Flash Gordon 1954
What is Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon is a science fiction television series based on the characters of the Alex Raymond-created comic strip of the same name. The series is a co-production of Intercontinental Television Films and Telediffusion, involving West German, French and American collaboration.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 15, 1954
- Last aired
- Jul 15, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- DuMont Television Network
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Flash Gordon is a science fiction television series based on the characters of the Alex Raymond-created comic strip of the same name. The series is a co-production of Intercontinental Television Films and Telediffusion, involving West German, French and American collaboration. Filming took place in West Berlin and Marseille. The show features the characters Flash, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov as agents of the Galactic Bureau of Investigation. They travel the galaxy in their ship the Sky Flash, carrying out their missions under the order of Commander Paul Richards. The series diverges from the original comic strip storyline, presenting an alternate narrative. The characters battle cosmic villains as part of their work for the Galactic Bureau of Investigation. The series is set in the year 3203, providing a futuristic backdrop for the adventures of Flash and his companions.
Should you watch it?
“Flash Gordon and his team travel the galaxy as agents investigating threats in the year 3203.”
- classic comic strip origins
- international production collaboration
- diverges from original comic storylines
Watch it if you enjoy vintage space exploration adventures based on classic comic strips.
The series features science fiction themes and galactic conflict suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Flash Gordon and the Planet of Death Oct 1, 1954
- E2 Escape into Time Oct 8, 1954
- E3 The Electro Man Oct 15, 1954
- E4 The Vengeance of Rabeed Oct 22, 1954
- E5 Akim the Terrible Nov 5, 1954
- E6 The Claim Jumpers Nov 12, 1954
- E7 The Dancing Death Nov 19, 1954
- E8 The Breath of Death Nov 26, 1954
- E9 The Great Secret Dec 3, 1954
- E10 Return of the Androids Dec 10, 1954
- E11 The Frightened King Dec 17, 1954
- E12 The Deadly Deception Dec 24, 1954
- E13 Duel Against Darkness Dec 31, 1954
- E14 The Sound Gun Jan 14, 1955
- E15 The Weapon That Walked Jan 31, 1955
- E16 Mission to Masca Feb 4, 1955
- E17 The Lure of Light Feb 11, 1955
- E18 The Rains of Death Feb 18, 1955
- E19 Flash Gordon and the Race Against Time Feb 25, 1955
- E20 The Witch of Neptune Mar 4, 1955
- E21 Flash Gordon and the Brain Machine Mar 11, 1955
- E22 Struggle to the End Mar 18, 1955
- E23 The Water World Menace Mar 25, 1955
- E24 Saboteurs from Space Apr 1, 1955
- E25 The Forbidden Experiment Apr 8, 1955
- E26 Heat Wave Apr 15, 1955
- E27 The Hunger Invasion Apr 22, 1955
- E28 Encounter With Evil Apr 29, 1955
- E29 The Matter Duplicator May 6, 1955
- E30 The Micro-man Menace May 13, 1955
- E31 The Space Smugglers May 20, 1955
- E32 The Mystery of Phoros May 27, 1955
- E33 The Shadowy Death Jun 3, 1955
- E34 Death in the Negative Jun 10, 1955
- E35 The Earth's Core Jun 17, 1955
- E36 Deadline at Noon Jun 24, 1955
- E37 The Law of Velorum Jul 1, 1955
- E38 The Skyjackers Jul 8, 1955
- E39 The Subworld Revenge Jul 15, 1955
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The show is set in the year 3203.
Who do the characters work for?
The team serves as agents of the Galactic Bureau of Investigation under Commander Paul Richards.
What is the name of their ship?
The team travels the galaxy in a ship called the Sky Flash.
Where was the series filmed?
Production took place in West Berlin and Marseille.
Who created the original characters?
The characters were originally created by Alex Raymond for a comic strip.