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Bring 'Em Back Alive

★6.1 1982 – 1983 1 Season George Schenck TV-MA

Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 17 episodes

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Episode 01

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Sep 24, 1982

The new American consul to Singapore asks trapper Frank Buck to search the interior for a missing American agent carrying the Japanese plans for an invasion of the Malay Peninsula.

Seven Keys to Singapore

Episode 02

Seven Keys to Singapore

Sep 28, 1982

Frank tries to free the kidnapped H.H. without sacrificing the Japanese plans for the invasion of Singapore.

There's One Born Every Minute

Episode 03

There's One Born Every Minute

Oct 5, 1982

Frank competes with an old friend and rival to see who can capture a black leopard for an important client, while Gloria tries to recover the stolen jewelry of an important American woman.

The Reel World of Frank Buck

Episode 04

The Reel World of Frank Buck

Oct 12, 1982

Frank answers a cry for help from a tribe living in a hidden inland valley, whose peace has been disturbed by Nazis mining uranium-bearing ore.

The Pied Piper

Episode 05

The Pied Piper

Oct 19, 1982

Frank gets involved with a missionary and her young charges when a downed American pilot dies at her mission after passing on information needed in Singapore.

The Warlord

Episode 06

The Warlord

Oct 26, 1982

Frank and Ali agree to guide Run Run Lee, an arms dealer, to the hidden headquarters of a warlord who claims to be a descendant of a Japanese samurai.

Thirty Hours

Episode 07

Thirty Hours

Nov 16, 1982

Ali and H.H. must find Frank and Gloria when their plane crashes in the jungle, a plight made more urgent by Frank's desperate need for medical treatment.

Wilmer Bass and the Serengeti Kid

Episode 08

Wilmer Bass and the Serengeti Kid

Nov 23, 1982

Frank's old friend Wilmer Bass asks him to take care of the Serengeti Kid, an old show lion who's sporting a golden collar sought by the leader of a dangerous killer cult.

Escape From Kampoon

Episode 09

Escape From Kampoon

Nov 30, 1982

Frank agrees to help a Nisei intelligence agent on a trip to infiltrate Japanese intelligence and to free a friend trapped in a pseudo prison run to provide slave labor for a local maharajah.

The Best of Enemies

Episode 10

The Best of Enemies

Dec 7, 1982

Frank is chained to Bhundi when the wily thief escapes from prison and is trapped into delivering a priceless necklace to two desperate crooks.

To Kill a Princess

Episode 11

To Kill a Princess

Jan 8, 1983

Frank has to protect an old flame from assassins when she returns from America to claim her father's throne.

Bones of Contention

Episode 12

Bones of Contention

Jan 15, 1983

Frank, H.H., and a pretty archaeologist desired by them both go in search of a skeleton believed to an ancient species of man.

A Switch in Time

Episode 13

A Switch in Time

Jan 22, 1983

Gloria asks Frank to guide an American agent into the interior, unaware at first that the man is General MacArthur and he's seeking the defense plans for the Malay peninsula.

The Shadow Women of Chung Tai

Episode 14

The Shadow Women of Chung Tai

Jan 29, 1983

An old girlfriend of Frank's is kidnapped by a white slavery ring.

The Hostage

Episode 15

The Hostage

Feb 12, 1983

Frank and H.H. stumble upon a Chinese triad that is planning to assassinate the Governor-General.

Dead Run

Episode 16

Dead Run

Feb 19, 1983

Frank and a lady photographer are captured by a fierce tribe ruled by an escaped convict, who gives them one chance to outrun the tribe's hunters.

Storm Warning

Episode 17

Storm Warning

May 31, 1983

Frank travels with a shipload of suspects when a series of nearly fatal accidents begin to plague him.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.1 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.

Action & Adventure

Cast

7 principal cast

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Frank Buck

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Harvey Jason

Harvey Jason

Cindy Morgan

Cindy Morgan

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

George Cheung

George Cheung

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Where to watch Bring 'Em Back Alive

Bring 'Em Back Alive is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from George Schenck, Frank Cardea has 1 season and 17 total episodes, rated 6.1/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Bring 'Em Back Alive have?

Bring 'Em Back Alive has 1 season with 17 episodes in total.

Is Bring 'Em Back Alive still on the air?

Bring 'Em Back Alive has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Bring 'Em Back Alive?

Bring 'Em Back Alive airs on CBS.

When did Bring 'Em Back Alive first air?

Bring 'Em Back Alive first aired on September 24, 1982.

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