Revision date: February 2, 1992
Compiled by Loren Heisey
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Series notes
Show type: Drama
Original run of show:
episodes 1-19 - August 13, 1984 to February 12, 1985 on ABC
episode 20 - June 30, 1985 on ABC
episodes 21-22 - syndicated
Guide notes
Episodes are in original broadcast order.
Synopses come from the A&E Program Guide.
Cast
| Craig T. Nelson | Col. Raynor Sarnac |
| Cindy Pickett | Vanessa Sarnac |
| Elisabeth Shue | Jackie Sarnac |
| David Hollander | Wesley Sarnac |
| Gabriel Damon | RH Sarnac |
| Thomas O'Brien | Patrick Thomas |
| David Lain Baker | Airman Tom Bonelli |
| Keenan Wynn | Carl Sarnac |
| J.D. Cannon | General Hampton |
| Priscilla Pointer | Lillie |
Episodes
1. Air Force [2 hour pilot]
During the darkest days of the Cuban missle
crisis, Raynor is ordered to fly over Cuba to obtain proof that the
Russians are installing nuclear warheads.
2. The Move
The entire Sarnac family is thrown into turmoil when Raynor
receives a lucrative job offer in the private sector.
3. Blackbird
Raynor faces one of his toughest missions as he tries to
prevent a bitter ex-pilot from exposing the details of a top secret
mission.
4. Paper Tiger
A dangerous top-secret mission takes Raynor over Red
China to see if the Chinese have developed an Atomic Bomb.
5. A Nation Divided
The violence spawned by the Civil Rights Movement
hits home when Wesley and a black friend are beaten by teenage
racists.
6. Go/No Go
On a mission into the heart of Saigon, Raynor bears
personal witness to the horrifying brutality of the government.
7. Call It Courage
Raynor's involvement in a bitter political
controversy could cost him a valued friendship...and ruin his
military career.
8. A Wind From the East
Forced to bail out of a crippled plane, Raynor
and a Japanese Air Force officer struggle to survive in a dangerous
wilderness.
9. A Moment In the Sun
Raynor is torn between duty and friendship when
an Air Force buddy suddenly develops a crippling fear of flying.
10. Cover Story
While testing a new flight system, Sarnec is hounded
by an investigative reporter probing for revelations about defense
spending.
11. Realities
Raynor and Vanessa are so involved in their friends'
marital problems, they don't notice Carl is facing a crisis of his
own.
12. The Wake
Tension mounts in the Sarnac household as Raynor prepares
for a mission that has already claimed the life of one of his best
test pilots.
13. Medals All of Brass
Raynor is forced to face the harsh truth that
an old friend is really a spy for the KGB.
14. A Wind of Change
A flight over Vietnam turns into a journey of
terror when Raynor is shot down and captured by the North Vietnamese.
15. Give Unto Caesar
Stiff penalties await a pilot who disobeys orders
and brings a Russian defector back to America.
16. Moonchild
The news that a child is on the way puts a wedge in the
Sarnac's marriage as they both try to cope with feelings of doubt
and guilt.
17. Image
The Sarnac family faces an uncertain future when Venessa
decides she needs a break from her husband and children.
18. Fathers and Sons
Raynor finds himself on an emotional roller coaster
when he discovers the truth about Carl's illness...and about his
daughter's relationship with a new boyfriend.
19. Just In Time
While on special assignment in Vietnam, Raynor launches
a dangerous rescue mission to save a Vietnamese boy he wants to adopt.
20. Call To Glory: JFK [movie]
Raynor and his family face difficult
personal challenges in the days leading to the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy.
21. Fathers and Daughters
Jackie longs to follow in her father's
footsteps and become an Air Force pilot.
22. The End, The Beginning
Raynor's release from captivity and his
homecoming celebration are postponed.
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