Marcus Smith

A series of mysterious deaths plague the life of conductor Ryder Bond (Fred Beir). In each case, the victim is incinerated by supernaturally hot flames. As Kolchak (Darren McGavin) investigates, he finds out that an arsonist, Frankie Markoff, was a fan of Bond's, and was killed in a penny arcade. His funeral procession crossed Bond's car, allowing the spirit to become a "doppelganger" and try to take over Bond's life.

When Oscar disappears outside of Las Vegas, rumors circulate that he is involved in a plot to steal gold from a nearby gold mine. As Steve investigates, things get dangerous when he becomes imprisoned in the mine. Farley Granger guest stars.