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The Sentinel

Detective Jim Ellison, a former jungle warrior, now uses his heightened senses to fight for justice in the city, with the help of anthropologist Blair Sandburg who helps him develop and refine his abilities.

James Ellison, a police detective, spent 18 months in the Peruvian jungle after his helicopter was shot down and his team was killed. He developed hyperactive senses, which disappeared after his return to the US. Five years later, his senses suddenly return while on stakeout. He can see and hear things that others can't, and even distinguish between materials after extreme heat. A PhD candidate, Blair Sandburg, helps Ellison understand his new abilities, revealing he's a "Sentinel" with ancient roots in protecting and hunting.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Switchman

1. The Switchman

Aired: Mar 20, 1996

After spending years in the Peruvian jungle during his tour in Army Special F...

Episode 2 Siege

2. Siege

Aired: Mar 27, 1996

Jim tries to find a way for Sandburg to help him on duty. They need to talk t...

Episode 3 Killers

3. Killers

Aired: Apr 3, 1996

When undercover police officer Danny Choi is killed at the hands of Tommy Jun...

Episode 4 The Debt

4. The Debt

Aired: Apr 10, 1996

The drug lab next door to Sandburg's apartment blows up leaving Blair homeles...

Episode 5 Cypher

5. Cypher

Aired: Apr 24, 1996

A serial killer drowns his victims, ties a yellow scarf around their necks, l...

Episode 6 Night Train

6. Night Train

Aired: May 1, 1996

Cold medication messes with Ellison's senses while Jim and Blair try to defen...

Episode 7 Rogue

7. Rogue

Aired: May 8, 1996

Rogue CIA agent Lee Bracket steals Ebola virus and uses it as a threat to for...

Episode 8 Love and Guns

8. Love and Guns

Aired: May 15, 1996

Blair woos the daughter of a suspected arms dealer in order to help Jim bring...

Episode 9 Attraction

9. Attraction

Aired: May 22, 1996

Ellison's investigation of a series of diamond robberies is disrupted when Ji...

Episode 10 Vow of Silence

10. Vow of Silence

Aired: Jul 17, 1996

Sandburg takes Ellison to a monastery for what he hopes is a relaxing vacatio...

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Info about The Sentinel

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: UPN

Genres:Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Action