Ep 12. The Scientist

Hogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom set in a World War II German prisoner-of-war (POW) camp. This show revolves around Colonel Robert Hogan (played by Bob Crane), who leads a group of POWs in executing absurd espionage operations against their Nazi captors.

Season 1 episode 12, titled "The Scientist," begins with the arrival of a top German scientist at Stalag 13, the POW camp that serves as the show's primary setting. The Nazis believe that they will be able to turn the tide of war in their favor if they can get the scientist to complete a new weapon that he has been working on. They keep him under tight security, believing that the POWs wouldn't possibly be able to intercept him.

However, Hogan and his team of POWs have other ideas. They hatch a plan to lure the scientist out of the camp under the pretext of a medical emergency. Once he is out in the open, they plan to kidnap him and take him to London, where he can finish his work for the Allies. In order to execute this plan, Hogan enlists the help of the German doctor who is stationed at the camp, telling him that they need to get the scientist out of the camp in order to save his life.

The plan seems to be going smoothly at first, but things quickly start to go wrong. The POWs accidentally grab the wrong person and end up with a German spy instead of the scientist. They manage to escape, but now they are stuck with a prisoner who is much more trouble than they bargained for. The spy is constantly trying to escape, and Hogan and his team must constantly come up with new and creative ways to keep him under control.

Meanwhile, back at the camp, the Germans are beginning to get suspicious. They know that Hogan and his team are up to something, and they are doing everything in their power to stop them. Colonel Klink (played by Werner Klemperer), the bumbling commander of the camp, is convinced that something is going on but doesn't have any proof.

As the episode progresses, Hogan and his team must overcome a series of obstacles in order to get the scientist out of Germany and safely to London. They must navigate treacherous terrain, avoid German patrols, and keep their prisoner under control. The tension builds to a dramatic climax as they make their final escape and head for the safety of the Allied lines.

Overall, "The Scientist" is a classic episode of Hogan's Heroes that showcases the show's unique blend of comedy and drama. The plot is clever and engaging, the characters are well-developed and likable, and the humor is both clever and absurd. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode, and it is a great introduction for new viewers who are looking to get into the series.