Ep 8. A Klink, a Bomb and a Short Fuse
- November 4, 1966
- 25 min
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8.0 (183)
Hogan's Heroes season 2 episode 8, titled "A Klink, a Bomb and a Short Fuse," follows the story of the American prisoners of war who have been captured by the Germans and are now being held in Stalag 13. This episode centers around the efforts of Colonel Hogan and his team to carry out a covert mission to blow up a key German ammunition factory.
The episode starts with Hogan and his team learning that the Germans are planning to transport a shipment of explosives to the factory at a specific time. Hogan's team decides to lay a trap for the Germans by planting a disguised bomb on the delivery truck. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when a guard named Bauer discovers the bomb and demands to know who planted it.
The situation becomes even more complicated when Bauer takes General Burkhalter hostage in an attempt to get information about the bombing. Colonel Klink, who is Burkhalter's subordinate, is forced to choose between saving his superior and protecting his own reputation. Hogan and his men try to defuse the situation and get the bomb back, but things spiral out of control when the fuse on the bomb is accidentally triggered.
As the deadline for the bombing approaches and tensions rise, Hogan and Klink end up in a tense standoff. Hogan tries to convince Klink to use his influence to persuade Bauer to release Burkhalter and defuse the bomb. Klink, who is terrified of the consequences if the bomb goes off, eventually agrees to help.
As the clock ticks down, Hogan's team manages to defuse the bomb and safely remove it from the truck. The episode ends with Hogan and his team making a narrow escape before the Germans realize what has happened.
Overall, "A Klink, a Bomb and a Short Fuse" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Hogan and his team. It also highlights the complicated position that Klink finds himself in, torn between his loyalty to the Germans and his own survival instincts. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this gripping and action-packed episode.
