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Manimal

Manimal
★ 7.4/10•1983•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Jonathan Chase was a British college professor at New York University who had the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal. He used his powers to battle crime alongside pretty policewoman Brooke and Vietnam-war pal Ty.

StatusCanceled
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 30, 1983

Episodes

Episode 1 - ManimalE175m

Manimal

When a group of thieves devise a plan to hijack a shipment of nerve gas, Detective Brooke Mackenzie must stop them. She teams up with Dr. Jonathan Chase, a man that knows the secrets that divide man and animal and who is trained in an African technique that allows him to change into different animal forms. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk and a black panther.

Sep 30, 1983

Episode 2 - IllusionE250m

Illusion

A Bulgarian Ambassador hides behind his immunity status to smuggle illegal goods into the country. But when one of the stars of an illusion show is murdered, Jonathan must find a way to get him. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk (twice) and a black panther.

Oct 14, 1983

Episode 3 - Night of the ScorpionE351m

Night of the Scorpion

While being interrogated by Russian agents about the location of a list, a man dies from a truth serum drug. A note and $2 million dollars are left to his daughter, Terry. Jonathan, Brooke and Ty must protect Terry while trying to locate the list before the Russian agents do. TRANSFORMATIONS - a black panther and a parrot.

Oct 21, 1983

Episode 4 - Female of the SpeciesE451m

Female of the Species

After a girl is found living with wolves in the forests of India, she is the topic of discussion at a local university where she is being held. When an attempt is made on her life, Jonathan takes her into his care and protection. Her identity must be found in order to discover who it is that is trying to kill her. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk, a black panther and a dolphin.

Oct 28, 1983

Episode 5 - High StakesE550m

High Stakes

When a horse trainer recognizes her stolen horse in a race, Jonathan helps her try and recover it. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk, a black panther, and a horse.

Nov 4, 1983

Episode 6 - ScrimshawE650m

Scrimshaw

While at the beach, Jonathan and the others discover a scrimshaw (walrus tusk with carvings on it) in the clutches of a skeleton. They begin investigating at local bar where they encounter someone who has been looking for it for their whole life. TRANSFORMATIONS: a black panther, a hawk and a snake.

Dec 3, 1983

Episode 7 - Breath of the DragonE751m

Breath of the Dragon

Jonathan, Brooke and Ty must stop a criminal who extorts money from businesses in China Town while posing as a superstitious icon known as The Dragon. TRANSFORMATIONS: a hawk, a bull and a black panther.

Dec 10, 1983

Episode 8 - Night of the BeastE851m

Night of the Beast

While on a well deserved vacation, Jonathan, Ty and Brooke get involved to thwart an attempt by a syndicate boss to illegally take over the town of Birch Hollow in order legalize gambling and build a large casino. TRANSFORMATIONS: a horse, black panther, bear (twice) and hawk.

Dec 17, 1983

Actors

Simon MacCorkindale

Simon MacCorkindale

Jonathan Chase

Melody Anderson

Melody Anderson

Brooke McKenzie

Michael D. Roberts

Michael D. Roberts

Tyrone C. Earl

Reni Santoni

Reni Santoni

Lieutenant Rivera

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