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The Best Episodes of Man from Atlantis Season 1

Every episode of Man from Atlantis Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Man from Atlantis Season 1!

Atlantis survivor Mark Harris breathes underwater, withstands extreme depth pressures and wields superhuman strength.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Melt Down" is the best rated episode of "Man from Atlantis" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 401 votes. Directed by Virgil W. Vogel and written by Tom Greene, it aired on 9/22/1977. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Mudworm".

  • Melt Down
    6.6/10401 votes

    #1 - Melt Down

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1977

    Schubert threatens to cause worldwide flooding by using powerful microwaves to melt Earth's polar ice caps, unless the government turns Mark Harris over to him.

    Director: Virgil W. Vogel

    Writer: Tom Greene

  • The Mudworm
    6.4/1088 votes

    #2 - The Mudworm

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/1977

    When a multimillion-dollar underwater probe malfunctions and begins attacking any ship that travels near it, Mark must reason with its highly advanced brain and convince it to stop.

    Director: Virgil W. Vogel

    Writer: Alan Caillou

  • The Hawk of Mu
    6.2/1076 votes

    #3 - The Hawk of Mu

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/1977

    Mark, investigating a power outage, discovers a centuries-old hawk statue from the legendary civilization of Mu. The statue, when used properly, can remove the power from a large area. Schubert discovers the power of the hawk statue and Mark must prevent him from taking it.

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: Herman Miller

  • Giant
    6.8/1068 votes

    #4 - Giant

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/1977

    The oceans are leaking through a fissure in the ocean floor. A con-man named Muldoon agrees to guide Mark through the fissure to investigate. However, Mark is unaware either that giants inhabit the other side of the fissure or that Muldoon has already stolen gold from one of them.

    Director: Richard Benedict

    Writer: Michael I. Wagner

  • Man O' War
    6.6/1060 votes

    #5 - Man O' War

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/1977

    Schubert threatens to cause worldwide flooding by using powerful microwaves to melt the earth's polar ice caps, unless the government turns Mark Harris over to him.

    Director: Michael O'Herlihy

    Writer: Larry Alexander

  • Shoot-Out at Land's End
    5.8/1050 votes

    #6 - Shoot-Out at Land's End

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/1977

    When a multimillion-dollar underwater probe malfunctions and begins attacking any ship that travels near it, Mark must reason with its highly advanced brain and convince it to stop

    Director: Barry Crane

    Writer: Herman Miller

  • Crystal Water, Sudden Death
    6.1/1053 votes

    #7 - Crystal Water, Sudden Death

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/1977

    Mark, investigating a power outage, discovers a centuries-old hawk statue from the legendary civilization of Mu. The statue, when used properly, can remove the power from a large area. Schubert discovers the power of the hawk statue and Mark must prevent him from taking it.

    Director: David Moessinger

    Writer: Larry Alexander

  • The Naked Montague
    6.6/1054 votes

    #8 - The Naked Montague

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/1977

    The oceans are leaking through a fissure in the ocean floor. A conman named Muldoon agrees to guide Mark through the fissure to investigate. However, Mark is unaware that giants inhabit the other side of the fissure and Muldoon has already stolen gold from one of them.

    Director: Robert Douglas

    Writer: Stephen Kandel

  • C.W. Hyde
    6.3/1044 votes

    #9 - C.W. Hyde

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/1977

    Using his genetic scientists, Schubert produces a giant jellyfish which he intends to release unless his extortion demands are met.

    Director: Dann Cahn

    Writer: Stephen Kandel

  • Scavenger Hunt
    6.7/1052 votes

    #10 - Scavenger Hunt

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/1978

    Mark is somehow linked with a man named Billy, existing in a wild west town, who appears to be his twin. Investigating, Mark arrives in the town and discovers Billy had the same webbing as Mark but has had it removed.

    Director: David Moessinger

    Writer: Peter Allan Fields

  • Imp
    5.6/1049 votes

    #11 - Imp

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/25/1978

    Schubert attempts to make a satellite weapon to knock out the Earth's communications. However, to power the weapon he needs the energy crystals protected by a forcefield under the ocean. The crystals actually power the forcefield that protects an underwater city.

    Director: Paul Krasny

    Writer: Shimon Wincelberg

  • The Siren
    5.7/1050 votes

    #12 - The Siren

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/2/1978

    An underwater landslide transports Mark to Verona, Italy... in the days of Romeo and Juliet.

    Director: Edward M. Abroms

    Writer: Michael I. Wagner

  • Deadly Carnival
    6.2/1050 votes

    #13 - Deadly Carnival

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/6/1978

    C.W. develops a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality after swallowing a mysterious liquid.

    Director: Dennis Donnelly

    Writer: Larry Alexander