MonsterQuest

2007•2 series

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A scientific look at creature sightings around the world, with episodes devoted to the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, werewolves and even a Stalinist attempt to breed a race of supersoldiers by cross-breeding humans and apes. The show is described as one-part history, one-part science and one-part, well, monsters.

Episode 1Monster Sharks

An expedition tries to tag the first great white shark in the Atlantic, and attempts to learn if they are becoming more aggressive predators. (S1, ep 9)

Episode 2Hillbilly Beast

The team investigates witnesses' claims of attacks by a terrifying monster in the back hills of Kentucky. (S1, ep 5)

Episode 3Giant Pythons in America

The team investigates if 1992's Hurricane Andrew expanded the territory of Florida's giant pythons, and whether they pose a threat to the country. (S1, ep 8)

Episode 4Giant Killer Bees

Examining how giant killer bees from South America are spreading northward into the United States and might be adapting to colder temperatures. (S1, ep 6)

Episode 5Mothman

Investigating sightings of a giant winged monster known as "Mothman" across America. Local lore connects the monster to the collapse of a bridge in Virginia, 1967. (S1, ep 10)

Episode 6Piranha Invasion

Investigating whether South American piranhas appearing in US lakes and rivers are adapting, can breed and cause devastation. (S1, ep 11)

Episode 7Lizard Monster

Investigating tales of a humanlike beast with reptilian skin, that has reportedly been terrorising Flatwoods, West Virginia using a strange flying craft. (S1, ep 7)