Route 66: A Cage in Search of a Bird

"A Cage in Search of a Bird" is the ninth episode of season four of the American drama series Route 66 and the 112th episode of the series overall. It was directed by Alvin Ganzer and written by Stirling Silliphant. It first aired on CBS on November 29th, 1963. In this episode, Tod Stiles and Linc Case drive to St. Augustine, Florida where they reunite with one of Tod's college buddies, Harlan Livingston, III. Harlan has a scheme for determining whether a woman is potential bride material and enlists Tod to play the role of a wealthy bachelor.