The OSI Files podcast

"Nightmare in the Sky" Airdate: September 26, 1976 Written by Tim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell Directed by Alan Crosland Synopsis: Kelly Wood/Woods returns as she is accused of stealing an experimental aircraft.   John and Jerry are joined by writer/podcaster R.J. Sullivan.  Together, they discuss Farrah Fawcett's final appearance on the show, John's freaking out over the disappeance scene, and...

"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 2" Airdate: September 22, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Jaime searches for the alien complex in order to obtain a cure for Steve's radiation sickness. John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson.  Together, they discuss the music of Joe Harnell, Jaime's first real fight, and the thrill of seeing three bionic beings o...

"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1" Airdate: September 19, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Steve is accused of a series of roberies based on the damage that looks to be caused by a bionic operative.   John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson.  Together, they discuss the thrill of having a crossover story, the music of the episode, and the performan...

"Mirror Image" Airdate: May 19, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Alan J. Levi Synopsis: Jaime is kidnapped and replaced with a duplicate operative who is trying to kill Oscar. John and Liz are joined by Mission Log Podcast host John Champion.  Together, they discuss Lindsay Wagner's performance in the dual role, the return of Don Porter to the bionic universe, and the return of Russ....

"The Jailing of Jaime" Airdate: May 12, 1976 Story by Bruce Shelly Directed by Alan Crosland Jr. Synopsis: Jaime is framed for the theft of a decoding device. John and Liz are joined by actor/filmmaker E. Adam Thomas.  Together, they discuss the actual crime that took place, how much Oscar has changed in that he stood by Jaime through it all, and the application of bionic strength to open a safe d...

"Fly, Jaime" Airdate: April 14, 1976 Story by Mann Rubin, Teleplay by Mann Rubin and Authur Rowe Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Jaime poses as a flight attendant to protect Rudy Wells' life as he transports an energy formula. John and Liz discuss the similarities this episode has with the first season Six Million Dollar Man episode,  Survival of the Fittest . Bionic Operative None

Canyon of Death" Airdate: April 14, 1976 Written by Stephen Kandel Directed by Jerry London Synopsis: Jaime protects the life of a Native American boy when he wanders inti a top secret testing site. John and Liz are joined by fan Rob Silva as they discuss the depiction of Native Americans in 70s television, Gary Collins return to the world of bionics and the concept of a flying suit.. Bionic Opera...

"Winning is Everything" Airdate: April 7, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Phil Bondelli Synopsis: Jaime acts as navigator in a cross-coutry race in order to retrieve a list of OSI agents that were stolen. John and Liz are joined by author Bobby Nash as they discuss Oscar's last name, the stunt work in the cantena, and Jaime's attraction to our protagonist. Bionic Operative Bobby Nash

"Jaime's Mother" Airdate: March 24, 1976 Written by Arthur Rowe (teleplay) and Worley Thorne (story) Directed by Leo Penn Synopsis: Jaime learns her mother was a secret agent for the governent when a woman who looks exactly like her shows up at her doorstep. John and Liz are joined by fan Sarah Wiedemann as they discuss Jaime's history, Jaime's PTSD from her accident, and Jaime's relationship with...

"Bionic Beauty" Airdate: March 17, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Alan Crossland Jr. Synopsis: Jaime must find a vital Falcon Circuit by posing as a beauty contestant. John and Liz are joined by Second Union's Jeff Andrew as they discuss Lindsay's singing, Helen as a den mother, and Jeff's bionic collectables. Bionic Operative Jeff Andrew

"The Deadly Missiles" Airdate: March 3, 1976 Written by Wilton Denmark Directed by Alan J. Levi Synopsis: Jaime is sent to investigate an old friend suspected of developing a radar jamming device. John and Liz are joined by our own Jerry Lange as they discuss the only crossover of the first season of the Bionic Woman, the idea of the Alex 7000 long before its premeire the next season, and a look a...

"Big Brother" Airdate: March 7, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Cliff Bole Synopsis: Steve helps a street kid overcome his gambling addiction by becoming his Big Brother. John and Jerry are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the music in the episode, the Big Brother program, and the third season over as it comes to a conclusion Bionic Operative Julie HOverson

"Claws" Airdate: Febraury 25, 1976 Written by Sue Milburn Directed by Phil Bondelli Synopsis: Jaime must prove that a mountain lion on an animal reserve is not responsible for the deaths of nearby cattle. John and Liz are joined by voice actor Julie Hoverson as they discuss the better stunt animal, the sudden appearance of an uncle of Jaime's and Tippi Heddren. Bionic Operative Julie HOverson

"The Bionic Badge" Airdate: Febraury 22, 1976 Written by Wilton Denmark Directed by Cliff Bole Synopsis: Steve goes undercover as a cop to find the ring that is stealing the parts to a nuclear weapon. John and Jerry are joined by fan Mike Nelli as they discuss how Steve works as a cop, the actor Noah Berry and play a game of This or That. Bionic Operative Mike Nelli

"A Thing of the Past" Airdate: Febraury 18, 1976 Written by Philip DeGuere and Terrence McDonnell Directed by Alan Crossland Jr. Synopsis: Jaime discovers her school bus driver was an eye witness to mob activities and must protect him from a hitman. John and Jerry are joined by fan Marianne Powers Sullivan as they discuss the guest appearance of Lee Majors with Jerry Lange, talk about Donald O'Con...

"Love Song for Tanya" Airdate: Febraury 15, 1976 Written by David H. Balkan and Alan Lynn Folsom Directed by Phil Bodelli Synopsis: Steve must protect a Russian Olympic gymnast who is targeted by her own people while dealing with her amorous feelings. John and Jerry are joined by fan Kevin Durkee as they discuss the guest appearance of Lindsay Wagner with Liz Goddard, talk about the popularity of...

"The Golden Pharaoh" Airdate: Febraury 8, 1976 Written by Margaret and Paul Schneider Directed by Cliff Bole Synopsis: Steve has to recover a stolen statue before a visiting dignitary arrives to inspect it. John and Jerry are joined by writer R.J. Sullivan as they discuss the differences in Farrah Fawcett's characters, the story of Wheels Jackson, and the familiar looking embassy.   Join us once a...

"The Secret of Bigfoot, Part 2" Airdate: Febraury 4, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Alan Crossland Jr. Synopsis: Steve must stop the aliens from setting off a device that will create a devastating earthquake. John and Jerry are joined by...YOU!  In this special episode, we turned things over to various viewers of the show and gave them a chance to talk about the impact the Bigfoot epi...

"The Secret of Bigfoot" Airdate: February 1, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Alan Crossland Jr. Synopsis: Steve encounters the creature of legend when he searches the woodlands for missing scientists and their equipment.  But what is the secret of Bigfoot? John and Jerry are joined by Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn and artist Pete Wallbank to discuss this fan favorite episode.  In it,...

"Angel of Mercy" Airdate: January 28, 1976 Written by James D. Parriott Directed by Alan J. Levi Synopsis: Jaime poses as a nurse to rescue an American diplomat and his wife, trapped in a war-torn South American country. John and Liz are joined by Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman Project  moderator, David Alexander to discuss this first regular episode of the series.  In it, t...

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 2 Airdate: January 21, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Alan J. Crosland Synopsis: Jaime goes on her first solo mission, trying to determine what Carlton Harris is up to in spying on her. John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the banality of Donald, the plot, and the ending....

"Hocus Pocus" Airdate: January 18, 1976 Written by Richard Carr (story) and James Schmerer Directed by Barry Crane Synopsis: Steve recruits Audrey Moss to help him recover a stolen code book by a paranoid ganster. John and Jerry are joined by pal, Sarah Wiedemann.  Together, they discuss the return of Audrey Moss, the awesomeness that is Jack Colvin, and bionic breakdown with the cold.  Join us on...

"Welcome Home, Jaime" Part 1 Airdate: January 14, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Alan J. Crosland Synopsis: Jaime returns to Ojai after months of recovery to set up a new life, but finds an old adversary waiting to exploit her bionic abilties. John and Liz are joined by pals, author R.J. Sullivan and "The Quick and the Dad"'s Ken Holtzhouser.  Together, they discuss the theme song, Mi...

"The Winning Smile" Airdate: December 21, 1975 Written by Gustave Field and Richard Carr Directed by Arnold Laven Synopsis: Steve helps Callahan prove her innocence when it appears she may be acting as a spy and selling secrets to the enemy. John and Jerry are joined by pal, Second Union's Jeff Andrews.  Together, they discuss the old look for Callahan, the focus on her love life and Jeff's bionic...

"Clark Templeton O'Flaherty" Airdate: December 14, 1975 Written by Frank Dandrige and Dennis Pryor Directed by Ernest Pintoff Synopsis: Steve must find who is stealing OSI secrets. Could it be the janitor? John and Jerry are joined by pal, Geek Radio Daily's Billy Flynn.  Together, they discuss the potential for more stories with the OGA, Louis Gossett Jr., and play a game of This or That.   Join...