M.A.N.T.I.S.

M.A.N.T.I.S.

Ended First aired 26/Aug/1994 United States English 2 season(s) 25 episode(s)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
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Season 1 · Season 1
22 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Aug/1994
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S1E22
Ghost of the Ice
Air date: 14/Sep/1997 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E21
Ancestral Evil
Air date: 07/Sep/1997 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E17
Switches
Air date: 27/Jan/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E15
The Sea Wasp
Air date: 06/Jan/1995 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E12
Through the Dark Circle
Air date: 18/Nov/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E10
Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)
Air date: 04/Nov/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E9
Fire in the Heart
Air date: 21/Oct/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E7
The Black Dragon
Air date: 07/Oct/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
Air date: 30/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.

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When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.

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S1E5
Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
Air date: 23/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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Days of Rage
Air date: 09/Sep/1994 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 0 · Specials
3 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jan/1994
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S0E3
Pilot (2)
Air date: 24/Jan/1994 · Time: 20:00
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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions

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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions

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Pilot (1)
Air date: 24/Jan/1994 · Time: 20:00
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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions

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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions

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Pilot
Air date: 24/Jan/1994 · Time: 20:00
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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the original pilot movie, use specials 2 and 3 for the DVD, Amazon, iTunes and Syndicated versions.

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Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the original pilot movie, use specials 2 and 3 for the DVD, Amazon, iTunes and Syndicated versions.

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Carl Lumbly
Carl Lumbly
Dr. Miles Hawkins
Roger Rees
Roger Rees
John Stonebrake
Chris Gartin
Chris Gartin
Taylor Savage
Galyn Görg
Galyn Görg
Lt. Leora Maxwell
Jerry Wasserman
Jerry Wasserman
Det. Paul Warren
Gary Graham
Gary Graham
Capt. Ken Hetrick
Robert Hooks
Robert Hooks
Blu Mankuma
Blu Mankuma
Martin Cummins
Martin Cummins
Andrew Kavadas
Andrew Kavadas
Lorena Gale
Lorena Gale
James Gleason
James Gleason
Dr. Multi
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Gavin Buhr
Griggs
Mark Sheppard
Mark Sheppard
Gay Thomas Wilson
Gay Thomas Wilson
Miriam Basuto
Boris Lee Krutonog
Boris Lee Krutonog
Mitan Chetek
Mari Morrow
Mari Morrow
Sena Basuto
Ken Foree
Ken Foree
Terrorist Leader

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Cliff Bole
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David Grossman
David Grossman
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David Nutter
David Nutter
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Joe Napolitano
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John Nicolella
John Nicolella
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Kim Manners
Kim Manners
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Les Landau
Les Landau
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Mario Azzopardi
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Neill Fearnley
Neill Fearnley
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Richard Compton
Richard Compton
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Rob Bowman
Rob Bowman
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Tucker Gates
Director

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