Series synopsis
seaQuest DSV is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on NBC on September 12, 1993. It ended on June 9, 1996. It was created by Rockne S. O'Bannon. It stars Michael Ironside, Roy Scheider, Jonathan Brandis and Don Franklin.
In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last frontier on Earth.
Premise
In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last frontier on Earth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Ironside as Captain Oliver Hudson
- Roy Scheider as Captain Nathan Bridger
- Jonathan Brandis as Lucas Wolenczak
- Don Franklin as Commander Jonathan Ford
- Stephanie Beacham as Dr. Kristin Westphalen
- Edward Kerr as Lieutenant James Brody
- Michael DeLuise as Seaman Anthony Piccolo
- Rosalind Allen as Dr. Wendy Smith
Supporting cast
- Stacy Haiduk as Lieutenant Commander Katherine Hitchcock
- Ted Raimi as Lieutenant Tim O'Neill
- Kathy Evison as Lieutenant Lonnie Henderson
- Elise Neal as Lieutenant J.J. Fredericks
- Royce D. Applegate as Chief Manilow Crocker
- Marco Sanchez as Sensor Chief Miguel Ortiz
- Frank Welker as Darwin (voice)
- Brittany Murphy as Christine VanCamp
Guest cast
- Peter DeLuise as Dagwood
- John D'Aquino as Lt. Benjamin Krieg
- Luis Guzmán as General Guzmano
- Jonathan Mangum as Covington
- Bernie Casey as Admiral Vanalden
- David McCallum as Frank Cobb
- Brittany Snow as Hyperion Child
- Barry Primus as Frobe Ernst
- Tim DeKay as Lawrence Deon
- Bradford Tatum as Jackson
- Dom DeLuise as Nick Piccolo
- Dawn Robinson as Sarah Toenin
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 63 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | July 19, 2022 | July 19, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 23 | September 12, 1993 | May 22, 1994 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 18, 1994 | May 21, 1995 |
| Season 3 | 13 | September 20, 1995 | June 9, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Creating Seaquest with Rockne S. O'Bannon Creator Rockne S. O’Bannon discusses his inspiration for the series. |
July 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
Directing Seaquest with Bryan Spicer Bryan Spicer discusses getting involved with SeaQuest and working with the technology of the time. |
July 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Directing Seaquest with John T. Kretchmer John T. Kretchmer discusses using his experience on Jurassic Park to get involved with SeaQuest, shooting mainly on studio sets, and attempts to retool the show to boost the ratings. |
July 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To Be or Not to Be Captain Nathan Bridger is hauled out of retirement to command the new submarine SeaQuest, under the authority of the United Earth/Oceans Organization. His ship goes up against pirate forces commanded by Marilyn Stark, a former SeaQuest captain who tried to instigate a war. |
September 12, 1993 |
| 2 |
The Devil's Window While investigating a black smoker, Darwin becomes seriously ill. Bridger must contemplate setting his long-time aquatic pal free in order to save his life. |
September 19, 1993 |
| 3 |
Treasures of the Mind The seaQuest discovers the lost Library of Alexandria sunken beneath the sea. However, when surrounding nations cannot agree on a peaceful way to share the discovery, Bridger must act as mediator before escalating tensions result in the destruction of the library. |
September 26, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Daggers (1) When genetically engineered people, no longer happy with their captivity, stage a revolt, seaQuest, with some new faces are called in to help. |
September 18, 1994 |
| 2 |
Daggers (2) When genetically engineered people, no longer happy with their captivity, stage a revolt, seaQuest, with some new faces are called in to help. |
September 18, 1994 |
| 3 |
The Fear That Follows Extra-terrestrials that are searching for the beginnings of intelligent life are welcomed aboard seaQuest, only to be taken captive by a general determined to have their advanced technological secrets. |
September 25, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brave New World (2) Ten years after its mysterious disappearance, the seaQuest appears back on Earth. A tough Navy officer, who had been obsessed with searching for the submarine, assumes command of the seaQuest due to the new hostile world climate. |
September 20, 1995 |
| 2 |
In the Company of Ice and Profit Captain Hudson is ordered to blow up an iceberg that has been directed towards Saudi Arabia by a corrupt businessman, only to find a group of refugees placed on the iceberg to prevent its destruction. |
September 27, 1995 |
| 3 |
Smoke on the Water The seaQuest attempts to find out the cause of the disappearance of a number of haulers from one of the remotest colonies in the Free Zone where Hudson meets up with a person from his past. |
October 11, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 1993 |
| Last aired | June 9, 1996 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |