Three for the Road
After his wife's death, a freelance photographer/writer and his two sons (aged about 17 and 12) assuage their grief with an adventurous new lifestyle: they sell their house, buy a large recreational vehicle, and embark on a long road trip through the U.S.A.
- 1975-1975
- 1 season
- CBS
- Action & Adventure, Drama
After his wife's death, a freelance photographer/writer and his two sons (aged about 17 and 12) assuage their grief with an adventurous new lifestyle: they sell their house, buy a large recreational vehicle, and embark on a long road trip through the U.S.A.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1975
Episode 0
Pilot
Mon, Sep 1, 1975 90 mins
Pete Karras is a freelance photographer whose assignments take him across America in a motor-home he shares with his two sons, Endy and John. While on his travels, Pete meets Amy, a television reporter, and they fall for each other.
Episode 1
Fear
Sun, Sep 14, 1975 60 mins
Despite his deep-rooted fear, John goes along with Pete and Endy in taking flight instructions from a hang-gliding pilot. Unexpectedly, John like the beginner's lessons; however, he doesn't realize that the advanced stages of the sport entail flying off 200-foot cliffs.
Episode 2
Match Point
Sun, Sep 21, 1975
John decides to play in a tennis tournament. And the father of a player whom he will likely play in the final, is concerned. John also gets close to the player's sister. And she sets John up.
Episode 3
The Ghost Story
Sun, Sep 28, 1975 60 mins
Pete is hired to photograph a woman's sister who happens to be a ghost.
Episode 4
Ride on a Red Balloon
Sun, Oct 5, 1975 60 mins
Pete's friend, a hot air balloon pilot, can't help with his soft drink ad shoot due to a drinking problem.
Episode 5
The Fugitives
Sun, Oct 12, 1975
Donna and Pete are showcased. A mysterious man with a gun is stalking Hal McCrea, the father of a young girl.
Episode 6
The Cave
Sun, Oct 19, 1975 60 mins
An old buddy of Pete's joins the family and thrills the boys his stories. When the man decides to explore a nearby cave John secretly joins him and puts his life in peril.
Episode 7
The Rip-off
Sun, Oct 26, 1975 60 mins
The Karras men are assistance to a young woman who appears to need help. But she and her boyfriend are running a scam, stealing the Karras motor home. Pete and his sons develop a plan for getting their vehicle back.
Episode 8
The Prisoner in Sneakers
Sun, Nov 2, 1975 60 mins
When a cynical, hardened teenager crosses paths wih Endy they find they have much in common. The youth is unhappy being in a group home and Endy tries to help his new friend.
Episode 9
The Trail of Bigfoot
Sun, Nov 9, 1975 60 mins
When sightings of the mythical Bigfoot begin to proliferate it gains interest among the the crew. Photographer John Karras is sent to investigate and hopefully come back with evidence on film.
Episode 10
The Albatross
Sun, Nov 16, 1975
Pete and his sons stopped to help a young mother whose car had broken down, but they ended up giving Patti Hardy and her son more than just a lift to the next city.
Episode 11
Adventure in Los Angeles
Sun, Nov 23, 1975
The Karras men arrive in Los Angeles ready to enjoy themselves. Then they get caught up in a in a family drama when Sophie, the daughter of a Greek shipping magnate Cesare, has run away and looks to Pete and John for help.
Episode 12
Odyssey in Jeans
Sun, Nov 30, 1975
During a guest ranch photo shoot, Pete's fall from a horse necessitates a hospital visit, leaving John to comfort the frightened and confused Endy.