The Cape 1996
What is The Cape?
The Cape is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1996
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Cape is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Space drama follows elite astronauts juggling daring missions and personal struggles at Kennedy Space Center.”
- Authentic NASA setting provides a realistic backdrop
- Strong ensemble cast led by Corbin Bernsen
- Blend of mission tension and personal drama
- Only one season limits long‑term story development
- Syndicated production reflects mid‑90s visual effects
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven space dramas that mix mission tension with personal stories.
The series features mature themes and realistic tension, making it suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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When did The Cape originally air?
The Cape was produced for syndication during the 1996–1997 television season.
What is the basic premise of the show?
It follows select members of the NASA Astronaut Corps at Kennedy Space Center as they train for and execute Space Shuttle missions while dealing with personal lives.
Who is the main character and which actor portrays him?
The main character is USAF Colonel Henry J. "Bull" Eckert, played by Corbin Bernsen.
What genres does The Cape combine?
The series blends drama, science‑fiction, and action/adventure elements.
Is the series based on actual NASA missions?
The show is a fictional drama set within NASA’s astronaut program, not a documentary of real missions.