The Watcher Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Jan/17/1995
Writer: Christopher Crowe, Fred Lyle
Director: John McPherson
Guest star: Bill Bolender (Ethan), Wendy Raquel Robinson (Shelly), Juan A. Riojas (Chucho), Gary Grubbs (Tex), John M. Jackson (Big Mike), Walton Goggins (Huff), Jon Pennell (McGrath), Erik King (Jad), Rusty Meyers (Jimmy / Joe), Judy Ann Price (Casino Pit Boss Judy), Kathy Ireland (Carla)

An anthology series starring rap artist Sir Mix-a-Lot (Anthony Ray) as an enigmatic man who reveals the darker, hidden side of Las Vegas through the 1000 surveillance monitors in his hotel suite.

2 :01x02 - Resurrection / Niles and Bob / Harry Stenz

First aired: Jan/24/1995
Writer: Jack Thibeau, John Byrum, Steve Bello, Andrew Mirisch
Director: John McPherson
Guest star: Cress Williams (Buster), Jack Carter (Harry Feldman), Jackie Martling (Bob), Gilbert Gottfried (Niles), John Toles-Bey (Aaron Pope), Tracy Douglas (Sarah), Ron Canada (Ervine)

Buster, a washed-up boxer fighting to make a comeback must battle his own demons and a drug addiction. Meanwhile, two hustlers turn on each other when each thinks the other has cheated him.

3 :01x03 - Heartburned

First aired: Jan/31/1995
Writer: Andrew Mirisch, Steve Bello, John Byrum
Director: Danny Bilson
Guest star: Dorian Harewood (David), John Cenatiempo (Victor Resnick), Matt Letscher (Johnny Payne), Jamie Rose (Lauren), John M. Jackson (Big Mike), Dennis Christopher (Sascha), Alex Datcher (Nancy), John Pyper-Ferguson (Stefan), Diana Castle (Missy)

Johnny Payne, a gigolo, charms his way into the hearts---and pocketbooks---of wealthy women; a chimpanzee witnesses its trainer's murder.

4 :01x04 - A Change of Heart

First aired: Feb/07/1995
Writer: Jack Zurla, John Byrum, Steve Bello, Andrew Mirisch
Director: Keva Rosenfeld
Guest star: Monique Parent (Sheila), John Christian Graas (Carson), Edward Conery (Homeless person), Donna Baltron (Samantha), Lou Rawls (Himself), Lisa Stahl (Robin), Richard Gleason (Det. Michaels), Romy Rosemont (Brenda), Willie Garson (Lucky), Chick Vennera (Swerdlow), Andrew Hill Newman (Jack), Bari K. Willerford (Bobby Truth)

Swerdlow, a down-and-out con artist, has a contract put out on himself---then has a change of fortune; Jack, a husband, takes his indifferent family to Vegas for a dream vacation.

5 :01x05 - Till There was You

First aired: Feb/14/1995
Writer: Richard Cray, Ron Finley, Steve Bello, Andrew Mirisch
Director: Vern Gillum
Guest star: Charles Grant (Max), Tony Abatemarco (Harry), Christine McCall (Julie), Robin Zander (Stone), Ken Olandt (Phil Archer), Teri Austin (Marla)

Marla, a showgirl, has 24 hours to live; a gambler's bet on the lottery may be his ticket to easy street; Stone, an aging rock star (played by Cheap Trick's Robin Zander) longs for a wild night.

6 :01x06 - No Hope for the Dead

First aired: Feb/21/1995
Writer: Jerry Patrick Brown, Phil Combest, Ron Finley
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Eric Anderson (Jack), David Labiosa (Padre), Kimberley Kates (Cindi), Susan Lentini (Jane), Rich Little (Himself), Bryan Travis Smith (Curt), Todd Tesen (Martin Purdy)

An architect's marriage crumbles when his wife becomes involved in a blackmail scheme; Martin Purdy, a talent-contest winner, enjoys the fast life---for a while.

7 :01x07 - Passion Plays

First aired: Feb/28/1995
Writer: Cynthia M. Costas, Phil Combest
Director: Vern Gillum
Guest star: Alison Moir (Lauren Brooks), Victor Love (Bobby), Kevin James (Horace), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Chris), Thomas Breznahan (Jerry Granger)

A model commits suicide, but her manager soon finds a lookalike replacement. Meanwhile, Bobby, a husband, tries to profit from his wife's psychic abilities.

8 :01x08 - The Human Condition: The Blood of Our Children / Rita / The Comic

First aired: Mar/14/1995
Writer: Jerry Patrick Brown, Dan Peterson, Fred Lyle
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Randi Ingerman (Rita), Dana Barron (Mary), Ely Pouget (Rose), Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Billy), Jodee Anderson (Betty "Boop"), Paula Barbieri (Devon), D. L. Hughley (Reggie James)

Rose, an alcoholic mother searches for her runaway daughter---aided by Devon, a vampire; Rita, a cop, poses as a hooker to bust potential clients; Reggie James, a stand-up comic, performs before a tough audience---the comedian-turned-gangster whose material he stole.

9 :01x09 - Missing Persons

First aired: Mar/21/1995
Writer: Edward Tivnan, Richard Cray
Director: John Nicolella
Guest star: Steven Ho (Lee), Keith Coulouris (Jacob), Harvey Silver (Mac Nemo), Shelly Desai (Rusty), Heather Stephens (Lisa), Lisa Stahl (Robin), Coolio (D.J.), Calvin Levels (Wiley Nemo), James Black (Jerry), Laura Stepp (Sarah)

Mac Nemo, a teen, flees his gang-ridden neighborhood in search of his father (Calvin Levels), a croupier whose underworld dealings have gotten him into hot water; travelers used to a simpler way of life are stranded in Las Vegas, where they try to avoid the near temptation of sin. Rap artist Coolio plays D.J.

10 :01x10 - Reversal of Fortune: The Last Act / Lucky Charm / Handle with Care

First aired: Apr/04/1995
Writer: Peter Hankoff, Harry Cason, Jack Thibeau, Randy Anderson, Marc Scott Zicree
Director: John McPherson
Guest star: Bobbie Phillips (Lori), Lisa Stahl (Robin), Renee Coleman (Roxanne), Yul Vazquez (Miguel), Noah Blake (Henry the Cop), Bill Cobbs (Hiram), Spencer Garrett (Prichard), Gregory Millar (Willy)

Hiram, a dying man, resorts to desperate measures to visit his granddaughter; and the bad luck of Henry, an alcoholic cop, turns around when he finds a ring---and a new love.

11 :01x11 - Second Chances: Last Time Around / Jack Flash / Hit Man

First aired: Apr/11/1995
Writer: John Byrum, Jerry Patrick Brown
Director: Danny Aiello
Guest star: Catherine Pointer (Amber), John Toles-Bey (Miller), Tracy Douglas (Toni), Rick Davenport (Eddie), Kato Kaelin (Joseph Weston), Derek Anunciation (Jesus), John Mariano (Blake), Rex Ryon (O.B.), Matthew Glave (Jack Flash)

After being slain, a casino owner gets a second chance to live; a motorcycle daredevil is having recurring nightmares about a killer that stalks him; and a hit man has suspicions about his new lover.

12 :01x12 - Apocalypse Now: Masters & Cherie / It Cuts Like a Knife / The Bet

First aired: Jun/27/1995
Writer: Stephen Beck, Lemar R. Fooks, John Byrum
Director: Michael W. Watkins
Guest star: Gary Colombo (Adam), Benny Figgins (Benny), Byron Allen (Ike Masters), King Errisson (Ricky), Dean Cochran (Scott), Jay Baker (Dr Barnes), Chad Bell (Craig), Gretchen Palmer (Cherie), Mayte Vilan (Laura, disfigured woman), SaMi Chester (James the Butler), Neal McDonough (Roland)

A wealthy man's abusive ways push his girlfriend and loyal butler to the edge; a gambler (Jay Baker) gets a break from a dealer---for a price; a disfigured woman thinks she's found love at last.

13 :01x13 - Sudden Death: Dancing Bear / Life Lessons / The Stranger

First aired: Jun/27/1995
Writer: Steve Bello, Brad Markowitz, Stephen Beck, Phil Combest, Peter Gent
Director: John McPherson
Guest star: Ben Reed (Joe Barrington), Jack Maxwell (Lane), Lisa Engelman (Linda Baxter), Peter Sands (Stranger), Al Ruscio (Dr. Barrington), Anthony E. Smith (Andre the Quarterback), Trula M. Marcus (Susan), Thomas Hobson (Jimmy)

A quarterback (Anthony Smith of the L.A. Raiders) who helped throw a game---thereby injuring his friend---confronts his guilt; a cold-hearted physician and a troubled boy cross paths; a disillusioned actress, Linda Baxter, longs for her childhood innocence.