Swamp Thing 1990
What is Swamp Thing?
The television series "Swamp Thing" is a science fiction and action/adventure show based on the DC Comics character. It is set in a fictional world where a scientist's experiment goes wrong, transforming him into a plant-like creature.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 27, 1990
- Last aired
- May 1, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- USA Network
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 15 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 72 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- USA Network
Where to watch in United States
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The television series "Swamp Thing" is a science fiction and action/adventure show based on the DC Comics character. It is set in a fictional world where a scientist's experiment goes wrong, transforming him into a plant-like creature. The series follows the creature's struggles to maintain his human identity and protect the environment. The show combines elements of science fiction, horror, and adventure, featuring a mix of action, suspense, and drama. The series was broadcast on the USA Network and later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel. It was a part of a larger franchise based on the DC Comics character, known for its dark and atmospheric tone. The show's themes and storylines were influenced by the comic book series, exploring the boundaries between science, nature, and humanity.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Emerald Heart Mytharc Jul 27, 1990
- E2 The Living Image Core Sep 7, 1990
- E3 The Death of Dr. Arcane Core Sep 14, 1990
- E4 The Legend of the Swamp Maiden Core Sep 21, 1990
- E5 Spirit of the Swamp Core Sep 28, 1990
- E6 Blood Wind Mytharc Oct 5, 1990
- E7 Grotesquery Core Oct 12, 1990
- E8 Natural Enemy Core Oct 19, 1990
- E9 Treasure Core Oct 26, 1990
- E10 New Acquaintance Core Nov 2, 1990
- E11 Falco Core Nov 9, 1990
- E12 From Beyond the Grave Core Nov 16, 1990
- E13 The Shipment Core Nov 23, 1990
- E14 Birth Marks Core Feb 1, 1991
- E15 Dark Side of the Mirror Core Feb 8, 1991
- E16 Silent Screams Core Feb 15, 1991
- E17 Walk a Mile in My Shoots Core Feb 22, 1991
- E18 The Watchers Core Mar 1, 1991
- E19 The Hunt Core Mar 8, 1991
- E20 Touch of Death Core Mar 15, 1991
- E21 Tremors of the Heart Mytharc Mar 22, 1991
- E22 The Prometheus Parabola Mytharc Apr 5, 1991
Season 2 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Night of the Dying Mytharc Jan 3, 1992
- E2 Love Lost Core Jan 10, 1992
- E3 Mist Demeanor Core Jan 17, 1992
- E4 A Nightmare on Jackson Street Core Jan 24, 1992
- E5 Better Angels Core Jan 31, 1992
- E6 Children of the Fool Core Feb 7, 1992
- E7 A Jury of His Fears Core Feb 14, 1992
- E8 Poisonous Core Feb 21, 1992
- E9 Smoke and Mirrors Core Feb 28, 1992
- E10 This Old House of Mayan Mytharc Mar 6, 1992
- E11 Sonata Mytharc Mar 20, 1992
Season 3 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dead and Married Mytharc Jul 10, 1992
- E2 Powers of Darkness Core Jul 17, 1992
- E3 Special Request Core Jul 24, 1992
- E4 What Goes Around Comes Around, Comes Around Core Jul 31, 1992
- E5 Fear Itself Core Aug 7, 1992
- E6 Changes Core Aug 14, 1992
- E7 Destiny Core Aug 21, 1992
- E8 Tatania Core Aug 28, 1992
- E9 Mirador's Brain Core Sep 11, 1992
- E10 Lesser of Two Evils Core Sep 19, 1992
- E11 Revelations Core Sep 26, 1992
- E12 Easy Prey Core Oct 3, 1992
- E13 The Handyman Core Oct 10, 1992
- E14 Future Tense Core Oct 17, 1992
- E15 Hide in the Night Core Oct 24, 1992
- E16 Pay Day Core Oct 31, 1992
- E17 The Return of LaRoche Core Nov 7, 1992
- E18 Rites of Passage Core Nov 14, 1992
- E19 Never Alone Core Nov 21, 1992
- E20 A Most Bitter Pill Core Dec 5, 1992
- E21 The Curse Core Dec 12, 1992
- E22 Judgment Day Mytharc Dec 19, 1992
- E23 Eye of the Storm Core Jan 9, 1993
- E24 Vendetta Core Jan 16, 1993
- E25 The Hurting Mytharc Jan 23, 1993
- E26 The Burning Times Core Jan 30, 1993
- E27 The Specter of Death Core Feb 6, 1993
- E28 Cross-Fired Core Feb 13, 1993
- E29 Patient Zero Core Feb 20, 1993
- E30 The Chains of Forever Core Feb 27, 1993
- E31 In the Beginning Core Mar 6, 1993
- E32 Brotherly Love Core Mar 13, 1993
- E33 An Eye for an Eye Core Mar 20, 1993
- E34 Yo Ho Ho Core Mar 27, 1993
- E35 Heart of Stone Core Apr 3, 1993
- E36 Romancing Arcane Core Apr 10, 1993
- E37 Swamp of Dreams Core Apr 17, 1993
- E38 Heart of the Mantis Mytharc Apr 24, 1993
- E39 That's a Wrap Mytharc May 1, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What network did Swamp Thing debut on?
It debuted on USA Network.
When did the series premiere?
It debuted on July 27, 1990.
How many seasons did the show last?
It lasted three seasons.
What is the total episode count?
It ran for a total of 72 episodes.
Where were reruns shown later?
It was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel.
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