Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Kwai Chang Caine was a priest at a Shaolin temple, where his son Peter also lived and studied. The temple was destroyed and father and son each thought the other had perished in the fire. For many years, Kwai Chang 'walked the earth,' while Peter became a big-city cop. Finally, they are reunited and now together they battle evil, using wisdom, martial arts, and occasionally even Peter's service pistol (only as a last resort).
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Kwai Chang Caine was a priest at a Shaolin temple, where his son Peter also lived and studied. The temple was destroyed and father and son each thought the other had perished in the fire. For many years, Kwai Chang 'walked the earth,' while Peter became a big-city cop. Finally, they are reunited and now together they battle evil, using wisdom, martial arts, and occasionally even Peter's service pistol (only as a last resort).
Season 4 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
Dark Vision
Mon, Jan 29, 1996 60 mins
Peter is having disturbing physic visions of people being murdered. He is afraid to tell his fellow officers the truth and Caine cannot help him. Peter must find the connection between the victims before he has a complete mental breakdown.
Episode 2
The First Temple
Mon, Feb 5, 1996
Caine and Peter go back in time to the Shaolin Temple and meet their ancestor Kwai Chang. And they teach him and the other monks kung fu to defend themselves when they're about to be attacked.
Episode 3
Circle of Light
Mon, Feb 12, 1996 60 mins
Caine accompanies Peter when he's assigned to bring a crooked cop back to be tried. They're traveling by plane but the cop's commander making sure he doesn't get the chance to turn on him makes sure they don't make it by sabotaging their plane. The plane crashes but they survive. Caine and the prisoner are handcuffed together and it's while they are together Caine tries to talk to the man. The commander upon learning that they survived the crash sets out to find them.
Episode 4
Prism
Wed, Feb 21, 1996
Peter's Precinct is assisting the Feds with a surveillance operation when suddenly Captain Simms walks up and shoots the man in cold blood. She says she didn't do it but is at odds with police witnesses. Caine helps Peter to see the unseen.
Episode 5
Black Widow
Mon, Feb 26, 1996 60 mins
An ancient enemy of the Shaolin is moving into Chinatown. After Caine refuses to help them the Spider Sect moves to hurt everyone Caine knows. The Ancient is kidnapped and Peter and Caine must find him before it is too late.
Episode 6
Shaolin Shot
Mon, Apr 22, 1996
Peter doubts himself because he did not react when an intruder acted out at the precinct. He transfers his anger onto Caine who leaves town. Peter joins a hockey team to apprehend the man who hurt Kelly's brother.
Episode 7
Phoenix
Mon, Apr 29, 1996
During the Dalai Lama's ceremonial visit to Chinatown, he is targeted by an assassin who can burn a man alive from the inside out. This assassin, a boyhood friend of Peter, takes on the role of Fang, a figure from Chinese legends.
Episode 8
Special Forces
Mon, May 6, 1996
Three suicides at a military academy send Peter, Kwai Chang, and a former student to the aid of Todd Simms, the son of the Police Captain. An old enemy has infiltrated the academy and hypnotizes students into doing his bidding.
Episode 9
Dragon's Lair
Mon, May 13, 1996
The 101 Precinct cops start acting erratic when they are under the spell of an ancient Chinese board game that a group of kids discovered in an haunted house and started playing. It is up to Caine to break the curse.
Episode 10
Veil of Tears
Mon, May 20, 1996
Li Sung and Clarence Choi have returned and are trying to force several business owners to sell out. Caine and Peter have their old disagreement about how best to deal with evil men and try to rally the owners to stand up for themselves.
Episode 11
Chill Ride
Mon, Sep 30, 1996
When mysterious deaths follow in the wake of a carnival's horror ride, Peter goes undercover as roustabout to investigate.
Episode 12
Escape
Mon, Oct 7, 1996
Kermit's disappearance sends Peter and Kwai Chang Caine on a rescue mission where they discover that mercenaries are holding family members of high ranking officials in order to blackmail them into supporting their political agenda.
Episode 13
Who Is Kwai Chang Caine?
Mon, Oct 21, 1996
Kwai Chang Caine disappears only to turn up at a casino with apparent amnesia thinking he's a pianist with a gambling problem named Rocky Dalton.
Episode 14
Storm Warning
Wed, Oct 23, 1996
When Kermit seeks vengeance on the man who killed his brother, it is up to Peter and his father to stop him even when trapped in a hotel in the midst of a hurricane.
Episode 15
A Shaolin Treasure
Mon, Oct 28, 1996
The Sing Wah steal the treasure of the Bodi Dharma including the amulet of Kwai Chang from a Shaolin temple. It becomes the prize in a publisher's treasure hunt and the race to recover it may prove deadly.
Episode 16
Dark Side of Chi
Wed, Nov 6, 1996
Kwai Chang Caine's chi is poisoned and Peter, Margaret, and the ancient must enter the bardo world to save him.
Episode 17
Ancient Love
Mon, Nov 11, 1996
More of the Ancient's past is revealed when he refuses to help a dying man. A mother and daughter are threatened and it is up to Peter to save them.
Episode 18
Blackout
Mon, Nov 18, 1996
Two groups of robbers intersect when trying to steal priceless artwork during a city-wide blackout. Detective Blake fights for his life after being shot, while another detective is taken hostage.
Episode 19
Time Prisoners
Mon, Nov 25, 1996
Captain Simms and Kwai Chang Caine are kidnapped and sent back into time to the temple. In order to rescue them, Kermit and Peter must break into a secret government facility.
Episode 20
Requiem
Mon, Dec 2, 1996
Caine faces his final challenge as a Shambala master splitting himself into two: One good, and one evil. Peter wishes to help him, but to do so he must face his destiny.
Episode 21
A Shaolin Christmas
Mon, Dec 23, 1996
There are unwelcome guests at Peter's precinct as a powerful gangster is being moved by the feds and armed gunmen attempt to free him. Caine is taken to the hospital to look after sick kids to keep him from interfering.
Episode 22
May I Talk with You
Wed, Jan 1, 1997
After talking a man down from a hostage situation, Caine agrees to go on a radio show to take phone calls. A disturbed man, ready to kill his ex-wife and kids calls in and Caine must convince him to seek the light before it is too late.