Thunderbirds 1965
“Thunderbirds are Go!”
What is Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds is a British science‑fiction television series produced in the 1960s. The programme was created using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale‑model special effects known as “Supermarionation”.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1965
- Last aired
- Dec 25, 1966
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Associated Television
- Genres
- Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
Thunderbirds is a British science‑fiction television series produced in the 1960s. The programme was created using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale‑model special effects known as “Supermarionation”. Set in the 21st century, it follows International Rescue, a secret organization that intervenes to save people in mortal danger.
Should you watch it?
“A secret organization uses advanced technology to rescue people in danger from a hidden island base.”
- innovative special effects
- unique puppet animation
- stylized movement
- dated visual aesthetic
Watch it if you enjoy classic science-fiction series featuring complex model work and heroic rescue missions.
The series features intense rescue scenarios and peril suitable for a general audience.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Trapped in the Sky Mytharc Sep 30, 1965
- E2 Pit of Peril Core Oct 7, 1965
- E3 The Perils of Penelope Core Oct 14, 1965
- E4 Terror in New York City Core Oct 21, 1965
- E5 Edge of Impact Core Oct 28, 1965
- E6 Day of Disaster Core Nov 4, 1965
- E7 30 Minutes After Noon Core Nov 11, 1965
- E8 Desperate Intruder Core Nov 18, 1965
- E9 End of the Road Filler Nov 25, 1965
- E10 The Uninvited Core Dec 2, 1965
- E11 Sun Probe Core Dec 9, 1965
- E12 Operation Crash-Dive Core Dec 16, 1965
- E13 Vault of Death Core Dec 23, 1965
- E14 The Mighty Atom Core Dec 30, 1965
- E15 City of Fire Core Jan 6, 1966
- E16 The Imposters Core Jan 13, 1966
- E17 The Man from M.I.5 Core Jan 20, 1966
- E18 Cry Wolf Core Jan 27, 1966
- E19 Danger at Ocean Deep Core Feb 3, 1966
- E20 Move – And You're Dead Core Feb 10, 1966
- E21 The Duchess Assignment Core Feb 17, 1966
- E22 Brink of Disaster Core Feb 24, 1966
- E23 Attack of the Alligators! Core Mar 10, 1966
- E24 Martian Invasion Core Mar 17, 1966
- E25 The Cham-Cham Mytharc Mar 24, 1966
- E26 Security Hazard Mytharc Mar 31, 1966
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Atlantic Inferno Mytharc Oct 2, 1966
- E2 Path of Destruction Core Oct 9, 1966
- E3 Alias Mr. Hackenbacker Core Oct 16, 1966
- E4 Lord Parker's 'Oliday Core Oct 23, 1966
- E5 Ricochet Mytharc Nov 6, 1966
- E6 Give or Take a Million Mytharc Dec 25, 1966
Frequently asked questions
What is Supermarionation?
Supermarionation is a production method that combines marionette puppetry with scale-model special effects.
Where is the International Rescue base located?
The base is located on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
When is the series set?
The series is set in the 21st century.
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows a secret organization that saves people in mortal danger using advanced vehicles.
What kind of technology does International Rescue use?
They utilize technologically advanced land, sea, air, and space vehicles and equipment.
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