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Earth: Final Conflict

1997

Earth: Final Conflict

1997
6.8
Years ago, the Taelons came to Earth, offering friendship and technology to humanity. But there are those who believe the Taelons have more sinister motives.
The Wacky World of Tex Avery

1997

The Wacky World of Tex Avery

1997
5.8
A series of belly-laugh-funny short segments each starring different characters including the Roman centurion Pompeii Pete, an inept conqueror and the little princess he cannot conquer, the lamest super hero on 4 legs, the world's first inventor, the ultra pesky Freddie the Fly and the wackiest hero in the old West, Tex Avery himself.
Mike Hammer, Private Eye

1997

Mike Hammer, Private Eye

1997
6.5
Detective Mike Hammer uses his savvy grit against deceptive enemies in Southern California.
Popular Mechanics for Kids

1997

Popular Mechanics for Kids

1997
8.2
Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.
Night Man

1997

Night Man

1997
6.2
Night Man is an American action/adventure/sci-fi series that aired in syndication from September 15, 1997 to May 17, 1999. The series is loosely based on a comic book published by Malibu Comics and was created by Steve Englehart and developed for television by Glen A. Larson. It stars Matt McColm as the title character, a superhero whose real name was Johnny Domino, a saxophonist. Englehart would write three episodes of the series. Night Man is also one of the few series to cross over with characters from Larson's previous series: in the episode "Manimal", Johnny allies with Professor Jonathan Chase, the star of the short-lived 1980s' series Manimal.
Cracker

1997

Cracker

1997
6.9
Crime drama based on the UK TV series about Gerry "Fitz" Fitzgerald, a brilliant but troubled criminal psychologist working alongside the Los Angeles police department.
Pensacola: Wings of Gold

1997

Pensacola: Wings of Gold

1997
6.3
Pensacola: Wings of Gold is a syndicated American action/adventure drama series based at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida.
The Weird Al Show

1997

The Weird Al Show

1997
6.4
his Saturday morning hit brings Weird Al’s signature warped comedy, original songs, spoofs, offbeat animation, and a motley crew of surprise guests.
Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation

1997

Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation

1997
6.8
Everyone's favorite teenage mutants are back in live action to fight crime with help from a new ninja turtle -- a female named Venus De Milo.
City Guys

1997

City Guys

1997
8.3
An edgy, hip look at urban teen life in NYC, tracing the relationship between a smart Black kid from Harlem and a rich White kid from Park Avenue.
Fast Track

1997

Fast Track

1997
Dr. Richard Beckett, a former racecar driver and now a prominent doctor, wants to put his obsession with the cut-throat world of racing behind him. When his arch-rival, Christian Chandler, lures him back to the pits with a speedway medic position, he finds a deadly mystery waiting.
Flame of Recca

1997

Flame of Recca

1997
6.9
Recca was an average ordinary boy, who happened to like ninjas. One day as an dark and mysterious women enters his life, Recca finds that he has some extraordinary powers. Now he must use these powers to protect his friends and himself from a long lost brother, who holds a hatred against him.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997

Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997
6
A compelling, innovative true crime series focused on the role of forensic science in solving some of the most perplexing crimes of our time. Looking at how examination of DNA, teeth, and insects, among other things, can be used to solve crimes.
The Broker's Man

1997

The Broker's Man

1997
5.7
Drama series about an ex-policeman, who now uses his detective skills while working for insurance companies.
The Adventures of Paddington Bear

1997

The Adventures of Paddington Bear

1997
6.5
The Adventures of Paddington Bear was a Canadian/French animated children's television series. It was based on the book Paddington Bear by Michael Bond and written by Bruce Robb. It was produced by Cinar and Protecrea and ran for 117 episodes. The show aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV from November 2008 - August 2009. However, all CINAR references in these broadcasts have been replaced by Cookie Jar references. It was also shown on HBO.
Bardzo przygodowe podróże Kulfona

1997

Bardzo przygodowe podróże Kulfona

1997
5
Drovers' Gold

1997

Drovers' Gold

1997
7
This show is about a couple broken and cheated Welsh families that decide in order to live they need to drive their cattle beasts to London for the best price. Unfortunately, there's the evil landholder that wants to kick everyone out of the valley and see the good families starve and go to workhouses. His conniving treachery enables several issues to arise while the fellas and a few more travellers in their party attempt to persevere. Talk about cattle plague and cholera outbreaks, punishment for driving cattle on a Sunday, and other interesting issues are just a fraction of what six episodes will bring you. Adventure, horses, and a young Ray Stevens without a shirt on.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997
7.2
Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually happened and which were completely fabricated by the show’s writers. The answer is revealed by Jonathan Frakes at the conclusion of each episode.
Touching Evil

1997

Touching Evil

1997
7.6
Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC). Maverick Detective Inspector Dave Creegan is the newest member of the unit, an elite, rapid-response crime squad. The OSC uses their diverse crime-fighting skills to bring justice to society.
Lexx

1997

Lexx

1997
7
A Time Prophet predicted that Kai would be the one to destroy the divine order in the league of the 20,000 planets, someday that will happen, but not today. Today a cowardly security guard, an undead assassin, a female with a body designed for sex and a robot head madly in love with her all make up the crew of the spaceship Lexx, the most powerful weapon in the two universes.