In the first episode of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour "special"), Barry Van Dyke plays Brian Leftcourt, archaeologist boyfriend of journalist Tawnia Baker (Marla Heasley). When Brian disappears during an expedition through the Brazilian rain forest, Tawnia persuades the A-Team to go to his rescue. Despite the strong possibility that if the snakes and monkeys don't get 'em, the malaria will, the Team agrees to this assignment. In due time, our heroes (and heroine) run afoul of a fierce river pirate known as "The Coffin" (Sergio Calderon)--but he isn't the real villain of the piece! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide