Obsession
- Original air date: 14 November 1994
- Written by: Lawrence Shore
- Directed by: Charles Wilkinson
- Credited Cast: Adrian Paul (Duncan MacLeod), Stan Kirsch (Richie Ryan), Lisa Howard (Anne Lindsey)
- Original cast: Cameron Bancroft (David Keogh), Nancy Sorel (Jill Pelentay), Sherry Miller (Sarah Carter), Duncan Fraser (Mr. Renquist), Laura Harris (Julia Renquist), Kim Kondrashoff (Henry Carter), Nancy Sivak (Ginny), John R. Taylor (Jake)
Immortal David Keogh, once an indentured servant, is a noted craftsman with his heart set on marrying his sweetheart, Jill. Unfortunately, Jill does not agree. Although she loved Keogh once, she was unable to handle it when he confided the secret of his Immortality. Now Keogh won't leave her alone and she's coming to MacLeod, whom Keogh respects and might listen to, for help. But Keogh won't listen, convinced that Jill needs him as much as he needs her. In flashback, we see a time in MacLeod's life when he, too, was obsessed with a woman he couldn't have. When Jill is killed in a tragic accident while trying to get way from Keogh, Keogh blames MacLeod and swears vengeance.
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