Grievously injured in a crash of an experimental aircraft, Colonel Steve Austin's shattered body is covertly rebuilt via the miracle of modern science known as bionics. Equipped with atomic-powered limbs that make him "better, stronger, faster" than the average mortal, Austin (Lee Majors) can now run at speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour, overturn cars with ease, and spot an encroaching enemy from over a mile away. Under the watchful eye of OSI director Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson), Steve repays his debt to the taxpayers by taking on perilous missions of a highly classified nature.
The action never lets up in SEASON 4 which is filled with bionic newcomers (Vincent Van Patten) and ominous adversaries, such as Bigfoot and a relentless Soviet space probe. The suspense escalates when Austin and Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner) join forces to repel a horde of formidable female robots unleashed by the dastardly Dr. Franklin (John Houseman).
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BONUS FEATURES
• NEW Audio Commentaries by Herbie J. Pilato, Author of The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman Reconstructed
• Audio Commentary with Director Cliff Bole
• Featurette: "The Six Million Dollar Fans"
• "Season 4 VIPs": A Look at the Guest Stars of the Fourth Season
• "OSI Mission Debriefing": Richard Anderson (Oscar Goldman)
• Bonus Episodes of The Bionic Woman
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EPISODE LIST
1. The Return of Bigfoot: Part 1 (9/19/76)
(TBW) The Return of Bigfoot: Part 2 (9/19/76)
2. Nightmare in the Sky (9/26/76)
3. Double Trouble (10/3/76)
4. The Most Dangerous Enemy (10/17/76)
5. H+2+O=Death (10/24/76)
(TBW) Kill Oscar: Part 1 (10/27/76)
6. Kill Oscar: Part 2 (10/31/76)
(TBW) Kill Oscar: Part 3 (11/3/76)
7. The Bionic Boy (11/7/76)
8. Vulture of the Andes (11/21/76)
9. The Thunderbird Connection (11/28/76)
10. A Bionic Christmas Carol (12/12/76)
11. Task Force (12/19/76)
12. The Ultimate Imposter (1/2/77)
13. Death Probe: Part 1 (1/9/77)
14. Death Probe: Part 2 (1/16/77)
15. Danny's Inferno (1/23/77)
16. Fires of Hell (1/30/77)
17. The Infiltrators (2/6/77)
18. Carnival of Spies (2/13/77)
19. U-509 (2/20/77)
20. The Privacy of the Mind (2/27/77)
21. To Catch the Eagle (3/6/77)
22. The Ghostly Teletype (5/15/77)
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EPISODE GUIDE
Disc 1: Episodes 1-3 & Crossover Episode
1. The Return of Bigfoot: Part 1 (9/19/76)
Rebel aliens intent on plundering Earth dispatch their Bigfoot android to steal supplies from the U.S. government. When Steve is accused of Bigfoot's destruction, he must clear his name.
Audio Commentary with Author Herbie J. Pilato
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The Return of Bigfoot: Part 2 (9/19/76)
The Bionic Woman: Season 2, Episode 1
When Steve suffers from radiation poisoning, Jaime must save his life, fend off Bigfoot and stop the rebel aliens from succeeding at world domination.
Audio Commentary with Author Herbie J. Pilato
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2. Nightmare in the Sky (9/26/76)
When Steve's friend claims she was shot down by a World War II Japanese Zero, her plane vanishes and she is blamed for its disappearance. Only Steve believes her, and he must clear her name.
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3. Double Trouble (10/3/76)
A foreign power implants a device into a comedian's head that allows the enemy to control him by remote control. Steve goes undercover as the comedian's bodyguard to find out who is behind the plot.
Disc 2: Episodes 4-6 & Crossover Episode
4. The Most Dangerous Enemy (10/17/76)
When Steve and Rudy go to a remote island to check on a missing scientist, Rudy is bitten by a berserk chimpanzee and turns psychotic. Steve must use his powers to stop him before it's too late.
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5. H+2+O=Death (10/24/76)
Steve acts as a double agent to penetrate the dangerous Omega espionage ring. With Rudy's help, Steve poses as a doctor and fakes an underwater breathing apparatus to outwit the enemy.
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Kill Oscar: Part 1 (10/27/76)
The Bionic Woman: Season 2, Episode 5
A renegade scientist is after a weather controlling device and employs his army of Fembots to get it.
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6. Kill Oscar: Part 2 (10/31/76)
With Jaime Sommers critically injured, Steve Austin races to Dr. Franklin's secret hideout to find the kidnapped Oscar Goldman. Austin plans to rescue his friend and boss despite Oscar's own orders to kill him lest he spill state secrets.
Disc 3: Episodes 7-8 & Crossover Episode
Kill Oscar: Part 3 (11/3/76)
The Bionic Woman: Season 2, Episode 6
Steve and Jaime decide to invade Dr. Franklin's lair to rescue Oscar Goldman and Paulline Callahan but the villain's Fembots and weather-controlling machine mean difficult opposition.
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7. The Bionic Boy (11/7/76)
Part 1: When young Andy Sheffield is injured in an accident that also kills his father, OSI replaces his wounded legs with bionic implants that give the boy superhuman strength.
Part 2: With Steve's help, young Andy Sheffield uses his new bionic powers to clear his father's name and find out who was responsible for the man's death.
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8. Vulture of the Andes (11/21/76)
Steve goes undercover as a glider pilot to investigate the possibility of an attack on the U.S. by guided missiles.
Audio Commentary with Director Cliff Bole
Disc 4: Episodes 9-11
9. The Thunderbird Connection (11/28/76)
Part 1: Steve joins the Air Force and goes undercover as a Thunderbird pilot to save the life of a 14-year-old heir to the throne of a Middle Eastern nation.
Part 2: Steve joins the Air Force and goes undercover as a Thunderbird pilot to save the life of a 14-year-old heir to the throne of a Mideast nation.
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10. A Bionic Christmas Carol (12/12/76)
When Steve investigates a possible case of sabotage that could affect a Mars landing, he finds a miserly business owner who needs to be shown the true meaning of Christmas.
Audio Commentary with Author Herbie J. Pilato
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11. Task Force (12/19/76)
Steve poses as a mercenary to prevent the seizure of a top-secret missile by a treacherous group posing as U.S. military personnel.
Disc 5: Episodes 12-15
12. The Ultimate Imposter (1/2/77)
A friend of Steve's becomes a mental giant when OSI develops a method of transferring information from a computer directly to a human brain.
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13. Death Probe: Part 1 (1/9/77)
When a Russian space probe crashes in Wyoming, Steve and Oscar arrive on the scene and must stop the device from destroying a nearby town.
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14. Death Probe: Part 2 (1/16/77)
Steve fights the Russian space probe that is threatening to destroy a nearby town. When his bionics are damaged, he must rely on his human brain to defeat the device.
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15. Danny's Inferno (1/23/77)
When a 14-year-old boy accidentally invents a new form of chemical thermal energy, his chemicals are stolen, so Steve must protect the boy and stop the thieves before it is too late.
Disc 6: Episodes 16-19
16. Fires of Hell (1/30/77)
Steve goes undercover as an oil worker to investigate the sabotage of an oil-drilling site. He must figure out who is behind the plot and why.
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17. The Infiltrators (2/6/77)
Steve goes undercover as an amateur boxer to infiltrate a suspected assassination team made up of expatriate athletes.
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18. Carnival of Spies (2/13/77)
When Steve investigates a scientist who suspiciously leaves a high-level conference just before the U.S. is to test the B-1 bomber, he ends up at a traveling carnival.
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19. U-509 (2/20/77)
When a ruthless extortionist on an old German U-Boat threatens the lives of 30,000 Americans with a deadly nerve gas, Steve is sent aboard the sub to stop him before it's too late.
Disc 7: Episodes 20-22
20. The Privacy of the Mind (2/27/77)
Steve impersonates an absent-minded professor to learn why the Russians offered him $1 million for a few days' work.
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21. To Catch the Eagle (3/6/77)
In order to enter sacred Native American land to search for two scientists, Steve must perform an ancient "life or death" Apache ritual that involves capturing an eagle in the desert.
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22. The Ghostly Teletype (5/15/77)
When Steve is framed for stealing a top-secret formula, he must battle telepathic twins to solve the mystery of the formula's disappearance and clear his name.
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BONUS FEATURES
• "The Six Million Dollar Fans: So Loyal, So Bionic!" (13:43, SD) provides an overview of viewers who grew attached to The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman during their formative years. Fans recall their initial excitement for the show and enduring love for the programs while filmmakers recall their surprise at the dedication and longevity of its fan case.
• "Season 4 VIPs: A Celebration of The Six Million Dollar Man Guest Stars" (17:13, SD) features interviews with fan Paul K. Bisson, author Herbie J. Pilato, writer/producer Kenneth Johnson, executive producer Harve Bennett, and actors Martin E. Brooks, Richard Anderson, and Janice Whitby. The many famous faces of The Six Million Dollar Man are discussed, contributions from such guest stars as Flip Wilson, John Houseman, and Kim Basinger being highlighted.
• "OSI Mission Debriefing" (53:32, SD) is an interview with actor Richard Anderson who has more than enough entertaining recollections to fill an engaging fifty-three minutes. Working with Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner figure prominently, as well it might, given that he was working simultaneously on both The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman.
Scene Selection
1. Introduction
2. Getting the Role of Oscar Goldman
3. Researching the Role
4. Did You Ever Meet "Cyborg" Author, Martin Caidin?
5. From Movies to the Series and Working with Lee
6. The Role of Oscar Goldman
7. The Six Million Dollar Man's Impact on 70s Television and the World
8. Lee Majors' Bionic Work Ethic
9. Stunts
10. Shooting on Location
11. Lee's Athleticism
12. Lindsay Wagner
13. Welcome Back Jaime
14. Perfecting the Bionic Tennis Serve
15. Working on a Unique TV Series
16. Other Bionic Characters
17. Differences Between the Two Shows
18. Farrah Fawcett
19. André the Giant
20. Interactions with Writers and Producers
21. The "Kill Oscar" Episode
22. Film Work
23. Casting The Six Million Dollar Man and the Movie Business
24. The Medical Message of the Show
25. Toys
26. The Bionic Sound Effect
27. The Release of the DVD
28. A Love of the Sun
29. Lee's Love of Football
30. The Idea for the Reunion Movies
31. Gary Cooper |
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