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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 his powers to battle crime alongside pretty policewoman Brooke and Vietnam-war pal Ty.
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- E1 ManimalNext upSep 30, 1983 · 75 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Ursula Andress (Karen Jade), Michael Gregory, Terry Kiser, Ed Lauter (Col. Hunt), Lloyd Bochner (Jordon), Avner Garbi (Sheik)
- E2 IllusionOct 14, 1983 · 50 min
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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.
Guest stars: Christopher Stone, Richard Lynch, Jonathan Goldsmith
- E3 Night of the ScorpionOct 21, 1983 · 51 min
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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.
Guest stars: Wolf Roth, Albert Paulsen, Robert O'Reilly, Glenn Corbett, Mary-Margaret Humes, Doug McClure
- E4 Female of the SpeciesOct 28, 1983 · 51 min
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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.
Guest stars: Rick Jason (Prof. Barta), Gloria Stuart, Shashawnee Hall, Don Knight (Chase's Father (uncredited)), Michael McGuire (Stanford Langly)
- E5 High StakesNov 4, 1983 · 50 min
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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.
Guest stars: Tracy Scoggins, Lew Horn, David Sheiner, Peter Brown
- E6 ScrimshawDec 3, 1983 · 50 min
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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.
Guest stars: Wolf Roth, Meeno Peluce, Robert Tessier, Anne Ramsey, Keenan Wynn
- E7 Breath of the DragonDec 10, 1983 · 51 min
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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.
Guest stars: Lew Horn, George Cheung, Rana Ford (Girl), James Hong (Grandfather Tan), Lloyd Kino (Mr. Chang), John Mahon (Man), Don Knight (Chase's Father (uncredited))
- E8 Night of the BeastDec 17, 1983 · 51 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jeff Corey, Robert Englund, Fred Sadoff, William Bumiller (Lyle Preston), Fran Ryan, Grainger Hines
Cast & crew
Created by Glen A. Larson
Simon MacCorkindale
Melody Anderson
Michael D. Roberts
Reni Santoni
