Killer Outbreaks: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Killer Outbreaks delves into the drama of our planet's most deadly diseases. In a world where global travel is the norm, the Earth's most devastating diseases are never more than a plane ride away. Killer pathogens constantly are evolving, increasing in strength and numbers. Every day, deadly diseases like West Nile, Monkey Pox and MRSA mutate at a rate that far outpaces modern medicine. Every one is vulnerable, but medical science is not without heroes. From small town doctors at community hospitals to top scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, the battle is being waged on all fronts. In a mortal battle against a ticking clock, doctors and specialists must work together to uncover the source of mysterious illnesses. Only then can they hope to combat these deadly pathogens, save lives and stop the devastation from becoming endemic.

Series details

• Title: Killer Outbreaks
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2011-04-15
• Final broadcast date listed: 2011-09-12
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Animal Planet
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 25813
• IMDb ID: tt1873921
• TVDB ID: 248150

Cast and credited roles

• Vivienne Leheny — Narrator

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2011-04-15; final listed air date 2011-09-12; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

Adapted from Killer Outbreaks on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.