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Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

One everyday housewife who put some spies in her life!

TV-141983•1h 0m•6.5/10
Action & AdventureDramaCrime

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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.

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Production

Warner Bros. Television, Shoot the Moon Enterprises

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 1983

Last Aired

May 28, 1987

Networks

CBS

Created By

Brad Buckner, Eugenie Ross-Leming

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The First Time
E1
The First Time
Air date: 1983-10-03
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.
There Goes the Neighborhood
E2
There Goes the Neighborhood
Air date: 1983-10-10
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.
If Thoughts Could Kill
E3
If Thoughts Could Kill
Air date: 1983-10-17
A mind control expert messes with Scarecrow, because of he and Billy's routine physical.
Magic Bus
E4
Magic Bus
Air date: 1983-10-24
Lee and Amanda pursue a survivalist group who intend to use a stolen top-secret assault weapon against an unknown target.
The A.C.M. Kid
E5
The A.C.M. Kid
Air date: 1983-10-31
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.
Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
E6
Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Air date: 1983-11-07
Lee Stetson and Amanda King are assigned to protect a prince and princess from would-be assassins.
Service Above and Beyond
E7
Service Above and Beyond
Air date: 1983-11-14
Amanda poses as a wealthy jet setter to attract the attention of a businessman suspected of selling military secrets.
Saved by the Bells
E8
Saved by the Bells
Air date: 1983-11-28
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.
Sudden Death
E9
Sudden Death
Air date: 1983-12-05
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.
The Long Christmas Eve
E10
The Long Christmas Eve
Air date: 1983-12-19
On Christmas Eve, Lee and Amanda must find a former Agent, who is threatening to expose the current IFF Agents.
Remembrance of Things Past
E11
Remembrance of Things Past
Air date: 1984-01-09
Lee is passed a note, just like other agents received before their murder.
Lost and Found
E12
Lost and Found
Air date: 1984-01-16
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.
I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been... a Spy
E13
I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been... a Spy
Air date: 1984-01-30
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.
Dead Ringer
E14
Dead Ringer
Air date: 1984-02-06
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).
The Mole
E15
The Mole
Air date: 1984-02-13
Someone in the Agency is passing government secrets to Moscow. Lee and Amanda are assigned to plug the leak, or "The Mole."
Savior
E16
Savior
Air date: 1984-02-27
Amanda is shocked when she learns that Lee Stetson has left IFF, to work a weapon dealer.
The Artful Dodger
E17
The Artful Dodger
Air date: 1984-03-05
Amanda develops a new found friend when Amanda and Lee began investigating the theft of military secrets.
Filming Raul
E18
Filming Raul
Air date: 1984-03-19
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.
Fearless Dotty
E19
Fearless Dotty
Air date: 1984-03-26
Spies stalk Amanda's mother after a bookstore mix-up puts her in possession of a book containing vital information.
Weekend
E20
Weekend
Air date: 1984-04-23
Amanda and Lee pose as newlyweds at a resort to prevent a kidnapping, and actually enjoy each others company.
Waiting for Godorsky
E21
Waiting for Godorsky
Air date: 1984-05-07
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.

Cast

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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