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Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
★ 6.6/10•1983•1h 0m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Drama•Crime
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One everyday housewife who put some spies in her life!

Scarecrow and Mrs. King is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987 on CBS. The show stars Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner as divorced housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative Lee Stetson who begin a strange association, and eventual romance, after encountering one another in a train station.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 3, 1983

Episodes

Episode 1 - The First TimeE145m

The First Time

Special Agent "Scarecrow" enlists the aide of Amanda King, a divorced mother of two, for assistance in finding a leak in a D.C. organization. Mrs. King is then offered a job with IFF and continues to assist Lee Stetson.

Oct 3, 1983

Episode 2 - There Goes the NeighborhoodE245m

There Goes the Neighborhood

Lee and Amanda pose as a married couple living in the Betsy Ross Estates as they investigate the supply of weapons to Central America by the areas unsuspecting Connie Beth Girls.

Oct 10, 1983

Episode 3 - If Thoughts Could KillE345m

If Thoughts Could Kill

A mind control expert messes with Scarecrow, because of he and Billy's routine physical.

Oct 17, 1983

Episode 4 - Magic BusE460m

Magic Bus

Lee and Amanda pursue a survivalist group who intend to use a stolen top-secret assault weapon against an unknown target.

Oct 24, 1983

Episode 5 - The A.C.M. KidE560m

The A.C.M. Kid

A young Russian boy, whom is under Lee and Amanda's guard, is stealing computer codes from the government to pay for the freedom of his parents.

Oct 31, 1983

Episode 6 - Always Look a Gift Horse in the MouthE660m

Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Lee Stetson and Amanda King are assigned to protect a prince and princess from would-be assassins.

Nov 7, 1983

Episode 7 - Service Above and BeyondE760m

Service Above and Beyond

Amanda poses as a wealthy jet setter to attract the attention of a businessman suspected of selling military secrets.

Nov 14, 1983

Episode 8 - Saved by the BellsE860m

Saved by the Bells

The agency refuses a deal when enemy agents kidnap Amanda in hopes for trading her for another agent. Lee takes matters into his own hands and rescues Amanda, however there is hell to pay with IFF, when he rescues her illegally.

Nov 28, 1983

Episode 9 - Sudden DeathE960m

Sudden Death

Lee and Amanda pose as a football player and a writer to stop the owner of a football team from assassinating the leader of a foreign country.

Dec 5, 1983

Episode 10 - The Long Christmas EveE1060m

The Long Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, Lee and Amanda must find a former Agent, who is threatening to expose the current IFF Agents.

Dec 19, 1983

Episode 11 - Remembrance of Things PastE1160m

Remembrance of Things Past

Lee is passed a note, just like other agents received before their murder.

Jan 9, 1984

Episode 12 - Lost and FoundE1260m

Lost and Found

Amanda and Lee are asked to arrange a new identity for an old flame of Lee's and her husband, making a very uncomfortable situation for Scarecrow and Mrs. King.

Jan 16, 1984

Episode 13 - I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been... a SpyE1360m

I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been... a Spy

Amanda has amnesia after being kidnapped by assasins, and she no longer remembers Lee or the Agency. This only makes matters worse when she is unable to remember the next victim.

Jan 30, 1984

Episode 14 - Dead RingerE1460m

Dead Ringer

The Agency decides to use Amanda King's home for the defection of a Hungarian Official, who resembles Francine Desmond (Martha Smith in a dual role).

Feb 6, 1984

Episode 15 - The MoleE1560m

The Mole

Someone in the Agency is passing government secrets to Moscow. Lee and Amanda are assigned to plug the leak, or "The Mole."

Feb 13, 1984

Episode 16 - SaviorE1660m

Savior

Amanda is shocked when she learns that Lee Stetson has left IFF, to work a weapon dealer.

Feb 27, 1984

Episode 17 - The Artful DodgerE1760m

The Artful Dodger

Amanda develops a new found friend when Amanda and Lee began investigating the theft of military secrets.

Mar 5, 1984

Episode 18 - Filming RaulE1860m

Filming Raul

Agency Parking Attendant/Part time film maker, Raul hold the main clue in finding an Agency courier who disappeared when Mrs. King wrecked her station wagon.

Mar 19, 1984

Episode 19 - Fearless DottyE1960m

Fearless Dotty

Spies stalk Amanda's mother after a bookstore mix-up puts her in possession of a book containing vital information.

Mar 26, 1984

Episode 20 - WeekendE2060m

Weekend

Amanda and Lee pose as newlyweds at a resort to prevent a kidnapping, and actually enjoy each others company.

Apr 23, 1984

Episode 21 - Waiting for GodorskyE2160m

Waiting for Godorsky

While visiting an estate style yard sale with her mother, Amanda meets a woman targeted by Eastern Bloc assasins. She is later invited to have to with her majesty, while unknowingly getting involved with an Agency assignment.

May 7, 1984

Actors

Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson

Amanda King

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Lee Stetson

Beverly Garland

Beverly Garland

Dotty West

Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Billy Melrose

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

Francine Desmond

Paul Stout

Philip King

Greg Morton

Jamie King

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