M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995. The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.
1 season · 22 episodes
First Steps
Aug 26, 1994
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.
Tango Blue
Sep 2, 1994
The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.
Days of Rage
Sep 9, 1994
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 emba
Cease Fire
Sep 16, 1994
The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.
Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
Sep 23, 1994
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.
Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
Sep 30, 1994
When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.
