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
- Updated
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Trapped in the Sky Sep 30, 1965
- E2 Pit of Peril Oct 7, 1965
- E3 The Perils of Penelope Oct 14, 1965
- E4 Terror in New York City Oct 21, 1965
- E5 Edge of Impact Oct 28, 1965
- E6 Day of Disaster Nov 4, 1965
- E7 30 Minutes After Noon Nov 11, 1965
- E8 Desperate Intruder Nov 18, 1965
- E9 End of the Road Nov 25, 1965
- E10 The Uninvited Dec 2, 1965
- E11 Sun Probe Dec 9, 1965
- E12 Operation Crash-Dive Dec 16, 1965
- E13 Vault of Death Dec 23, 1965
- E14 The Mighty Atom Dec 30, 1965
- E15 City of Fire Jan 6, 1966
- E16 The Imposters Jan 13, 1966
- E17 The Man from M.I.5 Jan 20, 1966
- E18 Cry Wolf Jan 27, 1966
- E19 Danger at Ocean Deep Feb 3, 1966
- E20 Move – And You're Dead Feb 10, 1966
- E21 The Duchess Assignment Feb 17, 1966
- E22 Brink of Disaster Feb 24, 1966
- E23 Attack of the Alligators! Mar 10, 1966
- E24 Martian Invasion Mar 17, 1966
- E25 The Cham-Cham Mar 24, 1966
- E26 Security Hazard Mar 31, 1966
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Atlantic Inferno Oct 2, 1966
- E2 Path of Destruction Oct 9, 1966
- E3 Alias Mr. Hackenbacker Oct 16, 1966
- E4 Lord Parker's 'Oliday Oct 23, 1966
- E5 Ricochet Nov 6, 1966
- E6 Give or Take a Million 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.