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In Search of... is a TV series that was broadcast weekly from 1977 to 1982, devoted to mysterious phenomena. It was created after the success of three one-hour TV documentaries produced by creator Alan Landsburg:

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    In Search of... Season 5 Episode 16 - The Castle of Secrets (aka Coral Castle)
    8.8/10(46 votes)

    S5:E16

    Edward Leedskalnin built a Coral Castle in Florida City, Florida during modern times. The stones weigh up to 5 tons. Yet he used simple tools and a tripod. The mystery he once said "it is all there in the Egyptian texts" . Join Leonard Nimoy In Search of The Castle of Secrets to see and marvel at what one man accomplished.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 3 - Lee Harvey Oswald
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    S5:E3

    New information on President Kennedy's assassination, including a police tape revealing a fourth shot, expert handwriting analysis on Oswald's diary, and a possible Oswald lookalike as a stealth assassin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 10 - Jimmy Hoffa
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    S5:E10

    Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the powerful Teamsters' Union. He only cared about himself. He fought to the top, but eventually got killed, although his body was never found.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 23 - The Lusitania
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S5:E23

    An examination of the British ocean liner torpedoed during World War I and possible reasons for why she sank so quickly.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 1 - UFO Coverups
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    S5:E1

    An investigation into UFO sightings with an emphasis on the 1947 Roswell, New Mexico sightings, Project Blue Book, and Hangar 18 at Wright-Patterson AFB.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 6 - Moon Madness
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    S5:E6

    Can the full moon drive men mad? Once dismissed as a myth, scientists are reevaluating the effect exerted by our nearest neighbor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 21 - The Hindenburg Mystery
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S5:E21

    A examination of the last great passenger dirigible and the question of whether its explosive destruction was by accident or sabotage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 8 - The Lindbergh Kidnapping
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    S5:E8

    Investigative reporter Anthony Scaduto presents startling new evidence that exonerates Bruno Richard Hauptmann, the man convicted and executed for the March 1932 kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's baby son.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 18 - The Holy Grail
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S5:E18

    "In Search of..." explores the claims that the chalice used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper may have been found.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 13 - Salem Witches
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S5:E13

    A celebration of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts featuring rare looks at coven rituals and an initiation ceremony. A scientist suggests a rational explanation lurks behind the hysteria that sparked the Salem Witch Trials of 1692-93.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 7 - Dangerous Volcanoes
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S5:E7

    Volcanoes, spotlighting Mount St. Helens, which erupted on May 18, 1980. Local law enforcement, a volcanologist, and an earthquake-sensitive woman are interviewed. A simulated evacuation of Mount Shasta, California is demonstrated.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 9 - Acupuncture
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S5:E9

    East meets West in this exploration of acupuncture, filmed on location in Peking, China. Chinese medicine's fight for acceptance in America. Graphic scenes of brain surgery and of the inserting of needles.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 17 - Great Lovers
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S5:E17

    A look at the lives of the great lovers Casanova and Don Juan. Did they have true feelings for their conquests or were they instead fools attempting to slake a never-ending thirst?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 20 - Chinese Explorers
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S5:E20

    Did explorers from China arrive on the west coast of North America in 458 A.D. and then proceed to Central America? This episode examines both the facts and myths that surround this subject.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 15 - The Great Wall of China
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S5:E15

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  16. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 19 - The Death of Marilyn Monroe
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    S5:E19

    What was the cause of Marilyn Monroe's untimely death? Did she commit suicide? Was she the victim of an accidental overdose of medication? Was she murdered? Each of these possibilities is examined, yet none can be substantiated.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 24 - Sun Worshippers
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S5:E24

    An exploration of the social, religious, and technological relationships between human beings and the sun, emphasizing the exploitation of solar energy through photovoltaic cells, hydrogen fuel cells, and biomass fuels.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 22 - The End of the World
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    S5:E22

    Large meteors have caused massive destruction in the past. Will one also cause the end of the world? Conversely, instead of a threat, will outer space prove to be a boon to mankind via the colonization of other planets and solar systems?

    Director:Unknown
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  19. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 5 - Life After Life (aka Out of Body Experiences)
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    S5:E5

    What exactly is death and what lies beyond it? Three survivors share their testimonies of near death experiences (NDEs). Doctors and a theologian offer their explanations.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 4 - Daredevil Death Wish
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    S5:E4

    A look at thrill-seeking daredevils from Harry Houdini through "pickup pilot" Chuck Strange. A peek into the stuntman-training school of Hollywood veteran Kim Kahana.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 14 - Super Children
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    S5:E14

    Are child prodigies born or nurtured? A day in the life of a gifted ballerina. Visits to schools for gifted students and a computer camp. Educators suggest every child possesses tremendous untapped potential.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 2 - Faith Healing
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    S5:E2

    Unorthodox means of healing are considered, from charismatic Christian faith healers to electric magnetism to meditative techniques. Advocates and skeptics are interviewed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 11 - Fountain of Youth
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    S5:E11

    The Fountain of Youth of legend is fast becoming reality thanks to modern science, nutrition, and cosmetic surgery. A report on the many ways America's aging population seeks to regain its waning youth.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. In Search of... Season 5 Episode 12 - Laugh Therapy
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S5:E12

    Is laughter the best medicine? Entertainers old and new offer their thoughts along with researchers into the placebo effect, biofeedback, and laughter therapy.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Castle of Secrets (aka Coral Castle)" is the best rated episode of "In Search of..." season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/24/1981. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lee Harvey Oswald".