Ep 11. Lyon's Roar

Lyon's Roar is the eleventh episode of the first season of the popular television show Renegade. The episode was first aired on December 9, 1992, and it was directed by Michael Levine.

The story revolves around the protagonist, Reno Raines (played by Lorenzo Lamas), who is a former police officer turned bounty hunter. In this episode, Reno teams up with a former police officer and his mentor, Lyon (played by Buddy Ebsen), to bring down a corrupt politician who has been involved in drug trafficking.

The episode starts with Reno and his partner, Bobby Sixkiller (played by Branscombe Richmond), tracking down a fugitive named Rikki in Texas. After capturing Rikki, they receive a call from Lyon, asking for Reno's help. Lyon tells Reno that a corrupt politician named John Lawton (played by Tim Thomerson) is behind the drug trafficking in their city, and Lyon has been trying to bring him down for years. However, Lyon is getting old, and he needs Reno's help to complete the mission.

Reno and Bobby agree to help Lyon and pose as reporters to gather evidence against Lawton. They interview Lawton, who seems to be a charming and charismatic politician, but they soon realize that he is a dangerous man who will stop at nothing to protect his drug business.

As Reno and Bobby continue their investigation, they discover that Lawton's men are following Lyon, and they are planning to kill him. Reno and Bobby manage to save Lyon, but they soon realize that Lawton has corrupted the local police department, which makes their mission even more difficult.

Despite the obstacles, Reno and Lyon continue their investigation and manage to gather enough evidence against Lawton to put him behind bars. The episode ends with Reno and Lyon celebrating their victory, knowing that they have made their city a safer place for everyone.

Overall, Lyon's Roar is an exciting and action-packed episode of Renegade. It showcases the strong bond between Reno and Lyon, who both have a sense of duty to protect their community. The episode also highlights the theme of corruption and how it can infiltrate even the highest levels of government. With its engaging plot and well-executed action scenes, Lyon's Roar is a must-watch episode for all fans of the show.