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Season 1 Episode 38: Wetback

A journalist assumes a new identity as a migrant worker to expose the treacherous journey many Mexicans take to reach the United States, highlighting the risks and struggles they face along the way.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 State Scandal

2. State Scandal

Aired: Sep 24, 1959

George Thiem, a respected reporter, finds himself torn between his loyalty to...

Episode 3 Pickup

3. Pickup

Aired: Oct 1, 1959

In the next episode, a dogged journalist is determined to uncover the truth b...

Episode 4 The Neon Touch

4. The Neon Touch

Aired: Oct 8, 1959

A duo of enterprising teenagers concoct a plan to rapidly accumulate wealth b...

Episode 5 Extortion

5. Extortion

Aired: Oct 15, 1959

A renowned physician finds themselves in a desperate struggle against a ruthl...

Episode 6 The Accusing Finger

6. The Accusing Finger

Aired: Oct 22, 1959

A determined reporter, Ed Mowery, sets out to overturn a conviction, convince...

Episode 9 Charm Boy

9. Charm Boy

Aired: Nov 12, 1959

A fatal combination of a sorority meeting and a missed bus leads to a tragic ...

Episode 10 Old Man Lost

10. Old Man Lost

Aired: Nov 19, 1959

A journalist from the Boston Post endeavors to revive the will to live in an ...

Episode 11 The Human Storm

11. The Human Storm

Aired: Nov 26, 1959

A prison uprising and a determined journalist expose the dire circumstances a...

Episode 12 Hot Stuff

12. Hot Stuff

Aired: Dec 3, 1959

Fashion editor Trudy Prokop goes undercover to take down a shoplifting ring.

Episode 13 The Face of a Thief

13. The Face of a Thief

Aired: Dec 10, 1959

A seasoned journalist forms an unlikely alliance with a sharp-minded investig...

Episode 14 Murderess

14. Murderess

Aired: Dec 17, 1959

The enigmatic killer's assertion that no prison could contain her is shocking...

Episode 15 Chain Reaction

15. Chain Reaction

Aired: Dec 24, 1959

A former pilot, haunted by the devastating aftermath of his role in the Hiros...

Episode 16 Clean Kill

16. Clean Kill

Aired: Dec 31, 1959

Gene Lindsey of the Phoenix Gazette uses an unusual clue to crack a murder case.

Episode 17 Lonely Hearts Killer

17. Lonely Hearts Killer

Aired: Jan 7, 1960

A pair of investigative journalists pursue a serial murderer targeting lonely...

Episode 18 Return to Murder

18. Return to Murder

Aired: Jan 14, 1960

A fragile truce between two rival teenage gangs is threatened when a former g...

Episode 19 Scramble

19. Scramble

Aired: Jan 21, 1960

A journalist in Texas works to bridge the gap between a small town and a rece...

Episode 20 Massacre

20. Massacre

Aired: Jan 28, 1960

A deadly predator is wreaking havoc in California, leaving a trail of terror ...

Episode 21 The Blue Dahlia

21. The Blue Dahlia

Aired: Feb 4, 1960

A journalist's determination to uncover the truth leads her to challenge the ...

Episode 22 Checkmate

22. Checkmate

Aired: Feb 11, 1960

As authorities and journalists close in, a prime suspect is grilled about the...

Episode 23 Jail Break

23. Jail Break

Aired: Feb 18, 1960

A daring breakout unfolds as three inmates cleverly obtain pardons, cleverly ...

Episode 24 The Mad Bomber

24. The Mad Bomber

Aired: Feb 25, 1960

A festive season in New York turns into a nightmare as a mysterious bomber wr...

Episode 25 Character Witness

25. Character Witness

Aired: Mar 3, 1960

A dramatic turn of events unfolds as journalist Leo Sheridan takes the stand ...

Episode 26 Dumb Kid

26. Dumb Kid

Aired: Mar 10, 1960

A young journalist discovers a surprising encounter with two outlaws.

Episode 28 Birthday Present

28. Birthday Present

Aired: Mar 24, 1960

A family's ordinary day takes a shocking turn when a father and son's search ...

Episode 29 Suspicion of Murder

29. Suspicion of Murder

Aired: Mar 31, 1960

When a murder accusation puts her friend in danger, Bernice Freeman stands st...

Episode 30 Thesis for Murder

30. Thesis for Murder

Aired: Apr 7, 1960

A college student's obsession with crime leads them to orchestrate a meticulo...

Episode 31 Exposure

31. Exposure

Aired: Apr 14, 1960

A photography studio in Columbus, Ohio, is actually a front for a lucrative s...

Episode 32 Pig Woman

32. Pig Woman

Aired: Apr 21, 1960

A shocking turn of events unfolds as a woman's life takes a dark and sinister...

Episode 33 To Move a Mountain

33. To Move a Mountain

Aired: Apr 28, 1960

The next episode follows a journalist who was sheltered by two Burmese women ...

Episode 34 One Tall, One Short

34. One Tall, One Short

Aired: May 5, 1960

A sudden instinct guides Clayton Darrah, a determined reporter, in capturing ...

Episode 35 The Cave

35. The Cave

Aired: May 12, 1960

A solitary vehicle parked outside a mysterious cave piques the interest of a ...

Episode 36 The Two Ounce Trap

36. The Two Ounce Trap

Aired: May 19, 1960

A journalist delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding a series of...

Episode 37 The Last Knockout

37. The Last Knockout

Aired: May 26, 1960

Ed Reid, a determined reporter, embarks on a thrilling investigation to track...

Episode 38 Wetback

38. Wetback

Aired: Feb 1, 1961

A journalist assumes a new identity as a migrant worker to expose the treache...

Episode 39 Smoke Screen

39. Smoke Screen

Aired: Feb 4, 1961

As the flames of fear engulf the city, the Erie, Pa., fire department embarks...

Info about Deadline

Network: WPIX

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama