Fireball XL5 1962
What is Fireball XL5?
Fireball XL5 is a television series first released in 1962. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 28, 1962
- Networks
- Associated Television
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Fireball XL5 is a television series first released in 1962. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A 1962 space adventure where Colonel Steve Zodiac leads the Fireball XL5 on daring missions.”
- Colorful vintage sci‑fi animation
- Engaging space missions led by a charismatic commander
- Early work of the Anderson duo
- Geared toward children, so depth is limited
Watch it if you enjoy classic retro space adventures and early sci‑fi animation.
The series is light‑hearted, family‑friendly science fiction suitable for all ages.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
- E1 Planet 46 Oct 28, 1962
- E2 The Doomed Planet Nov 4, 1962
- E3 Space Immigrants Nov 11, 1962
- E4 Plant Man From Space Nov 18, 1962
- E5 Spy in Space Nov 25, 1962
- E6 The Sun Temple Dec 2, 1962
- E7 XL5 to H2O Dec 9, 1962
- E8 Space Pirates Dec 16, 1962
- E9 Flying Zodiac Dec 23, 1962
- E10 Space Pen Dec 30, 1962
- E11 Space Monster Jan 6, 1962
- E12 The Last of the Zanadus Jan 13, 1963
- E13 Planet of Platonia Jan 20, 1963
- E14 The Triads Jan 27, 1963
- E15 Wings of Danger Feb 3, 1963
- E16 Convict in Space Feb 10, 1963
- E17 Space Vacation Feb 17, 1963
- E18 Flight to Danger Feb 24, 1963
- E19 Prisoner on The Lost Planet Mar 3, 1963
- E20 The Forbidden Planet Mar 10, 1963
- E21 Robert to the Rescue Mar 17, 1963
- E22 Dangerous Cargo Mar 24, 1963
- E23 Mystery Of The TA2 Mar 31, 1963
- E24 Drama At Space City Apr 7, 1963
- E25 1875 Apr 14, 1963
- E26 The Granatoid Tanks Apr 21, 1963
- E27 The Robot Freighter Mystery Apr 28, 1963
- E28 Whistle for Danger May 5, 1963
- E29 Trial by Robot May 12, 1963
- E30 A Day in the Life of a Space General May 19, 1963
- E31 Invasion Earth May 26, 1963
- E32 Faster Than Light Jun 2, 1963
- E33 The Day the Earth Froze Jun 9, 1963
- E34 The Fire Fighters Jun 16, 1963
- E35 Space City Special Jun 23, 1963
- E36 Ghosts Of Space Oct 6, 1963
- E37 Hypnotic Sphere Oct 13, 1963
- E38 Sabotage Oct 20, 1963
- E39 Space Magnet Oct 27, 1963
Frequently asked questions
When was Fireball XL5 first released?
It premiered in 1962.
Who created the series?
It was produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson through their company APF.
What is the main premise?
It follows the missions of the spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol.
What rating does the show have?
It is classified as PG.
Was the series broadcast beyond its original run?
It was regularly repeated on British TV until 1974 and has been released on DVD in several countries.