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The Pretender

TV & Cartoons 1996
Premiere
September 19, 1996
Runtime
45 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense
Seasons
5
Episodes
88

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Overview

Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.

Companies

Network
NBC

Seasons and Episodes

88 episodes

Specials

2 episodes | Premiered Dec 28, 2002
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  1. Episode 1The Pretender 2001Jan 22, 2001
  2. Episode 2The Pretender: Island of the HauntedDec 28, 2002

Season 1

22 episodes | Premiered May 17, 1997
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  1. Episode 1PilotSep 19, 1996
  2. Episode 2Every Picture Tells a StorySep 28, 1996
  3. Episode 3FlyerOct 19, 1996
  4. Episode 4Curious JarodOct 26, 1996
  5. Episode 5The Paper ClockNov 2, 1996
  6. Episode 6To Protect and ServeNov 9, 1996
  7. Episode 7A Virus Among UsNov 16, 1996
  8. Episode 8Not Even a MouseDec 14, 1996
  9. Episode 9MirageJan 4, 1997
  10. Episode 10The Better Part of ValorJan 11, 1997
  11. Episode 11Bomb SquadJan 18, 1997
  12. Episode 12Prison StoryFeb 1, 1997
  13. Episode 13Bazooka JarodFeb 8, 1997
  14. Episode 14Ranger JarodFeb 15, 1997
  15. Episode 15JaroldoMar 8, 1997
  16. Episode 16Under the RedsMar 22, 1997
  17. Episode 17KeysApr 5, 1997
  18. Episode 18Unhappy LandingsApr 26, 1997
  19. Episode 19Jarod's HonorMay 3, 1997
  20. Episode 20Baby LoveMay 10, 1997
  21. Episode 21The Dragon House (1)May 17, 1997
  22. Episode 22The Dragon House (2)May 17, 1997

Season 2

22 episodes | Premiered May 16, 1998
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  1. Episode 1Back from the Dead AgainNov 1, 1997
  2. Episode 2Scott FreeNov 8, 1997
  3. Episode 3Over the EdgeNov 15, 1997
  4. Episode 4ExposedNov 22, 1997
  5. Episode 5Nip and TuckDec 6, 1997
  6. Episode 6Past SimDec 13, 1997
  7. Episode 7Collateral DamageJan 3, 1998
  8. Episode 8HazardsJan 10, 1998
  9. Episode 9FXJan 17, 1998
  10. Episode 10Indy ShowJan 31, 1998
  11. Episode 11Gigolo JarodFeb 7, 1998
  12. Episode 12Toy SurpriseMar 7, 1998
  13. Episode 13A Stand Up GuyMar 14, 1998
  14. Episode 14AmnesiaMar 21, 1998
  15. Episode 15BulletproofMar 28, 1998
  16. Episode 16SilenceApr 4, 1998
  17. Episode 17CrashApr 11, 1998
  18. Episode 18StolenMay 2, 1998
  19. Episode 19Red Rock JarodMay 2, 1998
  20. Episode 20BankMay 9, 1998
  21. Episode 21Bloodlines (1)May 16, 1998
  22. Episode 22Bloodlines (2)May 16, 1998

Season 3

22 episodes | Premiered May 22, 1999
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  1. Episode 1CrazyOct 17, 1998
  2. Episode 2Hope and PreyOct 24, 1998
  3. Episode 3Once in a Blue MoonOct 31, 1998
  4. Episode 4Someone to TrustNov 7, 1998
  5. Episode 5BetrayalNov 14, 1998
  6. Episode 6ParoleNov 21, 1998
  7. Episode 7HomefrontDec 12, 1998
  8. Episode 8Flesh and BloodJan 2, 1999
  9. Episode 9Murder 101Jan 9, 1999
  10. Episode 10Mr. LeeFeb 6, 1999
  11. Episode 11The AssassinFeb 6, 1999
  12. Episode 12UnsinkableFeb 13, 1999
  13. Episode 13PoolFeb 20, 1999
  14. Episode 14At the Hour of Our DeathFeb 27, 1999
  15. Episode 15CountdownMar 20, 1999
  16. Episode 16P.T.B.Apr 3, 1999
  17. Episode 17Ties That BindApr 10, 1999
  18. Episode 18Wake UpMay 1, 1999
  19. Episode 19End Game (1)May 8, 1999
  20. Episode 20QallupilluitMay 22, 1999
  21. Episode 21Donoterase (1)May 22, 1999
  22. Episode 22Donoterase (2)May 22, 1999

Season 4

20 episodes | Premiered May 13, 2000
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  1. Episode 1The World's ChangingSep 25, 1999
  2. Episode 2SurvivalOct 2, 1999
  3. Episode 3Angel's FlightOct 30, 1999
  4. Episode 4Risque BusinessNov 6, 1999
  5. Episode 5Road TripNov 13, 1999
  6. Episode 6ExtremeDec 4, 1999
  7. Episode 7Wild ChildDec 11, 1999
  8. Episode 8Rules of EngagementJan 8, 2000
  9. Episode 9'Til Death Do Us PartJan 15, 2000
  10. Episode 10Spin Doctor (1)Feb 5, 2000
  11. Episode 11Cold DickFeb 12, 2000
  12. Episode 12LifelineFeb 19, 2000
  13. Episode 13Ghosts from the PastFeb 26, 2000
  14. Episode 14The Agent of Year ZeroMar 11, 2000
  15. Episode 15JunkMar 25, 2000
  16. Episode 16School DazeApr 22, 2000
  17. Episode 17MeltdownApr 29, 2000
  18. Episode 18Corn Man A Comin'May 6, 2000
  19. Episode 19The Inner Sense (1)May 13, 2000
  20. Episode 20The Inner Sense (2)May 13, 2000

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