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Kolchak: The Night Stalker Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 1974 - 1975
Episode 1
The Ripper
Fri, Sep 13, 1974 60 mins
A killer reminiscent of Jack the Ripper terrorizes the women of Chicago. Jane Plumm: Beatrice Colen. Ripper: Mickey Gilbert. Kolchak: Darren McGavin.
Episode 2
The Zombie
Fri, Sep 20, 1974 60 mins
Gangsters are being savagely murdered by a colleague they thought they had killed and buried. Sposato: Joseph Sirola. Edmonds: Earl Faison. Winwood: Charles Aidman. Kolchak: Darren McGavin.
Episode 3
They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be
Fri, Sep 27, 1974 60 mins
An unseen entity has the power of a hurricane, an affection for electronic gadgetry and a thirst for bone marrow. James Gregory. Kolchak: Darren McGavin.
Episode 4
The Vampire
Fri, Oct 4, 1974 60 mins
Several people have died because the blood has been drained from their bodies. Faye: Kathleen Nolan. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Matteo: William Daniels.
Episode 5
The Werewolf
Fri, Nov 1, 1974 60 mins
One of the passengers on a pleasure cruise is a werewolf. Stieglitz: Eric Braeden. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Paula: Nita Talbot. Levitt: Lewis Charles.
Episode 6
Firefall
Fri, Nov 8, 1974 60 mins
Something is turning people into instantaneously flaming corpses. Ryder Bond: Fred Beir. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Mayer: Philip Carey. Maria: Madlyn Rhue.
Episode 7
The Devil's Platform
Fri, Nov 15, 1974 60 mins
A vicious dog hounds Kolchak as he delves into the background of a prominent politician (Tom Skerritt). Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Lorraine Palmer: Ellen Weston.
Episode 8
Bad Medicine
Fri, Nov 29, 1974 60 mins
A gem thief is a diabolic killer who looks like a towering Indian and can vanish into thin air. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Baker: Ramon Bieri. Indian: Richard Kiel. Agnes: Alice Ghostley. Rolling Thunder: Victor Jory.
Episode 9
The Spanish Moss Murders
Fri, Dec 6, 1974 60 mins
Victims are crushed to death by a killer that leaves bits of Spanish moss in its wake. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Siska: Keenan Wynn. Dr. Pollack: Severn Darden. Fiddler: Randy Boone. Pepe LaRue: Johnny Silver.
Episode 10
The Energy Eater
Fri, Dec 13, 1974 60 mins
A newly constructed hospital is plagued by inexplicable destructive forces. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Elkhorn: William Smith. Janice: Elaine Giftos. Kibbey: Tom Drake.
Episode 11
Horror in the Heights
Fri, Dec 20, 1974 60 mins
Kolchak uncovers a grisly legend as he investigates the deaths of low-income senior citizens who were chewed to pieces. Starman: Phil Silvers. Indian: Abraham Sofaer. Fineman: Benny Rubin.
Episode 12
Mr. R.I.N.G.
Fri, Jan 10, 1975 60 mins
A secret military project gets out of hand when a robot goes on a rampage.
Episode 13
Primal Scream
Fri, Jan 17, 1975 60 mins
Cells brought back from the Arctic develop into apelike creatures with voracious appetites for flesh.
Episode 14
The Trevi Collection
Fri, Jan 24, 1975 60 mins
Animated mannequins are among Kolchak's antagonists as death strikes the world of fashion. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Mme. Trevi: Nina Foch. Madelaine: Lara Parker. Vincenzo: Simon Oakland.
Episode 15
Chopper
Fri, Jan 31, 1975 60 mins
A headless motorcyclist steals a vintage cycle and roars off wielding an avenging sword. Darren McGavin. Jonas: Larry Linville. Lila: Sharon Farrell. Studs: Arthur Metrano. Bresson: Jim Backus.
Episode 16
Demon in Lace
Fri, Feb 7, 1975 60 mins
Handsome young men are being literally scared to death by beautiful women who transform themselves into cadaverous ghouls. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Prof. Spate: Andrew Prine. Siska: Keenan Wynn. Rosalind: Kristina Holland.
Episode 17
Legacy of Terror
Fri, Feb 14, 1975 60 mins
The hearts of murder victims are being ritualistically cut out with a dull knife. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Webster: Ramon Bieri. Tillie: Pippa Scott. Pepe: Erik Estrada.
Episode 18
The Knightly Murders
Fri, Mar 7, 1975 60 mins
Deaths caused by medieval weapons point toward unchivalrous behavior by an errant knight. Rausch: John Dehner. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Boggs: Hans Conried. Minerva: Lieux Dressler. Maura: Jeff Donnell. Vincenzo: Simon Oakland.
Episode 19
The Youth Killer
Fri, Mar 14, 1975 60 mins
Beautiful young people are dying from instant aging. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Helen: Cathy Lee Crosby. Orkin: Dwayne Hickman. Bella: Kathleen Freeman. Cab Driver: Demosthenes. Gordy: John Fiedler.
Episode 20
The Sentry
Fri, Mar 28, 1975 60 mins
Deep underground, a reptilian monster goes on a rampage after a seismologist makes off with its eggs. Kolchak: Darren McGavin. Irene: Kathie Browne. Dr. Verhyden: Albert Paulsen. Flaherty: Tom Bosley.
