A Virus Among Us

The Pretender episode
A Virus Among Us
	Season 1
Episode #	1.07
Airdate	November 9, 1996
Writer(s)	Lawrence Meyers
Director(s)	Fred Keller
Last name (s)	Reilly
Location (s)	Chicago, Illinois
Previous episode	To Serve and Protect
Next episode	Not Even A Mouse
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A Virus Among Us is the seventh episode of the first season of The Pretender which first aired November 16, 1996 on NBC in the United States.

Recap

Jarod gives Miss Parker the flu and uncovers the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of scientist Jon Florence of the Regional Infectious Disease Authority (R.I.D.A.) Sydney seeks the solace of confession after 33 years. Through DSAs we see a younger Jarod as he learns the code word 'Refuge' from Sydney for when he wants to stop simulations. As Miss Parker tracks Jarod, she ends up stuck in one of his unique traps.

Cast

Main Cast

Michael T. Weiss as Jarod Andrea Parker as Miss Parker

Patrick Bauchau as Sydney

Guest Stars

Jon Polito as Ben Hansel David Spielberg as Dr. Walter Garber Raphael Sbarge as Jeff Baytos Jon Gries as Broots Cordelia Richards as Mrs. Florence Alex Wexo as Young Sydney

Richard Marcus as Mr. Raines Brenda Varda as Dr. Lisa Hoffman Thomas Wagner as Landlord Matthew Carey as High School Student Jonathan Osser as Younger Jarod

Featuring Stars (Cast)

David Fabrizio as Jon Florence David Vegh as Stock Boy Sam Ayers as Sam the Sweeper Michael Prescott as Priest

Cara Rose as Cindy Florence Paul Robert Langdon as Carlos Briggs Jose Rosario as Mr. Briggs

Pretend

• Virologist - Jarod Riley
  • Richard L. Riley, performed experiments that led to the understanding of the airborne transmission of tuberculosis.

Quotes

“	No roaches?	”
–Jarod

“	I have a fever Syd, but it's not bad enough to believe that.	”
–Miss Parker

“	Mr. Raines, I have the flu.	”
–Miss Parker

“	I'm dying.	”
–Mr. Raines

“	The question is, Where is he?"	”
–Mr. Raines

“	Live long and prosper.	”
–Baytos

“	Subtlety is a virtue in any form.	”
–Jarod

“	Art is many things. Some choose a brush, some a bow, some a pen....and some...choose glass.	”
–Jarod

“	You said it yourself Ben. Sometimes an artist needs to stretch.	”
–Jarod

“	The truth is, this place gives me the creeps.	”
–Jarod

“	You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave.	”
–Jarod

“	Welcome to the world's largest bug motel.	”
–Jarod