Simon & Simon (1981)
S07E16 May the Road Rise Up
Episode Overview
The Simons' lives take a shocking turn when the brothers spot their late father's car cruising down their street. They confront the driver, only to learn that it was indeed their father's vehicle, recently purchased at auction. Initially skeptical, Cecilia eventually believes them, but she and Rick struggle to accept that Jack might still be alive. AJ, however, holds onto that hope fiercely, leading to a physical confrontation with his brother. Realizing how close they came to truly harming each other, they refocus on uncovering the truth. After an exhausting investigation, they learn that Jack didn’t die in a car crash as they believed; instead, he succumbed to radiation poisoning months later while thwarting a terrorist plot involving radioactive materials. Jack’s former boss guides them to the cabin where he actually passed away and hands them the key.