Tom Corbett, Space Cadet 1951
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 7, 1951
- Last Aired
- June 25, 1955
- Format
- 3 seasons · 57 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~28.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Joseph Greene
- Networks
- NBC, DuMont Television Network
What is Tom Corbett, Space Cadet?
Tom Corbett, Space Cadet is a television series set in a future time period. The show follows the training of three cadets, including Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro, as they prepare to become members of the Solar Guards.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 57
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 7, 1951
- Last aired
- Jun 25, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC, DuMont Television Network
- Genres
- Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 57 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- NBC, DuMont Television Network
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 57 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Tom Corbett, Space Cadet is a television series set in a future time period. The show follows the training of three cadets, including Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro, as they prepare to become members of the Solar Guards. The cadets travel on a spaceship called the "Polaris" as part of their training. The series features the cadets responding to various natural disasters during their adventures. The show's storyline primarily focuses on the cadets' encounters with natural catastrophes rather than villains. The series provides a glimpse into the lives of the cadets as they navigate their training and the challenges they face in the future.
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“A gripping exploration of family and sci-fi & fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Space Week Mytharc Jul 7, 1951
- E2 The Martian Revolt Core Jul 14, 1951
- E3 Trial In Space Core Jul 21, 1951
- E4 Graveyard of the Rockets Core Jul 28, 1951
- E5 The Asteroid of Death Core Aug 4, 1951
- E6 The Mystery of Alkar Core Aug 11, 1951
- E7 The Lost Colony of Venus Core Aug 18, 1951
- E8 Summer Space Maneuvers - Part 1 Mytharc Aug 25, 1951
- E9 Summer Space Maneuvers - Part 2 Mytharc Sep 1, 1951
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Million Dollar Patrol Mytharc Aug 29, 1953
- E2 The Trojan Planets Core Sep 12, 1953
- E3 The Outpost of Danger Core Sep 26, 1953
- E4 Target Danger Core Oct 10, 1953
- E5 The Mountains of Fire Core Oct 24, 1953
- E6 The Ghost Ship Core Nov 7, 1953
- E7 The Beacons of Danger Core Nov 21, 1953
- E8 Spaceship of Death Core Dec 5, 1953
- E9 The Raiders of the Asteroids Core Dec 19, 1953
- E10 The Planet of Doom Core Jan 2, 1954
- E11 Cargo of Death Core Jan 16, 1954
- E12 The Iron Major Core Jan 30, 1954
- E13 The Space Projectile Core Feb 13, 1954
- E14 Rescue in Space Core Feb 27, 1954
- E15 The Earth Digger Core Mar 13, 1954
- E16 Space Station of Danger Core Mar 27, 1954
- E17 Treachery in Space Core Apr 10, 1954
- E18 Comet of Death Core Apr 24, 1954
- E19 Death Trap Mytharc May 8, 1954
- E20 The Runaway Rocket Mytharc May 22, 1954
Season 3 · 28 episodes
- E1 The Atomic Curtain Mytharc Dec 11, 1954
- E2 Astro's Trial Core Dec 18, 1954
- E3 The Runaway Asteroid Core Jan 1, 1955
- E4 Suit Up For Death Core Jan 8, 1955
- E5 Mystery of the Mothball Fleet Core Jan 15, 1955
- E6 The Life Ray Core Jan 22, 1955
- E7 A Mighty Mite Core Jan 29, 1955
- E8 Ace of the Space Lanes Core Feb 5, 1955
- E9 The Asteroid Station Core Feb 12, 1955
- E10 The Grapes of Ganymede Core Feb 19, 1955
- E11 Assignment: Mercury Core Feb 26, 1955
- E12 Smugglers of Death Core Mar 5, 1955
- E13 The Mystery of the Missing Mail Ship Core Mar 12, 1955
- E14 The Gremlin of Space Core Mar 19, 1955
- E15 Terror in Space Core Mar 26, 1955
- E16 Spaceship of Danger Core Apr 2, 1955
- E17 The Magnetic Asteroid Core Apr 9, 1955
- E18 Danger in the Asteroid Belt Core Apr 16, 1955
- E19 False Alert Core Apr 23, 1955
- E20 The Space Projectile Core Apr 30, 1955
- E21 The Outpost of Terror Core May 7, 1955
- E22 Exercise for Death Core May 14, 1955
- E23 Ambush in Space Core May 21, 1955
- E24 The Stowaway Core May 28, 1955
- E25 A Fight for Survival (Assignment:Survival) Core Jun 4, 1955
- E26 Space Blindness Core Jun 11, 1955
- E27 Comet of Danger Mytharc Jun 18, 1955
- E28 The Final Test Mytharc Jun 25, 1955
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Tom Corbett, Space Cadet holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy for fans of the genre.
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Tom Corbett, Space Cadet spans 3 seasons and 57 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 28.5 hours (at an average of 30 minutes per episode).
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