Jaime's Mother

Episode aired Mar 24, 1976
TV-PG
47m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

168

YOUR RATING

Lindsay Wagner in The Bionic Woman (1976)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

Jaime is contacted by a mysterious woman claiming to be her mother. Oscar Goldman admits to the fact that Ann Sommers used to be a spy and even had a double by the name of Chris Stuart. Whil... Read allJaime is contacted by a mysterious woman claiming to be her mother. Oscar Goldman admits to the fact that Ann Sommers used to be a spy and even had a double by the name of Chris Stuart. While Jaime and Ann are getting reacquainted, some thugs on Ann's tail are planning to silence... Read allJaime is contacted by a mysterious woman claiming to be her mother. Oscar Goldman admits to the fact that Ann Sommers used to be a spy and even had a double by the name of Chris Stuart. While Jaime and Ann are getting reacquainted, some thugs on Ann's tail are planning to silence her once and for all.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

168

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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8Banecek-LookAlike

Jamies background reveals some more

In a cynical world, the 1970s Bionic Woman offers a refreshing dose of heart. Episode 8 of Season 1 features Barbara Rush, a 1950s actress who shines as a woman on the run, blending vulnerability with quiet strength. Her performance, paired with a well-paced mystery, keeps you guessing about her motives and her pursuers' identities. Jaime Sommers' thoughtfulness shines through as she navigates the crisis with empathy and sharp instincts, always considering the human cost. Oscar Goldman's thoroughness anchors the operation, his meticulous planning ensuring no detail is overlooked. The resolution delivers satisfaction and the show's signature moral lessons. Unlike today's flawed antiheroes, Bionic Woman champions nobility and redemption, making it a nostalgic escape to an era when TV inspired viewers to be better.

6samwa-27311

A Weepy, Chick Flick, but not great

Well, the relationships with Barbara Rush's character, go all over the place, and is not acted well.

Overly sentimental, all around.

Very difficult to believe.

8fanorr

what is wrong with these people today?

We live in a truly cynical age. That is why I like to watch TV shows from the 70s when people still had a heart.

This episode utilizes one of the better actresses from the 1950s, Barbara Rush. She is one of the best criers in the business, but she can also convince you that she has a steely strength under those smiling eyes. I found her quite convincing as a woman on the run, doing what she needed to escape killers on her trail. The writers did a pretty good job of the reveal, slowly peeling back the layers of mystery. You are never quite sure of the motivations of the character or the identity of the pursuers.

The resolution is pretty satisfying and has the usual moral lessons that the Bionic Woman always made sure to include.

In a world of antiheroes with all their selfish "flaws" to destroy any kind of belief in nobility of the younger viewers, the Bionic Woman is a breath of fresh, idealistic air to this tired, angry, cynical world.

Enjoy a trip in the time machine to when people still strove to be better people and redeem themselves when they fall.

Best Emmys Moments

Trivia
Jaime's parents' headstones are seen revealing their birth and death days. "Ann Sommers, Beloved wife and mother, born Oct 26, 1930, Died April 16, 1966" (making her 36 years old) and "James Sommers, Beloved husband and father, born May 3, 1927, Died April 16, 1966" (making him 39).

Goofs
Oscar asks Jaime, "Where are you?" over the phone, but he had called and reached her at her apartment number, so he would have known where she was simply by noticing which phone number he had reached her at.

Quotes
Helen Elgin: Look who just dropped by...
Oscar Goldman: Hi.
Jaime Sommers: So you called him anyway, huh?
Oscar Goldman: I would have been angry with her if she hadn't.