1977

S4.E1 ∙ Tidal Waves

Wed, Sep 19, 1979

Tidal waves are responsible for an enormous loss of life and property, yet often not considered as threatening as other natural disasters. Past tidal wave effects as well as future efforts to counteract potential damage is presented.

7.7 /10

S4.E2 ∙ Carlos: The Most Wanted Man in the World

Wed, Sep 26, 1979

A profile of the notorious international terrorist, Ilich Ramírez Sánchez aka Carlos.

7.3 /10

S4.E3 ∙ The Amityville Horror

Wed, Oct 03, 1979

An examination of the house in Amityville, Long Island, New York that is supposedly haunted.

7.7 /10

S4.E4 ∙ U.F.O. Australia

Wed, Oct 10, 1979

An overview of the prevalence of UFO sightings in the Southern Hemisphere with an in-depth look at an Australian pilot who described his abduction while in contact with air traffic controllers.

8 /10

S4.E5 ∙ Immortal Sharks

Wed, Oct 17, 1979

Sharks are a source of great curiosity and concern and among the sharks the most feared is the Great White. Expert testimony and reenactments demonstrate examples of the awesome power, adaptability, and immense danger of the Great White.

7.8 /10

S4.E6 ∙ The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Wed, Oct 24, 1979

A look at new evidence which offers an intriguing theory about where the colonists of the ill-fated Roanoke colony went.

8 /10

S4.E7 ∙ The Shroud of Turin

Wed, Nov 07, 1979

This segment examines the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the actual burial cloth of Christ and that it bears His image.

7.9 /10

S4.E8 ∙ Mexican Pyramids

Wed, Nov 14, 1979

In Mexico and Guatemala stand great temples and pyramids built long ago by the Aztecs and Mayans, two extremely advanced civilizations. Despite their many breakthroughs much of these cultures and their practices remain shrouded in mystery.

7.8 /10

S4.E9 ∙ The Abominable Snowman

Wed, Nov 21, 1979

An examination of the Yeti, the legendary ape-like creature supposedly inhabiting the Himalayan mountains.

8 /10

S4.E10 ∙ Pompeii

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Pompeii: The great Roman city was a wealthy resort and mecca for fun-lovers before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Were early Christians among the Roman revelers?

7.8 /10

S4.E11 ∙ D.B. Cooper

Wed, Dec 05, 1979

A profile of the notorious airplane hijacker who has never been captured.

8.6 /10

S4.E12 ∙ The Ten Commandments

Wed, Dec 12, 1979

A look at Mt. Sinai, where Moses was supposed to have received the Ten Commandments from God.

7.7 /10

S4.E13 ∙ The Dark Star

Wed, Dec 19, 1979

The Dogon people of west Africa possess ancient, sophisticated knowledge of the Universe, in particular of the star Sirius B, which remained unknown to scientists until 1862. How did the Dogon gain their advanced awareness of the heavens?

7.8 /10

S4.E14 ∙ The San Andreas Fault

Wed, Dec 26, 1979

The San Andreas Fault traverses the majority of California. Based upon historical and scientific data, is it possible to predict future earthquakes along the fault line as well as mitigate potential damage and loss of lives?

7.5 /10

S4.E15 ∙ The Missing Heir

Wed, Jan 02, 1980

At the time, there were over $20 billion unclaimed in USA banks from those who died intestate. This show focuses on a stock certificate in a San Francisco vault of Wells Fargo Bank worth $3.2 million.

8.2 /10

S4.E16 ∙ Vincent Van Gogh

Wed, Jan 09, 1980

An examination of the legendary, but troubled, painter Vincent Van Gogh - was he really mentally ill?

8.4 /10

S4.E17 ∙ Wild Children

Wed, Jan 16, 1980

An examination of feral children that focuses upon the 18th century case of Victor of Aveyron. Includes discussion of the possibility that these children may be raised by other species and of their developmental and cognitive challenges.

7.6 /10

S4.E18 ∙ The Ghost Ship

Wed, Jan 23, 1980

An examination of the notorious sailing ship that was discovered mysteriously abandoned at sea with the crew and passengers vanished without a trace.

7.8 /10

S4.E19 ∙ Earth Visitors

Wed, Jan 30, 1980

"In Search of ..." examines evidence that life on earth began when extraterrestrials brought it here.

7.6 /10

S4.E20 ∙ John the Baptist

Wed, Feb 06, 1980

"In Search of..." investigates to determine whether the legendary holy man's remains are in Europe or Egypt.

8.2 /10

S4.E21 ∙ Air Disaster Predictions

Wed, Feb 13, 1980

An overview of air disasters and specifically the possibility that ESP or premonitions encountered in dreams can be used to avert or mitigate them.

8.1 /10

S4.E22 ∙ The Bimini Wall

Wed, Feb 20, 1980

A look at the various theories behind the origin of the Bimini Wall as well as other natural features of the district, focusing-upon the much-discussed connection to the lost city of Atlantis.

7.6 /10

S4.E23 ∙ Glenn Miller

Thu, Mar 06, 1980

An examination of the mysterious disappearance of the big band leader.

8 /10

S4.E24 ∙ Past Lives

Thu, Mar 13, 1980

Is it possible to determine if we've lived past lives? Several cases of suspected reincarnation are considered and the practice of regression therapy, the process of revisiting past lives to help solve current dilemmas, is demonstrated.

7.4 /10