| Article |
| Buck's Duel to the Death | |
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| Season 1, Episode 20 | |
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| Air date | 20 March 1980 |
| Written by | Robert W. Gilmer |
| Directed by | Bob Bender |
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Buck's Duel to the Death is the twentieth episode of Season 1 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. It premiered 20 March 1980.
In syndication and streaming, "Buck's Duel to the Death" is sometimes listed as the twenty-second episode of the season. This happens when the episode "Planet of the Slave Girls" is split into two episodes.
Summary[]
Buck is sent on what may be a one-way mission: he must overthrow the warlord known as the Trebor, the ruler of Katar, a peaceful planet. Buck resembles the legend of the Roshan, a five hundred-year-old hero who was prophesized to defeat their merciless dictator. Deputy Minister Neil believes that Buck is the Roshan who will free his people. The Trebor possesses special electrical powers that may bring his career to an abrupt end. Buck leads an Earth Defense Directorate attack force together with a band of Katarian warriors into the Trebor's fortress in an attempt to free a prisoner. They are betrayed by Deputy Minister Kelan, who warns the Trebor of their plans.
Notes[]
- "Trebor" spelled backwards is "Robert", which might refer to either writer or director.
Quotes[]
- Dr. Huer: Electricity? That hasn't been used in over four hundred years, Buck.
External Links[]
- "Buck's Duel to the Death" at the Internet Archive
| Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Season 1 |
| Awakening I Planet of the Slave Girls I Vegas in Space I The Plot to Kill a City, Part I I The Plot to Kill a City, Part II I Return of the Fighting 69th I Unchained Woman I Planet of the Amazon Women I Cosmic Whiz Kid I Escape from Wedded Bliss I Cruise Ship to the Stars I Space Vampire I Happy Birthday, Buck I A Blast for Buck I Ardala Returns I Twiki Is Missing I Olympiad I A Dream of Jennifer I Space Rockers I Buck's Duel to the Death I Flight of the War Witch |