The A-Team/Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons
Season 1, Episode 4
Airdate	February 8, 1983
Production Number	1102
Written by	Stephen J. Cannell
Directed by	Ron Satloff
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The A-Team — Season One

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Pros and Cons is the fourth episode of the first season of The A-Team.

Starring: George Peppard (John Smith), Dirk Benedict (Templeton Peck), Melinda Culea (Amy Allen), Dwight Schultz (H.M. Murdock)

and Mr. T (Bosco "B.A." Baracus)

Guest Stars: Clifton James (Warden Beale), William Smith (Jase Tataro), Paul Koslo (Deputy Sneed), Red West (Lt. Trask), Hugh Gillin (Sheriff)

and Ken Norton (Jackhammer Jackson)

Special Guest Star: Meeno Peluce (Joey)

Co-Starring: Elsa Raven (Dr. Marian Ericson) Michael Greene (Deke), Phil Proctor (André)

Featuring: David Penhale (Maitre D'), Randy Patrick (Deputy), Duane Tucker (Guard #1), Nick Shields (Guard #2), Eddy C. Dyer (Guard #3)

Plot Overview

B.A.'s friend Jace is forced into fight with another inmate.The reason for this is because of a system that the Warden has created.If the new inmates can handle themselves in the fights,the Warden will upgrade their sentences to whatever amount of time they will serve.The Warden will then put out calls to various Patrons willing to pay $ 1000.00 to see the fight.But,not just a fight.It is a fight to the death.The fight to the death will take place in an secluded area of the Town,in a large Barn.Whichever inmate wins the fight,will have a chance for freedom.The Warden will give the inmate a 45 minute headstart before he calls in to report the inmates escape.The Warden has obviously done this before,as when he lets Jase run off with civilian clothes,he calls in his guards to pursue Jase seconds after Jase takes off on the road.Unlike others for whom the Warden had let run off,Jase succeeds in his escape.He manages to hide out in an abandoned shack.Only his little brother Joey knows where he is hiding as Jase contacted his brother before hiding out.Joey is a student in a classroom that B.A. Baracas is teaching.One day,B.A. follows Joey,concerned about Joeys strange behavior,and finds his old friend Jase.Jase explains to B.A. about his situation.But,before he could explain further,the Prison guards surround the hideout.They call with a blowhorn for Jase to surrender.Not wanting Joey,and B.A. to be hurt Jase runs out,and is takened back to Strikesville Prison.B.A. knowing the trouble that Jase is in contacts Team along with Amy to formulate a plan to free Jase,and expose the Warden's crooked operation.The plan will require going into Prison,and preventing another,and murder from taking place.

Notes

This episode marks the first of several times that The A-Team will enter into a prison (whether willingly or unwillingly).

Arc Advancement

Happenings

A crowd of men are cheering a fight between two prison inmates. A fight they hope to the death. B.A. tries to encourage Joey to make an ashtray.

Trivia

The Show

This episode features guests who would appear on later episodes: William Smith, Clifton James, Elsa Raven, Red West and Paul Kosl.

Memorable Moments

Hannibals wreckless driving,and insulting a Lawman for the purpose of getting arrested.Then crashing the Car into the Lawmans Office.B.A.,and a fellow inmate fighting in the Prison Yard.Murdock constantly yelling for trashbags.Hannibal,and Murdock taking off in a ready make ballon with seats.The Teams crashing the fight.B.A. getting a choke hold on the Warden.Murdock videotaping the Patronswho had been watching the fight.Hannibal wearing one of his disguises.

Quotes

• Warden Beal: You ain't a Mute no more.

B.A: Yeah, just like you ain't a Warden no more.