The White Shadow · SEASON 1

The Great White Dope

Episode 12 · 1979-02-24

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  • Drama
  • Family

Episode overview

Mac Wade, a tall, white, ""can't miss"" college basketball prospect, transfers to Carver for his senior year due to re-zoning, which excites Reeves. However, Reeves discovers that Mac can't read and has been allowed a free ride through school because of his basketball skills. The problem is further compounded when Mac, who has never had to take a test in school, is caught cheating on a test and has to be suspended.

60 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. (pilot)1978-11-27 2. Here's Mud in Your Eye1978-12-04 3. The Offer1978-12-11 4. Bonus Baby1978-12-25 5. Pregnant Pause1979-01-01 6. Wanna Bet?1979-01-08 7. That Old Gang of Mine1979-01-15 8. Just One of the Boys1979-01-27 9. Airball1979-02-03 10. We're in the Money1979-02-10 11. Spare the Rod1979-02-17 12. The Great White Dope1979-02-24 13. Mainstream1979-03-05 14. Little Orphan Abner1979-03-26 15. LeGrand Finale1979-04-09