seaQuest DSV 1993
What is seaQuest DSV?
SeaQuest DSV is an American science fiction television series created by Rockne S. O'Bannon that originally aired on NBC from 1993 to 1996.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1993
- Last aired
- Jun 9, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
SeaQuest DSV is an American science fiction television series created by Rockne S. O'Bannon that originally aired on NBC from 1993 to 1996. The show was produced by Amblin Television and Universal Television. Set in the early 21st century, the series depicts a future where mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to maintain peace and explore the depths of the ocean. The series ran for three seasons and consisted of 57 episodes. It starred Jonathan Brandis, Don Franklin, and Ted Raimi, and featured a storyline centered around undersea adventures and conflicts. The show was stylized as "seaQuest DSV" and was also promoted simply as "seaQuest." The series explored themes of environmentalism, diplomacy, and exploration in its portrayal of underwater civilization.
Should you watch it?
“An underwater sci-fi series exploring oceanic frontiers in the near future.”
- Unique underwater setting with strong sci-fi themes
- Early episodes feature compelling moral dilemmas
- Notable for its environmental and political storytelling
- Tonal shifts and inconsistent writing in later seasons
- Some episodes rely on formulaic plots
You enjoy aquatic adventures with philosophical undertones.
Suitable for teens and up; some episodes contain mild violence and ethical conflicts.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 To Be or Not to Be Sep 12, 1993
- E2 The Devil's Window Sep 19, 1993
- E3 Treasures of the Mind Sep 26, 1993
- E4 Games Oct 3, 1993
- E5 Treasures of the Tonga Trench Oct 10, 1993
- E6 Brothers and Sisters Oct 17, 1993
- E7 Give Me Liberte Oct 24, 1993
- E8 Knight of Shadows Oct 31, 1993
- E9 Bad Water Nov 7, 1993
- E10 The Regulator Nov 21, 1993
- E11 seaWest Nov 28, 1993
- E12 Photon Bullet Dec 19, 1993
- E13 Better Than Martians Jan 2, 1994
- E14 Nothing but the Truth Jan 9, 1994
- E15 Greed for a Pirate's Dream Jan 16, 1994
- E16 Whale Song Feb 6, 1994
- E17 The Stinger Feb 20, 1994
- E18 Hide and Seek Feb 27, 1994
- E19 The Last Lap at Luxury Mar 20, 1994
- E20 Abalon May 1, 1994
- E21 Such Great Patience May 8, 1994
- E22 The Good Death May 15, 1994
- E23 Higher Power May 22, 1994
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Daggers (1) Sep 18, 1994
- E2 Daggers (2) Sep 18, 1994
- E3 The Fear That Follows Sep 25, 1994
- E4 Sympathy for the Deep Oct 2, 1994
- E5 Vapors Oct 9, 1994
- E6 Playtime Oct 23, 1994
- E7 The Sincerest Form of Flattery Nov 13, 1994
- E8 By Any Other Name Nov 20, 1994
- E9 When We Dead Awaken Nov 27, 1994
- E10 Special Delivery Dec 11, 1994
- E11 Dead End Dec 18, 1994
- E12 Meltdown Jan 8, 1995
- E13 Lostland Jan 15, 1995
- E14 And Everything Nice Jan 22, 1995
- E15 Dream Weaver Feb 19, 1995
- E16 Alone Feb 26, 1995
- E17 Watergate Mar 5, 1995
- E18 Something in the Air Mar 19, 1995
- E19 Dagger Redux Apr 2, 1995
- E20 The Siamese Dream Apr 30, 1995
- E21 Blindsided May 13, 1995
- E22 Splashdown (1) May 21, 1995
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Brave New World (2) Sep 20, 1995
- E2 In the Company of Ice and Profit Sep 27, 1995
- E3 Smoke on the Water Oct 11, 1995
- E4 Destination Terminal Oct 18, 1995
- E5 Chains of Command Nov 1, 1995
- E6 SpinDrift Nov 8, 1995
- E7 Equilibrium Nov 15, 1995
- E8 Resurrection Dec 6, 1995
- E9 Good Soldiers Dec 20, 1995
- E10 Second Chance Dec 27, 1995
- E11 Brainlock Jan 12, 1996
- E12 Reunion Jan 28, 1996
- E13 Weapons of War Jun 9, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Is seaQuest DSV based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional science fiction series set in the early 21st century.
Where can I watch seaQuest DSV?
It is available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
Who created seaQuest DSV?
The series was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon.
When did seaQuest DSV air?
It originally aired from 1993 to 1996 on NBC.
What is the show's main setting?
Most of the show takes place aboard the submarine seaQuest DSV in Earth's oceans.