The Fall Guy 1981
What is The Fall Guy?
The Fall Guy is an American action-adventure television series that originally broadcast on ABC. The series stars Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, and Heather Thomas as Hollywood stunt performers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 111
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 4, 1981
- Last aired
- May 2, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The Fall Guy is an American action-adventure television series that originally broadcast on ABC. The series stars Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, and Heather Thomas as Hollywood stunt performers. The show was created by Glen A. Larson and follows the character of Colt Seavers, a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. The series aired from November 4, 1981, to May 2, 1986, and consists of five seasons. The show's premise involves Colt Seavers using his skills to track and capture bail jumpers for extra money. The Fall Guy features a cast of characters, including those played by Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, and Markie Post. The series is available to stream, with full episodes available on platforms such as YouTube. The Fall Guy was a notable series during its time on ABC, with a total of 96 full episodes available.
Should you watch it?
“A Hollywood stuntman moonlights as a bounty hunter to track down bail jumpers for extra cash.”
- fast-paced action
- stunt-focused premise
- limited narrative scope
Watch it if you enjoy classic action series featuring professional stunt performers.
The series features rough-and-tumble physical action typical of the genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Nov 4, 1981
- E2 The Meek Shall Inherit Rhonda Nov 11, 1981
- E3 The Rich Get Richer Nov 18, 1981
- E4 That's Right, We're Bad Nov 25, 1981
- E5 Colt's Angels Dec 2, 1981
- E6 The Human Torch Dec 9, 1981
- E7 The Japanese Connection Dec 16, 1981
- E8 No Way Out Jan 6, 1982
- E9 License to Kill (1) Jan 13, 1982
- E10 License to Kill (2) Jan 20, 1982
- E11 Goin' For It Jan 27, 1982
- E12 The Adventures of Ozzie and Harold Feb 3, 1982
- E13 Soldiers of Misfortune Feb 10, 1982
- E14 Ready, Aim, Die Feb 17, 1982
- E15 Ladies on the Ropes Feb 24, 1982
- E16 The Snow Job Mar 3, 1982
- E17 Guess Who's Coming to Town? Mar 17, 1982
- E18 Child's Play Mar 24, 1982
- E19 Charlie Apr 7, 1982
- E20 Three for the Road Apr 14, 1982
- E21 The Silent Partner Apr 28, 1982
- E22 Scavenger Hunt May 5, 1982
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Bail and Bond Oct 27, 1982
- E2 The I'ves Have It Nov 3, 1982
- E3 Colt's Outlaws (1) Nov 10, 1982
- E4 Colt Breaks Out (2) Nov 10, 1982
- E5 Mighty Myron Nov 17, 1982
- E6 Reluctant Traveling Companion Nov 24, 1982
- E7 A Piece of Cake Dec 1, 1982
- E8 Hell On Wheels Dec 8, 1982
- E9 How Do I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways Dec 22, 1982
- E10 Win One for the Gipper? Jan 5, 1983
- E11 Happy Trails Jan 12, 1983
- E12 Manhunter Jan 19, 1983
- E13 The Further Adventures of Ozzie & Harold Jan 26, 1983
- E14 Death Boat Feb 2, 1983
- E15 Eight Ball Feb 9, 1983
- E16 Spaced Out Feb 16, 1983
- E17 Strange Bedfellows Feb 23, 1983
- E18 The Molly Sue Mar 2, 1983
- E19 One Hundred Miles a Gallon Mar 9, 1983
- E20 P.S., I Love You Mar 16, 1983
- E21 The Chameleon Apr 6, 1983
- E22 The Chase Apr 13, 1983
- E23 Just a Small Circle of Friends May 4, 1983
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Devil's Island Sep 21, 1983
- E2 Trauma (I) Sep 28, 1983
- E3 Pleasure Isle Oct 5, 1983
- E4 Baker's Dozen Oct 19, 1983
- E5 The Last Drive Oct 26, 1983
- E6 TKO Nov 2, 1983
- E7 Dirty Laundry Nov 9, 1983
- E8 Inside, Outside Nov 16, 1983
- E9 Nashville Pirates Nov 23, 1983
- E10 Hollywood Shorties Nov 30, 1983
- E11 To the Finish Dec 7, 1983
- E12 Wheels Dec 21, 1983
- E13 Cool Hand Colt Jan 4, 1984
- E14 The Huntress Jan 11, 1984
- E15 Bite of the Wasp Jan 18, 1984
- E16 Rabbit's Feet Jan 25, 1984
- E17 Olympic Quest Feb 1, 1984
- E18 Always Say Always Feb 22, 1984
- E19 King of the Cowboys Feb 29, 1984
- E20 Boom Mar 7, 1984
- E21 Undersea Odyssey Mar 21, 1984
- E22 Old Heroes Never Die May 2, 1984
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Losers Weepers Sep 19, 1984
- E2 Stranger Than Fiction Sep 26, 1984
- E3 Prisoner Oct 10, 1984
- E4 Terror U. Oct 17, 1984
- E5 Private Eyes Oct 24, 1984
- E6 October The 31st Oct 31, 1984
- E7 Sandcastles Nov 7, 1984
- E8 Dead Bounty Nov 14, 1984
- E9 The San Francisco Caper Nov 21, 1984
- E10 Baja 1000 Nov 28, 1984
- E11 The Winner Dec 19, 1984
- E12 Semi-Catastrophe Jan 2, 1985
- E13 Her Bodyguard Jan 9, 1985
- E14 I Love Paris Jan 16, 1985
- E15 Sheriff Seavers Jan 23, 1985
- E16 Tailspin Jan 30, 1985
- E17 High Orbit Feb 6, 1985
- E18 Rockabye Baby Feb 13, 1985
- E19 Spring Break Feb 20, 1985
- E20 Split Image Feb 27, 1985
- E21 Skip Family Robinson Mar 6, 1985
- E22 Reel Trouble Apr 10, 1985
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Dead Ringer Sep 26, 1985
- E2 King of the Stuntmen Oct 3, 1985
- E3 Femme Fatale Oct 10, 1985
- E4 A Fistful of Lire Oct 17, 1985
- E5 The Life of Riley Nov 30, 1985
- E6 October the Thirty Second Dec 7, 1985
- E7 Seavers, Dead Or Alive Dec 14, 1985
- E8 Escape Claus Dec 21, 1985
- E9 No Rms., Ocean Vu. Jan 4, 1986
- E10 Miami's Nice Jan 10, 1986
- E11 Reunion Jan 17, 1986
- E12 Trial By Fire Jan 24, 1986
- E13 In His Shadow Jan 31, 1986
- E14 The Lucky Stiff Feb 7, 1986
- E15 Beach Blanket Bounty Feb 21, 1986
- E16 The Last Chance Platoon Feb 28, 1986
- E17 I Now Pronounce You ... Dead Mar 7, 1986
- E18 Two On a Skip Mar 21, 1986
- E19 The Lady in Green Mar 28, 1986
- E20 Tag Team Apr 4, 1986
- E21 War On Wheels Apr 11, 1986
- E22 The Bigger They Are May 2, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A Hollywood stuntman uses his professional skills to capture bail jumpers for money.
What is the main character's profession?
The protagonist works as a stuntman in Hollywood.
Does the character have a side job?
Yes, he works as a bounty hunter to earn extra money.
What kind of skills does the main character use?
He uses his rough-and-tumble stunt skills to track and capture fugitives.
Is this a documentary?
No, it is a television series about a fictional stuntman.