Dead Ringer


Dead Ringer


Original Air Date
Monday February 2, 1984
Order Shown:
14 of 21
Order Filmed:
14 of 21

Plot Summary:
The Agency wants to use Amanda’s home for the defection of a top-level Hungarian official who bears a striking resemblance to Francine.

Romantic/Cute:

  • Don’t you just love the part where Amanda describes Lee’s features? Especially the part about his eyes. I couldn’t have said it better myself.

    Favorite Quote(s):
    Lee/Amanda: Camtosorus Rhizophyllus.
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    Billy: Tell her I’m from the phone company.
    Amanda: Sir. I’m not lying to her anymore.
    Billy: Tell her I said I’m from the phone company.
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    Lee: Amanda, would I leave you if I thought you were in danger?
    Amanda: No of course not. You wouldn’t do that.
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    Magda: You don’t find him attractive?
    Amanda: What? You mean feature for feature? Sure, well, he’s got nice hair. It’s not great hair, but it’s nice hair. He’s tall… straight nose… beautiful, beautiful eyes. Pretty eyes… really…

    Interesting Facts:

  • Lee has a new hairstyle. He’s parting his hair on the side instead of the middle.
  • Bruce, Kate and Martha all play dual rolls during the series four year run. In this episode, it’s Martha’s turn. She recreates the roll of Magda in ‘Night Crawler.’
  • Amanda’s house has three bedrooms and a convertible den.
  • First Prime Time Repeat 02-06-84.

    Special Guests:

  • James Edgecomb … Reoccurring roll of IFF Agent
  • Nehemiah Persoff … Brobich
  • Clement St. George … Driver
  • Martha Smith … Magda Petrac


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