The BEST episodes directed by George Mccowan
#1 - Flight Five Doesn't Answer
The Mod Squad - Season 1 - Episode 15
While transporting a prisoner by commercial airline, Pete, Linc and Greer face death in a forced plane crash.
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#2 - The Shooting
Hart to Hart - Season 5 - Episode 18
Jennifer takes on a glamorous modeling assignment, not knowing that the camera is rigged with an explosive device, as Jonathan races to stop the deadly scheme concocted by a vengeful man from her past.
#3 - Silent Dance
Hart to Hart - Season 5 - Episode 16
A young figure skater's dreams of Olympic gold will be shattered unless Hart Industries can mix modern technology with the astounding talent of skater Tai Babilonia.
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#4 - The Salinas Jackpot
Cannon - Season 1 - Episode 1
Tom Skerritt plays Dude Donaldson: dressed as rodeo clowns, he and an accomplice rob a rodeo (rather brutally, killing half-a-dozen people). Cannon is summoned to figure out what's going on, after authorites spend 6 weeks and come up with nothing. There's a home movie taken at the time of the robbery, in the vicinity of the buliding... Cannon and the others watch this film over and over, like the Zapruder film, and eventually it dawns on Cannon that the clowns may be involved. He tracks a clown suit to a Texan who died in Vietnam the previous winter... the man's widow (Sharon Acker) is less than forthcoming... though her young son (Vincent Van Patten) gives Cannon some leads... Skerritt took the suit from the widow's barn and used it in the robbery. Skerritt goes to Acker's house and threatens her and her son against saying anything to Cannon...Cannon senses what's going on, and after almost being snipered by Skerritt...finally subdues him with a bear hug.
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#5 - The Committee
Starsky & Hutch - Season 2 - Episode 21
After the streetwise detectives capture a rapist, they are outraged when the thug is let of with a lenient court sentence. Starsky openly vents his disgust at such light punishment - attracting the interests of a vigilante Police 'death squad', who are executing criminals that are given such lenient sentences, and see him as their next possible recruit...
#6 - When Smitty Comes Marching Home
The Mod Squad - Season 1 - Episode 4
Returning Vietnam veteran Smitty, being sought by police on a homicide charge, turns to his boyhood friend Linc for help proving his innocence.
#7 - Baby / Marathon: Battle of the Sexes
Fantasy Island - Season 3 - Episode 4
In 'The Baby' Tattoo becomes enamored of the little baby Patrick, whose parents were killed and Tattoo wishes to adopt him, but fears that because of his difference that he cannot give the baby the life he deserves. In 'Marathon: Battle of the Sexes" Olaf, Bunny and Gretchen enter the marathon in order to save their hometown, meanwhile the race has been sabotaged by Dr. Bunk and Bruno. The tables turn when Mr. Roarke throws in a few curves.
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#8 - The Rip-Off
Cannon - Season 2 - Episode 8
The burglary of his apartment leads Cannon to a computer-controlled freight train robbery.
#9 - Fear is the Bucking Horse
The Mod Squad - Season 1 - Episode 17
The Squad works a rodeo undercover to protect a TV cowboy star whose life has been threatened.
#10 - The Set Up
Cannon - Season 4 - Episode 19
A case of mistaken identity: Cannon is greeted by a stranger, and later almost killed.
#11 - The Nowhere Man
Cannon - Season 1 - Episode 13
Should the weapons manufacturer be judged by its bookeeper?
#13 - Willie Poor Boy
The Mod Squad - Season 2 - Episode 8
Pete befriends a young man caught in a robbery after learning that the suspect is illiterate.
#14 - Come Watch Me Die
Cannon - Season 3 - Episode 8
Cannon's engaged to protect a gang boss from the innocent man he sent up the river.
#15 - A Long Way Down
Cannon - Season 2 - Episode 7
When a hospital orderly accuses a doctor of stealing drugs, Cannon is brought in to investigate.
#16 - The Predators
Cannon - Season 2 - Episode 6
The death of an undocumented immigrant puts Cannon on the trail of a human trafficking ring.
#17 - Ride the Man Down
The Mod Squad - Season 2 - Episode 4
Pete finds himself framed for murder after he helps a young woman who claims to be in trouble.
#18 - The Prodigal Son
War of the Worlds - Season 1 - Episode 16
In 1953, aliens invaded Earth, but were stopped when they fell to the planet's bacteria - except one. Now this rebellious rogue alien uses Blackwood's meeting with the United Nations to help his own plan for global domination.
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#19 - Gold Record for Murder
Barnaby Jones - Season 2 - Episode 18
When his 'ghost writer' Ray wants the proper credit for his songs, rock star David Colton kills him with a drug overdose. David tries to get rid of his manager Gil, who knows about Ray's songs. Barnaby, hired by Ray's parents, finds out about David's secret.
#20 - Let the Good Times Roll / Nightmare / The Tiger
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 7
In "Let the Good Times Roll" a former hot-rod king wishes for his past glory and get the girl he left behind. In "Nightmare" Jeanine Sanford has terrifying nightmares which she wants to overcome. In "The Tiger" also known as Jamporie, world famous adventure writer Victor Duncan wants to stalk a legendary wild beast.
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#21 - Treasure Hunt / Beauty Contest
Fantasy Island - Season 1 - Episode 6
In "Treasure Hunt" a couple along with their friend thirst for money and adventure leading them to some very difficult decisions. In "Beauty Contest" a sheltered 19 year old girl wishes to enter a beauty contest like her mother did in order to get acceptance from her father.
#22 - The Heroine / The Warrior
Fantasy Island - Season 4 - Episode 12
In "The Heroine" romance novelist Florence Richmond whose own life is rather dull, wishes to become one of her book's wild and lusty heroines. And in "The Warrior" mild-mannered Robert Graham wishes to become a martial arts warrior in a fight to the finish in order to fulfill his fantasy about beating the best.
#23 - Dark Outpost
The Invaders - Season 2 - Episode 8
While investigating the Invaders susceptibility to minor human ailments, Vincent unknowingly is taken aboard an alien spacecraft.
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#24 - Yesterday's Love / Fountain of Youth
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 21
In "Yesterday's Love" Peggy and Charles Atwood who are on the brink of divorce after 35 years of marriage, rekindle their love. In "Fountain of Youth" an old man on the brink of death hires a soldier of fortune to take him to the fountain of youth.
#25 - Casting Director / Pentagram / A Little Ball
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 18
In "Casting Director" Felix Birdsong becomes casting director and is overwhelmed when all the lovelies attempt to win the lead role in a movie. Bribs not withstanding Felix is between a rock and a hard place. In "Pentagram" TV reporter Jane Garwood becomes an unsuspecting target when her relationships start dying one by one. In "A Little Ball" a nun has to decide between the church and getting married.
#26 - Spending Spree / The Hunted
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 19
In "Spending Spree" two girlfriends are given half a million dollars to spend and realize that friendship is more important than anything is. In "The Hunted" a thrill seeking big game hunter unexpectedly becomes the prey in the hunt.
#27 - Unto Us a Child is Born
War of the Worlds - Season 1 - Episode 18
After a pregnant woman is possessed by an alien and gives birth, the child becomes the focus of a search as it may offer an immunity to Earth's bacteria.
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#28 - I Want to Get Married / The Jewel Thief
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 5
In "I Want to Get Married" a woman wants her long-standing marriage shy boyfriend to finally go ahead with their wedding. In "The Jewel Thief" Jordan Montgomery wants to be a famous jewel thief.
#29 - Best Seller / The Tomb
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 4
In "Best Seller" Barry Hunter desires the limelight as best-selling author and the women throw themselves at him. In "The Tomb" an archeologist and his daughter confront an Egyptian curse.
#30 - The Beachcomber / The Last Whodunnit
Fantasy Island - Season 2 - Episode 3
In "The Beachcomber" Charles Preston fed up with the pressures of his life gives it all up to become a carefree beachcomber and winds up in more trouble than he can handle. In "The Last Whodunnit" an avid mystery reader decides to solve the case of murder involving the death of her favorite writer.
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#31 - Triangle of Terror
Cannon - Season 3 - Episode 24
Cannon is called to the West Indies by Jackie Akers to investigate the death of her father, Sir Arnold Masters.
#32 - Photo Finish
Cannon - Season 3 - Episode 17
A former general hires former policeman Cannon to investigate his brother's murder.
#33 - My Fair Pharaoh / The Power
Fantasy Island - Season 3 - Episode 22
In "My Fair Pharaoh" Lucy Atwell travels in time to ancient Egypt and poses as Cleopatra, only to find her life in grave danger. And in "The Power" Fred Webster wishes to assert more control over his life, is given the tricky power of telekinesis.
#34 - The Hostages
Starsky & Hutch - Season 1 - Episode 15
When Starsky offers for himself and Hutch to check on a waitress's missing friend, they find the man dead, leading them to stumble across a plot to rob an armoured car by a gang that are holding the driver's pregnant wife hostage, forcing the driver to go along with the plan...
#35 - Cruising Angels
Charlie's Angels - Season 4 - Episode 13
Bosley and the Angels are sent to transfer Charlie's 100-foot yacht to Miami, only to find it stolen and mysteriously returned. They find blood on the deck and gold hidden on board.
#36 - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starlet
The Mod Squad - Season 1 - Episode 11
With Pete and Linc close by, Julie poses as a Hollywood starlet to lure into the open a serial assailant preying upon young actresses.
#38 - Death of a Hunter
Cannon - Season 3 - Episode 21
A big game hunter is killed by a lion supposedly tranquilized.
#39 - Family Reunion / Voodoo
Fantasy Island - Season 1 - Episode 4
In 'Family Reunion' a brother and sister fantasize about reuniting their parents. And in 'Voodoo' a twenty-six year old woman suffering from amnesia undergoes voodoo.
#40 - The Last Supper
War of the Worlds - Season 1 - Episode 19
A secret meeting between countries is conducted in order to evaluate the global alien threat. However, the Advocacy learn of this grouping, and seize it as an opportunity to swiftly crush resistance. for his own brand of justice.
#41 - The Jade Trap
Charlie's Angels - Season 2 - Episode 24
A jilted gigolo murders a wealthy woman and pins the crime on a jewel thief. Charlie calls in the Angels to set a trap. Kelly poses as a lonely heiress, Kris plays a Swedish movie star, Bosley a flamboyant auctioneer and Sabrina a hotel employee.
#42 - Mother Goose is Running for His Life
Charlie's Angels - Season 2 - Episode 22
Leland Swinnerton, better known as Mother Goose, is president of a toy company that someone is trying to sabotage. Sabrina and Kelly go undercover to sabotage the saboteurs while Kris and Bosley follow close behind.
#43 - The Vegas Connection
Charlie's Angels - Season 1 - Episode 17
The Angels roll into Las Vegas disguised as a casino auditor and two aspiring showgirls. With Bosley playing the role of a big-spending gambler, the girls set a trap for a con artist.
#44 - King for a Day / Instant Family
Fantasy Island - Season 1 - Episode 12
In "King for a Day" a plumber dreams of being king for a day. In "Instant Family" a mother's fantasy is to prove to her daughter that child-rearing isn't what her daughter's college thesis proposed: "The Soft Life of the American Housewife and Mother."
#45 - The Sandcastle Murders
Charlie's Angels - Season 2 - Episode 20
When Kris' friend becomes the next victim in a series of surfside murders, the Angels investigate.
#46 - Blood on the Vine
Cannon - Season 1 - Episode 17
Mike Tampa owns a vineyard in northern California... his land alone is worth $2 million, but he loves wine-making and is not considering selling. His father started the vineyards, handed them down to him, and he hopes that his son Johnny Tampa will be the third generation. Mike Tampa, however, has been the victim of three murder attempts—in the last one, his brakes were tampered with, and he barely survived when he took his car down a mountain road. At this point, his secretary calls on Cannon—secretly, because the stubborn Mike has refused to do anything. Cannon is brought in to investigate. We learn that Johnny Tampa had only been re-united with Mike two years ago... after not having seen him for 20 years (Mike and his wife went through a bitter divorce 22 years prior and she took their son down to San Francisco). Cannon suspects that Johnny may be pulling a con and that he is not really Mike's son. The winery accountant says that they had Johnny checked out by a PI down in SF n
#47 - The Conspirators
Cannon - Season 4 - Episode 14
A girl's suspicious death brings Cannon to Texas.
#48 - The Devil Stick / Touch and Go
Fantasy Island - Season 6 - Episode 18
In "The Devil Stick" Carl Peters' fantasy is to find his lost love, Hallie Miller, turns out to be a witch's curse. And in "Touch and Go" Tattoo fulfills a promise to Susan Henderson, the woman who saved his life years ago - help her find her dream man. With the aid of a magical ring she finds her true love in Carter Ransome.
#49 - The Deadly Trail
Cannon - Season 4 - Episode 5
A general wants Cannon to find the daughter he put up for adoption years before, but there is opposition to the search.
#50 - The Set-Up (1)
Starsky & Hutch - Season 2 - Episode 16
First episode of a two-part story. The tough detective partners are working incognito as truckers, in an operation to safely transport Joe Durniak - a man with Mob connections who Starsky knows from his childhood - who is promised protection and a new identity in return for giving testimony as a key state witness. But when Durniak is shot dead by a lone gunman convinced that Durniak was behind the murder of his wife, Starsky and Hutch find themselves uncovering a complex plot of bizarre deception. But as they investigate, they themselves come under suspicion for being involved with Durniak's murder..