The Best Episodes of Supertrain

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   5.1/10(63 votes)

   #1 - Express to Terror

   S1:E12/7/1979

   The inaugural run of the trans-continental 'Supertrain' an atomic-powered express with facilities befitting an ocean liner, is marked by intrigue when a mysterious assassin makes repeated attempts on the life of a passenger.

   Director:Dan Curtis

   Writers:Earl W. Wallace, Donald E. Westlake

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   Director:Dan Curtis

   Writers:Earl W. Wallace, Donald E. Westlake
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   4.7/10(19 votes)

   #2 - And a Cup of Kindness Too

   S1:E22/14/1979

   A deranged man(Dick Van Dyke) plans to repay a kindness by killing the estranged wife of his benefactor. -TV Guide February 10-16, 1979

   Director:Rod Amateau

   Writer:Shimon Wincelberg

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   Director:Rod Amateau

   Writer:Shimon Wincelberg
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   4.6/10(17 votes)

   #3 - Hail to the Chief

   S1:E32/28/1979

   A presidential candidate is secretly abducted by his indentical twin-a man anxious to pose as his office-seeking brother. -TV Guide Feb 24-Mar 2, 1979

   Director:Barry Crane

   Writer:Robert I. Holt

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   Director:Barry Crane

   Writer:Robert I. Holt
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   3.9/10(13 votes)

   #4 - The Queen and the Improbable Knight

   S1:E52/21/1979

   A young reporter(Paul Sand) falls for a mysterious passenger, unaware his new acquaintance is being stalked by assassins. -TV Guide June 9-15, 1979

   Director:Charles S. Dubin

   Writer:Brad Radnitz

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   Director:Charles S. Dubin

   Writer:Brad Radnitz
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   3.8/10(18 votes)

   #5 - Pirouette

   S1:E73/7/1979

   A bashful doctor finds himself rooming with an heiress who is hiding from kidnapers. -TV Guide April 7-13, 1979

   Director:Barry Crane

   Writer:Jeff Wilhelm

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   Director:Barry Crane

   Writer:Jeff Wilhelm
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   3.2/10(17 votes)

   #6 - A Very Formal Heist

   S1:E64/14/1979

   Supertrain's newest crew members (Joey Aresco and Ilene Graff) attempt to track down a jewel thief who has stolen a socialite's necklace. -TV Guide April 14-20, 1979

   Director:Barry Crane

   Writers:Jeff Wilhelm, Brad Radnitz, Robert Stambler

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   Director:Barry Crane

   Writers:Jeff Wilhelm, Brad Radnitz, Robert Stambler
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   2.9/10(18 votes)

   #7 - The Green Girl

   S1:E84/28/1979

   Supertrain's latest promotion, the International Poker Championship, is dealt a bad hand when one of the participants buys in with counterfeit money. -TV Guide April 28-May 4, 1979

   Director:Cliff Bole

   Writer:Stephen Kandel

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   Director:Cliff Bole

   Writer:Stephen Kandel
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   2.8/10(21 votes)

   #8 - Superstar

   S1:E43/14/1979

   Bankruptcy isn't the only prospect for a down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer. The mob's angry because he hasn't delivered a film package with the promised female lead-his ex-wife. -TV Guide

   Director:David Moessinger

   Writer:Larry Alexander

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   Director:David Moessinger

   Writer:Larry Alexander
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   2.4/10(17 votes)

   #9 - Where Have You Been Billy Boy

   S1:E95/5/1979

   Barry Gordon and Rue McClanahan guest star in a bizarre comedy of errors about a weak-willed young man who holds some Supertrain passengers hostage while trying to plan his escape from the police.

   Director:Barry Crane

   Writers:Max Hodge, Brad Radnitz, Bill Taub

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   Director:Barry Crane

   Writers:Max Hodge, Brad Radnitz, Bill Taub