from September 1974 to June 1975. It starred Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchack, a rumpled newpaper reporter who would pursue unusual stories.
While the show aired just 20 episodes it is still remembered by many, as has been sighted as a major influence by writers such as
| 1X01 | The Ripper | Jack the Ripper |
| 1X02 | The Zombie | Zombies |
| 1X03 | They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be.. | Extraterrestrial Beings |
| 1X04 | The Vampire | Vampires |
| 1X05 | The Werewolf | Werewolves |
| 1X06 | Firefall | Spontaneous Human Combustion, ghosts |
| 1X07 | The Devil's Platform | A Deal with the Devil |
| 1X08 | Bad Medicine | The Diablero Demon |
| 1X09 | The Spanish Moss Murders | Killing in Dreams, Folklore of the Cajun Paramafait |
| 1X10 | The Energy Eater | Vengeful Native American Spirit the Matchemonedo, a Native American Shaman |
| 1X11 | Horror in the Heights | Flesh Eating and Shape Shifting Hindu Demon the Rakshasa |
| 1X12 | Mr. R.I.N.G. | Murdering Robot on a Rampage |
| 1X13 | Primal Scream | Artic Ape Man |
| 1X14 | The Trevi Collection | Magic Spells, Witchcraft |
| 1X15 | Chopper | Motorcycle Gangs, A Headless Rider, Burials |
| 1X16 | Demon in Lace | Ancient Sumerian Tablets, Succubus Demon |
| 1X17 | Legacy of Terror | Aztec Cult Murders |
| 1X18 | The Knightly Murders | Burial Site Defending Ghost, Blessed Axe |
| 1X19 | The Youth Killer | Helen of Troy, Eternal Youth |
| 1X20 | The Sentry | Giant Lizards, Eggs |