'The Pioneers' (Story Code '41204') by Bill Svanoe Story by Katey Barrett

Two scientists, David Tate and Nicole Simmons, develop a cell regeneration serum that eliminates the problems encountered when a subject is resuscitated from cryogenic suspension. However, when the space capsule in which they are conducting their experiments crashes, David is accidentally injected with an overdose of the serum, which causes him to experience an incredible surge of power and violent seizures. As David goes rogue and begins terrorising the countryside, Steve is despatched to hunt him down – but will his bionic abilities be enough to stop David’s frenzy..?

Lee Majors (Colonel Steve Austin), Richard Anderson (Oscar Goldman), Alan Oppenheimer (Doctor Rudy Wells), Mike Farrell (David Tate), Joan Darling (Nicole Simmons), Milt Kogan ( Air Force Major), Bill Sorrells ( Air Force Chief Master Sergeant), Robert F. Simon (Sheriff), Angelo De Meo (First Camper), Justin Wilde (Second Camper), Vince Howard (Walker), Bob Bernard (First Federal Agent)


Directed by Christian I. Nyby, II
Produced by Joe L. Cramer and Lionel E. Siegel
Executive Producer Harve Bennett
Based on the novel by Martin Caldin

TX (US): 20th September 1974

Notes:
*Featuring Colonel Steve Austin, Oscar Goldman and Doctor Rudy Wells