
M.A.N.T.I.S.
1994•1h 0m•5.0/10
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
August 26, 1994
Last Aired
September 14, 1997
Networks
FOX
Created By
Sam Raimi
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
First Steps
Air date: 1994-08-26
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.
E2
Tango Blue
Air date: 1994-09-02
The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.
E3
Days of Rage
Air date: 1994-09-09
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.
E4
Cease Fire
Air date: 1994-09-16
The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.
E5
Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
Air date: 1994-09-23
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.
E6
Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
Air date: 1994-09-30
When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.
E7
The Black Dragon
Air date: 1994-10-07
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.
E8
To Prey in Darkness
Air date: 1994-10-14
When a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.
E9
Fire in the Heart
Air date: 1994-10-21
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.
E10
Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)
Air date: 1994-11-04
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.
E11
Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)
Air date: 1994-11-11
The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.
E12
Through the Dark Circle
Air date: 1994-11-18
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.
E13
The Eyes Beyond
Air date: 1994-12-09
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.
E14
Faces in the Mask
Air date: 1994-12-16
A genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.
E15
The Sea Wasp
Air date: 1995-01-06
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.
E16
Progenitor
Air date: 1995-01-20
A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.
E17
Switches
Air date: 1995-01-27
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.
E18
The Delusionist
Air date: 1995-02-10
The MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.
E19
Fast Forward
Air date: 1995-02-17
The MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.
E20
Spider in the Tower
Air date: 1995-03-03
The Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.
E21
Ancestral Evil
Air date: 1997-09-07
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.
E22
Ghost of the Ice
Air date: 1997-09-14
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.


































