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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 6 Episode 7 - Jim Jones
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    S6:E7

    An examination of cult leader, Jim Jones, and his People's Temple following that culminated into a horrific mass suicide in Guyana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 11 - Houdini's Secrets
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S6:E11

    A look at the life of Harry Houdini including his efforts to debunk phony psychics and spiritualists of the time. Also attempts of his wife to contact him after his death

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 12 - Hiroshima Survivors
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S6:E12

    A contemplative look at Hiroshima, before and after 1945. The city has proved resilient, yet those exposed to the bombing were damaged physically and mentally and questions linger regarding effects caused by massive doses of radiation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 5 - The Elephant Man
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    S6:E5

    An examination of the life of John Merrick, a catastrophically deformed man in Victorian London, and the possible medical cause of his condition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 6 - The Lincoln Conspiracy
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S6:E6

    An examination of the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln including a theory that the assassin John Wilkes Booth may not have been killed in a shoot-out with Union troops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 13 - The Titanic
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S6:E13

    An examination of the sinking of the British ocean liner and possible reasons for why she sank so quickly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 9 - The Tower of London Murders
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S6:E9

    A look at the history of the infamous Tower of London and the mysterious deaths of Edward IV's two sons during their stay there. Was Richard III responsible for the princes' death so he could obtain the throne for himself?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 4 - M.I.A.'s
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S6:E4

    An investigation into a highly controversial and emotional question: Are American servicemen still lingering in prison in Vietnam?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 10 - The Aztec Conquest
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S6:E10

    An examination of the conquest of the Aztec civilization by the Spanish in 1519 and also mentions that the coming of the Spanish might have been part of an Aztec prophesy foretelling the fall of their empire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 15 - Nostradamus
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S6:E15

    Have the prophecies of Nostradamus truly been accurate? His writings about the future, particularly his descriptions of the rise of both Napoleon and Hitler, while somewhat nebulous, seem to have correctly foretold real historical events.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 19 - Time & Space Travel
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S6:E19

    A look at modern (1981) space travel and also at possible time travel. Author William Kaufman is featured in this and makes some good points also mentioning Albert Einstein's theory about time travel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 20 - Eva Braun
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    S6:E20

    An examination of the fate of the mistress of Adolf Hitler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 1 - Jesse James
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    S6:E1

    Who was Jesse James? Why was and is he considered a folk hero? How did he manage to avoid capture for so many years? And was he killed by Robert Ford in 1882 or did he go into hiding only to resurface more than six decades later?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 23 - The Ultimate Disaster
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S6:E23

    Earthquakes, fires, floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, volcanoes...each occur annually and cause massive amounts of damage. However, is Earth headed towards a cataclysmic event so great as to bring about the destruction of our entire planet?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 17 - The Human Aura
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S6:E17

    Do living things emit an aura? If so, can this aura be detected? A look at artistic representations of auras throughout history as well as attempts by modern medicine to document auras and utilize this imagery to improve human health.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 18 - The Missing Link
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S6:E18

    An overview of the longstanding question of how humans came to be, presenting the viewpoints of both evolution and creation as discussed by members of the scientific community, some of whom argue on the side of creationism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 21 - The Walls of Jericho
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    S6:E21

    A look at the ancient city of Jericho including a review of its destruction as described in "The Book of Joshua." Archaeological expeditions conducted in Jericho in the 1930s and 1950s appear to both confirm and refute the biblical story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 8 - King Solomon's Mines
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S6:E8

    Through his leadership, his collaborations with the Phoenicians, and his renowned wisdom, Solomon amassed the greatest fortune in the ancient world. How exactly he collected so much wealth is still a source of conjecture and mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 14 - Future Life
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S6:E14

    A survey of scientific potentialities as regards the future of human life, including ecologically-based living arrangements, the impact of computers and artificial intelligence, eugenics, and space exploration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 16 - Spirit Voices
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S6:E16

    Exploring the possibility that ghosts or spirits may be trying to contact us through the telephone or via tape recording. Includes a segment with the author of the book "Phone calls from the dead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 3 - Ghosts in Photography
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    S6:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 22 - Bishop Pike
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    S6:E22

    The life and controversial career of Bishop James Pike are examined, including his impact on faith, organized religion, society, and social issues as well as his personal demons and challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 24 - Life Before Birth
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    S6:E24

    When does life before birth actually begin?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. In Search of... Season 6 Episode 2 - Biofeedback
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    S6:E2

    An in-depth look at biofeedback therapy and its potential benefits in combating maladies such as asthma, epilepsy, performance anxiety, mobility issues, and stress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Jim Jones" is the best rated episode of "In Search of..." season 6. It scored 8.2/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/31/1981. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Houdini's Secrets".