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In Search of.....

TV·1977–2002·7 seasons, 152 episodes·Syndication·Mystery, History, Supernatural·30m·8.0·Created by Alan Landsburg

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Leonard Nimoy, hosts and narrates this documentary series that takes you to the world of Unsolved Mysteries and those strange and unusual things in the world that defy explanation and often understanding. The world is filled with unexplained mysteries, paranormal phenomena, strange creatures, and other things that go bump in the night. The topics are entertaining and engrossing. Lost civilizations, extraterrestrials, myths and monsters, missing persons, magic and witchcraft, unexplained phenomena. In Search Of cameras travel the world, seeking out these great mysteries. This program was the result the work of scientists, researchers and a group of highly-skilled technicians and results in a series of programs that are varied and each is worth viewing.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01In Search of..... S04E11D.B. CooperS04E11 · 9.5D. B. Cooper: The incredible story of the man who hijacked a jetliner, parachuted out with his loot, and was never seen again.

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Episodes by season

Season0124Episodes1977AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01In Search of..... S01E01Other VoicesApril 17, 1977Other Voices: Examines groundbreaking experiments that show the possibility that plants respond to people's thoughts. Guests in this episode
  2. S01E02In Search of..... S01E02Strange Visitors (aka Oracle Chamber)April 24, 1977Strange Visitors: Was Oracle Chamber, which lies beneath New Hampshire's Mystery Hill, built by ancient Phoenicians who traveled to the cont
  3. S01E03In Search of..... S01E03Ancient Aviators (aka Ancient Flight)April 24, 1977Ancient Aviators: Are there signs of alien visitation here on Earth? Might the mysterious markings on the Nazca Plain in Peru be landing ins
  4. S01E04In Search of..... S01E04The Bermuda TriangleApril 27, 1977The Bermuda Triangle: Probes a radio broadcast claim that the graveyard of ships and planes is actually a testing area for spacemen. Guests
  5. S01E05In Search of..... S01E05BigfootApril 28, 1977Bigfoot: An evaluation of giant footprints and other evidence which some believe proves that the half-man, half-animal creature really exist
  6. S01E06In Search of..... S01E06Killer BeesMay 1, 1977Killer Bees: A photographic report from Brazil on the behavior of the bees and genetic experiments underway to stop the savage swarms from r
  7. S01E07In Search of..... S01E07EarthquakesMay 7, 1977Earthquakes: An examination of the techniques which scientists are developing in order to study seismic activity and predict quakes.
  8. S01E08In Search of..... S01E08The Mummy's CurseMay 14, 1977The Mummy's Curse: Probes the claim that a protective curse on King Tutankhamun's tomb accounted for a chain of mysterious deaths.
  9. S01E09In Search of..... S01E09MartiansMay 21, 1977Martians: Offers the theory that the Red Planet is dying of climate changes and suggests that Earth may face a similar fate. Gerald Soffen i
  10. S01E10In Search of..... S01E10AtlantisMay 22, 1977Atlantis: Explores the possibility that 14 huge stone buildings beneath the waters of The Bahamas, and a 2000-year-old computer part, are pa
  11. S01E11In Search of..... S01E11Psychic DetectivesMay 26, 1977Psychic Detectives: Meet a unique scientific detective squad that uses E.S.P. as an effective crime-solving tool.
  12. S01E12In Search of..... S01E12A Call from SpaceMay 28, 1977A Call from Space: Can the space technologies that discovered other galaxies help us communicate with other life?
  13. S01E13In Search of..... S01E13Learning ESPMay 28, 1977Learning ESP: Do the powers of extrasensory perception really exist, and can they be taught?
  14. S01E14In Search of..... S01E14Nazi PlunderMay 29, 1977Nazi Plunder: Pursues the rumor of Nazi plunder worth billions and a 30-year-old track that could lead to it.
  15. S01E15In Search of..... S01E15Amelia EarhartJune 1, 1977Amelia Earhart: Runs down rumors that the famous aviator, who disappeared during a 1937 flight over the Pacific Ocean, was on a spy mission.
  16. S01E16In Search of..... S01E16DraculaJune 8, 1977Dracula: Investigates the life and recorded history of Vlad the Impaler in Romania, with comparisons to the main character of the famous Bra
  17. S01E17In Search of..... S01E17The Easter Island MassacreJune 15, 1977The Easter Island Massacre: Provides answers to the mysteries of how 70-ton giant stones came to the remote island and who might have destro
  18. S01E18In Search of..... S01E18GhostsJune 22, 1977Ghosts: Studies specters and a parapsychologist's theory that they are troubled earthbound souls in need of help.
  19. S01E19In Search of..... S01E19Life After Death (aka Near Death Experiences)June 29, 1977Life after Death: A visit to a soul research institute for firsthand accounts of people who claim they have died and come back to life.
  20. S01E20In Search of..... S01E20The Loch Ness MonsterJuly 6, 1977The Loch Ness Monster: A hunt for the leviathan which has so far eluded all expeditions to prove that it truly exists. Includes footage of B
  21. S01E21In Search of..... S01E21UFOsJuly 13, 1977UFOs: An evaluation of reports by people who have seen "saucers", and the growing body of evidence that America is regularly being visited b
  22. S01E22In Search of..... S01E22VoodooJuly 26, 1977Voodoo: Experience an actual voodoo rite, and meet a priest dedicated to disarming its effects.
  23. S01E23In Search of..... S01E23Inca TreasuresAugust 11, 1977Inca Treasures: Camera crews accompany a Peruvian excavation party in quest of a great Inca city believed lost for 300 years.
  24. S01E24In Search of..... S01E24The Magic of StonehengeSeptember 10, 1977The Magic of Stonehenge: Suggests the site could be the source of a mysterious power that might hold all of Britain in a strange magnetic fo

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0224Episodes1977–78AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01In Search of..... S02E01The Lost Dutchman Mine (aka Mother Lode)December 24, 1977The Lost Dutchman Mine: An investigation into why hundreds of gold hunters have died searching for a lost treasure ever since a German prosp
  2. S02E02In Search of..... S02E02The Man Who Would Not DieDecember 31, 1977The Man Who Would Not Die: The fascinating saga of the Count of St. Germain, who dazzled the courts of Europe for over 100 years, leading so
  3. S02E03In Search of..... S02E03FirewalkersJanuary 5, 1978Firewalkers: How do people walk on red-hot coals without being burned?
  4. S02E04In Search of..... S02E04Mayan MysteriesJanuary 7, 1978Mayan Mysteries: The Mayans of Mexico carved an advanced civilization out of the jungles, then disappeared. Where did they come from? Where
  5. S02E05In Search of..... S02E05AstrologyJanuary 12, 1978Astrology: Can astronomical movements affect the affairs of man? Leonard Nimoy reviews the long history of astrology and looks at its attrac
  6. S02E06In Search of..... S02E06Michael RockefellerJanuary 21, 1978Michael Rockefeller: Did he drown or was he murdered? An investigation into the disappearance of Nelson Rockefeller's youngest son who vanis
  7. S02E07In Search of..... S02E07HurricanesJanuary 26, 1978Hurricanes: Take a close-up look at these violent killers that have taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Can they be controll
  8. S02E08In Search of..... S02E08The Ogopogo MonsterJanuary 28, 1978The Ogopogo Monster: This large beast, similar to Scotland's Loch Ness Monster, is claimed to have been seen by thousands of people in weste
  9. S02E09In Search of..... S02E09Pyramid SecretsFebruary 4, 1978Pyramid Secrets: Examines the theory that the pyramids of Egypt were built to provide shelter from a holocaust, not as tombs for the pharaoh
  10. S02E10In Search of..... S02E10Dead Sea ScrollsFebruary 9, 1978Dead Sea Scrolls: The story of the 2,000-year-old scrolls, discovered by a shepherd, that revolutionized religious thought.
  11. S02E11In Search of..... S02E11ReincarnationFebruary 11, 1978Reincarnation: Reviews case histories of people who claim to have lived in previous lifetimes.
  12. S02E12In Search of..... S02E12The Shark WorshippersFebruary 18, 1978The Shark Worshippers: A trip to remote parts of the Pacific where man-eating sharks are considered gods. Adults pray to them and children s
  13. S02E13In Search of..... S02E13AnastasiaFebruary 23, 1978Anastasia: An examination of evidence that the youngest daughter of Russia's Tsar Nicholas II Aleksandrovich Romanov survived the family exe
  14. S02E14In Search of..... S02E14The Secrets of LifeFebruary 25, 1978Secrets of Life: Explores the possibility that human life can be created in laboratories engaged in DNA research.
  15. S02E15In Search of..... S02E15ImmortalityFebruary 27, 1978Immortality: Looks at scientific discoveries of new methods of prolonging human life, such as cryonics, which can suspend life for centuries
  16. S02E16In Search of..... S02E16The Swamp MonsterMarch 4, 1978The Swamp Monster: An investigation of reports that a huge man-like beast is living in the swamps of Louisiana's bayou.
  17. S02E17In Search of..... S02E17HypnosisMarch 9, 1978"In Search of..." investigates the possible uses of hypnosis from recovering lost memories to faster learning. These hypnotic methods are us
  18. S02E18In Search of..... S02E18TroyMarch 11, 1978Troy: The story of Heinrich Schliemann, an eccentric self-made millionaire obsessed with discovering the ruins of Troy at a time when the ci
  19. S02E19In Search of..... S02E19Witch DoctorsMarch 18, 1978Witch doctors: Leonard Nimoy hosts this look at ancient folk medicines that are being reinstituted today in modern mental institutions and a
  20. S02E20In Search of..... S02E20Haunted CastlesApril 27, 1978Haunted Castles: Probe into one of the world's most haunted places.
  21. S02E21In Search of..... S02E21Butch CassidyMay 4, 1978Butch Cassidy: Examines the possibility that Butch Cassidy was not killed in Bolivia along with the Sundance Kid, but actually lived a full
  22. S02E22In Search of..... S02E22Deadly AntsMay 11, 1978A look at the billions of fire ants that march across the southern United States and the failure so far of all attempts to stop them.
  23. S02E23In Search of..... S02E23The Coming Ice AgeMay 25, 1978An inquiry into whether the dramatic weather changes in America's northern states mean that a new ice age is approaching.
  24. S02E24In Search of..... S02E24The Garden of EdenJune 1, 1978Garden of Eden: Using the Old Testament as a road map, researchers attempt to trace the possible site of the original Garden to India, China

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0324Episodes1978–79AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01In Search of..... S03E01UFO CaptivesSeptember 14, 1978UFO Captives: Meet people who believe they have been held captive aboard alien spacecraft - close encounters of the fourth kind.
  2. S03E02In Search of..... S03E02TornadoesSeptember 21, 1978Tornadoes: A terrifying look at one of nature's deadliest forces. Tornadoes can swallow up buildings and people without a trace - can they b
  3. S03E03In Search of..... S03E03CloningSeptember 28, 1978Cloning: An in-depth look at the process which may allow us to "copy" people exactly and produce single-parent human beings.
  4. S03E04In Search of..... S03E04Water Seekers (aka Dowsing)October 5, 1978The ancient art of dowsing is reviewed, specifically the accuracy and reliability of water dowsers. Do they possess a psychic ability to det
  5. S03E05In Search of..... S03E05Jack the RipperOctober 12, 1978Jack the Ripper: An investigative report on the unsolved mystery of London's notorious serial killer. The episode reveals the killer's conne
  6. S03E06In Search of..... S03E06CryogenicsOctober 19, 1978Cryogenics: Scientists are discovering new methods to prolong human life and, in the case of cryogenics, to suspend the possibility of life
  7. S03E07In Search of..... S03E07Siberian FireballOctober 26, 1978Siberian Fireball: Considers the possibility that the unexplained and catastrophic explosion in Siberia in 1908 was an atomic blast occurrin
  8. S03E08In Search of..... S03E08The Great Lakes TriangleNovember 2, 1978The Great Lakes Triangle: Investigates efforts by scientists and psychics to discover the mysterious forces around the Great Lakes that have
  9. S03E09In Search of..... S03E09Monster Hunters (aka Sasquatch)November 9, 1978Examines various "monster hunters" including Peter Byrne and Tim Dinsdale as well as the "Bay Area Group". Subjects such as Bigfoot and the
  10. S03E10In Search of..... S03E10Bermuda Triangle PiratesDecember 7, 1978Bermuda Triangle Pirates: Luxurious yachts are disappearing off the coast of Florida. Are pirates trafficking in drugs to blame?
  11. S03E11In Search of..... S03E11Indian Astronomers (aka Mayan Legacy)December 14, 1978Many pre-Columbian cultures possessed a sophisticated understanding of the heavens. Did they share this knowledge, even across great distanc
  12. S03E12In Search of..... S03E12Sherlock HolmesDecember 21, 1978Sherlock Holmes: A look at surprising new clues which indicate that the famed super sleuth actually did exist, after a fashion.
  13. S03E13In Search of..... S03E13Lost VikingsDecember 28, 1978What happened to the Vikings, led initially by Erik the Red, who had settled in Greenland? Did they perish due to some unforeseen calamity?
  14. S03E14In Search of..... S03E14Dreams and NightmaresJanuary 4, 1979Dreams and Nightmares: Our dreams provide clues to the dark world of our unconscious mind, but can we learn to control them?
  15. S03E15In Search of..... S03E15Animal ESPJanuary 11, 1979Do animals, including humans, possess extrasensory perception? If so, are we humans and our companion animals able to communicate on a deepe
  16. S03E16In Search of..... S03E16The Money Pit Mystery (aka Captain Kidd)January 18, 1979Was a secret treasure buried on Oak Island off the coast of Nova Scotia? This episode examines the possibilities that it was and also covers
  17. S03E17In Search of..... S03E17Psychic Sea HuntJanuary 25, 1979Various individuals with psychic abilities are given a map of the ocean floor and asked to identify areas that may contain long-forgotten sh
  18. S03E18In Search of..... S03E18The Angel of Death (aka Joseph Mengele)February 1, 1979Angel of Death: Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal tracks infamous war criminal Josef Mengele to his hiding place in Paraguay.Mengele is believed
  19. S03E19In Search of..... S03E19Noah's FloodFebruary 8, 1979Noah's Flood: A dramatic inquiry into whether or not scientific proof exists for the legend of the Biblical Great Flood.
  20. S03E20In Search of..... S03E20The Diamond CurseFebruary 15, 1979Does the possession of diamonds carry an inherent curse? In particular, how has the Hope Diamond, as well as other significant diamonds, aff
  21. S03E21In Search of..... S03E21Ghostly StakeoutFebruary 22, 1979California psychics visit two purportedly haunted properties and attempt, with mixed results, to contact and exorcise ghosts located within
  22. S03E22In Search of..... S03E22Brain PowerMarch 17, 1979Brain Power: A study of the incredible hidden potential of the human mind, including the possibility that average people can become geniuses
  23. S03E23In Search of..... S03E23Sodom & GomorrahMay 10, 1979Sodom and Gomorrah: Studies evidence developed by archaeologists suggesting that the two wicked cities existed on the site of a crater now f
  24. S03E24In Search of..... S03E24King TutMay 17, 1979The brief life and reign of Tutankhamen were mostly unremarkable, yet upon his death he was entombed with a collection of astonishing riches

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0424Episodes1979–80Aired 9.5Season avg
  1. S04E01In Search of..... S04E01Tidal WavesSeptember 20, 1979Tidal waves are responsible for an enormous loss of life and property, yet often not considered as threatening as other natural disasters. P
  2. S04E02In Search of..... S04E02Carlos, the Most Wanted Man in the WorldSeptember 27, 1979Carlos, The World's Most Wanted Man: A chilling profile of the playboy-turned-terrorist called Carlos the Jackal, who was called "The World'
  3. S04E03In Search of..... S04E03The Amityville HorrorOctober 4, 1979The Amityville Horror: A dream house in a lovely suburb becomes a nightmare when the owners discover an evil presence. The house was the sit
  4. S04E04In Search of..... S04E04UFO AustraliaOctober 11, 1979An overview of the prevalence of UFO sightings in the Southern Hemisphere with an in-depth look at an Australian pilot who described his abd
  5. S04E05In Search of..... S04E05Immortal SharksOctober 18, 1979Sharks are a source of great curiosity and concern and among the sharks the most feared is the Great White. Expert testimony and reenactment
  6. S04E06In Search of..... S04E06The Lost Colony of RoanokeOctober 25, 1979The Lost Colony of Roanoke: A look at new evidence which offers an intriguing theory about where the colonists went.
  7. S04E07In Search of..... S04E07The Shroud of TurinNovember 8, 1979This segment examines the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the actual burial cloth of Christ and that it bears His
  8. S04E08In Search of..... S04E08Mexican PyramidsNovember 15, 1979In Mexico and Guatemala stand great temples and pyramids built long ago by the Aztecs and Mayans, two extremely advanced civilizations. Desp
  9. S04E09In Search of..... S04E09The Abominable SnowmanNovember 22, 1979The Abominable Snowman: Leonard Nimoy examines the experiences of the explorers who say they have actually sighted the legendary creature.
  10. S04E10In Search of..... S04E10PompeiiNovember 27, 1979This great Roman city was a wealthy resort and mecca for fun-lovers before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Were early Chri
  11. S04E11In Search of..... S04E11D.B. CooperDecember 6, 1979 9.5D. B. Cooper: The incredible story of the man who hijacked a jetliner, parachuted out with his loot, and was never seen again.
  12. S04E12In Search of..... S04E12The Ten Commandments (aka Mount Sinai)December 13, 1979The Ten Commandments: Leonard Nimoy profiles Moses and tries to pinpoint Mount Sinai's exact location. Have pilgrims to the Holy Land been p
  13. S04E13The Dark Star (aka The Dogons)December 20, 1979
  14. S04E14The San Andreas FaultDecember 27, 1979
  15. S04E15The Missing HeirJanuary 3, 1980
  16. S04E16Vincent Van GoghJanuary 10, 1980
  17. S04E17Wild ChildrenJanuary 17, 1980
  18. S04E18The Ghost Ship (aka Mary Celeste)January 24, 1980
  19. S04E19Earth VisitorsJanuary 31, 1980
  20. S04E20John the BaptistFebruary 7, 1980
  21. S04E21Air Disaster PredictionFebruary 14, 1980
  22. S04E22The Bimini WallFebruary 21, 1980
  23. S04E23Glenn MillerMarch 7, 1980
  24. S04E24Past LivesMarch 14, 1980

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0524Episodes1980–81AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01UFO CoverupsSeptember 20, 1980
  2. S05E02Faith HealingSeptember 27, 1980
  3. S05E03Lee Harvey OswaldOctober 4, 1980
  4. S05E04Daredevil Death WishOctober 11, 1980
  5. S05E05Life After Life (aka Out of Body Experiences)October 18, 1980
  6. S05E06Moon MadnessOctober 25, 1980
  7. S05E07Dangerous VolcanoesNovember 1, 1980
  8. S05E08The Lindbergh KidnappingNovember 8, 1980
  9. S05E09AcupunctureNovember 15, 1980
  10. S05E10Jimmy HoffaNovember 22, 1980
  11. S05E11Fountain of YouthNovember 29, 1980
  12. S05E12Laugh TherapyDecember 6, 1980
  13. S05E13Salem WitchesDecember 13, 1980
  14. S05E14Super ChildrenDecember 27, 1980
  15. S05E15The Great Wall of ChinaJanuary 10, 1981
  16. S05E16The Castle of Secrets (aka Coral Castle)January 24, 1981
  17. S05E17Great LoversJanuary 31, 1981
  18. S05E18The Holy GrailFebruary 7, 1981
  19. S05E19The Death of Marilyn MonroeFebruary 14, 1981
  20. S05E20Chinese ExplorersFebruary 21, 1981
  21. S05E21The Hindenburg MysteryFebruary 21, 1981
  22. S05E22The End of the WorldApril 30, 1981
  23. S05E23The LusitaniaMay 16, 1981
  24. S05E24Sun WorshippersMay 19, 1981

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0624Episodes1981–82AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Jesse JamesSeptember 21, 1981
  2. S06E02BiofeedbackSeptember 28, 1981
  3. S06E03Ghosts in PhotographyOctober 5, 1981
  4. S06E04M.I.A.'sOctober 12, 1981
  5. S06E05The Elephant ManOctober 19, 1981
  6. S06E06The Lincoln ConspiracyOctober 26, 1981
  7. S06E07Jim JonesOctober 31, 1981
  8. S06E08King Solomon's MinesNovember 2, 1981
  9. S06E09The Tower of London MurdersNovember 9, 1981
  10. S06E10The Aztec ConquestNovember 16, 1981
  11. S06E11Houdini's SecretsNovember 21, 1981
  12. S06E12Hiroshima SurvivorsNovember 23, 1981
  13. S06E13The TitanicNovember 30, 1981
  14. S06E14Future LifeDecember 6, 1981
  15. S06E15NostradamusDecember 13, 1981
  16. S06E16Spirit VoicesDecember 20, 1981
  17. S06E17The Human AuraJanuary 3, 1982
  18. S06E18The Missing LinkJanuary 17, 1982
  19. S06E19Time & Space TravelJanuary 24, 1982
  20. S06E20Eva BraunFebruary 1, 1982
  21. S06E21The Walls of JerichoFebruary 8, 1982
  22. S06E22Bishop PikeFebruary 15, 1982
  23. S06E23The Ultimate DisasterFebruary 22, 1982
  24. S06E24Life Before BirthMarch 1, 1982

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season078Episodes2002AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Hell / Vampires / TeslaOctober 4, 2002
  2. S07E02Witchcraft / Maneaters / GhostsOctober 11, 2002
  3. S07E03Werewolves / Mummies / ReincarnationOctober 18, 2002
  4. S07E04Ghost / Stigmata / ZombiesOctober 25, 2002
  5. S07E05Catacomb / Bigfoot / RennesNovember 1, 2002
  6. S07E06Haunted / Doomsday / DevilNovember 8, 2002
  7. S07E07Lovers / Possession / RobotNovember 15, 2002
  8. S07E08Shroud / Alien / FaithNovember 22, 2002

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