Ep 10. House Guests
- February 4, 1984
- 55 min
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7.4 (44)
In the Bergerac season 3 episode 10 titled "House Guests," the audience is introduced to Jim's love interest, Caroline, who is back in town to visit her friend Angela. Jim meets Caroline at the airport and it's apparent that they have a romantic relationship. She asks Jim if she can stay with him since Angela's house is undergoing renovations. Jim hesitantly agrees but soon regrets his decision as he's caught up in a web of deceit.
Things take a turn for the worse when Jim's house becomes a meeting place for Caroline's ex-husband and a group of shady characters. Jim learns that Caroline's ex, Ricky, is a drug dealer who has been using Caroline's house as a storage facility. Ricky is being hunted by the police, and he seeks refuge at Jim's house with his accomplices. Jim is caught in the middle of Ricky's affairs as he tries to keep his guests under control.
Irate of Caroline's lies, Jim asks her to leave but quickly realizes that Ricky and his group have taken over his home. Things escalate when Tanzi, the investigating officer, appears at Jim's house, asking to speak to Ricky. Jim tries to cover for Ricky, but Tanzi is suspicious as it appears that Caroline has been hiding something from them. Meanwhile, Charlie, another associate of Ricky's, tries to set up a drug deal with a wealthy businessman who was supposed to visit Jim's house.
Amid the chaos, the audience gets a glimpse of Jim's sense of duty and moral compass as he tries to expose the criminal activities. Even though Jim's guests are getting rowdier, he doesn't give up on uncovering the truth, leading him to make shocking discoveries. However, as events take a more sinister turn, Jim finds himself in a life or death situation with the criminals he has tried to expose.
Overall, "House Guests" is an exciting episode of Bergerac that tests Jim's judgement and moral character. Jim's hospitality quickly turns from bad to worse as he gets caught in the mess created by Caroline and her associates. The episode's storyline keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, with a gripping storyline, as Jim attempts to get himself out of hot water. The episode is well paced, with a perfect mix of action, suspense, and drama that makes it a must-watch for fans of crime dramas.