Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1983
“One everyday housewife who put some spies in her life!”
What is Scarecrow and Mrs. King?
Scarecrow and Mrs. King is an American television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1983, until May 28, 1987.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 1983
- Last aired
- May 28, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Scarecrow and Mrs. King is an American television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1983, until May 28, 1987. The show was created by Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming. The narrative follows the adventures of a housewife and a spy who begin an association after meeting at a train station. The series stars Kate Jackson as Amanda King, a divorced housewife, and Bruce Boxleitner as Lee Stetson, a top-level operative for an organization known as the Agency. Over the course of their partnership, the two characters develop a romance. The cast also includes Beverly Garland and Mel Stewart. Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, the program explores the professional and personal relationship between the two leads as they navigate various missions. The series remains a documented entry in television history, capturing the dynamic between a civilian and a government operative. It is categorized as a television series that ran for four years, providing a specific look at the intersection of domestic life and espionage during its broadcast period.
Should you watch it?
“A suburban housewife and a secret agent form an unlikely partnership after a chance train station meeting.”
- engaging chemistry between leads
- blend of action and domestic life
- formulaic episodic structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic eighties television featuring mystery and budding romance.
The series is generally suitable for a broad audience as a light action-adventure show.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The First Time Oct 3, 1983
- E2 There Goes the Neighborhood Oct 10, 1983
- E3 If Thoughts Could Kill Oct 17, 1983
- E4 Magic Bus Oct 24, 1983
- E5 The A.C.M. Kid Oct 31, 1983
- E6 Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Nov 7, 1983
- E7 Service Above and Beyond Nov 14, 1983
- E8 Saved by the Bells Nov 28, 1983
- E9 Sudden Death Dec 5, 1983
- E10 The Long Christmas Eve Dec 19, 1983
- E11 Remembrance of Things Past Jan 9, 1984
- E12 Lost and Found Jan 16, 1984
- E13 I Am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been... a Spy Jan 30, 1984
- E14 Dead Ringer Feb 6, 1984
- E15 The Mole Feb 13, 1984
- E16 Savior Feb 27, 1984
- E17 The Artful Dodger Mar 5, 1984
- E18 Filming Raul Mar 19, 1984
- E19 Fearless Dotty Mar 26, 1984
- E20 Weekend Apr 23, 1984
- E21 Waiting for Godorsky May 7, 1984
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 To Catch a Mongoose Oct 1, 1984
- E2 The Times They Are a Changin' Oct 8, 1984
- E3 Double Agent Oct 15, 1984
- E4 The Legend of Das Geisterschloss Oct 22, 1984
- E5 Charity Begins at Home Oct 29, 1984
- E6 Brunettes Are In Nov 12, 1984
- E7 Our Man in Tegernsee Nov 19, 1984
- E8 An Affair at Bromfield Hall Nov 26, 1984
- E9 A Class Act Dec 3, 1984
- E10 Playing Possum Dec 10, 1984
- E11 The Three Faces of Emily Dec 31, 1984
- E12 Ship of Spies Jan 7, 1985
- E13 Spiderweb Jan 14, 1985
- E14 A Little Sex, a Little Scandal Feb 4, 1985
- E15 A Relative Situation Feb 11, 1985
- E16 Life of the Party Feb 18, 1985
- E17 Odds on a Dead Pigeon Feb 25, 1985
- E18 Car Wars Mar 11, 1985
- E19 D.O.A.: Delirious on Arrival Mar 18, 1985
- E20 You Only Die Twice Apr 1, 1985
- E21 Burn Out Apr 8, 1985
- E22 Murder Between Friends May 6, 1985
- E23 Vigilante Mothers May 13, 1985
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Lovely Little Affair Sep 23, 1985
- E2 We're Off to See the Wizard Sep 30, 1985
- E3 Over the Limit Oct 7, 1985
- E4 Tail of the Dancing Weasel Oct 14, 1985
- E5 Welcome to America, Mr. Brand Oct 21, 1985
- E6 Sour Grapes Oct 28, 1985
- E7 Utopia Now Nov 4, 1985
- E8 Reach for the Sky Nov 11, 1985
- E9 J. Edgar's Ghost Nov 18, 1985
- E10 Flight to Freedom Nov 25, 1985
- E11 The Wrong Way Home Dec 2, 1985
- E12 Fast Food for Thought Dec 16, 1985
- E13 One Bear Dances, One Bear Doesn't Jan 6, 1986
- E14 Playing for Keeps Jan 13, 1986
- E15 The Pharoah's Engineer Jan 27, 1986
- E16 The Truimvirate Feb 10, 1986
- E17 The Eyes Have It Feb 17, 1986
- E18 Wrong Number Mar 3, 1986
- E19 The Boy Who Could Be King Mar 10, 1986
- E20 Dead Men Leave No Trails Mar 31, 1986
- E21 Three Little Spies Apr 7, 1986
- E22 All the World's a Stage May 12, 1986
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Stemwinder (1) Sep 19, 1986
- E2 Stemwinder (2) Sep 26, 1986
- E3 Unfinished Business Oct 3, 1986
- E4 No Thanks for the Memory Oct 10, 1986
- E5 It's in the Water Oct 17, 1986
- E6 Night Crawler Oct 31, 1986
- E7 Billy's Lost Weekend Nov 7, 1986
- E8 Photo Finish Nov 14, 1986
- E9 The Man Who Died Twice Nov 21, 1986
- E10 Need to Know Dec 5, 1986
- E11 Santa's Got a Brand New Bag Dec 19, 1986
- E12 Any Number Can Play Jan 2, 1987
- E13 Promises to Keep Jan 9, 1987
- E14 Rumors of My Death Jan 23, 1987
- E15 Bad Timing Feb 6, 1987
- E16 Do You Take This Spy? Feb 13, 1987
- E17 Mission of Gold Feb 20, 1987
- E18 One Flew East Feb 27, 1987
- E19 All That Glitters May 7, 1987
- E20 Suitable for Framing May 14, 1987
- E21 A Matter of Choice May 21, 1987
- E22 The Khrushchev List May 28, 1987
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main stars?
The series stars Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner.
When did the show air?
It aired on CBS from October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987.
What is the premise?
A divorced housewife and a top-level Agency operative begin an association after meeting at a train station.
What is the genre?
It is an American television series featuring elements of espionage and romance.
Do the main characters have a relationship?
The characters begin a strange association that eventually develops into a romance.