Top of the Hill

Episode 1

Top of the Hill

Thu, Sep 21, 1989 99 mins

Thomas Bell's father was elected to the US congress but poor health forces him to step down so Tom decides to run for his father's vacated post; which he wins. On his first day, he learns that an American who works overseas, is being held, and it seems that the US is not going to help. But Tom who's very idealistic decides to look into it; it seems that the country that's holding wants something that Tom can't deliver without he help or approval of certain government officials but naturally they want something from Tom - to compromise some of his beliefs and convictions.

Episode 2

You Were Always on My Mind

Thu, Sep 28, 1989

Bell becomes involved with an adopted leukemia victim whose only hope to survive is to find he natural mother.

Episode 3

The Noble Roman

Thu, Oct 5, 1989

When a friend is killed shortly after winning a union election, Bell becomes involved in union politics and has to deal with the corrupt incumbent.

Episode 4

At Risk

Thu, Oct 12, 1989

A former girlfriend asks for Bell's help in documenting toxic waste in his district.

Episode 5

Taking the Heat

Thu, Oct 26, 1989

Episode 6

Not in My Backyard

Thu, Nov 2, 1989

Bell learns about an underground network protecting abused children.

Episode 7

Running Shoes

Thu, Nov 9, 1989

Episode 8

Above Suspicion

Thu, Nov 16, 1989

Bell Jeopardizes his chances of joining the House Intelligence Committee when he discovers a mole in the membership.

Episode 9

Accurate But Not True

Thu, Nov 30, 1989

Episode 10

Letter from a Dead Man

Thu, Dec 7, 1989

Susan's life is threatened by terrorists who blame her father for an overseas toxic gas disaster.