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S1·E1 Roger the Negotiator

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
October 13, 1999
Runtime
25 minutes
Director
Ikuro Sato
Writer
Chiaki J. Konaka
Score
7.3/10 (3 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 13, 1999 25 min ★ 7.3/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

In the pilot episode, Roger Smith is introduced as Paradigm City's top negotiator. As the episode begins, he is delivering the ransom for a girl named Dorothy, who had been kidnapped from her father, a rich industrialist named Saldano. After the exchange, Saldano arrives and reveals that the Dorothy Roger they had obtained was actually an android fake. When Roger realizes Beck isn't playing fair, he activates the briefcase carrying the ransom and it flies out of Beck's car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Big O air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Roger the Negotiator') originally aired on October 13, 1999.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Roger the Negotiator')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in The Big O Season 1 Episode 1?

In the pilot episode, Roger Smith is introduced as Paradigm City's top negotiator. As the episode begins, he is delivering the ransom for a girl named Dorothy, who had been kidnapped from her father, a rich industrialist named Saldano. After the exchange, Saldano arrives and reveals that the Dorot...

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