The Pretender: Season 2

The Pretender: Season 2

20th Century Fox (1997)
Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense
USA / English / Color / 1071 min
7.9
Cast View More ↓
Michael T. Weiss Jarod
Andrea Parker Catherine Elaine Parker
Patrick Bauchau Sydney
Jon Gries Broots
Ryan Merriman Young Jarod
Richard Marcus Mr. Raines
Alex Wexo Young Sydney
James Denton Mr. Lyle
Crew View More ↓
Director Michael Lange, James Whitmore Jr., Frederick King Keller
Writer Steven Long Mitchell, Tony Blake, Lawrence Meyers, Tyler Bensinger, Craig W. Van Sickle
Producer Tony Blake, Marianne Canepa, Kimberly Costello, Juan Carlos Coto
Trailer
Plot
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
1
Back From The Dead Again
45 min 1997-11-01
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 Meanwhile, Miss Parker is startled to find that her father has disappeared and has been replaced by a Mr.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
2
Scott Free
45 min 1997-11-08
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, Juan Carlos Coto
Writer: Tommy Thompson
Guest starring: Justin Louis, Harris Laskawy, David Dunard, Drake Bell, Nigel Gibbs, Denis Arndt, Nicole Fellows, Audrey Baranishyn, Joe Garcia
3
Over The Edge
45 min 1997-11-15
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 Anderson, Gail Strickland, Larissa Laskin, Peter Murnik, Joseph D. Reitman, Art Chudabala, Rick Fitts, Regina Byrd Smith, Brian Klugman, Alex Nevil, Yuki Sagara, Matt Corboy
4
Exposed
45 min 1997-11-22
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
Writer: Tyler Bensinger
Guest starring: Jim Haynie, Simon Templeman, Elizabeth Lackey, Travis Fine, Rick Hoffman, Samantha Smith, Patrick Fischler, Cyia Batten, Susan Savage, Jean Sincere, Milt Tarver, Thomas Crawford, Aleksandra Kaniak
5
Nip and Tuck
45 min 1997-12-06
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
6
Past Sim
45 min 1997-12-13
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
7
Collateral Damage
45 min 1998-01-03
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 Bargen, Vanessa L. Williams, Daniel Dae Kim, Steven Anderson, Stefan Gierasch, Adrian Sparks, Jay Karnes, Dan Klass, Kelsey Mulrooney, Cathy DeBuono, Dwayne Macopson, Ben McCain, Lucas Dudley, Viktoria Fisch, Shayna Ryan, Chris Warren, Bryan Matsuura
8
Hazards
45 min 1998-01-10
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, Steven Long Mitchell, Craig Van Sickle
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
Guest starring: Theodore Bikel, Justin Kirk, Antonio David Lyons, Tom Gallop, Andrea Roth, Tim Edward Rhoze, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Cynthia Mace, Tony Sirkin, Lise Simms, Tommy McDonough
9
FX
45 min 1998-01-17
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, Craig Van Sickle
Writer: Harry Dunn
Guest starring: Douglas Roberts, Scott Allan Campbell, Kathe Mazur, Bill Marcus, Jack Heller, Clay Wilcox, Jeffrey Steven Smith, Robert Peters, Jake Lloyd, Forbes Riley, Allen Scotti, Edward Amatrudo, Lanier Edwards, David Rees, Bonnie Snyder
10
Indy Show
45 min 1998-01-31
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, Eric Morris, Steven Long Mitchell, Craig Van Sickle
Writer: Tommy Thompson
Guest starring: Tom Everett, Steven Flynn, Harry Van Gorkum, Richard Riehle, Jennifer Aspen, Candy Brown Houston, Bridget Previte, Dan Cashman, Jeff Podgurski, Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Max Papis, Robby Gordon, Brian Gaskill
11
Gigolo Jarod
45 min 1998-02-07
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 Richardson, Christina Pickles, Stephanie Faracy, Brad Greenquist, Juanita Jennings, Kyla Pratt, Leland Crooke, Ralph P. Martin, John Maynard, Eva Halina, Tricia Nickell
12
Toy Surprise
45 min 1998-03-07
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
13
A Stand Up Guy
45 min 1998-03-14
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
14
Unforgotten
45 min 1998-03-21
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
Writer: Steven Long Mitchell, Craig Van Sickle
Guest starring: M. C. Gainey, Leland Orser, Juddson Keith Linn
15
Bulletproof
45 min 1998-03-28
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
16
Silence
45 min 1998-04-04
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 Woodburn, Bruce Wright, Paulo Tocha
17
Crash
45 min 1998-04-11
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 Clark, Dann Florek, Nancy Parsons, David Denman, Judith Hoag, James Pickens Jr., Jeffrey Hutchinson, Joel McCrary, Elizabeth Sampson, Mary McDonough, Viktoria Fisch, Lisa Anne Peterson, Linda Janello, Lynn Blades, Justine Miceli
18
Red Rock Jarod
45 min 1998-05-02
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: Fred Keller
Writer: Tommy Thompson
Guest starring: John Diehl, Ed Waterstreet, Bob Taylor, Jonathan Hernandez, Jesse Head, James Newman, Lindsay Thompson, Christinna Chauncey, Connie Ray, Jeffrey Donovan
19
Stolen
45 min 1998-05-02
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, Juan Carlos Coto, Ivan Tell
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
Guest starring: Miguel Sandoval, Francis Guinan, Michael Angarano, Scott Jaeck, Georgia Emelin, Morlan Higgins, Margarita Franco, Tony Winters
20
Bank
45 min 1998-05-09
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 Kober, Keene Curtis, Paul Perri, Courtney Peldon, Michele Maika, Ray Laska, Joel Stoffer, Dawn Hudson, Nick Gaza, Amir Aboulela, Saida Pagan, Dave Huggins
21
Bloodlines (1)
45 min 1998-05-16
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 Beasley, George Coe, Nancy Everhard, Keene Curtis, Robert Curtis Brown, Kim Robillard, Caryn West, Kevin West, Haley Joel Osment, Rachel Winfree, Denice Kumagai, Amir Aboulela, Eleanor Comegys, Dan Wilson, Robert Ruth, Lauren Schaffel, Daniel Hansen, Robert Mortimer
22
Bloodlines (2)
45 min 1998-05-16
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 Beasley, Haley Joel Osment, Nancy Everhard, Keene Curtis, Amir Aboulela, Kim Robillard, Caryn West, Jake Lloyd, Robert Curtis Brown, George Coe
Editions
Barcode Format Region Release Edition
024543201151 1 2005-09-20 The Complete Second Season
024543178248 1 2005-09-20
3259130215205 2 2003-12-09 Episodes 1 à 11
3259130215212 2 2003-12-09 Episodes 12 à 22
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