In Search of... (1977)

Sep 20, 1979 - 30m

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.

Sep 27, 1979 - 30m

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

Oct 4, 1979 - 30m

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

Oct 11, 1979 - 30m

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.

Oct 18, 1979 - 30m

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.

Oct 25, 1979 - 30m

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

Nov 8, 1979 - 30m

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.

Nov 15, 1979 - 30m

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.

Nov 22, 1979 - 30m

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

Nov 29, 1978 - 30m

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?

Dec 6, 1979 - 30m

Follows the incredible hijacking commited by D.B. Cooper, who parachuted out of an airplane with the ransom money and was never seen again. It offers some evidence about Cooper's possible fate.

Dec 13, 1979 - 30m

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

Dec 20, 1979 - 30m

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?

Dec 27, 1979 - 30m

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?

Jan 3, 1980 - 30m

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.

Jan 10, 1980 - 30m

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

Jan 17, 1980 - 30m

Several alleged historical cases are examined of children who became lost and were raised in the wild by animals.

Jan 24, 1980 - 30m

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

Jan 31, 1980 - 30m

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

Feb 7, 1980 - 30m

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

Feb 14, 1980 - 30m

In this episode, In Search Of investigates the possibility of predictions of airplane disasters. Did an ordinary citizen predict the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 in Chicago? Did another citizen foresee the 1978 collision between a Pacific Southwest Airlines 727 and a small plane? Can such predictions be used to prevent other diasters?

Feb 21, 1980 - 30m

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.

Mar 7, 1980 - 30m

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

Mar 14, 1980 - 30m

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.