The Cape 1996
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 9, 1996
- Format
- 1 season · 22 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15.4 hours (42 min/ep)
- Created By
- Kary Antholis
- Network
- Syndication
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Format
- 1 season · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
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The Cape is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Syndication. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 22 tracked episodes.
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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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot (1) Mytharc Sep 9, 1996
- E2 Pilot (2) Mytharc Sep 9, 1996
- E3 In Friends We Trust Core Sep 16, 1996
- E4 No Fear Core Sep 23, 1996
- E5 Just A Rumor Core Sep 30, 1996
- E6 Play Astronaut For Me Core Oct 7, 1996
- E7 Lost In Space Core Oct 14, 1996
- E8 Family Values Core Oct 21, 1996
- E9 Buried in Peace Core Oct 28, 1996
- E10 The Need To Know Core Nov 4, 1996
- E11 Reggie'sWild Ride Core Nov 11, 1996
- E12 Burning Fuse Core Nov 18, 1996
- E13 Judgment Call Mytharc Nov 25, 1996
- E14 The Accusation Core Dec 30, 1996
- E15 Interpretations Core Jan 27, 1997
- E16 Hurricane Core Feb 3, 1997
- E17 The Last To Know Core Feb 10, 1997
- E18 The Astronaut Formerly Known As Prince Core Feb 17, 1997
- E19 Enemy Within Core Feb 24, 1997
- E20 Just Like Old Times Core Apr 12, 1997
- E21 Mir, Mir Off the Wall (1) Mytharc Apr 28, 1997
- E22 Mir, Mir Off the Wall (2) Mytharc May 5, 1997
Frequently asked questions
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.
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