Men in Black: The Series Season 1

Men in Black: The Series Season 1 is currently streaming on major platforms, and it earns its premise rather than just borrowing genre trappings. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ed O'Ross's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Men in Black: The Series Season 1 earns its spot. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Men in Black: The Series Season 1 through its more ambitious moments. Season 1 of Men in Black: The Series includes 13 episodes. It aired from October 1997 to May 1998. This season stars Ed O'Ross, Keith Diamond and Charles Napier. Ed O'Ross and Keith Diamond lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1997. Men in Black: The Series Season 1 resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Men in Black: The Series Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Watch for Ed O'Ross in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

🎬 Men in Black: The Series Season 1 — Episode Guide

The Long Goodbye Syndrome

1997-10-11

While trying to get Skraaldians out of New York sewers, Jay uses his Noisy Cricket on one and kills it. Problem is, all Skraaldians are psychically linked and know what Jay did. And every last one will go after him to settle the score.

The Buzzard Syndrome

1997-10-18

Jay and Kay investigate a crashed alien ship in the woods when they encounter Treblor, an alien cop from the Zombarian Retrieval Department. Treblor says the owner of the crashed ship is a fugitive named Z-Ron. While Jay goes out ahead to get Z-Ron, Kay learns Treblor isn't who he says he is.

The Irritable Bow-Wow Syndrome

1997-10-25

A Charnok has to come to Earth and ransacked Jeebs' pawn shop as well as hunting reliable MIB informant, Frank the Pug. After some investigating, Jay and Kay learn the Charnok was trying to buy a Void Density Core from Jeebs, who didn't want to sell it. Frank made off with it during the fight and ac...

The Alpha Syndrome

1997-11-01

Investigating the theft of a Sintillian heart, Kay learns the culprit is Alpha, his former mentor and the man who left him for dead years ago. But Jay and Kay discover Alpha now has multiple body parts grafted onto his body, becoming even more dangerous.

The Undercover Syndrome

1997-11-08

Jay goes undercover as a Tarkan bodyguard at an alien conference to protect Dirndl, Trade Minister of Tarka, from an alien assassin.

The Neuralyzer Syndrome

1997-11-15

While trying to stop alien thieves known as Chop Shoppers, Jay's accidental use of the Neuralizer erases Kay's memories and makes him think he is sixteen.

The Symbiote Syndrome

1997-11-22

When Kay is infected with Millicrons, Jay takes his place on an assignment to transport a symbiote named Troy to New York City. He has to do it within twenty hours or be permanently absorbed by Troy. But Buzzard returns and is looking to capture the symbiote for his mysterious boss.

The Inanimate Syndrome

1997-12-06

An Inanimate, a shapeshifter capable of disgusing itself as inanimate objects, escapes from prison to Earth. But the MIB get some help from Eileen, an intergalactic cop that stirs up some old feelings for Kay.

The Psychic Link Syndrome

1997-12-13

An insane Alcidian named Forbus is hunting humans, draining them of their bodily fluids. But during the pursuit, Forbus forms a psychic link with Kay, making him feel whatever he feels.

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The Head Trip Syndrome

1997-12-20

Jay mistakes a Cerebro-Accelerator for a pair of head phones, making him the smartest man on Earth. However, this will also cause his brain to explode in twenty-two hours. But his advanced brain is MIB's only hope when someone uses time travel to erase the five founders of MIB from existence.

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The Elle of My Dreams Syndrome

1998-01-10

Alien dream eaters known as the Vermax attack the crew of a returning NASA space shuttle. When Jay, Kay and Elle arrive at the landing sight, a Vermax attaches itself to Jay and sends him into a deep sleep. Elle enters Jay's dreams to get him to wake up and remove the Vermax.

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The I Married an Alien Syndrome

1998-02-14

The Blastula are increasing the temperature on Earth in their plot to colonize the planet.

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The Take No Prisoners Syndrome

1998-05-16

Dr. Lupo and other inmates of MIB's prison ward manage to break out and incapacitate most of MIB. Only Jay and the worms can save the day.

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