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The Contender

Johnny's college life was disrupted after his father, a lumberjack, took his own life. He then took on the responsibility of securing a stable future for his mother and younger brother by pursuing a career in boxing.

Johnny Captor, a determined young man from Coos Bay, Oregon, leaves college behind after his father's devastating suicide, driven by a new passion for boxing and a desire to provide for his mother and younger brother Brian.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Apr 3, 1980

Johnny Captor, a blue-collar worker, trades in his ordinary life for a shot a...

Episode 2 Breakthrough

2. Breakthrough

Aired: Apr 10, 1980

Johnny faces a challenging road ahead as he gears up for the Olympic boxing t...

Episode 3 Fire and Ice

3. Fire and Ice

Aired: Apr 17, 1980

A tenacious journalist sets her sights on Johnny, intent on uncovering a stor...

Episode 4 Close Call

4. Close Call

Aired: Apr 24, 1980

Johnny's mother, Alma, receives a devastating diagnosis, forcing her to under...

Episode 5 Mission at Moscow

5. Mission at Moscow

Aired: May 1, 1980

Johnny prepares for the gold medal match against his toughest opponent yet, b...

Info about The Contender

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama