The Pretender: Season 2
20th Century Fox (1997)
TV Series  /  Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense, TV Series
In Collection
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Seen ItYes
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IMDB   7.5
17 hr 51 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Jon Gries Broots
Patrick Bauchau Sydney
Michael T. Weiss Jarod
Andrea Parker Miss Parker
Ryan Merriman Young Jarod
Alex Wexo Young Sydney
Richard Marcus Mr. Raines
Paul Dillon Angelo
Harve Presnell Mr. Parker
Sam Ayers Sam the Sweeper
Willie Gault Willie the Sweeper
James Denton Mr. Lyle
Ashley Peldon Young Miss Parker
Pamela Gidley Brigitte
Kim Myers Jarod's Mother
Director
Frederick King Keller
Michael Lange
Producer Tony Blake
Marianne Canepa
Writer Steven Long Mitchell
Craig W. Van Sickle


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    11/1/1997  1.  Back From The Dead Again
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - Jarod morns the death of his brother. He then takes on the identity of a anatomy professor trying to find a boy who has been missing since Halloween of the previous year. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is startled to find that her father has disappeared and has been replaced by a Mr. Lyle. With him comes Brigitte, a myseterious girl who is more thorough in finding Jarod then Miss Parker. And Sydney, at Jarod's request, researches why there's no DSA for the last three weeks of October prior to his escape.
Director:  James Whitmore Jr.  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  James Sutorius,  Danny Zorn, Sam Whipple, David Barrera, Orlando Brown, Ricco Ross, James Dalesandro, Tava Smiley
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/8/1997  2.  Scott Free
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE - Jarod intercepts the role of a real safecracker to help a man who's being forced to participate in one more heist. Jarod also starts to feel the need of a father figure and turns to Sydney. Meanwhile, Brigitte tries to take control over Miss Parker's role in the capture of Jarod.
Director:  Joe Napolitano  / Tommy Thompson  Writer:  Tommy Thompson  / Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Justin LouisHarris Laskawy, David Dunard,  Drake BellNigel GibbsDenis Arndt, Nicole Fellows, Audrey Baranishyn, Joe Garcia
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/15/1997  3.  Over The Edge
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Jarod becomes a member of the emergency search and rescue team, trying to figure out the true cause of another member's supposed suicide-attempt. Jarod also tries to reunite him with his estranged mother. Meanwhile, at The Centre, a criminal behaviorist is brought in to interrogate and find the person who shot Mr. Raines' oxygen tank. Finally, Jarod utilizes a sensory deprivation tank to simulate closeness to his mother.
Director:  James Whitmore Jr.  Writer:  Tony Blake  / Paul Jackson 
Guest starring:  Sam AndersonGail Strickland, Larissa Laskin,  Peter MurnikJoseph D. Reitman, Art Chudabala, Rick Fitts, Regina Byrd Smith,  Brian Klugman, Alex Nevil, Yuki Sagara,  Matt Corboy
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    11/22/1997  4.  Exposed
MIAMI, FLORIDA - Jarod takes on the role of a fashion photographer in order to stop a stalker who has already claimed the life of one of his victoms. Meanwhile, Miss Parker follows Jarod's clues that lead her to Rock Cove, Maine and uncovers more information about her mother.
Director:  Jim Charleston  / Джим Чарльстон  Writer:  Tyler Bensinger  / Тайлер Бенсингер 
Guest starring:  Jim Haynie, Simon Templeman, Elizabeth Lackey,  Travis FineRick Hoffman, Samantha Smith,  Patrick FischlerCyia Batten, Susan Savage,  Jean Sincere, Milt Tarver, Thomas Crawford, Aleksandra Kaniak
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/6/1997  5.  Nip and Tuck
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - Jarod becomes a plastic surgeon to find out who deliberately ruined the face of a bright young student. Meanwhile, at The Centre, Broots is paranoid that someone is following him where ever he goes. Brigitte offers help, but at a price.
Director:  Michael Lange  Writer:  Eric Morris 
Guest starring:  Katie Mitchell, Tim Quill, Saadia Persad, John Fleck, John Gegenhuber,  Phyllis Applegate, Kimber Sissons, Kelsey Mulrooney
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/13/1997  6.  Past Sim
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - While watching the news, Jarod finds that one of his old simulations he preformed has just been utilized in kidnapping a witness in a murder trial against the Yakuza clan. Outraged, Jarod sets out to reverse the outcome of the situation he's created. Meanwhile, Miss Parker suspects the sale of the simulation came from Mr. Lyle, and begins to apply pressure in hopes of finding any other connections to Jarod.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Tommy Thompson 
Guest starring:  Alex Datcher, Masaya Kato, Christine Healy,  Joel Polis, Chris Edwards, Tim Van Pelt, Elayn Taylor, Kelsey Mulrooney, Nancy Sullivan, Amir Aboulela, Bob Lem, Katy Boyer
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/3/1998  7.  Collateral Damage
LOST HILLS, VIRGINIA - Jarod becomes a Special Forces soldier to help the daughter of a Vietnam veteran get her father's name added to the War Memorial. Back at The Centre, Miss Parker reluctantly babysits Debbie while Broots is in Florida on an assignment.
Director:  Vern Gillum  Writer:  Harry Dunn 
Guest starring:  Daniel Von BargenVanessa L. WilliamsDaniel Dae Kim, Steven Anderson,  Stefan GieraschAdrian Sparks, Jay Karnes, Dan Klass, Kelsey Mulrooney, Cathy DeBuono, Dwayne Macopson, Ben McCain, Lucas Dudley, Viktoria Fisch, Shayna Ryan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/10/1998  8.  Hazards
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - After witnessing a man attempting suicide before his eyes, Jarod becomes a chemical waste expert to discover the facts to absolve the man's guilt. Meanwhile, Sydney seeks long-awaited vengence for the death of his family when a man shows up at The Centre.
Director:  Chuck Bowman  / Juan Carlos Coto  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Theodore Bikel, Justin Kirk, Antonio David Lyons,  Tom GallopAndrea Roth, Tim Edward Rhoze, Donzaleigh Abernathy,  Cynthia Mace, Tony Sirkin, Lise Simms, Tommy McDonough
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/17/1998  9.  FX
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - Jarod becomes a special effects coordinator to find out why a stuntman was seriously injured during the filming of a beer commercial. Back at the Centre, following clues left by Jarod, Miss Parker begins her search for a Dr. Fenigor and a boy named 'Timmy'.
Director:  Vern Gillum  /  Steven Long Mitchell  Writer:  Harry Dunn  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Douglas Roberts,  Scott Allan Campbell, Kathe Mazur,  Bill MarcusJack Heller, Clay Wilcox, Jeffrey Steven Smith,  Robert PetersJake Lloyd, Forbes Riley, Allen Scotti, Edward Amatrudo, Lanier Edwards, David Rees, Bonnie Snyder
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/31/1998  10.  Indy Show
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - Jarod takes to the wheel of an Indy race car to figure out what happened to a driver involved in a crippling accident. After a bizarre dream, Sydney runs to his ailing brother's side and holes both himself and Jacob up in a cabin with a consoling Miss Parker.
Director:  Chuck Bowman  / Tommy Thompson  Writer:  Tommy Thompson  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  Tom Everett, Steven Flynn,  Harry Van GorkumRichard Riehle, Jennifer Aspen, Candy Brown Houston, Bridget Previte, Dan Cashman, Jeff Podgurski,  Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Max Papis, Robby Gordon, Brian Gaskill
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    2/7/1998  11.  Gigolo Jarod
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Jarod takes on the role of paid escort to get close to a housing developer who has plans to displace a low-income neighborhood for a high-rise. Jarod also is hired by another woman, in a seperation period, who thinks her husband doesn't love her anymore. Meanwhile, Miss Parker, Sydney and Broots are following Jarod's latest trail, which leads them to a book (The Saddest Little Valentine) that Jarod has published.
Director:  Rodney Charters  Writer:  Tyler Bensinger 
Guest starring:  Salli RichardsonChristina PicklesStephanie FaracyBrad GreenquistJuanita JenningsKyla Pratt, Leland Crooke, Ralph P. Martin, John Maynard, Eva Halina, Tricia Nickell
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/7/1998  12.  Toy Surprise
TURNERS RIDGE, IDAHO - Jarod helps a troubled teenager by becoming an outdoor counselor. But back at The Centre, Miss Parker is grieving the anniversary of her mother's death. The day just gets worst when she's tipped off by Jarod that there's going to be an assassination attempt on her father. With only 2 hours to stop it and trapped in the Sub-levels, Miss Parker has to get to the tower before her father arrives by helicopter.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Christopher Masterson, Mark Arnott, Nynno Ahli, Mike Ornest, David Sawyer
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/14/1998  13.  A Stand Up Guy
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - Jarod poses as a counterfeiter and undercover FBI agent trying crack a crime syndicate. Jarod also tries to clear the name of another agent who was framed after his cover was blown. Meanwhile, Mr. Lyle has resurfaced and The Centre is on edge. Miss Parker is temporarily taken off Jarod's case and called upon to use her old sweeper skills to dispose of Mr. Lyle.
Director:  Michael Lange  Writer:  Tony Blake  / Paul Jackson 
Guest starring:  John Pleshette, Kerrie Keane, Andrew Hawkes, John Michael Bolger, Troy Winbush, Joseph Fuqua, John Mahon, Lenny Citrano,  Don Harvey, Viktoria Fisch
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/21/1998  14.  Unforgotten
LOCATION UNKNOWN - During the intervention of his current pretend, Jarod is caught off guard and beaten, resulting in the loss of his memory. Jarod is then rescued by Argyle, a smooth-talking con-artist. But his savior soon starts to wonder how this situation could benefit him. Meanwhile, back at The Centre; Miss Parker, Sydney, & Broots are put before a T-Board. There, they are interrogated to see just how dedicated they are in their search for Jarod.
Director:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Стивен Лонг Митчелл  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  / Craig Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  M. C. Gainey,  Leland Orser, Juddson Keith Linn
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    3/28/1998  15.  Bulletproof
CINCINNATI, OHIO - Jarod becomes a member of SWAT to find out the truth behind why another member died in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Sydney has Broots do some searching for him after finding a clue Jarod left. But Miss Parker interprets his secrecy as an aid in protecting Jarod and intervenes.
Director:  Fred Keller  Writer:  Mark Dodson 
Guest starring:  Leigh Taylor-Young, Amy Parrish, David Labiosa, Chris Lemmon, Erika LaVonn, Larry Kelley, Kevin Bourland, Darren Kennedy, Andrew Ducote, Anthony Medwetz,  Dennis Keiffer, Lindsay Felton, Lindsey Felton
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    4/4/1998  16.  Silence
EL PASO, TEXAS - Jarod becomes a child psychologist to help a little boy, who witnessed the murder of a DEA agent, break out of his wall of silence. Back at the Centre, Mr. Raines is under tower review, thanks to Miss Parker. Things get worst for him when an old patient / project comes back to haunt him.
Director:  Joe Napolitano  Writer:  Denise Dobbs 
Guest starring:  Seth Adkins, Roxanna Zal, Larry Joshua,  David Kriegel, Jeff Bowser,  Danny WoodburnBruce Wright, Paulo Tocha
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    4/11/1998  17.  Crash
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - While waiting for his plane, Jarod meets a young man who is bumped to a later flight. Jarod offers an exchange of tickets to the boy, who thanks him for helping. But Jarod is horrified when he hears later that day that the plane has crashed. Guilt ridden, Jarod sets out to find the cause of the accident. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is put in charge of find out everything on Mr. Lyle. And with aid from Jarod; Sydney, Broots, and Miss Parker are going to get all the information they need.
Director:  Scott Lautanen  Writer:  Tony Blake  / Paul Jackson 
Guest starring:  Matt ClarkDann Florek, Nancy Parsons,  David DenmanJudith HoagJames Pickens Jr., Jeffrey Hutchinson,  Joel McCrary, Elizabeth Sampson, Mary McDonough, Viktoria Fisch, Lisa Anne Peterson, Linda Janello, Lynn Blades, Justine Miceli
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/2/1998  18.  Stolen
DRY RIVER, ARIZONA - Responding to an email he believes was sent to him by Sydney, Jarod finds himself in the hands of someone he once thought dead. Jarod also meets a boy who is in need of a heart transplant. Meanwhile, Miss Parker closes in on Jarod. But she's in for a surprise when she meets his captor.
Director:  Scott Lautanen  / Fred Keller  Writer:  Tommy Thompson  / Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  John Diehl, Ed Waterstreet, Bob Taylor, Jonathan Hernandez, Jesse Head, James Newman, Lindsay Thompson, Christinna Chauncey,  Connie RayJeffrey Donovan
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/2/1998  19.  Red Rock Jarod
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - After taking down a corrupt doctor, Jarod unexpectedly gets involved in a kidnapping when the father of the kidnapped ends up in the hospital. Back at The Centre, Miss Parker sides with Mr. Raines on the fact that Sydney is becoming too attached to Jarod. To the point, even, that it's complicating the search for him.
Director:  Scott Lautanen  / Fred Keller  Writer:  Tommy Thompson  / Juan Carlos Coto 
Guest starring:  Miguel SandovalFrancis GuinanMichael Angarano, Scott Jaeck, Georgia Emelin, Morlan Higgins, Margarita Franco, Tony Winters
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/9/1998  20.  Bank
DOVER, DELAWARE - Jarod tricks Miss Parker to meet him at a bank, where they come face to face with the mysterious Mr. Fenigor. But this arrangement gets complicated when there's a robbery the same day. When The Centre gets news that Jarod is trapped in this hostage situation, they close in and make sure he'll not slip through their fingers this time.
Director:  Michael Lange  Writer:  Harry Dunn 
Guest starring:  Jeff KoberKeene CurtisPaul Perri, Courtney Peldon, Michele Maika, Ray Laska,  Joel Stoffer, Dawn Hudson, Nick Gaza, Amir Aboulela, Saida Pagan, Dave Huggins
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/16/1998  21.  Bloodlines (1)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Jarod recieves a letter from an anonymous source and believes The Centre is going to kidnap another boy-genius. Sydney creates a serum that allows Angelo to become a normal person again, provided he takes all the doses at the right time.
Director:  Fred K. Keller  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  /  Craig W. Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  John BeasleyGeorge Coe, Nancy Everhard,  Keene Curtis, Robert Curtis Brown,  Kim Robillard, Caryn West,  Kevin WestHaley Joel OsmentRachel Winfree, Denice Kumagai, Amir Aboulela, Eleanor Comegys, Dan Wilson, Robert Ruth
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    5/16/1998  22.  Bloodlines (2)
BLUE COVE, DELAWARE - Jarod, along with Angelo (Timmy), try to find a way to rescue the kidnapped child. Miss Parker confronts her father about her discovery that she has a twin. Sydney plots to finally have his revenge against Mr. Raines, but his plan backfires...
Director:  Fred K. Keller  Writer:  Steven Long Mitchell  /  Craig W. Van Sickle 
Guest starring:  John BeasleyHaley Joel Osment, Nancy Everhard,  Keene Curtis, Amir Aboulela,  Kim Robillard, Caryn West,  Jake Lloyd, Robert Curtis Brown,  George Coe
Edition Details
Edition The Complete Second Season
Series The Pretender
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Release Date 9/20/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3, Letterboxed)
Widescreen (1.78:1)
Widescreen (16:9)
Subtitles English; English (Closed Captioned); Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [French]
Dolby Digital Surround [Spanish]
Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 4
Personal Details

Features
Disc 01 Commentary on Selected Episodes
"Making Of' Featurettes