Manimal (1983)

Adventure · Crime · Fantasy

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.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (2,468 votes)
Episode average: 6.3 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

6.29 avg 8 episodes 6.5 → 6.4 75 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Manimal	6.5	355
2	Illusion	7.5	85
3	Night of the Scorpion	5.8	52
4	Female of the Species	6.2	54
5	High Stakes	5.8	49
6	Scrimshaw	5.8	48
7	Breath of the Dragon	6.3	48
8	Night of the Beast	6.4	53