Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 113th August 1984 During the darkest days of the Cuban missile crisis, Raynor is ordered to fly over Cuba to obtain proof that the Russians are installing nuclear warheads. 02 The Move Episode 220th August 1984 The entire Sarnac family is thrown into turmoil when Raynor receives a lucrative job offer in the private sector. 03 Blackbird Episode 327th August 1984 Raynor faces one of his toughest missions as he tries to prevent a bitter ex-pilot from exposing the details of a top secret mission. 04 Paper Tiger Episode 43rd September 1984 A dangerous top-secret mission takes Raynor over Red China to see if the Chinese have developed an Atomic Bomb. 05 A Nation Divided Episode 517th September 1984 The violence spawned by the Civil Rights Movement hits home when Wesley and a Black friend are beaten by teenage racists. 06 Go/No Go Episode 624th September 1984 Sarnac is sent on a classified mission to Vietnam by Kennedy, to meet with and assess President Diem; to help determine in which direction diplomatic relations should go. Strained relations between Vietnamese Catholics and Buddhists complicate the issue. 07 Call It Courage Episode 71st October 1984 Raynor's involvement in a bitter political controversy could cost him a valued friendship...and ruin his military career. 08 A Wind from the East Episode 88th October 1984 Forced to bail out of a crippled plane, Raynor and a JAF officer struggle to survive in a dangerous wilderness. 09 A Moment in the Sun Episode 922nd October 1984 Raynor is torn between duty and friendship when an Air Force buddy suddenly develops a crippling fear of flying. 10 Cover Story Episode 1029th October 1984 While testing a new flight system, Sarnac is hounded by an investigative reporter probing for revelations about defense spending. 11 Realities Episode 1112th November 1984 Raynor and Vanessa are so involved in their friends' marital problems, they don't notice Carl is facing a crisis of his own. 12 The Wake Episode 1219th November 1984 Tension mounts in the Sarnac household as Raynor prepares for a mission that has already claimed the life of one of his best test pilots. 13 Medals All of Brass Episode 1326th November 1984 Raynor is forced to face the harsh truth that an old friend is really a spy for the KGB. 14 A Wind of Change Episode 143rd December 1984 Sarnac is sent on a second fact-finding mission to Vietnam. His helicopter is shot down in enemy territory. Along with Clayton Jones, a enlisted Black man, Raynor is captured and tortured for information by the Viet Cong. 15 Give Unto Caesar Episode 1517th December 1984 Stiff penalties await a pilot who disobeys orders and brings a Russian defector back to America. 16 Moonchild Episode 1615th January 1985 The news that a child is on the way puts a wedge in the Sarnacs' marriage as they both try to cope with feelings of doubt and guilt. 17 Images Episode 1722nd January 1985 The Sarnac family faces an uncertain future when Vanessa decides she needs a break from her husband and children. 18 Fathers and Sons Episode 1829th January 1985 Raynor finds himself on an emotional rollercoaster when he discovers the truth about Carl's illness...and about his daughter's new boyfriend. 19 Just in Time Episode 1912th February 1985 Sarnac is sent to Vietnam a third time with the knowledge that a coup is planned that will end the rule of Pres. Diem and his family. He hopes to adopt the orphan son of Quan and spends a night on the town in Saigon with Clayton Jones. His adoption plans are thwarted when the boy is kidnapped by the Viet Cong. 20 JFK Episode 2030th June 1985 Raynor and his family face difficult personal challenges in the days leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 21 Fathers and Daughters Episode 2126th February 1987 Jackie is left to consider her future upon learning that she is unable to enter the Air Force Academy. 22 The End, the Beginning Episode 2227th February 1987 In Feb. 1973, the North Vietnamese release all their American POWs, including Sarnac, who has been captive for three years. He is accused by the Air Force of having murdered two CIA agents while in captivity. He also finds America and his family have changed much in his absence: Jackie is now in college student and is a single mother; Wesley has gone to Canada to avoid the draft; and Jackie’s ex-boyfriend Patrick is now an Air Force officer, but lost a leg in Vietnam.