Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1First StepsThe 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.2E2Tango BlueThe MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.3E3Days of RageSeveral 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.4E4Cease FireThe MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.5E5Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)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.6E6Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.7E7The Black DragonWhen 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.8E8To Prey in DarknessWhen a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.9E9Fire in the HeartThe 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.10E10Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)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.11E11Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.12E12Through the Dark CircleWhen Savage is kidnapped by strange men from another dimension, Miles and John must save him...with a little help from the MANTIS, of course.13E13The Eyes BeyondThe 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.14E14Faces in the MaskA genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.15E15The Sea WaspWhen 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.16E16ProgenitorA crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.17E17SwitchesA 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.18E18The DelusionistThe MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.19E19Fast ForwardThe MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.20E20Spider in the TowerThe Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.21E21Ancestral EvilStonebrake'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.22E22Ghost of the IceA 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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