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- Season 1 overviewSep 19, 1996-May 17, 199722 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. The Pilot Sep 19, 1996
- A genius assumes various identities to help others.
- 2. Every Picture Tells a Story Sep 28, 1996
- After a fisherman dies, Jarod joins the Coast Guard to expose two rogue officers who are smuggling.
- 3. Flyer Oct 19, 1996
- Jarod becomes a test pilot to investigate a potentially faulty computer system.
- 4. Curious Jarod Oct 26, 1996
- As a Las Vegas casino security-agent, Jarod investigates a showgirl's murder.
- 5. The Paper Clock Nov 2, 1996
- Jarod becomes a lawyer to help a man wrongly sentenced for murder.
- 6. To Serve and Protect Nov 9, 1996
- Policeman Jarod links a security guard's death to rogue cops.
- 7. A Virus Among Us Nov 16, 1996
- Jarod becomes a virologist at a disease laboratory to find a missing researcher.
- 8. Not Even a Mouse Dec 14, 1996
- Working as a medical examiner in Chicago, Jarod has his first real Christmas.
- 9. Mirage Jan 4, 1997
- Jarod becomes a sky diving instructor to find out why a survivalist died.
- 10. The Better Part of Valor Jan 11, 1997
- A firefighter witnesses a corrupt battalion captain murdering a colleague.
- 11. Bomb Squad Jan 18, 1997
- Jarod thinks a fellow member of the bomb squad he joins is responsible for a series of explosions.
- 12. Prison Story Feb 1, 1997
- Jarod seeks to expose corrupt prison guards who work on death row.
- 13. Bazooka Jarod Feb 8, 1997
- Jarod joins the Navy to investigate the drowning of a ship's engineer.
- 14. Ranger Jarod Feb 15, 1997
- Jarod experiences love during his stint as a search-and-rescue ranger.
- 15. Jaroldo! Mar 8, 1997
- As a TV news photographer, Jarod probes a reporter's orchestration of a gang shootout.
- 16. Under the Reds Mar 22, 1997
- Jarod investigates a paramedic he believes is responsible for a student's coma.
- 17. Keys Apr 5, 1997
- Miss Parker captures Jarod as a hurricane approaches.
- 18. Unhappy Landings Apr 26, 1997
- Jarod takes the role of a U.S. marshal to protect a vital court witness.
- 19. Jarod's Honor May 3, 1997
- Jarod assumes a dead hit-man's identity to prevent a murder.
- 20. Baby Love May 10, 1997
- Jarod experiences fatherly instincts while searching for an infant's mother.
- 21. The Dragon House May 17, 1997
- Jarod tries to help a fellow "pretender" held by Mr. Raines.
- 22. The Dragon House May 17, 1997
- Going to the Centre to aid Kyle, Jarod catches sight of his long-lost parents.
The Pretender is an American action drama series about a genius impostor who escapes from a sinister think tank and helps people in need. The article covers the plot, themes, cast, episodes, and sequels of the show that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2000.
The Pretender is a suspenseful action drama that follows Jarod, a man with the ability to master any skill, who escapes from a secret agency and helps strangers while hiding from his pursuers. The series ran for four seasons from 1996 to 2000 and features a cast of characters, including Miss Parker, Sydney, Broots, and Mr. Raines.
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A comprehensive list of episodes for the NBC television series The Pretender, which ran from 1996 to 2000. The series follows Jarod, a genius who can assume any identity, and his pursuers from the Center.
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By11"Pilot"22"Every Picture Tells a Story"33"Flyer"44"Curious Jarod"The Pretender is a series about a genius who can impersonate anyone and escape from a secret facility. Learn more about the cast, plot, ratings, and where to watch the show online.
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The Pretender (TV Series 1996–2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Season 1. Jarod is a Pretender - a genius whose exceptional intelligence allows him to assume various identities at will, be it doctor, test pilot or lawyer. 1,498 IMDb 7.5 1997 22 episodes. X-Ray 13+. Suspense · Drama · Action · Science Fiction. Join Prime. Watch with Prime. Start your 30-day free trial. Buy Episode 1. SD $1.99. Buy Season 1.