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Pilot
EP 1
60m

Pilot

Pete Karras is a photographer-father of two sons (Vincent Van Patten and Leif Garrett), who takes to the road after the death of Pete's wife. That story involves a romance between Pete and Amy Parsons, who, alas, is doomed, but it's the relationship between Pete and his boys that's the heartbeat of the series.

Aired: 1975-09-04
Fear
EP 2
60m

Fear

Despite his deep-rooted fear of heights, John goes along with Pete and Endy in taking flight instruction from a hang-gliding pilot. Unexpectedly, John likes the beginner's lessons until he realizes that the advanced stages of the sport entail flying off 200-foot cliffs.

Aired: 1975-09-14
Match Point
EP 3
60m

Match Point

While his father is shooting a photo layout for a sports magazine, John almost defeats tennis star Tom Aberling in a pick-up match; but Tom's father fears the nonchalant game could ruin his son's reputation.

Aired: 1975-09-21
The Ghost Story
EP 4
60m

The Ghost Story

While covering an exhibit featuring the works of a recently deceased young artist, Peter receives a bizarre request from her twin sister: she wants him to photograph the dead woman's ghost, reportedly haunting the family estate.

Aired: 1975-09-28
Ride on a Red Balloon
EP 5
60m

Ride on a Red Balloon

A drinking problem prevents Pete's longtime friend, a hot air balloon pilot, from assisting with an advertising photo layour Pete is doing for a soft drink company.

Aired: 1975-10-05
The Fugitives
EP 6
60m

The Fugitives

The father of a young girl is being stalked by a mysterious man with a gun.

Aired: 1975-10-12
The Cave
EP 7
60m

The Cave

Pete's wartime buddy Dan Marshall undertakes daring exploits in a huge, dark, and treacherous cave, with an admiring John Karras following close behind.

Aired: 1975-10-19
The Rip-Off
EP 8
60m

The Rip-Off

A young girl hitchhiker creates a nightmare for Pete Karras and his sons when she and her boyfriend steal the Karras' motor home.

Aired: 1975-10-26
The Prisoner in Sneakers
EP 9
60m

The Prisoner in Sneakers

A friendship develops between Endy Karras and a bitter, street-wise youth in a detention home.

Aired: 1975-11-02
The Trail of Bigfoot
EP 10
60m

The Trail of Bigfoot

Pete sets out to photograph the elusive Bigfoot.

Aired: 1975-11-09
The Albatross
EP 11
60m

The Albatross

The Karrases become involved in the troubled relationship between two hitchhikers: an ambitious young mother and her withdrawn, neglected son. Pete and his sons stop to help a young mother whose car has broken down, but find themselves giving Patti Hardy and her son more than just a lift to the next city.

Aired: 1975-11-15
Adventure in L.A.
EP 12
60m

Adventure in L.A.

Pete has been assigned to photograph the daughter of an international shipping magnate while she is visiting Los Angeles, but he arrives to find that the job has been given to someone else and that threats have been made on the young girl's life.

Aired: 1975-11-23
Odyssey in Jeans
EP 13
60m

Odyssey in Jeans

Working on a photo assignment at a guest ranch, Pete falls from his horse and is rushed to the hospital, leaving John to deal with young Endy's fright and confusion.

Aired: 1975-11-30

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Pete Karras is a photographer-father of two sons (Vincent Van Patten and Leif Garrett), who takes to the road after the death of Pete's wife. That story involves a romance between Pete and Amy Parsons, who, alas, is doomed, but it's the relationship between Pete and his boys that's the heartbeat of the series.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 1 Synopsis:

Pete Karras is a photographer-father of two sons (Vincent Van Patten and Leif Garrett), who takes to the road after the death of Pete's wife. That story involves a romance between Pete and Amy Parsons, who, alas, is doomed, but it's the relationship between Pete and his boys that's the heartbeat of the series.

Three for the Road is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from September 14 to November 30, 1975. The series centers on Pete Karras, played by Alex Rocco, a recently widowed photojournalist travelling around the United States with two sons, John and Endy, in a recreational vehicle.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (3 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in Three for the Road.

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Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Acclaimed Visionary Filmmaker

Screenplay / Writers

Original Creative Screenplay

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Master Director of Photography

Series Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

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Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for Three for the Road.

Filming Countries & Regions
United StatesUnited Kingdom

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
International Master Production GroupTier-1 Certified Production Soundstages
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 (Cinemascope Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of Three for the Road.

Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Three for the Road. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Alex Rocco's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Three for the Road, Alex Rocco underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Leif Garrett. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

The Director concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Three for the Road, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (7.5/10)

Three for the Road achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Three for the Road was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of Three for the Road from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1972 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1973 - 1974 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1974 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 4, 1975

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming Three for the Road Season 1 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

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Where was Three for the Road filmed and what soundstages were used?

Three for the Road was produced across United States, United Kingdom utilizing International Master Production Group.

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Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.