Ep 5. Knockout
- TVG
- October 14, 1977
- 48 min
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7.1 (169)
Wonder Woman season 2 episode 5 "Knockout" follows Diana Prince as she helps her friend who has become a victim of gambling and a boxing ring scheme. The episode starts with a scene where a young boy falls prey to a gang performing a boxing ring scam to cheat people and rob them of their money. The boy's father, Joe, reaches out to Diana for help.
Diana, along with her friend Steve Trevor, visits the boxing ring where Joe's son was scammed. She quickly deduces that something is fishy going on in the ring, and with her heightened senses, she can spot irregularities in the conduct of the players and management. Diana soon meets Joe, who narrates his story, and Diana promises to help him and his son.
As Diana goes undercover to uncover the fraudulent activity, she introduces herself as a new fighter, named "Elise Borden," looking for a chance to prove herself in the boxing world. She meets Jeff Gordon, a retired boxing champion who now manages the fights, and he agrees to let her fight. Jeff, who also gets caught in the cheating racket, welcomes Diana with open arms.
Elsewhere, Steve investigates the group of gamblers who are known to frequent the boxing ring and reports to Diana that they are in cahoots with the gang running the racket. Meanwhile, Diana impresses Jeff by winning her first fight, and he invites her to join his entourage. Diana sees this as an excellent opportunity to gather more information about Jeff's involvement in the ring scam.
As Diana gets closer to the truth, she discovers the shocking fact that her friend Jeff is involved with the racket and nearly loses her life to the conmen. She is drugged and almost attacked, but with her agility and quick thinking, she escapes. As she recovers from the attack, she discovers the exact way in which the scam is run, and with this information, she sets out to bring justice to the perpetrators and prevent further harm.
Diana's journey takes her through various twists and turns, and she is forced to rely on her fighting skills and intelligence to conquer the evil gang. In the end, Wonder Woman emerges victorious and rescues Joe and his son from the clutches of the crooks. Diana exposes the fraudulent activity to the authorities, and justice prevails.
The episode is an intense action-packed ride, with several moments of tension and suspense. The storyline is engaging and well-paced, with well-played characters adding to the overall reputation of Wonder Woman as the ultimate superhero on TV. The episode shines a light on the disturbing world of gambling and boxing fraud, and viewers are in for a treat as they witness Diana's skills in action. Overall, Wonder Woman season 2 episode 5 "Knockout" is a must-watch for fans of the iconic superhero and those who love a good action-packed storyline.