Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Unchained Woman
Season 1, Episode 9 · Aired 1979-11-01
Synopsis
Mallory Pantera has managed to nearly strangle Earth trade in his sector, due to an almost uncanny knowledge of the schedules. His imprisoned former girlfriend Jen Burton might know how he has achieved this, so Buck goes undercover into a high security prison run by androids to break her out and return her to Earth. He manages the breakout, but discovers she's still loyal to Pantera. And, a murderous android named Hugo follows the pair, determined to kill them for engineering the breakout. Even if they make it to the rendezvous, Pantera plans to kill Burton to keep her from betraying him...
In the series
This episode is part of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979–1981) on NBC.
Disco-era space hero thawed out for laser fights and Twiki sidekick comedy.
Key cast
- Gil Gerard as Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers
- Erin Gray as Col. Wilma Deering
- Felix Silla as Twiki (body)
- Mel Blanc as Twiki (voice)
- Tim O'Connor as Dr. Elias Huer