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 Farrah figure.

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R.J. Sullivan

"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 on one show.

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Paul K. Bisson

"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 performance of Sandy Duncan.

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Paul K. Bisson

"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.

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John Champion

"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 door.

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E. Adam Thomas

"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.

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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..

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ob Silva

"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.

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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 Helen.

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Sarah Wiedemann

"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.

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Jeff Andrew