Season 4

1. S04E01

   Tidal Waves

   1979-09-20

   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.

2. S04E02

   Carlos, the Most Wanted Man in the World

   1979-09-27

   Carlos, The World's Most Wanted Man: A chilling profile of the playboy-turned-terrorist called Carlos the Jackal, who was called "The World's Most Wanted Man." In 1994, Carlos was given up to French intelligence by the Government of Sudan, was charged and subsequently convicted of murder of an informant and is serving a life term in prison, which was lengthened with an additional life term for a terrorist attack on French soil.

3. S04E03

   The Amityville Horror

   1979-10-04

   The Amityville Horror: A dream house in a lovely suburb becomes a nightmare when the owners discover an evil presence. The house was the site of a family massacre in 1974, which would inspire the 1979 movie and its 2005 remake.

4. S04E04

   UFO Australia

   1979-10-11

   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.

5. S04E05

   Immortal Sharks

   1979-10-18

   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.

6. S04E06

   The Lost Colony of Roanoke

   1979-10-25

   The Lost Colony of Roanoke: A look at new evidence which offers an intriguing theory about where the colonists went.

7. S04E07

   The Shroud of Turin

   1979-11-08

   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.

8. S04E08

   Mexican Pyramids

   1979-11-15

   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.

9. S04E09

   The Abominable Snowman

   1979-11-22

   The Abominable Snowman: Leonard Nimoy examines the experiences of the explorers who say they have actually sighted the legendary creature.

10. S04E10

    Pompeii

    1979-11-27

    This great Roman city was a wealthy resort and mecca for fun-lovers before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Were early Christians among the Roman revelers?

11. S04E11

    D.B. Cooper

    1979-12-06

    D. B. Cooper: The incredible story of the man who hijacked a jetliner, parachuted out with his loot, and was never seen again.

12. S04E12

    The Ten Commandments (aka Mount Sinai)

    1979-12-13

    The Ten Commandments: Leonard Nimoy profiles Moses and tries to pinpoint Mount Sinai's exact location. Have pilgrims to the Holy Land been praying at the wrong location?

13. S04E13

    The Dark Star (aka The Dogons)

    1979-12-20

    The Dark Star (aka The Dogons) — Season 4, Episode 13 of In Search of.... Aired 1979-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

14. S04E14

    The San Andreas Fault

    1979-12-27

    The San Andreas Fault — Season 4, Episode 14 of In Search of.... Aired 1979-12-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

15. S04E15

    The Missing Heir

    1980-01-03

    The Missing Heir — Season 4, Episode 15 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

16. S04E16

    Vincent Van Gogh

    1980-01-10

    Vincent Van Gogh — Season 4, Episode 16 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

17. S04E17

    Wild Children

    1980-01-17

    Wild Children — Season 4, Episode 17 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

18. S04E18

    The Ghost Ship (aka Mary Celeste)

    1980-01-24

    The Ghost Ship (aka Mary Celeste) — Season 4, Episode 18 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-01-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

19. S04E19

    Earth Visitors

    1980-01-31

    Earth Visitors — Season 4, Episode 19 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

20. S04E20

    John the Baptist

    1980-02-07

    John the Baptist — Season 4, Episode 20 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

21. S04E21

    Air Disaster Prediction

    1980-02-14

    Air Disaster Prediction — Season 4, Episode 21 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

22. S04E22

    The Bimini Wall

    1980-02-21

    The Bimini Wall — Season 4, Episode 22 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-02-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

23. S04E23

    Glenn Miller

    1980-03-07

    Glenn Miller — Season 4, Episode 23 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

24. S04E24

    Past Lives

    1980-03-14

    Past Lives — Season 4, Episode 24 of In Search of.... Aired 1980-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

More from the 1970s.