Ep 6. Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
- TV-PG
- November 7, 1983
- 46 min
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8.5 (98)
Scarecrow and Mrs. King is a classic TV show that aired from 1983 to 1987. The show follows the adventures of Amanda King, a suburban housewife, and Lee Stetson, a secret agent for the agency called The Agency. In season 1, episode 6, titled Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth, Amanda unwittingly gets drawn into yet another one of Lee's missions.
The episode begins with Amanda and her best friend Francine lamenting about their boring lives when a package arrives on Amanda's doorstep. The package turns out to be a rare antique vase from Amanda's ex-husband Joe, who is away on business in Japan. Amanda immediately tries to return the gift, but Joe insists she keep it as a gift for her upcoming birthday.
Meanwhile, Lee is on a mission to recover a stolen computer chip from a group of international criminals. The chip is worth millions of dollars and is the key to unlocking a top-secret computer program. Lee's mission takes him to a posh hotel where he must pose as a wealthy businessman in order to win the trust of the criminals.
As luck would have it, Amanda and her children happen to be staying at the same hotel for a weekend getaway. While Lee is trying to keep a low profile, he runs into Amanda and her family, who are excited to see him and invite him to join them for a day at the beach. Lee reluctantly agrees, but he soon realizes that Amanda's antique vase may hold the key to recovering the stolen computer chip.
With Amanda's unwitting help, Lee hatches a plan to steal back the computer chip during a fancy dinner party hosted by the criminals. Amanda is hesitant at first, but she agrees to help when she realizes the danger they are all in.
The rest of the episode is a rollercoaster of action and suspense as Lee and Amanda work together to recover the stolen computer chip and turn the tables on the criminals. Along the way, they must navigate treacherous waters, deal with unexpected allies and enemies, and rely on each other more than ever before.
Overall, Scarecrow and Mrs. King season 1 episode 6 is a thrilling and entertaining episode that showcases the chemistry and dynamic between Amanda and Lee. It's a great example of the show's mix of action, comedy, and romance, and it's a must-watch for fans of the series.