Stingray, The Complete Series

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  • 1985
  • 1 Season

Stingray, The Complete Series is an action-packed television show set in the city of Los Angeles in the 1980s. Produced by Stephen J. Cannell Inc., the show ran for two seasons from 1986 to 1987 and tells the story of Ray, a young man who gets involved in the dangerous world of undercover police work.

Played brilliantly by actor Nick Mancuso, Ray is a former soldier who has turned his back on violence and starts a new life as a marine biologist. But when his brother is killed in a car accident, Ray discovers that his brother was actually an undercover police officer, and he decides to take his brother's place and help bring down the criminal organization responsible for his brother's death.

With the help of his mentor Lt. Trench, played by Richard Beymer, Ray becomes Stingray, an undercover agent who infiltrates the city's criminal underworld and brings the bad guys to justice. There are moments of intense action and suspense, as Stingray must navigate the dangerous world of organized crime, deal with corrupt cops, and always be one step ahead of his enemies.

As Stingray, Ray uses his wit and cunning to outsmart his enemies and stay alive, always avoiding the deadly consequences of his dangerous lifestyle. His cool demeanor and sharp tongue often get him out of trouble, and his ability to improvise when things go wrong are what make him a great undercover agent.

Throughout the series, Ray meets a cast of memorable characters, from the beautiful but deadly Cassie played by actress Jacqueline Obradors, to the ruthless and cunning Cain played by actor James Handy. Each episode features a different case for Stingray to solve, ranging from drug deals and arms smuggling to murder and extortion.

The show's production values are top-notch, with great period detail and fantastic action sequences that wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood blockbusters. The music is also a highlight of the show, with a fantastic synth-heavy soundtrack that perfectly captures the feel of the era.

One of the standout elements of the show is the chemistry between Nick Mancuso and Richard Beymer, who play off each other perfectly as the gruff but lovable police detective and his protege. Their relationship is at the heart of the show, with Trench acting as a father figure to Ray and guiding him through the dangerous world of undercover work.

The show's creators also deserve praise for the way they handle Ray's PTSD, with the character struggling to deal with the trauma he experienced during his time in the military. It's a sensitive portrayal that's rarely seen in action shows of this era, and it adds an extra layer of depth to the character.

Overall, Stingray, The Complete Series is a fantastic action show that's perfect for fans of 80s TV. With great performances, thrilling action sequences, and a fantastic synth-heavy soundtrack, it's a show that's sure to entertain from start to finish.

Stingray, The Complete Series is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (25 episodes). The series first aired on July 14, 1985.

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Seasons
One Way Ticket to the End of the Line
25. One Way Ticket to the End of the Line
May 8, 1987
Ray comes to the aid of a crop duster pilot who gets caught in the middle when two rival marijuana growers insist that he poisoned the other's fields.
Caper
24. Caper
May 1, 1987
Ray must rescue the father of a Soviet defector who is being held captive by the Russians in the hold of an ocean liner.
Anytime, Anywhere
23. Anytime, Anywhere
April 17, 1987
Ray travels to Vietnam where an exploding bomb blinds him, hindering his search for a statue which can provide clues to the whereabouts of American MIA's.
Blood Money
22. Blood Money
April 10, 1987
Ray helps the principal of an urban high school prevent a gang war from erupting.
Cry Wolf
21. Cry Wolf
April 3, 1987
Ray gets drawn into a case of a drugged-up TV star, Ty Gardiner, who tries to hire him despite Ray's misgivings. Turns out Gardiner's name and celebrity were used by his unscrupulous partner to rip off both the Mafia and the Yakuza. Now that the partner has disappeared, Gardiner is left holding the bag with both sides trying to kill him, and the Feds looking for him as well.
Night Maneuvers
20. Night Maneuvers
March 27, 1987
Ray goes undercover as an instructor at a military academy to help a student who witnessed his classmates commit murder.
The Second Finest Man Who Ever Lived
19. The Second Finest Man Who Ever Lived
March 20, 1987
Ray helps a retarded man by going undercover as a dock worker at the dock where his father was killed in a suspicious accident.
The Neniwa
18. The Neniwa
March 6, 1987
Ray attempts to resolve a dispute between a land developer and Indians who claim the proposed building site is on sacred ground.
Autumn
17. Autumn
February 27, 1987
Ray ends up in real trouble when he gets involved in a fantasy case made up by an author who needed an idea for his book.
The First Time Is Forever
16. The First Time Is Forever
February 20, 1987
After a TV reporter who Ray refused to help is killed, Ray decides to find out what the man was working on.
Echoes
15. Echoes
February 6, 1987
An artist, a former client of Ray's, is getting threatening calls from a stalker who Ray helped her out with, years before. In fact, the guy apparently died during his final encounter with Ray the last time around. The trail leads to a relative of the first stalker who is trying to get revenge.
Bring Me the Hand That Hit Me
14. Bring Me the Hand That Hit Me
January 30, 1987
A rather dimwitted garage worker and his criminal buddy steal $700,000 from a Mafioso who launders his money through the garage which he owns. The garage worker's sister is concerned that her brother is going to blow it: he doesn't seem to realize that quitting the day after you rob your boss and going crazy spending the money on coll stuff is a bad thing. She contacts Ray, who pretends to be another dimwitted crook and tries to get the two criminals out of trouble. The brother's buddy tries to double-cross them, and eventually despite Ray's best efforts to work things out, the sister is killed by the Mafioso Godfather. Her brother is left to mourn, as Ray warns him that he'll have to repay the favor his sister owed him.
Playback
13. Playback
January 23, 1987
Ray recreates a space isolation experiment to try and clear an old friend of murder charges which stem from the fact he was the sole survivor of the first experiment.
Gemini
12. Gemini
January 16, 1987
Women are mysteriously being murdered by a serial killer. Each of them advertised for help using an ad for a black Stingray Corvette, and the murderer drives around in a Stingray. One of Ray's former clients, a councilwoman, helps to bring him in. Ray pulls in a favor or two to get out of jail, and begins to investigate. He eventually finds out that an old friend from his mysterious past, Edward Benton, is trying to get revenge on him. During a mission in East Germany, Benton was left behind and imprisoned and tortured as a spy. Now he is seeking to even the score. Ray tracks him down and rather then let himself capture, Benton drives his car into a wall.
The Greeter
11. The Greeter
January 9, 1987
After the head chemist at a pharmaceutical company hires Ray to look into lethal drugs being made for sale in Africa, he vanishes without a trace.
That Terrible Swift Sword
10. That Terrible Swift Sword
May 13, 1986
When a series of brutal prostitute murders seem to follow a revival crusade around, Ray goes undercover as a minister and gets blamed for the latest murder.
Less Than the Eye Can See
9. Less Than the Eye Can See
May 6, 1986
While relaxing at one of his favor-ower's homes, Ray finds himself drawn into a plan by an ailing doctor to let loose a highly virulent strain of smallpox when one victim literally pulls up in front of the house. Fighting against time and the possibility of his own contagious infection, Ray dodges corrupt government officials trying to cover up the incident as he tries to prevent the scientist from infecting the local water supply with the smallpox.
Orange Blossom
8. Orange Blossom
April 29, 1986
In order to substantiate claims that a Soviet helicopter is taking patients away from a mental hospital, Ray has himself committed there.
Abnormal Psych
7. Abnormal Psych
April 15, 1986
Ray is put on the defensive when an old enemy attacks him via college students who have been programmed to kill.
Sometimes You Gotta Sing the Blues
6. Sometimes You Gotta Sing the Blues
April 8, 1986
Ray is brought in by the police, only to find out that the Captain, Nelson Riskin, wants to "hire" him, favor for favor. Riskin is being framed for his wife's murder. Helped by Riskin's assistant Candace, Ray goes undercover in a variety of guises. He eventually finds out that Riskin had incriminating information on a former Police Chief, Donald Dixon, who is now running for governor. Dixon and his squad of policemen framed Riskin. Ray escapes an execution squad, and reveals the evidence to Dixon's political backer. Dixon and his head goon try to escape, only to be stopped by Ray. At the end, Riskin is cleared but is unaware that Candace is romantically interested in him.
Below the Line
5. Below the Line
April 1, 1986
When a woman's husband disappears and everyone at the oceanic research lab he worked at claims not to know him, she turns to Ray for help.
Ether
4. Ether
March 25, 1986
Ray goes undercover at a hospital as a surgeon to discover the cause of missing records for patients who are dying there under mysterious circumstances.
Ancient Eyes
3. Ancient Eyes
March 11, 1986
On the trail of a missing fieldworker Ray discovers a marijuana farm whose owners kill the workers when the harvest is over.
Pilot, Pt. 2
2. Pilot, Pt. 2
July 14, 1985
In part 2, Ray manages to infiltrate the druglord's operation by posing as a rich Texan. Unfortunately, his cover is blown and he is subject to the same mental-retardation process as the druglord's other victims. Ray manages to resist the technique by focusing on similar tortures he underwent as a POW in Vietnam. In the end, Ray uses the druglord's own gold-plated car to crush him before he can make his escape to international waters. At the end, Ray disappears as mysteriously as he came, leaving D.A. Delgado to wonder who he really was.
Pilot, Pt. 1
1. Pilot, Pt. 1
July 14, 1985
An attractive district attorney asks Ray for help in dealing with a Mexican crime lord responsible for kidnapping and brainwashing several prominent people.
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Where to Watch Stingray, The Complete Series
Stingray, The Complete Series is available for streaming on the Stephen J. CannellInc. website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Stingray, The Complete Series on demand at and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    July 14, 1985