Webster Season 1 Episode 16 Missing
- TV-G
- January 20, 1984
- 23 min
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7.3 (17)
Webster season 1 episode 16, titled "Missing," is an emotionally-charged episode that follows the tumultuous journey of George Papadapolis (played by Alex Karras) and his family as they try to locate a missing boy named Timothy.
The episode begins with George and his wife Katherine (played by Susan Clark) preparing for a dinner party with their friends, the Baxters. The Baxters have just adopted a young boy named Timothy and are in the process of finalizing his adoption. However, during their dinner party, Timothy suddenly disappears - leaving the Baxters distraught and worried.
Soon after, the police are called and a search party is organized to find Timothy. George and Katherine, alongside the Baxters, join the search party and are determined to find the missing boy. As the search continues, tensions rise and emotions run high, as everyone imagines the worst-case scenarios and fears for Timothy's safety.
Throughout the episode, we see the Papadapolis family go above and beyond to help find Timothy. Webster (played by Emmanuel Lewis), the youngest member of the family, uses his wit and charm to help search for clues and keep everyone's spirits up. Meanwhile, George and Katherine work tirelessly to coordinate the search efforts and comfort the distraught Baxters. Despite their exhaustion and fear, they refuse to give up hope and remain determined to find Timothy.
As the search continues, tensions within the search party boil over, as some members start to point fingers and blame each other for the disappearance. George and Katherine, with the help of Webster, manage to defuse the situation, reminding the search party that they need to work together if they want to find Timothy alive.
Eventually, the search pays off and Timothy is found safe and sound, thanks to Webster's quick thinking. The episode ends on a positive note as the Papadapolis family reunites Timothy with the Baxters, with everyone feeling relieved and grateful that the missing child has been found.
Overall, "Missing" is a heart-wrenching episode that showcases the importance of community, teamwork, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It also highlights the power of hope and the impact that a small act of kindness can have in bringing people together.