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The Worst Episodes of M.A.N.T.I.S.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 21 - Ancestral Evil
    4.3/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Ancestral Evil

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Brad Markowitz

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  2. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 15 - The Sea Wasp
    4.4/10(14 votes)

    #2 - The Sea Wasp

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:John Nicolella
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 20 - Spider in the Tower
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Spider in the Tower

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Kim Manners
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 17 - Switches
    5.0/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Switches

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 19 - Fast Forward
    5.0/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Fast Forward

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 22 - Ghost of the Ice
    5.2/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Ghost of the Ice

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Kim Manners
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 13 - The Eyes Beyond
    5.3/10(18 votes)

    #7 - The Eyes Beyond

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Richard Compton
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 12 - Through the Dark Circle
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Through the Dark Circle

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Kim Manners
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 18 - The Delusionist
    5.7/10(14 votes)

    #9 - The Delusionist

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 14 - Faces in the Mask
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Faces in the Mask

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 7 - The Black Dragon
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - The Black Dragon

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Mario Philip Azzopardi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 2 - Tango Blue
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Tango Blue

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Joe Napolitano
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 4 - Cease Fire
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Cease Fire

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writer:Mark Lisson

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  14. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 9 - Fire in the Heart
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Fire in the Heart

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 8 - To Prey in Darkness
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #15 - To Prey in Darkness

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Marc Scott Zicree

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  16. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 16 - Progenitor
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Progenitor

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Mario Philip Azzopardi
    Writer:Bryce Zabel

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  17. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 3 - Days of Rage
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Days of Rage

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Les Landau
    Writers:Brad Markowitz, Bryce Zabel

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  18. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 11 - Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Brad Markowitz, Bryce Zabel

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  19. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 1 - First Steps
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #19 - First Steps

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Bryce Zabel

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  20. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 10 - Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Brad Markowitz, Bryce Zabel

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  21. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 5 - Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Kim Manners
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1 Episode 6 - Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bryce Zabel

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ancestral Evil" is the worst rated episode of "M.A.N.T.I.S.". It scored 4.3/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Cliff Bole and written by Brad Markowitz, it aired on 9/7/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Sea Wasp".