Ep 9. The Moonlight Girls
- March 6, 1983
- 53 min
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7.2 (52)
Bergerac season 2 episode 9, titled "The Moonlight Girls," follows the Jersey police detective Jim Bergerac as he investigates a series of burglaries that target wealthy visitors staying at the Le Richer Hotel. The masked burglars are known as the "Moonlight Girls" because they only strike during the full moon, and their elusive nature has frustrated both the police and the hotel staff.
Bergerac is assigned to the case and is initially skeptical of the theory that the burglars are linked to the hotel staff. However, his suspicions are aroused when he meets the mysterious new hotel manager, Georgina Meadows, who seems to have a secretive past and a connection to one of the Moonlight Girls. Bergerac becomes convinced that Georgina is involved and sets out to gather evidence against her.
Meanwhile, Bergerac's personal life takes a turn when he meets a struggling actress named Alice Dupont. Alice is a guest at the hotel and is taken with Bergerac, who is initially resistant to her advances. However, as they spend more time together, Bergerac begins to fall in love with Alice and is torn between his feelings for her and his duty to solve the case.
As the full moon approaches, the tension mounts as Bergerac and his team race against time to catch the Moonlight Girls. In a dramatic episode filled with suspense, intrigue, and romance, "The Moonlight Girls" showcases both Bergerac's investigative skills and his romantic side. While the case ultimately concludes in a satisfying manner, Bergerac must grapple with the emotional fallout of his involvement with Alice and the toll that his job takes on his personal life.
Overall, "The Moonlight Girls" is a standout episode of Bergerac that highlights the show's strengths: compelling characters, intricate plots, and a beautiful island setting. Fans of crime dramas and romantic mysteries will find much to enjoy in this episode, as Bergerac navigates both love and crime in equal measure.