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Manimal (1983–1983) — action · adventure · mystery on NBC

The answer: Concluded December 17, 1983.
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Genre
Action · Adventure · Mystery
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
September 30, 1983
Ended
December 17, 1983
Runtime
~64 min per episode
TVMaze rating
6.3 / 10
1season
8episodes
6.3/ 10

About Manimal

Manimal ended on December 17, 1983, on NBC. The show aired its entire single season of 8 episodes within that timeframe.

Manimal was a science fiction action-adventure series from 1983 that followed Dr. Jonathan Chase, a man with the ability to transform into any animal he chose. The series depicted Chase using his shape-shifting powers to assist the police in solving crimes, blending elements of mystery and supernatural abilities.

The cast included Simon MacCorkindale as Jonathan Chase, Melody Anderson as Detective Brooke McKenzie, Glynn Turman and Michael D. Roberts as Tyrone "Ty" Earl, and Reni Santoni as Lt. Rivera. The show received a rating of 6.3 on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 64 minutes per episode.

Manimal episode schedule

8 aired

Aired · 8

DateEp.Title
December 17, 1983 S1·E8 Night of the Beast
December 10, 1983 S1·E7 Breath of the Dragon
December 3, 1983 S1·E6 Scrimshaw
November 4, 1983 S1·E5 High Stakes
October 28, 1983 S1·E4 Female of the Species
October 21, 1983 S1·E3 Night of the Scorpion
October 14, 1983 S1·E2 Illusion
September 30, 1983 S1·E1 Manimal

Manimal cast