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Season 1 – Scarecrow and Mrs. King

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With a simple gift, Amanda King has turned from a divorced working mother into an international spy as part of "The Agency." Leading a double life isn't made any easier by her mother, Dotty, who constantly inquires about her personal life, notably with her partner, Lee "Scarecrow" Stetson. The affair continues with Amanda taking a job at the International Federal Film Company, which just happens to be the cover for "The Agency. Amanda and Scarecrow wind up getting married. One problem is nobody can know about it. Go figure.
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A romantic caper without much spark or wit, Scarecrow and Mrs. King is elevated only by the sporadically charming coupling of Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson.

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Richard Glover Sydney Morning Herald 09/14/2021
Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner, both blessed with sizzling good looks, give fine performances wringing both the comedy and drama from a well-crafted and suspenseful script. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Riddell Sydney Morning Herald 09/14/2021
While being cutesy, Scarecrow and Mrs. King has a big plus in its favor: its fun. Go to Full Review Marian Theobald Sydney Morning Herald 09/14/2021
With much the same plot from week to week, you won't strain your weakened neurons too much trying to work it out. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 09/14/2021
Sure, the premise is far-fetched. Of course, the events are condensed. But Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleltner have such fun as a housewife and a private eye we can't help but watch. Go to Full Review Tom Long Santa Cruz Sentinel 09/14/2021
[An] instantly forgettable piece of fluff. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jennie T. @JennieMel Apr 13 Truly the pilot can stand in it's own, but you'll likely be hooked and want more. The chemistry between Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner is delightful. See more Gabriel L @RT83762700 Nov 16 This show is one of the most witty, funny and sad show sadly it was cut short by Kate Jackson getting cancer thank the lord she survived and this show also has my favorite actor of all time Bruce Boxleitner so this show is a must see this show is on my top 5 show so it gets a 5/5 from me. See more Read all reviews
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Kate Jackson

Amanda King

Bruce Boxleitner

Lee Stetson

Beverly Garland

Dotty West

Mel Stewart

Billy Melrose

Martha Smith

Francine Desmond

Paul Stout

Philip King

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 1983 The First Time A divorcee becomes involved in a spy situation and meets a handsome operative who works for a secret U.S. agency. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 1983 There Goes the Neighborhood Amanda and Lee pose as a married couple in a suburban community overflowing with international intrigue. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 1983 If Thoughts Could Kill A doctor (Michael Fairman) brainwashes Lee to murder vengeful Billy upon command; guest Henry Darrow. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 1983 Magic Bus As reporters, Lee and Amanda infiltrate a survivalist group that has hijacked a high-tech military vehicle. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 1983 The ACM Kid The KGB kidnaps two emigrants to control their son (Meeno Peluce), an electronics genius. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 1983 Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Amanda accompanies an American-born Middle East princess whose husband is in mortal danger. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 1983 Service Above and Beyond A business deal between an East German representative and an American financier prompts an investigation by Amanda and Lee. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 1983 Saved by the Bells Soviet agents snatch Amanda, thinking she is Scarecrow, to exchange her for a spy leader captured by Lee. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 1983 Sudden Death A football team owner goes to drastic lengths to gain monetary reward for the assassination of a political figure. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 1983 The Long Christmas Eve Amanda poses as the long-lost daughter of a spy threatening to expose all agents in the United States. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 1984 Remembrance of Things Past Lee fakes his own death to lure the killer of several agents; guests Doug McClure, Marie Windsor. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 1984 Lost and Found The believed-dead wife of an Italian psychic (George Chakiris) returns and tries to rekindle her romance with Lee. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 1984 I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been ... A Spy Amnesiac Amanda cannot recall a coded note that could save a foreign dignitary's life. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 1984 Dead Ringer Amanda helps hide a Hungarian defector (Martha Smith in a dual role) who is a dark version of Francine. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 1984 The Mole Agency superior Blue Leader assigns Lee and Amanda to find a mole in the organization. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 27, 1984 Savior Lee stages his own defection to capture illegal arms dealers; guest Paul Gleason. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 5, 1984 The Artful Dodger A clever thief (Jared Martin) uses Amanda in his plan to steal a defense blueprint. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 19, 1984 Filming Raul A film-school student who works at IFF inadvertently photographs an agent's kidnapping. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 26, 1984 Fearless Dotty Dotty picks up the wrong parcel at a bookstore and becomes the target of two thugs searching for a code book. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 23, 1984 Weekend Amanda takes Francine's place with Lee for a country-club weekend during which spies will grab one of the guests. Details Episode 21 Aired May 7, 1984 Waiting for Godorsky Eastern bloc agents plan to murder an emigre princess before she can speak for an Iron Curtain prisoner. Details

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Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 1983