Tour of Duty
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Tour of Duty follows a U.S. Army platoon as they navigate the harrowing challenges of combat and camaraderie. Each episode delves into the personal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by the soldiers, highlighting their bravery and resilience amidst the chaos of war. With a compelling mix of action and character development, the series provides a poignant exploration of the sacrifices made by service members, capturing the intense realities of military life during one of America's most contentious conflicts.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Title: Pilot Plot: Following significant losses at Firebase Ladybird, Sgt. Anderson travels to division headquarters to deliver a report and seek new...
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2
Notes from the Underground
The Viet Cong are wreaking havoc on American troops by utilizing their network of underground tunnels. During a recent mission, Anderson and his men s...
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3
Dislocations
Title: Displacements Plot: As a platoon relocates villagers, Goldman finds himself drawn to a stunning woman among them. During an ambush on their jo...
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4
War Lover
The men are put under the command of a tough sergeant tasked with blowing up an enemy bridge. Tensions escalate when Anderson discovers a Vietnamese c...
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5
Sitting Ducks
Title: Targeted Operations Plot: The team is tasked with safeguarding an irrigation initiative, but following a series of effective ambushes against ...
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6
Burn, Baby, Burn
Amidst intense racial strife and violence across America, similar issues surface in Vietnam, where certain bars and areas are strictly segregated by r...
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7
Brothers, Fathers and Sons
Anderson, Baker, and Johnson find themselves in a dire situation when their helicopter is shot down, exploding upon impact. Miraculously unharmed, the...
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8
The Good, the Bad and the Dead
A tipsy soldier takes off in a chaplain's jeep, bringing along a Vietnamese hooker for a wild ride. They narrowly avoid a collision with a jeep full o...
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9
Battling Baker Brothers
Baker urges his squad to gather around as a helicopter approaches, expecting a special guest. To his surprise, the "VIP" is his twin brother, Carl, wh...
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10
Nowhere to Run
Title: Nowhere to Run Plot: Two sappers infiltrate Firebase Ladybird unnoticed, but Percell spots the third one and shoots him down. The remaining du...
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11
Roadrunner
For a soldier, receiving mail is a significant moment, and when Zeke opens his letter, he finds a message from his ex-wife. She's upset that he hasn't...
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12
Pushin' Too Hard
Anderson, Goldman, and Captain Wallace are examining a new addition to the platoon's weapons: a flamethrower. Meanwhile, Zeke and Goldman express thei...
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13
USO Down
A USO band featuring three female dancers, a saxophonist, and a singer finishes their show at a remote base and rushes to a helicopter for their next ...
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14
Under Siege
The Bravo team is convinced that Westmoreland hasn't yet alerted the enemy about their weakening position, as Firebase Ladybird continues to endure re...
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15
Soldiers
Title: Soldiers Plot: The team finds themselves engaged in intense combat with enemy forces, suffering numerous injuries before two helicopters arriv...
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16
Gray-Brown Odyssey
Goldman, Horn, Calhoun, and Pointer are making their way back to base after a two-day stint in the rear when their jeep strikes a mine, injuring Calho...
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17
Blood Brothers
Retired Major General Goldman arrives at Firebase Ladybird via helicopter for an assessment directed by Washington officials. Upon arrival, he encount...
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18
The Short Timer
Bravo Company embarks on another dangerous mission, and the new point man halts the patrol upon spotting blood. He follows the trail, only to fall vic...
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19
Paradise Lost
Title: Paradise Lost Plot: Bravo Company is on a jungle patrol when they stumble upon a recent trail leading straight to a trap set by Viet Cong sold...
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20
Angel of Mercy
In a quiet hamlet in South Vietnam, an NVA officer assembles his troops to inform them about their upcoming mission to infiltrate various towns and vi...
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21
The Hill
Title: The Hill Plot: Goldman and Nikki savor a brief escape together at China Beach, but their joyful reunion is overshadowed by Nikki's refusal to ...
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Saigon (1)
After receiving a warning about the approaching Tet Offensive, Bravo Company finds themselves unprepared when they arrive at Tan Son Nhut Base near Sa...
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2
Saigon (2)
Anderson says goodbye to his wife after she reveals her plans to remarry. Meanwhile, Goldman starts dating Devlin, but their budding romance nearly ta...
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3
For What It's Worth
During a patrol, Anderson and Goldman spot some Viet Cong transporting an American prisoner and manage to capture photos before retreating. Ruiz makes...
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4
True Grit
Anderson puts his career on the line by defying orders to postpone sending exhausted soldiers back into battle.
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5
Non-Essential Personnel
Alex embarks on a mission to reveal a major whose poor decision-making has led to significant losses.
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6
Sleeping Dogs
Anderson ventures into the jungle to locate a troubled friend who has declined the opportunity to return home.
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7
I Wish It Would Rain
Alex teams up with a French journalist to look into the unauthorized entries of U.S. forces into Cambodia.
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8
Popular Forces
Title: Rising Stars Plot: Anderson, Johnson, and Ruiz take on the challenge of training four inexperienced recruits from Vietnam. Their lack of skill...
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9
Terms of Enlistment
Title: Terms of Enlistment Plot: When Woods, the new recruit, mistakenly triggers a pressure-sensitive mine while on point, the team scrambles to s...
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10
Nightmare
Goldman continues to look for McKay after the Army has abandoned the search. Meanwhile, Percell finds himself confronting legal issues due to his acti...
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11
Promised Land
The news of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination casts a shadow over black soldiers, significantly dampening their spirits.
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12
Lonesome Cowboy Blues
Anderson and Goldman uncover a breach in a highly classified mission, while Alex faces the challenge of earning the trust of her dubious new superviso...
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13
Sins of the Fathers
Alex puts herself in danger as she digs into the murder of a prostitute, a case that has Taylor's name connected to it.
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14
Sealed with a Kiss
Zeke weighs a tempting opportunity to work as a mercenary for the CIA. Alongside Goldman, he embarks on a perilous mission that involves teaming up wi...
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15
Hard Stripe
During a routine patrol, the team encounters CIA recruiter Jim Doyle, who has a cache of Russian sniper rifles and insists that their meeting is purel...
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16
The Volunteer
Title: The Volunteer Plot: A determined young desk clerk eager to demonstrate his worth is placed in Anderson's platoon. As he navigates the challeng...
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The Luck
The platoon is shattered by the tragic news of Goldman and Anderson's disappearance, with many fearing they've perished. Alex, in particular, is deepl...
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2
Doc Hock
Title: Doc Hock Plot: Goldman suggests to Zeke that it might be time for him to transition to a desk role. Alex is excited to see Myron return but in...
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3
The Ties That Bind
Col. Carl Brewster arrives in the local Vietnamese town to declare the "boom-boom" parlor off-limits due to an outbreak of STDs among the troops. Mean...
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Lonely at the Top
Title: Isolated at the Summit Plot: While Zeke is in the United States, Brewster dispatches the team to find a lost SOG unit. In the dense jungle, Te...
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5
A Bodyguard of Lies
Chaos erupts in the jungle after a rookie's blunder leads to the deaths of two soldiers who attempted to rescue him. Lt. Beller, who has seen more tha...
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6
A Necessary End
McKay is excited for a date with a stunning blonde, but on their way to the mall, he accidentally hits a child with his jeep. This incident leads him ...
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Cloud Nine
Taylor, Ruiz, and Johnson embark on a mission to locate Purcell after he goes missing. Their search spans three days, leading them to a heroin den run...
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Thanks for the Memories
Title: Thanks for the Memories Plot: The members of Team Viking gather for a medal ceremony to honor their bravery. During the event, General Higgins...
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9
I Am What I Am
Team Viking sets out to seize a Soviet helicopter but quickly finds themselves surrounded and captured. Fortunately, it turns out the whole operation ...
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10
World in Changes
McKay is determined to track down the sniper responsible for downing helicopters. However, while he’s airborne, he becomes the target himself, resul...
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11
Green Christmas
During Christmas, Team Viking is deep in the Cambodian jungle, attempting to capture prisoners. Doc attempts to connect with one of the captives, only...
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12
Odd Man Out
Title: The Outlier Plot: As Lor eagerly awaits news of his promotion, he receives a letter from Johnson that highlights the positive changes back hom...
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13
And Make Death Proud to Take Us
A group of new replacements arrives, catching Anderson's eye, especially a 15-year-old recruit, as Team Viking returns from their mission. With fresh ...
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14
Dead Man Tales
Title: Dead Man Tales Plot: Team Viking receives a three-day leave, but their rowdy behavior quickly leads to chaos. While the major reprimands them,...
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15
Road to Long Binh
The entire Team Viking crew suffers from food poisoning, forcing Goldman to step in and handle a mission he had planned to delegate. He brings Anderso...
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16
Acceptable Losses
Team Viking embarks on another mission in Fontaine, but soon finds themselves under intense enemy fire. McKay returns to the landing zone to extract t...
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17
Vietnam Rag
Title: Vietnam Rag Plot: Taylor and Ruiz remain unaccounted for, still classified as MIA. The camp receives a fresh batch of FNGs, including a laid...
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18
War is a Contact Sport
In the field, Percell manages to capture a VC while Doc and another soldier keep watch. Suddenly, a second VC launches an attack on Danny, and as the ...
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19
Three Cheers for the Orange, White & Blue
Anderson and Pop are enjoying their evening at a nearby bar when a young trooper arrives and hurls insults at Pop, revealing himself to be Robby, Pop'...
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20
The Raid
Title: The Raid Plot: As the monsoon season descends, Pop returns to the States to attend his son’s funeral, only to face accusations from his wife...
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21
Payback
Months later, McKay is informed that he will never fly again, leaving him bitter and desperate for a civilian flying job. However, he faces rejection ...
