TV Show

Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing: The Series, is a science fiction, action/adventure television series based on the DC Comics character Swamp Thing. It debuted on USA Network on July 27, 1990 and lasted three seasons for a total of 72 episodes. It was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel.

TV Show Stats +8%

3 seasons

72 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1990

Rating

TV Show

6.1/10

15 votes • HD

Season 1

22 episodes
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The Emerald Heart
Episode 1

The Emerald Heart

Episode 1 • Jul 27, 1990

11-year-old Jim Kipp and his mother, Tressa are spending some time at her mom's house in the swamps of Houma. Jim is introduced to the mysteries and the danger of the swamp while Tressa struggles to bond with Jim.

6.0
30m
The Living Image
Episode 2

The Living Image

Episode 2 • Sep 07, 1990

Dr. Arcane attempts once again to obtain the bio-restorative formula from the Swamp Thing. However, this time Arcane has a helper, and the Swamp Thing knows her as his late wife, Linda Holland.

6.0
30m
The Death of Dr. Arcane
Episode 3

The Death of Dr. Arcane

Episode 3 • Sep 14, 1990

Arcane has unleashed his latest mutant monster into the swamp to eat everything it sees and if this test trial works, then more will be released. To ensure that the Swamp Thing does not interfere, he takes a hostage and bargains for immunity.

6.0
30m
The Legend of the Swamp Maiden
Episode 4

The Legend of the Swamp Maiden

Episode 4 • Sep 21, 1990

Jim and Oboe sneak out on a midnight visit to the swamp to find the Swamp Maiden, who appears only once a year. Despite warnings from the Swamp Thing, they, along with a visitor from the newspaper, come to learn the meaning of "looks that kill".

5.0
30m
Spirit of the Swamp
Episode 5

Spirit of the Swamp

Episode 5 • Sep 28, 1990

Veteran actor Roscoe Lee Browne plays an "Ogun", a voodoo priest whom Arcane employs to destroy the Swamp Thing.

6.0
30m
Blood Wind
Episode 6

Blood Wind

Episode 6 • Oct 05, 1990

Arcane's protégé, whom he refers to as the "Crown Prince", is experimenting with hatred pheromones and his latest batch, which supposedly failed, is dumped in the swamp. The Swamp Thing has to intervene when Tressa is exposed and is in danger of being murdered - by everyone.

6.0
30m
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Season 2

11 episodes
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Night of the Dying
Episode 1

Night of the Dying

Episode 1 • Jan 03, 1992

Arcane is possessed by evil spirits when he tries to practice voodoo.

5.0
30m
Love Lost
Episode 2

Love Lost

Episode 2 • Jan 10, 1992

The Swamp Thing is struggling to remain hopeful that he will be human again. Someone from the past comes to visit him, using Will to guide her to him. Only Will does not believe that she is who she says she is, and he is about to learn who he can and cannot trust.

6.0
30m
Mist Demeanor
Episode 3

Mist Demeanor

Episode 3 • Jan 17, 1992

When a killer mist emerges from the swamp and invades Houma, the Swamp Thing and Arcane must team up to try to stop it before it decimates the whole town. Meanwhile, Will and Abigail race to warn the town.

6.0
30m
A Nightmare on Jackson Street
Episode 4

A Nightmare on Jackson Street

Episode 4 • Jan 24, 1992

Will has a secret from his past that comes back to haunt him. The swamp forces Will to face his inner demons, as well as the visitors that he does not know are waiting for him at the house.

6.0
30m
Better Angels
Episode 5

Better Angels

Episode 5 • Jan 31, 1992

Ann Fisk, a scientist and former student of Alec Holland, is in town. Ann's mentor, Carter LaRoche, has designs to build a recycling factory under Arcane's financing in the swamp. Ann must trust a strange voice in the swamp to expose an evil that she is not aware of.

6.0
30m
Children of the Fool
Episode 6

Children of the Fool

Episode 6 • Feb 07, 1992

Will falls in love with a lovely carnival worker named Amanda. Yet, Will becomes aware that Amanda is being held against her will by the shady carnie owner, Hurley, who has a dark agenda for Will.

6.0
30m
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Season 3

39 episodes
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Dead and Married
Episode 1

Dead and Married

Episode 1 • Jul 10, 1992

Will finds a car in the swamp, and attached are two married ghosts and their remains. The search for their killer, who just might be an old acquaintance of theirs, begins with the help of Will and the Swamp Thing.

0.0
30m
Powers of Darkness
Episode 2

Powers of Darkness

Episode 2 • Jul 17, 1992

Dorian is an emotionally troubled teenager. He befriends Will, who begins to discover his troubled home life. Will and the Swamp Thing begin to try to help Dorian but there is one catch: Dorian could also be a vampire.

6.0
30m
Special Request
Episode 3

Special Request

Episode 3 • Jul 24, 1992

Still fruitlessly searching for her missing son Jim, Tressa is diverted when she hears the voice of her former boyfriend, a radio jockey from the 70's. Tressa begins a second hunt for answers, as she discovers what really happened when her boyfriend disappeared 18 years ago, guided by his voice from the grave.

6.0
30m
What Goes Around Comes Around, Comes Around
Episode 4

What Goes Around Comes Around, Comes Around

Episode 4 • Jul 31, 1992

Sheriff Andrews allows Dr. Arcane to hunt an employee for sport. To teach Andrews a lesson, the Swamp Thing traps the corrupt sheriff in a fantasy of the Wild West populated by familiar faces, forcing him to duel the evil Renegade Jake in a fight to the death.

5.0
30m
Fear Itself
Episode 5

Fear Itself

Episode 5 • Aug 07, 1992

The Swamp Thing's worst enemy is also the enemy of the swamp...himself.

6.0
30m
Changes
Episode 6

Changes

Episode 6 • Aug 14, 1992

When Arcane unleashes a genetic assassin into the swamp in the form of a virus, he gets more than he bargained for; he not only gets rid of the Swamp Thing, but he accidentally brings Alec Holland back.

6.0
30m
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