[s1e1] Welcome Home, Jaime Part 1 May 2026

The Resurrection of Jaime Sommers: A Look Back at "Welcome Home, Jaime"

On January 14, 1976, television history was made when Lindsay Wagner officially stepped into her own spotlight as Jaime Sommers in the series premiere of The Bionic Woman . The episode, titled marked the beginning of a spin-off that would eventually rival—and sometimes surpass—its parent show, The Six Million Dollar Man , in popularity. A Second Chance at Life [S1E1] Welcome Home, Jaime Part 1

The episode is not just about homecoming; it introduces the season's first threat. A wealthy industrialist, Carlton Harris, has discovered Jaime's secret bionic powers and begins orchestrating "tests" to capture her abilities on film. Part 1 culminates in Oscar Goldman devising a risky plan: Jaime must stage a "falling out" with the OSI so she can go undercover as an employee for Harris and investigate his suspected illegal activities. "The Bionic Woman" Welcome Home, Jaime: Part 1 ... - IMDb The Resurrection of Jaime Sommers: A Look Back

Jaime takes a job teaching middle and high school students at the Ventura Air Force Base school. She lives in a charming attic loft above her foster parents, Jim and Helen Elgin. - IMDb Jaime takes a job teaching middle

The premiere establishes the dual nature of Jaime’s new existence: