The Hitchhiker (1983)

Episode Overview

Title: A Friend in Need Plot: After being tossed out by his wife Eleanor, Richard Shepard finds solace in a stray dog that unexpectedly starts eliminating his adversaries. As the canine’s violent instincts escalate, it soon targets Eleanor, forcing Richard to intervene. Torn between his affection for the dog and his devotion to the woman he loves, Richard must find a way to protect Eleanor from the very creature he took in to help him.