Ep 5. The Seven Million Dollar Man

The Six Million Dollar Man is a science fiction television series that originally aired from 1973 to 1978. The show follows the adventures of Steve Austin (Lee Majors), a former astronaut who is rebuilt with bionic implants after suffering a near-fatal accident.

In season 2, episode 5, titled "The Seven Million Dollar Man," Steve Austin is tasked with stopping a former astronaut named Barney Hiller (Monte Markham) who has also been given bionic implants. However, instead of the standard six million dollar implants, Barney's implants cost seven million dollars, making him even stronger and faster than Steve.

Barney was once a colleague of Steve's, but he turned to a life of crime after losing his job as an astronaut. Using his newfound bionic abilities, Barney has been performing a series of heists with the help of his girlfriend, Andrea (Hermione Baddeley).

Steve and his boss, Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson), are determined to stop Barney and bring him to justice. However, they soon realize that Barney is not just a match for Steve physically, but also mentally. Barney is able to outsmart Steve at every turn, making it difficult for Steve to catch him.

As the episode progresses, Steve uncovers a shocking secret about Barney's bionic implants and realizes that only he can stop Barney from causing mass destruction.

"The Seven Million Dollar Man" is a thrilling episode that showcases the limits of Steve's bionic abilities and introduces a new nemesis for him. The tension between Steve and Barney adds an extra layer of excitement to the show, and viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the two bionic men face off.