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Frog Man

Season 1, Episode 13, Aired Jan 08, 1993

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Investigating a burglary with Max, Kenny is shot and seriously injured by the Frog Man, a burglar who leaves live frogs at the scene of his crimes.

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Michael Jeter

Peter LeBeck
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Chris Owen (III)

Milton LeBeck
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Russell Curry

Deputy Thayer

Holly Marie Combs

Kimberly Brock
Lauren Holly

Officer Maxine Stewart
Adam Wylie

Zachary Brock
Kathy Baker

Dr. Jill Brock
Tom Skerritt

Sheriff Jimmy Brock
Costas Mandylor

Officer Kenny Lacos

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The town is in the grip of a crime wave by a figure the police have called the Frog Man. After Kenny gets shot by the Frog Man during a break in, the police believe they have their perp. Things don't go as plan, however.moreless

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"Great"

By Atreyu75, Jul 17, 2007

I am starting to see a bit of a pattern in the way episodes are presented. It seems that when one episode is family drama-centric with perhaps a crime/mystery secondary story the next episode seems to flip flop this. After last episodes dramatic story of Kim and her place in the Brock household, we have a main story that revolves around a mystery assailant and the subsequent actions.

In the main storyline, a person being called the Frog Man has been robbing stores and leaving frogs behind as a type of calling card. One night, Maxine and Kenny respond to a call at a jewelry store. Kenny gets shot by the Frog Man, who is wearing a mask, and almost dies at the hospital. Maxine then pursues Mr. LeBeck, played by the wonderful Broadway star Michael Jeter, who is an avid fan of frogs. However, because of technicalities, the man is left off even though he confessed to the crimes. However, it is in the closing moments that we find out that the man had actually been covering for his son.

This didn't catch me off guard at all, since the old who's the enemy switheroo is common, at least in my eyes. However, the acting by Jeter is what makes it more than the run of the mill scenario. The other storyline that surrounds the main one is the fact that Kenny can't deal with having been shot and blames Maxine. The friendship is being tested, since they are both right and wrong in different ways. It is good to see that tension, because it is readily apparent in most friendships and can sometimes rip them apart.

I enjoyed this episode even though I know where the resolution would be. It seems like they could have played a bit more on what made the kid do it; I am still wondering if it was because he was getting picked on or if it was in fact because he was embarrassed by his father or maybe a combination of both. Thanks to the acting by the guest stars, this was a good episode.moreless
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- Peter LeBeck: He's just looking for heroes because his father embarrasses him. Jill Brock Yes, but, (pause) your son tried to incorporate you into that hero image. He didn't become the Terminator. He didn't become Batman. (sigh) He became Frog Man.
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- Douglas Wambaugh: Douglas Wambough has trapped you. (While Maxine is on the stand)
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- Douglas Wambaugh: I would like to call the arresting officer Maxine Stewart to the stand. The District Attorney: Why? Douglas Wambaugh: You're asking me why? The District Attorney: I'm asking you why. Douglas Wambaugh: I'll tell you why. Judge Henry Bone: I don't care why. If he wants to examine her, he can.
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- Maxine: (speaking into a megaphone) Do not be alarmed people. It was not a bomb, just Frog Man. Please disperse. Jimmy: Maxine ... (shaking head) no.
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- Although featured in the opening credits, Holly Marie Combs does not appear in this episode.
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- Michael Jeter was nominated for an Emmy Award as Oustanding Guest Actor in his portrayal of Peter Lebeck (the Frog Man).
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