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Series · 1994 – 1997 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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

★5.0 1994 – 1997 1 Season Sam Raimi TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

Episode 01

First Steps

Aug 26, 1994

The 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.

Episode 02

Tango Blue

Sep 2, 1994

The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.

Episode 03

Days of Rage

Sep 9, 1994

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.

Episode 04

Cease Fire

Sep 16, 1994

The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.

Episode 05

Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)

Sep 23, 1994

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.

Episode 06

Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)

Sep 30, 1994

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

Episode 07

The Black Dragon

Oct 7, 1994

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.

Episode 08

To Prey in Darkness

Oct 14, 1994

When a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.

Episode 09

Fire in the Heart

Oct 21, 1994

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.

Episode 10

Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)

Nov 4, 1994

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.

Episode 11

Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)

Nov 11, 1994

The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.

Episode 12

Through the Dark Circle

Nov 18, 1994

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.

Episode 13

The Eyes Beyond

Dec 9, 1994

The 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.

Episode 14

Faces in the Mask

Dec 16, 1994

A genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.

Episode 15

The Sea Wasp

Jan 6, 1995

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.

Episode 16

Progenitor

Jan 20, 1995

A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.

Episode 17

Switches

Jan 27, 1995

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.

Episode 18

The Delusionist

Feb 10, 1995

The MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.

Episode 19

Fast Forward

Feb 17, 1995

The MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.

Episode 20

Spider in the Tower

Mar 3, 1995

The Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.

Episode 21

Ancestral Evil

Sep 7, 1997

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.

Episode 22

Ghost of the Ice

Sep 14, 1997

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.

About the series

M.A.N.T.I.S. poster
Audience score
★ 5.0 /10

based on 13 votes

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

8 principal cast

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

Where to watch M.A.N.T.I.S.

M.A.N.T.I.S. is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The sci-fi & fantasy from Sam Raimi has 1 season and 22 total episodes, rated 5.0/10 by 13 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does M.A.N.T.I.S. have?

M.A.N.T.I.S. has 1 season with 22 episodes in total.

Is M.A.N.T.I.S. still on the air?

M.A.N.T.I.S. has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs M.A.N.T.I.S.?

M.A.N.T.I.S. airs on FOX.

When did M.A.N.T.I.S. first air?

M.A.N.T.I.S. first aired on August 26, 1994.

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