Follow the Leader (LiS episode)
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"Follow the Leader"
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LiS episode
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1x029 / 29th of 83 aired
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8529
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Last week, as you recall, we left Professor Robinson and Dr. Smith searching for a lost laser pistol - unaware the Professor would, within moments, be plunged into an incredible encounter with a deadly alien spirit...
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[edit] Summary
Knocked unconscious during a cave-in, John's mind and body are possessed by an alien warrior's spirit. The alien is determined to return to his homeworld, and uses John's body and leadership to direct repairs to the spaceship and synthesize fuel. When the rest of the Robinsons become suspicious of John's unusual behavior, he seals them up in the cave, and plots to throw Will off a cliff. Will exorcises the spirit through the power of his love for his father.
[edit] Background Information
- This episode is the last to be filmed in black and white.
- The cliffhanger is reused from the end of "One of Our Dogs Is Missing", leading into "Attack of the Monster Plants".
- During the fight in the cave between Professor Robinson and Major West, West's sword is pulled away by Professor Robinson's weapon. In the next shot it reappears in Major West's hand.
- When Professor Robinson is walking into the Jupiter 2 campsite wearing the alien uniform, his shadow appears on the background.
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[edit] Cast
- Guy Williams as John Robinson
- June Lockhart as Maureen Robinson
- Mark Goddard as Major Don West
- Marta Kristen as Judy Robinson
- Angela Cartwright as Penny Robinson
- Bill Mumy as Will Robinson
- Jonathan Harris as Doctor Smith
- Bob May as the Robot
[edit] References
acrophobia; baloney; battery; Bible; Bugs Bunny; button; carrot; cave; Chariot; chicken; deutronium; Earth; fiddle; Jupiter 2; laser pistol; lizard; memory bank; planet; psychiatry; Quasti; reptile; shoestring; sword; tiger; warrior
