The Burning Zone is a television drama broadcast on the UPN network as part of its 1996–97 lineup. It ran for 19 episodes. The series was rerun on SciFi Channel in the mid-to-late 1990s. The Burning Zone featured a team of American agents who could be almost instantly dispatched almost anywhere in the world to fight biological warfare and naturally occurring biohazards. The series is believed to be cashing in on the success of the New York Times bestseller The Hot Zone, which spawned biological disaster movies like Outbreak. There was a villainous organization known as "The Dawn" that was responsible for some of the threats the team faced. The members of "The Dawn" were shadowy and never fully exposed but their goals and aims were clear: To allow disease and pestilence of a biological nature restore the Earth by rendering extinct the most virulent pestilence of all—mankind.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 19 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Pilot
Sep 3, 199660 min
After hibernating for 15,000 years, a malevolent virus is released from an ancient tomb in Costa Rica. A top team of specialists is assembled to research it. Infection causes blood-red eyes, a high fever and superhuman strength, and an ex
- 2S1 E2
The Silent Tower
Sep 10, 199660 min
Dr. Cassian, the new team leader, sends the biocrisis team to investigate a Chicago high-rise. A mysterious rash of suicides caused by hallucinations has led to 79 deaths in the two years since its opening.
- 3S1 E3
St. Michael's Nightmare
Sep 17, 199660 min
The team travels to Philadelphia to search for the cause of violence and death that have occurred the last two years during the Festival of St. Michael, a celebration of good's victory over evil.
- 4S1 E4
Arms of Fire
Sep 24, 199660 min
Cassian's biocrisis team investigates two cases of spontaneous human combustion at a poor urban high school. The team traces the cause to an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company.
- 5S1 E5
Night Flight
Oct 1, 199660 min
During the flight back from a small island country, Marcase, Shiroma and Hailey must fight an outbreak of hemorrhagic fever. Faced with a 5-hour flight, they must find a cure in time to land.
- 6S1 E6
Lethal Injection
Oct 15, 199660 min
A sinister government black-project uses death row inmates as guinea pigs to make contact with the afterlife. It nearly costs Marcase his life, and Cassian must find a way to shut it down.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Burning Zone?
- The Burning Zone is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Burning Zone are there?
- The Burning Zone has 1 season and 19 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Burning Zone?
- The Burning Zone has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 20, 1997.
- Who stars in The Burning Zone?
- The Burning Zone stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Michael Harris, James Black, Tamlyn Tomita, Jordan Marder.
