Ep 14. At the Hour of Our Death

At the Hour of Our Death is the fourteenth episode of the third season of the American television show, The Pretender. The episode originally aired on February 13, 1999, and was created by Steven Long Mitchell and Craig W. Van Sickle.

The episode sees the protagonist of the series, Jarod (played by Michael T. Weiss), taking on an unusual mission. He is asked to pose as a doctor in a hospital to find out who is responsible for sabotaging medical equipment that could potentially lead to patients dying. Jarod soon learns that the culprit is a doctor who is being blackmailed by a drug dealer.

Meanwhile, in a parallel storyline, the character of Miss Parker (played by Andrea Parker) and her team at the Centre are investigating a series of murders that are believed to be linked to a supposed cult. As they dig deeper, they discover that the murders are not what they seem and that there is a far more sinister plot at play.

Throughout the episode, there are flashbacks to Jarod's childhood at the Centre, where he was raised to become a "pretender" - someone who can assume the identity of others. These flashbacks provide insight into Jarod's character and his motivations.

As the episode progresses, Jarod faces numerous obstacles in his mission, including the suspicion of a nurse (played by guest star Jeri Ryan) and the interference of the Centre, who want to use his skills for their own purposes. The tension builds to a climactic confrontation between Jarod and the doctor responsible for the sabotage, which ultimately leads to a satisfying resolution.

Overall, At the Hour of Our Death is a tense and engaging episode that showcases the strengths of the series - its complex characters, intricate plotting, and suspenseful storytelling. It offers a satisfying balance between standalone storytelling and ongoing series mythology, making it an essential episode for fans of The Pretender.