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The Best Episodes of Manimal Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Manimal Season 1

Jonathan Chase was a British college professor at New York University who had the unusual ability to transform into any kind of animal. He used...

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    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #1 - Illusion

    S1:E2

    A Bulgarian Ambassador hides behind his immunity status to smuggle illegal goods into the country. But when one of the stars of an illusion show is murdered, Jonathan must find a way to get him. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk (twice) and a black panther.

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    Director:Daniel Haller
    Writer:N/A
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    6.5/10(338 votes)

    #2 - Manimal

    S1:E1

    When a group of thieves devise a plan to hijack a shipment of nerve gas, Detective Brooke Mackenzie must stop them. She teams up with Dr. Jonathan Chase, a man that knows the secrets that divide man and animal and who is trained in an African technique that allows him to change into different animal forms. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk and a black panther.

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    6.5/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Female of the Species

    S1:E4

    After a girl is found living with wolves in the forests of India, she is the topic of discussion at a local university where she is being held. When an attempt is made on her life, Jonathan takes her into his care and protection. Her identity must be found in order to discover who it is that is trying to kill her. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk, a black panther and a dolphin.

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    6.5/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Night of the Beast

    S1:E8

    While on a well deserved vacation, Jonathan, Ty and Brooke get involved to thwart an attempt by a syndicate boss to illegally take over the town of Birch Hollow in order legalize gambling and build a large casino. TRANSFORMATIONS: a horse, black panther, bear (twice) and hawk.

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    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Breath of the Dragon

    S1:E7

    Jonathan, Brooke and Ty must stop a criminal who extorts money from businesses in China Town while posing as a superstitious icon known as The Dragon. TRANSFORMATIONS: a hawk, a bull and a black panther.

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    Writer:N/A
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    6.0/10(38 votes)

    #6 - High Stakes

    S1:E5

    When a horse trainer recognizes her stolen horse in a race, Jonathan helps her try and recover it. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk, a black panther, and a horse.

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    6.0/10(37 votes)

    #7 - Scrimshaw

    S1:E6

    While at the beach, Jonathan and the others discover a scrimshaw (walrus tusk with carvings on it) in the clutches of a skeleton. They begin investigating at local bar where they encounter someone who has been looking for it for their whole life. TRANSFORMATIONS: a black panther, a hawk and a snake.

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    Director:N/A
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    5.8/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Night of the Scorpion

    S1:E3

    While being interrogated by Russian agents about the location of a list, a man dies from a truth serum drug. A note and $2 million dollars are left to his daughter, Terry. Jonathan, Brooke and Ty must protect Terry while trying to locate the list before the Russian agents do. TRANSFORMATIONS - a black panther and a parrot.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Illusion" is the best rated episode of "Manimal" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Daniel Haller and written by N/A, it aired on 10/14/1983. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Manimal".