Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Season 1 Episode 19 Olympiad
- January 1, 1980
- 48 min
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6.3 (207)
In Buck Rogers in the 25th Century season 1 episode 19 titled Olympiad, Buck and Wilma attend the Olympic Games held in the 25th century. The games have been organized to promote unity among the planets after a long intergalactic war. However, the organizers of the games are also using it as a cover to smuggle a dangerous weapon in and Buck and Wilma are tasked with stopping them.
The episode begins with Buck and Wilma arriving at a space station in preparation for the games. They are greeted by the charming and enthusiastic games organizer, Governor Sondra, who convinces them to participate in the opening ceremony. Buck and Wilma join a parade of athletes from different planets and showcase their individual talents.
As the games progress, Buck starts to notice some questionable behavior from some of the athletes. He suspects that they are involved in smuggling the weapon but has no proof. Buck enlists the help of a scientist, Dr. Kormand, to try and locate the weapon. However, Kormand is kidnapped before he can complete his task.
Meanwhile, Wilma discovers that a fellow athlete, a gymnast named Thelma, is actually a spy and is working with the smugglers. Wilma confronts Thelma and they get into a fight. Thelma escapes but Wilma manages to salvage a piece of evidence that could lead them back to the smugglers.
Buck and Wilma's investigation leads them to Governor Sondra, who is actually the mastermind behind the smuggling operation. She plans to use the weapon to take control of the planets and overthrow the government. Buck and Wilma engage in a thrilling chase scene through the Olympic stadium in an effort to stop Sondra.
The episode comes to a climactic end as Buck and Wilma use their quick thinking and physical prowess to put a stop to Sondra's plan. The weapon is destroyed and Sondra is arrested. The games continue without further interference and the planets are once again united.
Overall, this episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is action-packed and full of suspense. It showcases the characters' physical and mental capabilities as they work together to stop a dangerous threat. The Olympic Games serve as a beautiful backdrop to the story and add to the excitement of the episode. Fans of sci-fi action will not be disappointed with this thrilling episode.