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Season 1 – The Fall Guy

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Hollywood stuntman Colt Seavers picks up some extra pocket money by using his rough-and-tumble skills to track and capture bail jumpers, "helped" by his green younger cousin, Howie, and Jody, a beautiful stunt colleague.
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The Fall Guy — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Derivative and tonally awkward, The Fall Guy is still worth a dive thanks to Lee Majors in his comfort zone and a memorable, twangy score.

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John J. O'Connor New York Times Jul 13, 2021
The same formula can work successfully for box-office movies, most notably some of the Burt Reynolds epics, but its heart belongs to the television weekly series. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post Jul 13, 2021
After what may well prove to be the year's best TV series title tune, and after a moderately witty opening gag that makes the most of a cameo appearance from James Coburn, Fall Guy is off and romping in a breezy, engaging way. Go to Full Review Garry Shelley Sydney Morning Herald Jul 13, 2021
Majors, who has never been renowned for being the world's best actor, is surprisingly entertaining with his wry, tongue-in-cheek dialogue delivery and his Batman-like derring-do. Go to Full Review Cynthia Robins San Francisco Examiner Jul 13, 2021
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Max W @MaxthorWoo Sep 12, 2026 This series is a tribute to stunt performers, featuring an ensemble led by Lee Majors that includes Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, and Markie Post, perfectly embodying the 80s individualistic heroism. The episodic structure feels comfortable, and certain stunt sequences were designed with a degree of foresight for their time. See more Read all reviews
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Daniel Haller

Director

Russ Mayberry

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Bruce Bilson

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Sidney Hayers

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Winrich Kolbe

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Cliff Bole

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 4, 1981 The Fall Guy Colt chases a sheriff who fled after a hit-and-run, and dodges mobsters while trying to catch a friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 4, 1981 The Fall Guy Colt devises a way to capture a criminal sheriff and tries to protect his friend's family from hoodlums. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 11, 1981 The Meek Shall Inherit Rhonda The trail of a bail jumper (Henry Gibson) leads Colt to a Mexican resort where he finds the man's wife living with an out-of-work actor. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 18, 1981 The Rich Get Richer An embezzler keeps Colt and Howie on the run as he attempts to exchange stolen bonds. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 25, 1981 That's Right, We're Bad Colt and Howie are in deep trouble when the official who knows they are posing as prisoners dies. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 2, 1981 Colt's Angels Howie and Colt travel to the Mojave Desert in search of a bail-jumping biker (Don Stroud) accused of drug dealing, rape and assault. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 9, 1981 The Human Torch A small town objects to Colt and Howie's search for a missing investigator and a bail jumper; guests Gale Sondergaard, Richard Moll. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 16, 1981 The Japanese Connection Hawaiian holiday plans go awry when Colt and Howie track moonshiners and run afoul of Japanese mobsters. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 6, 1982 No Way Out Big Jack asks vacationing Colt and Howie to bring in a bail-jumping gambler (Shecky Greene) supposedly giving himself up. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 13, 1982 License to Kill Colt and Howie chase a man to Hawaii, then learn he's a federal agent hunting a terrorist; guest Erin Gray. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 20, 1982 License to Kill A terrorist uses a federal agent to kill his government pursuer then goes after Colt; guest Erin Gray. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 1982 Going for It Colt refuses to believe that a stuntman friend's near-fatal fall was an accident, especially after Seavers suffers a stunt mishap. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 3, 1982 The Adventures of Ozzie and Harold A street scavenger (Buddy Hackett) who lives with an imaginary friend sees a judge's murder; guest Alejandro Rey. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 1982 Soldiers of Misfortune Colt and Howie track a Green Beret-turned-mercenary (Robert F. Lyons) wanted on weapons charges; guests Cynthia Sikes, J.D. Cannon. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 17, 1982 Ready, Aim ... Die! A hit woman (Mary Crosby) uses Colt to help her find her "brother," a potential victim; guest Charlie Callas. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 24, 1982 Ladies on the Ropes A shady wrestling manager (Val Bisoglio) stages his own abduction in an attempt to persuade his wrestlers to throw a championship bout. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 3, 1982 The Snow Job While in Aspen, Colt meets an old friend (Anne Lockhart) who claims to have shot her politician husband (David Hedison) in self-defense. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 17, 1982 Guess Who's Coming to Town Colt arrives in Lucky, Nev., to help Howie and Jody with a local lawman who won't aid in the pursuit of a bail-jumping forger. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 24, 1982 Child's Play Colt discovers the 11-year-old daughter (Dana Hill) of a missing bookmaker (Buck Taylor) can help convict several major crime figures. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 7, 1982 Charlie While attending a convention in Las Vegas, Colt finds out his former partner (Tricia O'Neil), a stuntwoman, is involved in land fraud. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 14, 1982 Three for the Road Kay Faulkner and Colt team up and head for Mexico on a mission to recover a bail-jumping jewel thief (Judy Landers) and her stolen gems. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 28, 1982 The Silent Partner To prevent being exposed as a fraud, a country-western singer (Mickey Gilley) frames his chauffeur with the murder of his ghostwriter. Details Episode 23 Aired May 5, 1982 Scavenger Hunt A released convict (Doug McClure) pursued by his accomplices in a $5 million Navy heist asks Howie for help; guest Heather Locklear. Details

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The Fall Guy — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Daniel Haller, Russ Mayberry, Bruce Bilson, Sidney Hayers, Winrich Kolbe, Cliff Bole
Executive Producer
Glen A. Larson
Screenwriter
Larry Brody, Robert Janes, Janis Hendler, Glen A. Larson, Mark Jones, Lou Shaw, David Braff, Rebecca Reynolds, Nick Thiel
Network
ABC
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 4, 1981
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