The Pretender: Season 1
20th Century Fox (1996)
TV Series  /  Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller, TV Series
In Collection
#1798
0*
Seen ItYes
024543169277
IMDB   7.5
18 hr 20 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Patrick Bauchau Sydney
Ryan Merriman Young Jarod
Michael T. Weiss Jarod
Andrea Parker Miss Parker
Jon Gries Broots
Alex Wexo Young Sidney
Sam Ayers Sam the Sweeper
Richard Marcus Mr. Raines
Dennis Cruzado Little Jarod
Paul Dillon Angelo
Ashley Peldon Young Miss Parker
Willie Gault Willie the Sweeper
Harve Presnell Mr. Parker
Lisa Jane Persky Lamont
Kim Myers Jarod's Mother
Director
James Whitmore Jr.
Terrence O'Hara
Producer Marianne Canepa
Steven Long Mitchell
Writer Steven Long Mitchell
Craig W. Van Sickle
Cinematography Tony C. Jannelli
Musician Charles Sydnor
John Debney


Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    9/19/1996  1.  Pilot
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Miss Parker and Sydney find they had just missed Jarod helping a tanker ship in Alaska. Jarod is now posing as a doctor to uncover the truth behind an operation that resulted in a boy becoming paraplegic. Jarod also befriends a sicilian woman who has trouble with (ahem) bowel movements.
Director:  Rick Wallace  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  L. Scott Caldwell, Peter Michael Goetz, Dylan Provencher,  Stephen Tobolowsky, Lilyan Chauvin, Jeffrey Shepard, Lynley Swain
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    9/28/1996  2.  Every Picture Tells A Story
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Miss Parker and Sydney once again miss Jarod at the Y.M.C.A., who is now posing as a member of the Coast Guard trying to figure out the truth behind the death of a man who died at sea waiting for rescue. Jarod also befriends a hermit who lives out at sea and refuses to come back to land.
Director:  Michael Zinberg  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  William SandersonJacob VargasPat SkipperDennis Cockrum, Michael Wyle, Marjorie Monaghan, Edward Evanko, Elizabeth Heflin,  Dell Yount, Melissa Kidwell, Hillary Kidwell, Stephanie Sawyer, Iverson Warinner
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    10/19/1996  3.  Flyer
ARIZONA - Sydney and Miss Parker survey a wind farm in Baja, CA where Jarod was last seen testing aerodynamics. Jarod is now flying jets for Skyvionics, which is testing a defense contractor's new computer system, while trying to figure out why a test pilot died during one of the tests. Jarod also befriends Mr. Hollis, a conspirator who was involved in the Manhattan Project.
Director:  James Whitmore Jr.  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Terence Knox,  Robert CornthwaiteRay McKinnon, Gay Thomas, Gene Lythgow, Jay Kopita,  Jake Lloyd, Adrienne Stout-Coppola, William Wellman, Jr., Deanne Bray, Steve Wilcox, Lillian Hurst, Kelly Schmidt
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    10/26/1996  4.  Curious Jarod
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - After spending some time studying mathematics and science, Jarod becomes head of security at a the Marquee Casino in Las Vegas. While there, he attempts to solve the mystery behind the death of a showgirl. Jarod also befriends a down-on-his-luck Elvis impersonator. Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker resort to finding Jarod through the mob.
Director:  Jesus Salvador Trevino  Writer:  Kimberly Costello 
Guest starring:  Gregg Henry, Kara Zediker,  Paul EidingFelton Perry, Vito D'Ambrosio,  James Handy, Pamela Brüll, Kerrie Clark, Michael Marich, Nicholas Kusenko, Carl Sundstrom, Leslie Redden,  Michael Ray Miller, Christopher Michael, Lee Duncan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/2/1996  5.  The Paper Clock
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Aiming to help a man wrongly sentenced for murder, Jarod becomes a lawyer and goes after the arrogant attorney protecting the real killer. Meanwhile, Sydney is trying to reach an agreement with The Centre to make a trade with Jarod: A piece of Jarod's past for some of the simulations.
Director:  Gabrielle Beaumont  Writer:  Javier Grillo-Marxuach 
Guest starring:  Gerry McIntyre,  Lawrence PressmanSean O'Bryan, Christian Meoli, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Walter Addison, Mariangela Pino, Jon Bruno, Ann Betancourt, Alfred Jackson,  Adam Paul, Steven Stapenhurst,  G. Eric Miles, Sarah Rayne,  Kim Myers
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/9/1996  6.  To Protect and Serve
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - Jarod, suspecting corruption in a police department, becomes an officer himself to solve the death of a boy who had recently been reunited with his father. He also befriends an aging lady who's young at heart, but is afraid of losing her wildside due to her fading eyesight. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is spending time in jail for violating criminal code 369.7 - Unlawful Carrying and Possession of Concealed Weapon, thanks to a tip from Jarod. With her in jail, Jarod uses that window of opportunity to hire a private investigator to aid in finding information about his mother.
Director:  James Whitmore Jr.  Writer:  Tommy Thompson 
Guest starring:  Charles Rocket, Jason Schombing,  Wendy Gazelle, Natalija Nogulich, Ellis E. Williams,  James LashlySteve Eastin, Pat Crawford Brown,  Greg Lewis, Michelle Bonilla, Gita Donovan, Darren Campbell, Allen Cutler, Trista Delamere, Kerry Michaels
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/16/1996  7.  A Virus Among Us
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Miss Parker finds that she just missed Jarod posing as a High School biology teacher, and is then subjected to the flu virus. Jarod now poses as a virologist at an infectious disease laboratory trying to figure out the story behind the disappearance of another virologist. He also befriends Ben, a musician who is trying to prefect his musical talent on various instruments, althought his neighbors don't care for it.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Lawrence Meyers 
Guest starring:  David Spielberg, Brenda Varda, Raphael Sbarge,  Jon PolitoCordelia RichardsMatthew CareyDavid Fabrizio, Paul Robert Langdon,  José Ramón Rosario, Cara Rose, Thomas Tevana, David Vegh, Michael Prescott
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/14/1996  8.  Not Even A Mouse
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Jarod investigates the mystery behind a hit-and-run death of a homeless man known as 'Christmas George' while simultaneously trying to identify a Jane Doe before Christmas. Meanwhile, Sydney anxiously awaits word from Jarod and Miss Parker gets her hopes up spending Christmas with her father.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Wendel Meldrum,  Tony Plana, Bruce Bohne, Kimiko Gelman,  Carol Locatell, Kevin E. West, Kelsey Mulrooney, Roberta Bassin, Michael Gilden, David Fresco, Darrow Igus, Bernadette Bowman, Lisa D. Thompson, Jefferey Thiel, James Thiel
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/4/1997  9.  Mirage
HUDSPETH COUNTY, TEXAS - Jarod pretends to be a skydiving instructor looking into the death of a survivalist who died on his annual trip into the desert. Jarod is also visited by Ernie Two Feathers, a man who may (or may not) be a spirit guide. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is given a birthday present from Jarod that leads her to information about her mother.
Director:  Ian Toynton  Writer:  Tommy Thompson 
Guest starring:  Kate Hodge,  Ruth Livier, Floyd Red Crow Westerman,  Chris EllisJim HaynieRobert Carradine, Stacey Katzin,  Peggy Miley, Timothy Dale Agee
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/11/1997  10.  Better Part Of Valor
PITTSBURGH, PA - Jarod works as a firefighter while investigating the murder of another smoke-eater; Miss Parker tries to seduce a married man.
Director:  Anson Williams  Writer:  Javier Grillo-Marxuach 
Guest starring:  Michael O'NeillIsabel Glasser, Jon Pennell, Kenneth White,  Patrick Cronin, Vladimir Skomarovsky,  Anthony Starke, Nikki Tyler, Danielle Keaton
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/18/1997  11.  Bomb Squad
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Jarod poses as a member of the bomb squad, searching for a serial bomber who left a woman blind from one of his attacks. Meanwhile, the Centre puts Mr. Reines in charge of finding the person who's leaking information to Jarod. By utilizing Angelo, he puts Miss Parker, Sydney, and Broots to the test.
Director:  Terrence O'Hara  Writer:  Javier Grillo-Marxuach 
Guest starring:  Daniel RoebuckWilliam Lucking, Jennifer Tighe,  Lisa Jane PerskyBeth GrantTodd Tesen, Andrew Bilgore, Earl Bullock, Gregory Millar, Reggie Hayes, Delana Michaels, Chaka Forman
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/1/1997  12.  A Prison Story
MARYLAND OAKFIELD PENITENTIARY - Jarod pretends to be a prison guard who is trying to prove a man on death row didn't commit the crime he's sentenced to death for. Meanwhile, Miss Parker, Sydney, and Broots all get a clue that makes them believe they're now one step ahead of Jarod.
Director:  Tommy Thompson  / Oscar Costo  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Brock PetersDavid ProvalDean NorrisRebecca CrossSam McMurrayMarshall Bell, Don Perry, Stu Charno,  Dierk Torsek, Granville Ames, David Riley Shackelford, Carolyn Pemberton,  Trevor Morgan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/8/1997  13.  Bazooka Jarod
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - Jarod joins the Navy to investigate the drowning of a ship's engineer, but he must outwit a security officer who doubts his credentials. Meanwhile, the latest lead on Jarod pushes Miss Parker to follow clues regarding the children her mother saved.
Director:  Kimberly Costello  /  James Whitmore Jr.  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Leon Russom, Christopher Allport,  Kevin Patrick WallsVic Polizos, Jennifer Banko, Carol Huston, Dorian Spencer, David Kirkwood, Leonard Lightfoot, Scott Smith, Erica Ortega
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/15/1997  14.  Ranger Jarod
TOLUCA NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON - Jarod falls in love with his hiking partner while on a seach-and-rescue for a boy who disappeared in the mountains. Jarod also befriends a man named Big Bob who has many stooge-ish qualitites. Back at The Centre, Miss Parker reminisces about how she loved Jarod when they were children.
Director:  Ian Toynton  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Elpidia Carrillo, John Posey,  Chris WilliamsJack Kehler, Brandis Kemp, John Griffin, Jeanette O'Connor, Gary Newton
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/8/1997  15.  Jaroldo
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - Jarod becomes a TV news cameraman to investigate a gang shoot-out that badly injured another cameraman. Jarod also befriends a man who lost his job and his family. Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker get trapped in a condemned building.
Director:  Terrence O'Hara  Writer:  Lawrence Meyers 
Guest starring:  Gregory ItzinTony Pierce, Dwayne L. Barnes, Lisa Howard,  Ron YuanTed Rooney, James Mathers, Mark Chadwick, Michael B. Silver, Adam Clark
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/22/1997  16.  Under The Reds
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Jarod checks into a fellow paramedic whom he believes is responsible for a graduate student's coma. But he first has to outsmart a pushy, investigative tax official who won't stop digging up everything on Jarod. After their follow-up to a lead on Jarod, Sydney disappears from the Centre. He holes himself up with his twin brother Jacob using a technique Jarod discovered in an attempt to bring him out of his coma. Miss Parker is put in charge of finding Syd and when she does, to make matters worst, Mr. Raines commands her to do eliminate Jacob.
Director:  David Kemper  / Charles Siebert  Writer:  David Kemper  / Lawrence Meyers 
Guest starring:  Taylor Negron, Joseph Kell, Katie Mitchell, Lanai Chapman,  Carol LocatellKevin Cooney, Dorothy Fielding, André Mayers, Dan Cashman,  Dan Martin
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    4/5/1997  17.  Keys
MIAMI, FLORIDA - During a hurricane, Jarod is getting revenge for the deaths of a refugee's parents. He figures no one will pursue him since, after all, he's in the middle of a hurricane. But he's caught off guard when Miss Parker suddenly shows up. Even further caught off guard when his revenge backfires. Meanwhile, Miss Parker recalls the Thanksgiving before her mother's death. But she's blocked out certain details and Jarod makes her confront them.
Director:  Terrence O'Hara  /  Steven Long Mitchell  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Jeremy Roberts, Scotty Boyd, Kiami Davael, Pato Hoffmann, Leslie Jordan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    4/26/1997  18.  Unhappy Landing
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - Jarod takes the role of a U.S. marshal trying to find and protect a vital witness with information about drug bosses connected to crooked marshals. Meanwhile, Miss Parker puts Broots in charge of digging up any information on the children her mother rescued. And Sydney seeks counseling for his rage against Mr. Raines.
Director:  Terri Treas  / Michael Zand  Writer:  Lawrence Meyers  / Javier Grillo-Marxuach 
Guest starring:  Cindy Pickett, Michael Harney, Marisa Ryan, Moira Walley, Ellen Travolta, Pepper Sweeney,  Johnny Williams, Zachary Browne, Gregory J. Barnett, Joseph Faqua,  Bradley Gregg
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/3/1997  19.  Jarod's Honor
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - After completing a pretend, Jarod receives an email offering answers to his past. While investigating the lead, Jarod unexpectedly stubbles upon a dying hitman. When the hitman's last job comes calling, Jarod takes it. Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker, following a lead from Jarod, attend a Twins Convention. And Broots covers for them from Mr. Raines.
Director:  Terrence O'Hara  Writer:  Tommy Thompson  / Chris Ruppenthal 
Guest starring:  Maury SterlingGailard Sartain, Darlene Levin, Maureen Levin,  Julie Garfield, Virginia Capers, Kyle Colerider-Krugh,  Alex Wexo, Jerome Guardino, Dennis Pfister, Joe Hulser,  Robert Miranda, Peggy Doyle
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/10/1997  20.  Baby Love
WYOMING(?) - After a close call with getting caught by Miss Parker, Jarod stumbles upon a baby who was thrown into a dumpster. Jarod takes the child and nurses it until he can find his parents while avoiding sinister authorities. At the same time, Miss Parker, Sydney and Broots all follow clues that Jarod has dug up in reference to the meaning of SL-27.
Director:  Joe Napolitano  Writer:  Debra Pratt 
Guest starring:  Natalie Canerday,  Mike StarrScott Burkholder, Lisa Rieffel, Tony Carreiro, Dawn Hudson, Valeri Ross
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/17/1997  21.  The Dragon House (1)
FORT REXFORD, NEW YORK - Jarod becomes aware that Kyle, another pretender from The Centre, is on the run from the law. Eager to find him, he becomes an F.B.I. agent to aid the investigation. But he discovers that Kyle may have something to do with his mother. Meanwhile, Miss Parker and Sydney recruit Angelo to go through all of Jarod's red notebooks. They figure he can become Jarod and thus aiding in his capture.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Jeffrey Donovan, Linda Carlson, Zachary Browne, Doug Spinuza,  David Doty, James Wellington, Augie Kirkland,  Bernard Hocke, Jason Ronard, Ryan James,  Kelli Maroney, Michael MacLeod,  Cody McMains, Nik Duphiney,  James Tolkan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/17/1997  22.  The Dragon House (2)
UPSTATE NEW YORK - Jarod discovers more about his family through Harriet, and decides that he must return to The Centre to free his brother Kyle. Meanwhile, Miss Parker convinces Broots and Sydney in helping her find the answers to her mother's death and believes Kyle may be the key. Finally, Jarod gets the opportunity to reunite with his family, including his sister. But The Centre becomes aware of the rendezvous and intends to stop it.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Jeffrey Donovan, Nik Duphiney, Linda Carlson, Zachary Browne, Thomas Tofel, Marisa Parker,  James Tolkan
Edition Details
Series The Pretender
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Release Date 3/22/2005
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Widescreen (1.78:1)
Subtitles English; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [French]
Dolby Digital Surround [Spanish]
Dolby Surround [English]
Layers Dual Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 4
Personal Details

Features
Disc 01 Audio commentary on selected episodes
"Making-of" featurettes and TV spots