Black Sheep Squadron
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1. Flying Misfits (1)
Community Score
| 9.5 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Major Greg Boyington, upset with his new desk job, goes against regulations and forms a fighter squadron using pilots thrown out of other squadrons for disciplinary reasons.
Director: Russ Mayberry
Guest star: John Durren (Doc Roberts), Sandra Kerns (Nurse), Jake Mitchell (Lieutenant Robert (Bob) A. Boyle), Janice Carroll (Nurse Delmonte), Byron Morrow (Admiral Nimitz), James Murtaugh (Medical Lieutenant), James Lough (Admiral\'s Aide), Peter Donat (Col. Mathis), Sharon Gless (Nurse), George Gaynes (Gen. Chennault), Lance LeGault (Huckabee), Anthony Charnota (Freddy), John Lawlor (Dr. Jim Reese)
2. Flying Misfits (2)
Community Score
| 9.8 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Pappy continues cutting corners to find a home base for his new squadron, absconding with a bunch of planes due for repairs that can barely fly.
Director: Russ Mayberry
Guest star: Sandra Kerns (Nurse), Jake Mitchell ( Lieutenant Robert (Bob) A. Boyle), Charles Napier (Major Red Buell), Janice Carroll (Nurse Delmonte), John Durren (Doc Roberts), James Lough (Admiral\'s Aide), James Murtaugh (Medical Lieutenant), Peter Donat (Col. Mathis), Sharon Gless (Nurse), George Gaynes (Gen. Chennault), Lance LeGault (Huckabee), Anthony Charnota (Freddy)
3. Best Three Out of Five
Community Score
| 8.7 Great |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Colonel Lard tries to shut down the squadron by cutting off their supplies.
Director: Lawrence Doheny
Guest star: Curtis Credel (Navy Lieutenant), Patrick Skelton (Hamilton), Dave Roy Chandler (DeSoto), Dave Roy Chandler (DeSoto), Robin Riker (1st Nurse), Sharmagne Leland-St. John (2nd Nurse), Richard Doughty (Tom Buell), Charles Napier (Maj. Red Buell), Noel Conlon (Capt. McGinty)
4. Small War
First aired: 9/28/1976 Production Code: 46204TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Major Boyington is shot down and lands on a Japanese held island where he meets up with an Australian sailor. Major Boyington discovers the Australian is willing to wait until the allies arrive, which presents Boyington with a conflict since he want to return to the fight.
Director: Walter Doniger
Guest star: Rene Auberjonois (Lt. Matthew Hooper), Lloyd Kino (Japanese Captain), Hatsuo Uda (Japanese Sentry), Dale Ishimoto (Japanese Mechanic), Jill Jaress (Pamela)
5. High Jinx (1)
Community Score
| 9.5 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Pappy snares himself an ace who just happens to an Admiral's son. Gutterman flew with the pilot before and tells Pappy the man is a jinx. Pappy tells Gutterman to keep it to himself, there's no such thing as jinxes, however the rest of the squadron finds out anyway from other sources. When things start to go wrong they blame the new ace. Gutterman who begins to see how wrong their thinking has been tries to befriend the pilot...but its too late. He informs Gutterman that he can't take that kind of hatred again and he's getting out one way or another. When the squadron is attacked by zeroes he disobeys orders and engages. He's shot down and dies. Upon return to Vella la Cava the now sober squadron finds gifts awaiting for them - their newest pilot had contacted his father and had new flight jackets made for all of them. Their remorse at they way they treated him comes too late...
Director: John Peyser
Guest star: Donald Petrie (Lt. Doug Rafferty), Richard Rasof (Lt. Deke Stubbins), Phil Simms (II) (Squimm), Frank Parker (Commander), Walt Davis (Sergeant), Tim Haldeman (Sailor)
6. Prisoners of War (2)
Community Score
| 9.3 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
When the Black Sheep shoot down and capture a Japanese Zero pilot they discover he was raised in the United States. Torn between the two cultures the pilot is no longer sure where his loyalties should lie.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Guest star: Angela May (Karen), Dennis Robertson (Sergeant), Jerry Hardin (Lewis), Rob Clotworthy (Lt. Wyatt), Terry Hinz (Guard), Michael J. McDonough (Seaman Wilfrid Tucker), Keith Walker (Naval Officer), Elaine Pepparde (Nurse), Clyde Kusatsu (Tenyu Araki)
7. Presumed Dead
Community Score
| 8.0 Great |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
The Japanese brainwash a Navy pilot and then set him adrift to be rescued. When he is returned, their brainwashing takes over and he is compelled to perform a secret mission for them.
Director: Lawrence Doheny
Guest star: Kent McCord (Captain Charles W. Dobson), James Hong (Colonel Ikuda), Jeff David (Dr. Jerry Corgney), Norman Burton (General), Eric Server (Lt. Server), Robert Kino (Japanese Sub Commander)
8. The Meatball Circus
First aired: 11/9/1976 Production Code: 46209TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Pappy leads the Black Sheep on a mission to destroy a Japanese aircraft carrier in a squadron composed entierly of captured Japanese planes.
9. Up For Grabs
Community Score
| 9.7 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
The Black Sheep's survival depends on two of their pilots who are off fishing when the Japanese launch a commando raid against Vella La Cava.
Director: Ivan Dixon, Alex Beaton
Guest star: James Saito (Third Commando)
10. Anyone for Suicide?
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Everyone thinks that Pappy's bout with malaria has caused him to go insane when he proposes a suicide mission starting with a dead-stick landing on a Japanese-held island.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Guest star: Ed Gilbert (Doc Lindsay), Dale Ishimoto (Japanese Officer)
11. New Georgia On My Mind
Community Score
| 9.3 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
The Black Sheep are ousted from their quarters when a Marine paratroop battalion takes over their island to use as a training area for an upcoming strike.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Guest star: James Luisi (Col. Frank Hutton), William Lucking (Sgt. Callahan), John Davey (Third Marine), Muni Zano (Rouva), Ken Lesco (First Marine), Dennis Madalone (Second Marine)
12. The Cat's Whiskers
First aired: 12/7/1976 Production Code: 46203TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Pappy decides to make an unauthorized attack against a seemingly impregnable Japanese radar station in order to generate good PR, which can be used to avoid his impending court martial.
Director: Russ Mayberry
Guest star: Gary Vinson (Lt. Baylor), George Petrie (Commander Grayson), George Wyner (Ben Farber), Michael Talbott (S.P.), Jeffrey Reese (Radio Operator), Steven Hood (M.P.), Thomas H. Middleton (Col. Kyle), Frank Maxwell, Jill Jaress (Pamela (uncredited))
13. Love and War
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
The squadron is granted a few days of rest and relaxation at Espiritos Marcos. There Jerry Bragg runs into Annie, an old acquaintance from his home town. She is a nurse that has just been stationed in the South Pacific. He introduces her to the rest of the guys and she seems to have the eye for Larry.
An air raid alarm goes off and while trying to find shelter, Jerry and Annie find themselves drenched by sprinklers. Annie takes Jerry back to her quarters so that they can get dried off. They kiss and Jerry asks to see her again the next night. Annie only agrees to the date if he can find a date for her friend and she suggests Larry. Bragg reluctantly agrees and manages to convince Larry to join him in this double date.
Director: William Wiard
Guest star: Leslie Charleson (Annie Shafter), Sharon Ullrick (Cheryl), Jeannie Fitzsimmons-Cowan (Nurse), George Marhsall Ruge (Lt. Commander)
14. The War Biz Warrior
Community Score
| 9.0 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
A Hollywood actor, Rod Towers, is sent to the South Pacific on a media tour to boost morale and polish his image of a strong hero type. He is stationed with the Black Sheep, most of whom are thrilled to have a star among them. But the thrill soon wears off as he is given 'command' of the squadron, though it is mostly ceremonial. And he takes credit for fighting action when he's actually watching it from a safe distance away.
Director: Lawrence Doheny
Guest star: James Darren (Lt. Col. Rod Towers), Robert Gooden, Ford Rainey, John Haymer (St. Cambers)
15. The Deadliest Enemy of All (1)
Community Score
| 9.2 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Pappy suffers severe burns after pulling a pilot from a burning plane. While recovering he falls for the nurse who is taking care of him.
Director: Barry Shear
Guest star: Linda Scruggs (Lt. Carolyn Holden), Nancy Conrad (Nurse Nancy), Anne Francis (Lt. Cmdr. Gladys Hope)
16. The Deadliest Enemy of All (2)
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14) While recovering from severe burns, Pappy has fallen for the nurse who is taking care of him, but then discovers that she is married and her husband is missing in action in Europe.
Director: Barry Shear
Guest star: Linda Scruggs (Lt. Carolyn Holden), Nancy Conrad (Nurse Nancy), Anne Francis (Lt. Cmdr. Gladys Hope)
17. Devil in the Slot
Community Score
| 9.9 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Gutterman suffers battle shock after he is shot down by a Japanese ace pilot. Sgt. Micklin becomes the Black Sheep's new mechanic, making Pappy's life as difficult on the ground as the Japanese ace is making it in the sky.
Director: Edward Dein
Guest star: Rollin Moriyama (Japanese Officer), Johnny Fain (Eddie), Byron Chung (Capt. Tomio "Tommy" Harachi)
18. Five the Hard Way
Community Score
| 9.4 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14) Squadron member Don French is surprised at all the press coverage he receives after he chalks up his fourth air victory, making him one shy of the five it takes to become an ace. The pressure is turned up higher when his father arrives, hoping to be present when his son turns ace. A troubled father / son relationship is revealed as the elder French's visit continues.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Guest star: Kenneth Mars (Harold French), Frederick Herrick (Lt. Ted Carter), Douglas Dirkson (Sam Gorman), James Gallanti (Lou Cline)
19. The Last Mission Over Sengai
Community Score
| 9.4 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
A new pilot whose family has military connections alleges that Pappy ordered an attack against American troops, leaving Pappy facing a court martial.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Guest star: Frederick Herrick (Lt. Carter), Mills Watson (Capt. Prescott), Dennis Fimple (Col. Ellis), Booth Colman, Fred Sadoff (Gen. Joe Carter), Alex Henteloff, Richard Doyle (Bartender), Jeff Sampson (Marine P.F.C.), Hal Bokar (Capt. Taylor), Michael Bandoni (Marine Sergeant)
20. Trouble at Fort Apache
Community Score
| 9.6 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Gen. Moore orders the Black Sheep to escort a squadron of experimental bombers. The bomber squadron's commander has other plans.
Director: Edward Dein
Guest star: Joel Fabiani (Gen. Richard Wright), James Keach, Les Lannom, Brianne Leary (Alma Peterson), Ron Kuhlman (Capt. Hersey), Tim Haldeman (Lt. Davis)
21. Poor Little Lambs
Community Score
| 9.3 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Lost and out of fuel, Pappy and two other Black Sheep parachute to an island and stumble across a Catholic orphanage directly in the path of a planned Marine assault.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Guest star: Lilyan Chauvin (Sister Dominique), Sorrell Booke (Fatgher Phillipe), Bob Neill (Ensign), Soon-Teck Oh (Col. Tokura), Jesse Dizon (Michel), Jim Ishida (Lieutenant), George Kee Cheung (First Soldier)
22. W*A*S*P*S
Community Score
| 9.0 Superb |
TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
Women's Airforce Service Pilots who arrive on the island to ferry bombers aren't supposed to fraternize with the Black Sheep, but a battle of the sexes ensues anyway.
Director: Dana Elcar
Guest star: Deka Beaudine (Polly), Elizabeth Macey (Angela), Melinda Naud (Elsa), Laurie Prange (Shirley), Andi Garrett (Major Watkins), Kin Shriner (C-47 Pilot)
23. Last One for Hutch
First aired: 3/8/1977 Production Code: 46220TV Rated: Not Rated (most likely TV-PG or TV-14)
After an enemy attack destroys their base and kills their mechanic, the Black Sheep Squadron is broken up and the men assigned to desk jobs in other units.
Director: Lawrence Doheny
Guest star: Curtis Credel (Marine Captain), Sandy Ignon (M.P), Robert Gribbin (Marine), Louis Welch (Hansen), Gordon Jump (Sgt. Polk), Philip Charles MacKenzie (Lt. Hopkins)
24. The Fastest Gun
Community Score
| 7.5 Good |
Pappy faces attack on three fronts: a Pentagon efficiency expert who is poking his nose into everything, a maintenance chief who's angry enough to kill him, and a Japanese ace who challenges him to a one-to-one dogfight.
Director: Philip DeGuere
Guest star: Byron Chung (Captain Tomio Harachi), Paul Lichtman (Capt. Floyd Matson)
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