The Contender background

The Contender

Season 1 Episode 5: Mission at Moscow

Johnny prepares for the gold medal match against his toughest opponent yet, but a confrontation with Soviet security forces during training leaves him severely injured with bruised and battered ribs, making his chances of winning uncertain.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 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

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...

Main Cast

Marc SingerJohnny Captor

Katherine CannonJill Sindon

Moses GunnGeorge Beifus

Creators

Ray DantonDirector

Richard Collins

Richard CollinsCreator

Info about The Contender

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama