One Tiger to a Hill (S03E01)
Buz and Tod find work as deckhands on a salmon fishing trawler owned by Anna Gustafson, a widowed mother. While on the job, Tod becomes smitten with Anna's charming daughter, Toika. The episode opens with a striking scene of Buz and Tod cruising along a sandy beach in their classic Corvette, accompanied by Nelson Riddle's iconic theme. As they settle into their new roles, Anna quickly takes a liking to both young men but recognizes their contrasting backgrounds, especially noting Tod's college education as a better match for Toika. However, tension arises with Karno, Toika's jealous boyfriend, who harbors resentment towards Tod for his academic achievements while he served in the military. As complications unfold, Toika finds herself increasingly attracted to Tod, despite Karno's disapproval.