Manimal
Manimal
Manimal
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
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.
Status: Canceled
First Air Date: 1983-09-30
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Michael D. Roberts
Michael D. Roberts
Tyrone C. Earl
Melody Anderson
Melody Anderson
Brooke McKenzie
Simon MacCorkindale
Simon MacCorkindale
Jonathan Chase
William Conrad
William Conrad
Narrator (uncredited)
Reni Santoni
Reni Santoni
Lt. Rivera
Episodes - Season 1
Manimal
Manimal
Episode 1
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.
Illusion
Illusion
Episode 2
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.
Night of the Scorpion
Night of the Scorpion
Episode 3
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.
Female of the Species
Female of the Species
Episode 4
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.
High Stakes
High Stakes
Episode 5
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.
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw
Episode 6
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.
Breath of the Dragon
Breath of the Dragon
Episode 7
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.
Night of the Beast
Night of the Beast
Episode 8
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.
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