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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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ManimalWhen 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.
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Season01
- S01E01ManimalSeptember 30, 1983When 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. Jo
- S01E02
IllusionOctober 14, 1983—A Bulgarian Ambassador hides behind his immunity status to smuggle illegal goods into the country. But when one of the stars of an illusion - S01E03
Night of the ScorpionOctober 21, 1983—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 - S01E04
Female of the SpeciesOctober 28, 1983—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 he - S01E05
High StakesNovember 4, 1983—When a horse trainer recognizes her stolen horse in a race, Jonathan helps her try and recover it.
TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk, a black panthe - S01E06
ScrimshawDecember 3, 1983—While at the beach, Jonathan and the others discover a scrimshaw (walrus tusk with carvings on it) in the clutches of a skeleton. They begi - S01E07
Breath of the DragonDecember 10, 1983—Jonathan, Brooke and Ty must stop a criminal who extorts money from businesses in China Town while posing as a superstitious icon known as T - S01E08
Night of the BeastDecember 17, 1983—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
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