The Name of the Game

Seasons

1968

7.6

TV-PG

Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Fear of High Places

The mysterious death of a woman who claimed to be the mistress of a married public figure sends Jeff Dillon investigating.

S1 • E2

Witness

Jean Thorndyke is the woman who knows too much - and Dan Farrell must find her before her murderous husband can silence her.

S1 • E3

The Taker

Glenn Howard must cope with a hostile takeover bid by the unscrupulous Arthur Jellicoe.

S1 • E4

Collectors' Edition

Dillon's life was saved in Vietnam by photographer Peter Max; now, Max is in big trouble and Dillon must help.

S1 • E5

Nightmare

Five years after his wife was shot dead in front of him, Dan Farrell has a chance to bring her killers to justice.

S1 • E6

Incident in Berlin

When a Howard Publications employee's jailed in East Germany - charged as being a spy, Glenn Howard yours to negotiate his release.

S1 • E7

Shine On, Shine On, Jesse Gil

Wealthy farmer Jesse Gil Macrae is a respected, popular figure in his community - but is he also a murderer? Jeff Dillon investigates.

S1 • E8

Lola in Lipstick

In Rome, Glenn Howard investigates the doings of the Jet Set - and also the mysterious death of a gangster's girlfriend.

S1 • E9

The Protector

Glenn Howard takes on a right-wing multi-millionaire who may be planning some sort of coup with a private army.

S1 • E10

Ordeal

Linda Ramsey will be executed in just a few hours - unless Dan Farrell can save her.

S1 • E11

The White Birch

August, 1968: as Russian tanks roll into Czechoslovakia, to crush the Prague Spring, Glenn Howard has a chance to have the manuscript is a new book smuggled out - a book he says is "political dynamite'.

S1 • E12

High on a Rainbow

Children in schools are getting access to dangerous drugs. Dan Farrell goes undercover to find the supplier.

S1 • E13

The Black Answer

When an African-American newspaper editor, a strong advocate of non-violence, is brutally murdered, a controversial militant is suspected. Jeff Dillon discovers the killing is more involved that first appears.

S1 • E14

Pineapple Rose

Peggy is kidnapped - she's been mistaken for the sister of pop idol Lincoln Bridges. Howard's executive assistant Andy Hill leads the hunt for Peggy.

S1 • E15

The Revolutionary

In a Latin American country, Glenn Howard becomes involved in a counter-revolution.

S1 • E16

Swingers Only

Kay Martin's husband has been mixing with some very dubious people - can the marriage be saved? Dan Farrell discovers a sinister secret behind the crowd of swingers Martin was mixing with following a girl's death.

S1 • E17

The Inquiry

When Howard is accused of stealing money during a combined OSS and resistance mission during WWII by an inimical senator at an appointment hearing, he proceeds to contact those involved in the mission to determine who took the money.

S1 • E18

The Incomparable Connie Walker

Mayor Conway Walker is the victim of a smear campaign - or is he really corrupt? Jeff Dillon finds himself questioning his own loyalty.

S1 • E19

Love-In at Ground Zero

Can Glenn Howard prevent a protest group from committing mass suicide?

S1 • E20

The Suntan Mob

American gangsters seem close to taking over a British island in the West Indies. Dan Farrell sets out to expose the gang.

S1 • E21

Keep the Doctor Away

Could the charming Dr. Evenhauer be a killer? Jeff Dillon overhears a nurse claim a patient friend should not have died and takes a closer interest in the physician.

S1 • E22

The Bobby Currier Story

Bobby Currier was always trouble just waiting to happen. Now he seems to have gone on a killing spree. Dan Farrell, taken prisoner by Currier, discovers an unexpected 'accomplice' has influenced his actions.

S1 • E23

A Wrath of Angels

An idealistic priest takes on a ruthless wealthy slum landlord, alerting Dan Farrell to the plight of poor tenants.

S1 • E24

The Third Choice

What is the link between the kidnapping of one of Glenn Howard's editors and an attempt to overthrow an African government?

S1 • E25

Breakout to a Fast Buck

Crime Magazine's Dan Farrell is alerted to a prison break, and discovers it directly relates to a major crime, which had been planned months in advance.