Chuck It or Check It, Day or Night

*For the transcript, see Chuck It or Check It, Day or Night/Transcript*

"**Chuck It or Check It, Day or Night**" is the second episode of Dog Man, It first aired on The Greeny Channel in January 18, 1983, The episode was written by Jon Vitti, and directed by David Silverman. The episode's title is a reference to Click It or Ticket, Day or Night, This is a special guest named Reginald Barratt as Peter, the episode was rated TV-14-LV.

## Summary

Dog Man is shockingly a great firefighter, someone is revealed to be an alien disguised as a human, after being knocked out, Peggy wakes up in the bad guy's headquarters.

## Plot

A pacifist is transformed by a radioactive spider on Mount Olympus. Peggy is a woman in her early thirties, who is very timid. The story begins in a stately home. A baby is born in mysterious circumstances. It's a story about loss. Dog Man sets out on a rescue mission. Slowly being overcome with the stress of everyday life, Jack is forced into action when a long lost love returns, asking them for a favor that results in them working for a large, international organization. After pretending that nothing is wrong, Dog Man, after discovering a world of lies and betrayal, desperately searches for a missing person. In the end, after witnessing the death of the antagonist, Andy accepts down the opportunity to take a job solving similar problems in future.

Living life on the edge, Annie attempts to turn their life around when they are involved in a case of espionage that results in the destruction of the city. Regretting decisions made in the past, an opportunity presents itself to Marian when they realism a loved one is involved in criminal activities that results in their best friend being taken hostage. Dog Man is a 15-year-old guy, who is very idealistic. The story begins in a remote cottage. Someone is badly injured in a car crash. It's a story about a chase. Jack takes control of the situation. Knowing little of the world away from home, Marian struggles to adjust to life when they discover a secret plot within the ruler's own forces; it results in the castle being captured by an enemy nation.

Driven by hatred, Peggy, resenting what their world has become, struggles to stay ahead of a deadly pursuer hot on their trail. In the end, after being permanently disabled, Ken is able to put the past behind them and settle down in a peaceful life. A talking horse stumbles upon a secret door in the suburbs. The step-daughter of an abusive man steals a tank and causes havocs while on Safari in Africa. Stuck in an abusive relationship, Matt loses what's dearest to them when they are involved in a case of mistaken identity that results in them working for a large, international organization. Driven by rage, Joe, regretting their involvement, ends up taking things into their own hands. Ken is a young man in his late teens, who can be quite rude. The story begins in a boxing club.

Matt is arrested. It's a story about escape. Dog Man sets out to change everyone's opinion. Determined to make something of themselves, Joe is suddenly forced to leave their home and family when a long lost love returns, asking them for a favor; it will eventually ruin someone else's life. Seeking vengeance, Jack, with an experienced mentor, that promises to stop the threat. In the end, after the development of a surprising relationship, Marian's life returns to improved normality, though they retain a lust for adventure.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Dog Man - Ivona Eric
* Annie - Sheila Mercier
* Jack - Andrew Burt
* Peggy - Jo Kendall
* Joe - Frazer Hines
* Matt - Frederick Pyne
* Sam - James Spader
* Marian - Joanne Woodward
* Andy - Robert Redford
* Ken - Gene Hackman

## Notes

* Gene Hackman is credited as Ken Braelyn though he does not appear in this episode.
* The theme music plays over a scene where Marian crosses through the stream and Jack Sugden makes his way over to The Mill.
* TV Times synopsis: Jack Sugden and his brother Joe are both attracted to Marian, daughter of Henry, a retired businessman who has just moved into a neighboring house. Marian consults a solicitor, Peter, about claiming a right of way.
* This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
	+ Dog Man: Season 1 DVD released by Activision on 15th October 2007.