Sylvia Anderson
Director
Thunderbirds (1965)
Season 2
Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
Released Sept. 30, 1965
Episode 50 min
7+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Century 21 Television, ITC Entertainment, AP Films
Network: Associated Television
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Atlantic Inferno
World Navy tests of a nuclear torpedo inadvertently threaten the offshore rig Seascape. Jeff, having been invited by Lady Penelope to join her on holiday in Australia, places Scott in charge of International Rescue, with Alan substituting for Scott at the helm of Thunderbird 1. Jeff though is angered when Scott launches a rescue effort to the mid-ocean rig.
Oct. 2, 1966, midnight
S2E2 - Path of Destruction
A new invention – the Crablogger (a nearly fully automated logging machine that converts wood into fuel) — threatens widespread devastation if it collides with an unfinished dam, after its drivers collapse due to food poisoning.
Oct. 9, 1966, midnight
S2E3 - Alias Mr. Hackenbacker
The passenger aircraft Skythrust, conceived by Brains using his real name (Hiram Hackenbacker) as an alias, falls into the hands of fashion criminals who hi-jack the plane to steal a new French design from the renowned François Lemaire.
Oct. 16, 1966, midnight
S2E4 - Lord Parker's 'Oliday
A malfunctioning solar reflector menaces the Italian coastal village of Monte Bianco, where Lady Penelope and Parker happen to be visiting while on holiday.
Oct. 23, 1966, midnight
S2E5 - Ricochet
A staffed, pirate telecommunications satellite (which broadcasts a music programme of which Tin-Tin is a devoted fan) is disrupted by the detonation of a rogue unmanned space rocket and is set on collision course with a Middle Eastern oil refinery.
Nov. 6, 1966, midnight
S2E6 - Give or Take a Million
While Christmas preparations are underway at both Tracy Island and a local children's hospital, which is expanding to incorporate a new radiotherapy wing, a pair of criminals attempt to burgle a high-tech vault storing gold bullion.
Dec. 25, 1966, midnight
Network: Associated Television
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 1600 min.
Released: Sept. 30, 1965
Last Air Date: Dec. 25, 1966, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-Y7 / 7+
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