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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea 1964

★ 7.8/10 · 136 votes TV-G Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 4 seasons · 110 eps Ended
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What is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is a television series that features a super high-tech submarine called the Seaview. The show's theme is underwater adventure and it was broadcast on ABC.

Type
TV series
Year
1964
Status
Ended
Episodes
110
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Sep 14, 1964
Last aired
Mar 31, 1968
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is a television series that features a super high-tech submarine called the Seaview. The show's theme is underwater adventure and it was broadcast on ABC. It was the first of Irwin Allen's four science fiction television series and the longest-running. The series introduces the audience to the futuristic nuclear submarine S.S.R.N. Seaview and the lead members of her crew. The crew of the Seaview embarks on missions that involve danger and threats, including enemy agents, mad scientists, deadly sea creatures, and impending nuclear disaster. The show was part of a list of productions that included Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea has a list of episodes in production order, which includes a first season. The series started broadcasting in September 1964.

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Should you watch it?

“Join the crew of the Seaview in high-stakes underwater missions.”

Reasons to watch
  • Pioneering sci-fi submarine adventures
  • Emmy-winning special effects
  • Iconic 1960s production values
Keep in mind
  • Dated science and dialogue
  • Repetitive episode formulas

You enjoy classic sci-fi with bold underwater action.

Suitable for all ages, though some scenes may feel intense for younger viewers.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Season 4 · 26 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this based on a movie?

Yes, it is a TV spin-off of Irwin Allen's 1961 film of the same name.

How many episodes are there?

The series ran for 110 episodes over four seasons.

Did it win any awards?

It was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and won four for technical achievements.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Irwin Allen, known for other sci-fi shows like Lost in Space.

What network aired it?

It originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1968.