Ep 3. If Thoughts Could Kill

Scarecrow and Mrs. King is a classic '80s spy series that follows Amanda King, a suburban housewife, and Lee Stetson, a top-level agent for the agency, as they team up to stop international threats. In season 1 episode 3, titled If Thoughts Could Kill, Amanda is tasked with babysitting Lee's young son, Philip, while Lee is sent on a mission to investigate a scientist who has developed a mind-control device.

The episode begins with Lee visiting the scientist, Dr. Smyth, who is working for an Eastern Bloc country, to gather intel on the device. Lee is captured by the enemy agents and is subjected to a mind-control experiment himself. Meanwhile, back in Washington D.C., Amanda is busy trying to take care of Philip while attempting to complete her housework. She is also tasked with delivering a package to Lee at the hospital where he is recovering from the experiment.

As Amanda arrives at the hospital, she notices a suspicious man following her. She quickly evades him and delivers the package to Lee, who is still under the effects of the mind control. Lee believes that Amanda is a double agent working against him and tries to capture her. However, Amanda is able to outsmart Lee and escape the hospital.

Back at the agency, Amanda shares her concerns about Lee's erratic behavior with her contact, the director. They deduce that Lee is under the effects of the mind-control device and decide to send Amanda back to Dr. Smyth's lab to retrieve an antidote. Meanwhile, Lee is sent on a mission to infiltrate Dr. Smyth's lab and gather intel on the device.

Amanda successfully retrieves the antidote and heads to the lab to administer it to Lee. However, the enemy agents have already captured Lee and have him strapped to the device for another experiment. Amanda, using her quick thinking and resourcefulness, is able to free Lee and administer the antidote just in time.

The episode ends with Lee and Amanda sharing a tender moment after their close call. Amanda admits that she enjoyed babysitting Philip and offers to help Lee out in the future. Lee, reluctantly, agrees, showing the beginning of a budding partnership between the two.

If Thoughts Could Kill is an action-packed episode that showcases the chemistry between the show's two main characters. It highlights Amanda's resourcefulness and dedication to helping Lee, even when he's under the influence of the mind control device. The episode also features classic '80s spy tropes such as gadgetry, disguises, and close-call escapes. Fans of the spy genre and '80s television will enjoy this episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King.