the run as he tries many places to sell the bonds he stole. Kay Faulkner is a recurring character as the insurance agent trying to recover the bonds.

S1E2
The Meek Shall Inherit Rhonda
Air date: 11/Nov/1981 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

Milton Bach is a computer hacker who ripped off the bank and ran. His wife, Rhonda, and friend Jerry stole the money and went to Mexico. He wants her back.

Summary

Milton Bach is a computer hacker who ripped off the bank and ran. His wife, Rhonda, and friend Jerry stole the money and went to Mexico. He wants her back.

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