Sam Raimi
Director
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
Season 1
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995. The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.
Released Aug. 26, 1994
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Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Superhero
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Network: FOX
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - First Steps
The MANTIS has to fight with a businessman who is trying to get ahold of a deadly virus, which was ment to be destroyed days ago.
Aug. 26, 1994, midnight
S1E2 - Tango Blue
The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.
Sept. 2, 1994, midnight
S1E3 - Days of Rage
Several youths involved in an experiment focusing on mind augmentation receive a remarkable increase in their intelligence. However, when the drug they are taking induces the teens to follow some of their more primitive instincts, they embark on a series of violent and dangerous escapades, and it's up to the M.A.N.T.I.S to save them and their victims.
Sept. 9, 1994, midnight
S1E4 - Cease Fire
The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.
Sept. 16, 1994, midnight
S1E5 - Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
The strength of the M.A.N.T.I.S is put to the ultimate test when Hawkins has to stop a combat robot from completing it's mission-killing innocent people.
Sept. 23, 1994, midnight
S1E6 - Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.
Sept. 30, 1994, midnight
S1E7 - The Black Dragon
When an organization called the Yakuza kidnaps a mafia princess to gain control of a new sports arena, the MANTIS must fight a samurai warrior to free her.
Oct. 7, 1994, midnight
S1E8 - To Prey in Darkness
When a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.
Oct. 14, 1994, midnight
S1E9 - Fire in the Heart
The MANTIS must thwart the efforts of a shady real estate developer trying to acquire property cheaply by using a young boy that can start fires with his mind.
Oct. 21, 1994, midnight
S1E10 - Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)
The MANTIS is left for dead when, Solomon Box, the MANTIS' chief nemesis, uses his political muscle and the authorities perception that the MANTIS is a vigilante, to persuade the police to hunt him down.
Nov. 4, 1994, midnight
S1E11 - Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)
The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.
Nov. 11, 1994, midnight
S1E12 - Through the Dark Circle
When Savage is kidnapped by strange men from another dimension, Miles and John must save him...with a little help from the MANTIS, of course.
Nov. 18, 1994, midnight
S1E13 - The Eyes Beyond
The MANTIS returns to base in the Chrysalis only to find he is 32 years in the future where Port Columbia is ruled by a machine.
Dec. 9, 1994, midnight
S1E14 - Faces in the Mask
A genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.
Dec. 16, 1994, midnight
S1E15 - The Sea Wasp
When a marine biologist genetically alters herself in an attempt to create an amphibian race through genetic manipulation, she tries to make Miles a part of her plans.
Jan. 6, 1995, midnight
S1E16 - Progenitor
A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.
Jan. 20, 1995, midnight
S1E17 - Switches
A condemned man is executed, but using a device, his consciousness somehow escapes and exists in the electric current. The MANTIS must stop him when he starts hunting down those that put him in prison.
Jan. 27, 1995, midnight
S1E18 - The Delusionist
The MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.
Feb. 10, 1995, midnight
S1E19 - Fast Forward
The MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.
Feb. 17, 1995, midnight
S1E20 - Spider in the Tower
The Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.
March 3, 1995, midnight
S1E21 - Ancestral Evil
Stonebrake's experiment with a DNA hologram turns into a total disaster when an electrical accident causes the hologram of an ancient druid to materialize. Now that he is back, the druid intends to kill the judges and bring back his fame.
Sept. 7, 1997, midnight
S1E22 - Ghost of the Ice
A Fateful crash landing in a remote forest leads the MANTIS and his friends to an encounter with a ravenous Tyranasaurous. With the safety of his loved ones at stake, Miles may have to make the sacrifice all heroes must to end the monster's rampage.
Sept. 14, 1997, midnight
Network: FOX
Released: Aug. 26, 1994
Last Air Date: Sept. 14, 1997, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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