The Pretender

Name: The Pretender
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Cast: Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries

TV Series1996 – 20011h4 seasons · 86 episodes

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Adventure Drama Mystery

Jarod is a Pretender - a genius whose exceptional intelligence allows him to assume various identities at will, be it doctor, test pilot or lawyer. Taken from his parents at an early age, Jarod was brought up in the Centre, a think-tank facility where he believed his computer-like mind was being used to benefit mankind. But when he learned the simulations he solved were being sold to the highest-bidder no matter what their intent, Jarod escaped. Now on the run, Jarod embarks on a search for his true identity while also attempting to balance out any wrong his simulations have caused by helping people who are as powerless as he once was.

Creators: Steven Long Mitchell Craig Van Sickle
Directors: Michael Klick Chris Hayden Richard W. Abramitis
Writers: Javier Grillo-Marxuach Juan Carlos Coto Eric Morris
Stars: Michael T. Weiss Andrea Parker Patrick Bauchau

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E1The World's ChangingSep 25, 1999 · 1h · Jarod is a prisoner of the Centre, but he escapes to try to save the lives of two researchers. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is recovering from being wounded.Not rated yet

E2SurvivalOct 2, 1999 · 1h · As Miss Parker and Mr. Lyle struggle to survive in a trap that he set for them, Jarod investigates a soldier's supposed suicide during isolation training.Not rated yet

E3Angel's FlightOct 30, 1999 · 1h · Jarod poses as a San Francisco police detective, in order to try to find a teen who has disappeared; meanwhile, Miss Parker wonders about a Centre newcomer.Not rated yet

E4Risque BusinessNov 6, 1999 · 1h · Jarod poses as a sex therapist, in order to try to find out the circumstances surrounding an attack on a female therapist.Not rated yet

E5Road TripNov 13, 1999 · 1h · While Jarod befriends a woman on the run, Miss Parker, Sydney and Broots embark on a movie-inspired expedition.Not rated yet

E6ExtremeDec 4, 1999 · 1h · Jarod investigates the events that left a bungee jumper in a coma; meanwhile, Miss Parker, Sydney and Broots follow a "Let's Make a Deal" series of clues.Not rated yet

E7Wild ChildDec 11, 1999 · 1h · Jarod poses as a psychiatrist, in order to try to learn the identity of a "wild child" found in the forest and the circumstances surrounding her ordeal.Not rated yet

E8Rules of EngagementJan 8, 2000 · 1h · While FBI hostage negotiator Jarod deals with two brothers who have taken over a hospital, Miss Parker tries to help her father, who's in hiding.Not rated yet

E9'Til Death Do Us PartJan 15, 2000 · 1h · Jarod gives Miss Parker information that may help her solve Thomas's murder; meanwhile, a killing at the Centre casts suspicion on Mr. Parker.Not rated yet

E10Spin DoctorFeb 5, 2000 · 1h · A crossover episode with "The Profiler" finds Rachel and Bailey working with Secret Service agent Jarod to solve the murder of the man who helped in his initial escape from the Centre.Not rated yet

E11Cold DickFeb 12, 2000 · 1h · In the style of old detective movies, Jarod poses as a Las Vegas PI searching for a missing showgirl.Not rated yet

E12LifelineFeb 19, 2000 · 1h · Jarod becomes a bodyguard for a gunworks owner and his fiancée, who's hiding a couple of secrets.TVmaze 8.0

E13Ghosts From the PastFeb 26, 2000 · 1h · While Jarod poses as a member of a racist group, Angelo is convinced that someone from Jarod's past is out to kill him.Not rated yet

E14The Agent of Year ZeroMar 11, 2000 · 1h · Jarod poses as a Government agent in order to help a visually impaired Cambodian woman who accidentally encounters the colonel responsible for the killing of her family.Not rated yet

E15JunkMar 25, 2000 · 1h · Jarod poses as a drug addict to help a mother who was once addicted and is now in rehab, but doesn't understand how she got there.Not rated yet

E16School DazeApr 22, 2000 · 1h · Jarod poses as a sixth-grade teacher to help a young murder witness; in another plotline, Miss Parker is reunited with a woman from her past.TVmaze 6.5

E17MeltdownApr 29, 2000 · 1h · While Jarod plays gang member, attempting to find a little girl's killer, Miss Parker tries to learn about a project concerning her late mother.Not rated yet

E18Corn Man A CominMay 6, 2000 · 1h · After buying a camcorder at a pawn shop, Jarod tries to find the mother and daughter on the tape, which ends with them in peril.Not rated yet

E19The Inner Sense (1)May 13, 2000 · 1h · The fourth-season finale has Jarod being contacted by his father, who tells him where to locate his sister.TVmaze 6.5

E20The Inner Sense (2)May 13, 2000 · 1h · Facts become clearer concerning Ethan and Mr. Raines; Zoe is kidnapped.Not rated yet

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Michael T. WeissJarod Andrea ParkerMiss Parker Patrick BauchauSydney Jon GriesBroots

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Details

Premiered: September 19, 1996
Ended: December 10, 2001
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
Official site: thepretenderlives.com
TVmaze ID: 681