Season 1

E1. Introducing Eightman: How I, 8th Man, Came to be.

Nov 7, 1963 · 24m

While pursuing a vicious pistol-wielding robber, Detective Hachiro Azuma, a skilled detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, falls into an enemy trap and suffers mortal injuries. He is treated by the mysterious scientist Dr. Tani and awakens once again. However, his body is no longer usable, and he is reborn as a robot, replicating his memories and personality from his previous life. He is reborn as "Eight Man," a super robot equipped with a miniature nuclear reactor hidden in his chest and possessing numerous supernatural powers.

E2. Icefinger The Executioner

Nov 14, 1963 · 24m

Local Crime boss, Slicker and his head-henchman, Mongoose are making plans to eliminate Chief Fumblethumbs by hiring: Icefinger the Executioner, a top hit-man employed by the International Crime Syndicate we will hear much more of - InterCrime! Mongoose, sure that he is the fastest gun, does not get along well with Icefinger and a shooting contest is scheduled where the winner will get the "Fumblethumbs job". But, before the contest, Mongoose is arrested and taken into custody; Fumblethumbs knowing that Icefinger is at Slicker's headquarters sends Tobor in disguise as Mongoose to spy on them but he is discovered by a "bugged" telephone talking to Jenny. Slicker kidnaps Jenny and its up to 8th Man to save her and stop Icefinger.

E3. The Cruel Clown

Nov 21, 1963 · 24m

Famous singing star, Minnie Marvelous is kidnapped during a live stage performance by some one calling himself the Clown, Jean-E-Us of Crime. 8th Man, as Tobor in the audience witnesses the abduction but can't save her because his energy is low, Jenny takes his energy booster cigarette away from him like Smoky the Bear preventing a forest fire. The Clown escapes and demands a huge ransom for the return of Minnie. To save her Mr. Mogul the president of the Cuteness Doll Company, Minnie's sponsor agrees to put up the ransom. Turns out Mogul is in on the caper. The whole thing was a publicity stunt to increase sales for his doll company. 8th Man discovers this, gets the Clown and tricks Mogul into a confession. Minnie Marvelous is rescued and goes on with her singing career. And as 8th Man says at the end..."I'm glad to have been there when she needed me."

E4. The Elevator Trap

Nov 28, 1963 · 24m

Turtle, owner of the Epic Trading & Import Company, is really the head of a crime syndicate. By smuggling the rare and deadly Spray Needle Blaster gun into the country and auctioning it off to the highest bidder, he poses a great threat to society. Chief Fumblethumbs assigns special agent Lieutenant Trim (a woman) to spy on Turtle's operations by posing as his switchboard operator. But when she mysteriously disappears, he sends 8th Man to rescue her and put an end to Turtle's operations.

E5. Dr Sinister and the Black Fog Bank Gang

Dec 5, 1963 · 24m

Chief Fumblethumbs career and Jenny's life were at stake when I faced... DR. SINISTER & THE BLACK FOG BANK MOB The Dark Capsule Worldwide bank robberies committed in an impenetrable fog of black smoke are Chief Fumblethumbs latest worry. The only clues are pieces of broken capsules littered throughout the crime scenes. When the Commissioner Bristle threatens to fire Chief Fumblethumbs for not solving the case, Fumblethumbs turns to 8th Man for help. 8th Man investigates every scene where a bank robbery has occurred and uncovers several more clues. Following up on these, he comes face to face with Dr. Sinister and his Black Fog Bank Mob. But as 8th Man soon learns, Dr. Sinister is no easy foe to defeat.

E6. Goldshrinker and the Numbers Gang

Dec 12, 1963 · 24m

Gold thefts are occurring frequently. The only clue is the constant "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" sound heard at the crime scenes. While the police are puzzling over the Golden Gang, a young girl visits the Azuma Detective Agency. What is the true nature of the mysterious noises coming from the Golden Gang's hideout?

E7. The Silent Jets

Dec 19, 1963 · 24m

THE SILENT JETS Sound Arresting Jet Aircraft Dogman, the head of Intercrime's armored car robbery division escapes from jail and is back in business, using special noiseless jet aircraft he sneaks up on them and pull the armored cars into his plane. Tobor sets a trap for him but is trapped himself.

E8. Dr Spectra

Dec 26, 1963 · 24m

DR. SPECTRA Super Small-sized Missile Dr. Spectra uses a frequency-jamming device to cause all the televisions in Metropolitian City to go on the fritz. Despite repeated telephone calls from Spectra to Chief Fumblethumbs office to watch TV, Fumblethumbs doesn't "get the picture" until one of his men notify him of the problem and they sit down only to see a screen full of "snow". Since Spectra's motive was to get Fumblethumbs to call 8th Man he then launches one of his "mini-missiles" which 8th Man hears coming and shoots down with the Chief's pistol.

E9. The Light that Burned

Jan 2, 1964 · 24m

A world-renowned international gang has reportedly infiltrated Japan. One day, while Eight Man was staking out its base, Dr. Mizusawa arrived, questioning Kito, the boss of the gang's foreign unit. What is her goal, claiming to have perfected a laser ray gun?

E10. Samantha 007

Jan 9, 1964 · 24m

I was almost destroyed when I met my big sister... SAMANTHA 007 At Centre Station, the railroad depot Chief Fumblethumbs and his men are puzzled when a misplaced shipping crate yields a strange object: a robotic arm. While 8th Man is examining the arm two visiting "reporters" arrive from the Republic of Armaco demanding to see the what was found at the train station and successfully tell the Chief what is inside the box demanding it be turned over to them. Then we learn that they are really Dr. Status and Samantha 007, a super-robot who the arm belongs to - Status reveals his true purpose: locate the 8th robot stolen by Prof. Genius and return it to Armaco.

E11. The Belligerent Bodyguard

Jan 16, 1964 · 24m

THE BELLIGERANT BODYGUARD Assassin of Vision When a visiting dignitary, Pres. Industrious comes to Metropolitan City, Chief Fumblethumbs is placed in an uncomfortable position because the exiled daughter of the ex-Monarch is living in Metropolitan City with her loyal followers. The bodyguard assigned to protect Industrious is Captain Tiger and he is none to pleased when the plane they just got off of, explodes. To protect Pres. Industrious and discover who is trying to kill him, 8th Man goes undercover as a hotel maid, disguised as Jenny. After thwarting several attempts on the President's life he true culprit, Capt Tiger discovers that one of the hotel's maids is really Princess Precious, the exile. Tiger apprehends both Tobor/Jenny and the Princess, but when 8th Man moves into action another attempt on the President's life is stopped and Capt. Tiger is exposed. Rather than surrender he leaps from the window to his death.

E12. Rascal Fish The Pirate Sub

Jan 23, 1964 · 24m

Young Skip came to my rescue when I faced... RASCAL FISH THE PIRATE SUBMARINE The Uranium of Seabed When an airplane carrying a valuable cargo of Uranium 235 crashes into the ocean and dispatched salvage ships disappear also, Tobor is called in on the case. Jenny and Skip stowaway on the departing ship, are discovered and "rewarded" with a each a mop of their own and a plenty of deck to swab! But worse trouble is lurking underwater in the form of the pirate submarine, Rascal Fish. The pirate captain, Flounder and his crew will stop at nothing to get the precious U-235 resting at the bottom of the sea. Technical Notes: Commercially released on Video Rarities label

E13. Bat Master and His Robot Bats

Jan 30, 1964 · 24m

One of Intercrime's most evil plots was put into operation, when I met... BAT MASTER AND HIS ROBOT BATS Human Hollerith Card Top-level scientists are disappearing and Chief Fumblethumbs is concerned with the safety of the arriving Dr. Quazion after the disappearance of Dr. Multiple and his daughter, Betty right before the approaching Conference. 8th man trades places with Dr Quazion using his power of instant disguise and is apprehended by the culprit.

E14. The Racing Rockets

Feb 6, 1964 · 24m

THE RACING ROCKETS Super Pilot Top rocket pilot Rocky Slipstream joins forces with the Grasping Company... an unscrupulous imitator of the aeronautic designs of the honest Teamwork Company. After Rocky quits the Teamwork Co. the young Kid Swifty takes his place as test pilot. Mr. Grasping and his henchman, Mean-eyes will stop at nothing to win an important rocket race and discredit the Teamwork Co. in the process.

E15. Misguided Machines

Feb 13, 1964 · 24m

THE SHADOW BANDITS Black Ghost A formula developed at the Handlebar Chemical Factory enables several employees to speed up their metabolisms so they can function faster than any other human being. In fact, their metabolisms are so great that they take on the appearance of shadows. Mr. Handlebar, together with his staff begin by playing pranks on the citizens of Metropolitan City. This eventually escalates into a crime spree and Chief Fumblethumbs and 8th Man aren't able to stop them. Only when Arnold Goodfellow, the originator of the metabolism formula and a former employee at the factory comes forward, can 8th Man and the authorities learn the Shadow Bandits' weaknesses and defeat them.

E16. The Gold Beetle Of Orientia

Feb 20, 1964 · 24m

THE GOLD BEETLE OF ORIENTIA Mysterious Thief Goldbeetle Tobor may have cleaned up the "Black Fog Bank Mob" but now he must deal with the bank-robbing crook known as, Goldbeetle. Using his cleverly designed Robot Beetles grabbing the cash is a snap, and with no real clues left behind but a hole in the floor of the vault! In a lucky break, Skip's tendencies to nod off bring him face to face with the Goldbeetle and cause suspicion to fall on a Mr. Mizrati, a man who became wealthy in a very short time. Technical Notes: Commercially released on Video Rarities label

E17. The Ultrasonic Wave Doctor

Feb 27, 1964 · 24m

THE SONIC SLICER Ultrasonic Doctor Although he was injured in an accident, Magico the Magician manages to continue making mischief when he hypnotizes his doctor, Dr. Vibrant who just so happens to have invented an ultrasonic hand-held weapon of fantastic power. Mr. Pudgey who works for Intercrime and also wants to get the Doctor's new weapon. 8th Man's assignment is to stop the man who wields the "Sonic Slicer"! If you have this episode in the English-dubbed version, I would like to obtain a copy.

E18. Baron Stormy

Mar 5, 1964 · 24m

I faced one of my most unusual enemies when I met the man who controled the weather... BARON STORMY Typhoon Baron Chief Fumblethumbs receives a strange letter that promises a violent storm will strike Metropolitan City. When that threat truly comes to pass, 8th Man is sent to the South Seas to investigate the case and finds himself face to face with Baron Stormy, the Weather Wizard! Baron Stormy demands a ransom of 10 million dollars in gold bullion or Metropolitan City will be destroyed!

E19. Galen Strikes Again

Mar 12, 1964 · 24m

THE REVENGE OF COLDKNUCKLE Counter-attack Of Geilen The episode opens at the Mikado Hotel where "Intercrime" has booked the entire bldg. for their conference. At the meeting, Mr. Plunder begins to tell the audience, which is comprised of crooks and criminals that their organization is building a new headquarters/base on the remote Persian Island. Plunder introduces himself and his top-henchmen: Plunder from the Monaco Mafia, Mr. Shadow - Miami, Mr. Marcaroni - Sicily, Gentleman Pou - Switzerland?, Mr. Boneapald - Corsica, Mr. China-town who has worldwide connections and newcomer, Mr. Buu-Zu! Coldknuckle.

E20. Misguided Machines

Mar 19, 1964 · 24m

MISGUIDED MACHINES Spy Order 100 Detective Tobor is assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearances of ninety-nine Metro agents in the ancient country of Mekania. When he arrives he is stunned to discover that machines are in control and the humans are their slaves! When his contact, Agent 99 -- Sherlock Bond (I kid you not) is captured by the Machine Police, Tobor is aided further by the missing President Gregory's daughter, Sylvia. As it turns out she is the leader of the underground movement that opposes the rule of the heartless machines. Joining forces, 8th Man, Bond, and Sylvia Gregory travel far into the desert in search of the ancient city of Mekania and the despotic "Great Computer" to put an end to its mad plan.

E21. Pounce The Robot Tiger

Mar 26, 1964 · 24m

POUNCE THE ROBOT TIGER Robot Tiger Dr Spectra invents a robot tiger to capture 8th Man

E22. The Threat of Disaster

Apr 2, 1964 · 24m

A robbery, a midnight chase, a mix-up in identities all ended up in a fantastic situation where I faced... THE THREAT OF DISASTER Zero Challenge After a strange man comes to Tobor's office and hires him to keepsafe a small box two men enter and forcefully take the box from Tobor's safe. When Tobor goes after them, the stranger, Oscar Dorian - a spy for the Black Butterfly returns to kidnap Jenny and use her in a disguise to flee the country.

E23. Napoleon the 13th

Apr 9, 1964 · 24m

THE RETURN OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Napoleonic 13 World An upcoming Peace Conference is threatened by someone who calls himself Napoleon. Napoleon jams an important satellite TV broadcast and insists that although the nations of Solaria and Bulgainia are speaking words of co-operation and peace, they are really building up their armaments for war. Chief Fumblethumbs has a difficult time with the leaders of each nation's security forces as each suspects the other. By using the strategy of "divide and conquer" Napoleon takes advantage of their suspicions and kidnaps the daughter of the President of Solaria and replaces her with a robot, which is a walking time-bomb.

E24. Operation: Salamander

Apr 16, 1964 · 24m

THE STEEL SALAMANDER Salamander Maneuvers The evil Dr. Spectra's latest invention is a unstoppable flying machine that can drill through any type of material. With careful planning and this powerful weapon, this time he is sure he can defeat his enmemy, 8th Man...but its two prideful and headstrong pilots are constantly fighting amongst themselves. In the end their lack of co-operation becomes their downfall. Spectra is foiled again.

E25. The Electronic Tyrant

Apr 23, 1964 · 24m

A frightened girl on a lonely bridge, minds that cannot think, all that lead to the... THE ELECTRONIC TYRANT Superhuman Cyber-brain A Super-computer, Brainatron obtains power over his creators and threatens to take-over the world.

E26. Countdown To Zero

Apr 30, 1964 · 24m

The fate of the people of Metropolitian City was in my hands in a... COUNTDOWN TO ZERO Terrestrial Zero-hour The small country of Ambitia accidentally launches a missile with a thermo-nuclear warhead. After multiple failed attempts to shoot it down the Ambitan General makes a terrible announcement to the world: A 500 megaton nuclear warhead is on a runway missile - and its target is Metropolitan City! Only 8th Man using the Light Burner Laser can stop the missile but can he do it in time?

E27. The Monsterous Eeler

May 7, 1964 · 24m

I faced my most fiendish enemy and almost met defeat when I tangled with... THE MONSTROUS EELER Large Monster Eera Experiment goes awry and creates monstrous eel-like creature that feeds on electricity.

E28. Evil Jaw and The Devil Germs

May 14, 1964 · 24m

I almost met my doom when I faced... EVIL JAW AND THE DEVIL GERMS Operation Bacterium The Black Butterfly Gang obtains a terrible weapon, the Devil Germ gun which fires microorganisms that eat metal. They use it to spring their leader, Evil Jaw out of prison and he finds sanctuary in the Solarian Embassy. With Chief Fumblethumbs hands tied by diplomatic red-tape, he makes a bold move and sends 8th Man into the Embassy alone to get Evil Jaw. Unaware of the awful power of the Devil Germs, 8th Man is exposed to them and sees his own hand crumble to dust before his very eyes! Can he reach Prof. Genius for help in time?

E29. The Passenger Rocket Adventure

May 21, 1964 · 24m

I had to make a terrible accusation in... THE PASSENGER ROCKET ADVENTURE Human Missile Detective Tobor is hired to expose a saboteur trying to disrupt progress on a special Passenger Rocket being built by the enterprising Samson Company.

E30. The Armored Man

May 28, 1964 · 24m

THE ARMORED MAN Cyborg Human C-1 Returning from a dinner engagement, Detective Tobor and Jenny are briefly confronted by a large, and powerful Robot. Seconds later they and the truck behind them are surrounded and held by the military. Attempts to erase the recent events in their minds by hypnosis are successful on all except Tobor, which dumbfounds the military leader and his chief scientist. Tobor learns that they are trying to capture this robot and also the horrible truth that the machine is also a man! Yes, Sgt. Murgatroyd volunteered for the experiment to create a machine that could withstand the icy cold of deep space or other hostile environments, but unware of what the result would be upon seeing his new form, like a man cursed he went mad & in angry rebellion against his tormentors! 8th Man must stop him from exacting deadly revenge and yet somehow right this terrible wrong to Murgatroyd!