BJ and the Bear

BJ and the Bear· Season 1 · Episode 1

Odyssey of the Shady Truth

S01E01·February 10, 1979·1h·NBC

BJ is deceived by a pretty girl, Barbara Sue, and returns to Orly County, the scene of his first misadventure. Assured by Barbara Sue that Lobo is now in jail for the misconduct BJ uncovered, the young trucker unwittingly falls into Lobo's clever trap.

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Guest stars

Mills WatsonMills Watsonas Deputy Perkins
William BryantWilliam Bryantas Willie
Randi OakesRandi Oakesas Lisa
Jo Ann HarrisJo Ann Harrisas Barbara Sue
Susan BucknerSusan Buckneras Renee
James GriffithJames Griffithas Uncle Moss
Michael ChampionMichael Championas Banjo
Bill WilliamsBill Williamsas Seth McClellan
Sunshine ParkerSunshine Parkeras Fisherman
Iris KornIris Kornas Thelma
Gary Jensenas Policeman

Crew

Christian I. Nyby, IIChristian I. Nyby, IIDirector
Herman GrovesTeleplay
Kenneth RealmanStory · Teleplay
Michael SloanMichael SloanTeleplay

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