Episode
The Hitchhiker: One Last Prayer
Overview
Miranda and Sean are two desperate songwriters trying to make a career in the record business. When a record executive, Robbie shows interest in one of their songs, they think they are on their way. Miranda becomes a ruthless businesswoman and must face the alter ego she has created for the video.
Details
- Series
- The Hitchhiker
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 1986-04-22
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
One Last Prayer is Episode 26 in Season 1 of The Hitchhiker. It aired on 1986-04-22. The runtime is 30 min.
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