Series synopsis
The Invisible Man is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on NBC on May 6, 1975. It ended on January 26, 1976. It was created by Harve Bennett, Steven Bochco. It stars David McCallum, Melinda O. Fee and Craig Stevens.
The Invisible Man is a Sci-Fi American television series starring Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Eddie Jones, Shannon Kenny and Michael McCafferty. Somewhat more successful than previous television series involving invisible secret agents, it aired from June 9, 2000 to February 1, 2002, lasting two seasons.
The plot revolves around Darien Fawkes, a thief facing life imprisonment who was recruited by a low-rent spy organization and given the power of invisibility via implantation of a speci ...
Premise
The Invisible Man is a Sci-Fi American television series starring Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Eddie Jones, Shannon Kenny and Michael McCafferty. Somewhat more successful than previous television series involving invisible secret agents, it aired from June 9, 2000 to February 1, 2002, lasting two seasons.
The plot revolves around Darien Fawkes, a thief facing life imprisonment who was recruited by a low-rent spy organization and given the power of invisibility via implantation of a special "Quicksilver gland" in his head. The gland allows Fawkes to secrete a light-bending substance called "Quicksilver" from his pores and follicles. The substance quickly coats his skin, hair, nails and clothes and renders him invisible. He can consciously release the Quicksilver, which then flakes off and disintegrates. However, the Quicksilver gland was sabotaged at its creation by scientist Arnaud DeFehrn to release a neurotoxin that accumulates in the bloodstream and causes intense pain, followed by antisocial behavior and psychosis. The host requires regular doses of "counteragent" to keep him sane and healthy, which is controlled by said government agency. This series lasted for two seasons, before being cancelled due to cost issues and internal bickering between the Sci Fi Channel and its then-parent company, USA Networks. The show's first season ran concurrently in first-run syndication as well as on Sci Fi.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David McCallum as Dr. Daniel Westin
- Melinda O. Fee as Dr. Kate Westin
- Craig Stevens as Walter Carlson
Guest cast
- Pat Harrington Jr. as Warden
- Kasey Rogers
- William Prince
- Michael Pataki
- John Crawford as Coner, Prison Guard
- Nehemiah Persoff as Dr. Leon Barnard
- Jane Actman as Anna Barnard
- James McEachin as Leland McCallister / James Smith
- Macon McCalman as Consul
- George Murdock as Captain Scopes
- Nancy Kovack as Carolyn Klae
- Farley Granger as Julian Klae
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 13 | May 6, 1975 | April 6, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 22 | April 13, 2001 | February 1, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Invisible Man Special Feature |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Invisible Man Discovering a method of making himself invisible, scientist Daniel Westin destroys his notes and flees to avoid letting the secret fall into the hands of those who would use it as a military weapon. He finds refuge at the Klae Corporation think tank, where he and his wife resume efforts to find a way to make himself visible again. |
May 6, 1975 |
| 2 |
The Klae Resource The Klae Corporation requests Dan's help in determining whether a wealthy recluse is still alive and planning to make a corporate deal with a foreign government. |
September 8, 1975 |
| 3 |
The Fine Art of Diplomacy When priceless paintings are stolen from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Dan and Kate are asked to infiltrate a foreign embassy to find the perpetrators. |
September 15, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legends The agents find themselves hunting for the legendary Sasquatch on an Indian reservation after two men have been killed there under mysterious circumstances. |
April 13, 2001 |
| 2 |
The Camp Darien and Hobbes learn that the Chrysalis Agency is artificially inseminating women all over the country and stealing their babies to create its own unstoppable army. |
April 20, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Importance Of Being Eberts The Official sends Eberts out with the agents to capture a computer hacker who is trying to get at the Agency’s most sensitive information. |
April 27, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 6, 1975 |
| Last aired | January 26, 1976 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |