Series synopsis
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs is an American animation western action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on Syndication on September 14, 1987. It ended on September 2, 1988. It stars Rob Paulsen, Pat Fraley, Pat Musick and Peter Cullen.
In the distant future, humanity has colonized the stars. To maintain peace and order across mankind's New Frontier, Earth's Cavalry Command develops the "Ramrod Equalizer Unit", a transforming battleship operated by their elite unit of special operatives, the Star Sheriffs, to defend the settlers of the galaxy. Their biggest threat? The Outriders, a group of extra-dimensional beings that intend to conquer our dimension and enslave humanity with their superior technology and weaponry. Armed with ...
Premise
In the distant future, humanity has colonized the stars. To maintain peace and order across mankind's New Frontier, Earth's Cavalry Command develops the "Ramrod Equalizer Unit", a transforming battleship operated by their elite unit of special operatives, the Star Sheriffs, to defend the settlers of the galaxy. Their biggest threat? The Outriders, a group of extra-dimensional beings that intend to conquer our dimension and enslave humanity with their superior technology and weaponry. Armed with their wits, courage, and of course, Ramrod, it's up to Saber Rider and his team to stop the Outriders once and for all and bring peace to the universe!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rob Paulsen as Saber Rider / Jesse Blue (voice)
- Pat Fraley as Fireball (voice)
- Pat Musick as April Eagle (voice)
- Peter Cullen as Commander Eagle / Nemesis / Ramrod (voice)
- B.J. Ward as Emily Wyeth / Sincia (voice)
- Cam Clarke as Philip (voice)
- Lennie Weinrib as Colonel Wyatt (voice)
- Neil Ross as Buck / Grimmer (voice)
Supporting cast
- Tress MacNeille as Robin (voice)
- Michael Bell as Snake Eyes (voice)
- Jack Angel
- Hal Smith
- Arthur Burghardt
- Diane Pershing
- Townsend Coleman as Colt (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 57 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | August 27, 2010 | October 15, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 52 | September 14, 1987 | September 2, 1988 |
| Season 2 | 0 | August 18, 1988 | September 2, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deceptions | August 27, 2010 |
| 2 | Captain Holiday | August 27, 2010 |
| 3 | A City Sold for Peace | August 27, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Sheriff Round Up Saber Rider recalls how he, April, Colt and Fireball met and became the dynamic frontier fighting team: Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs. Saber Rider arrives on Planet Yuma for his assignment to the special project, Ramrod, which is being led by April. He discovers that the Outrider, Vanquo, is plotting to undermine Ramrod, and, with the help of Fireball and Colt, who are on Yuma pursuing their own interests, Saber Rider defeats the Outriders and their gigantic battle machine, Renegade. With April's encouragement, the group decides to stay together to help tame the new frontier. |
September 14, 1987 |
| 2 |
Iguana Get to Know You Colt takes an iguana as a pet when the Outriders attack a Dallas settlement. |
September 17, 1987 |
| 3 |
Little Pardner The team are ambushed during a distress call on Planet Dakota. |
September 22, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Amazing Lazardo | August 18, 1988 |
| 2 | I Forgot! | August 19, 1988 |
| 3 | Lend Me Your Ears | August 22, 1988 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 1987 |
| Last aired | September 2, 1988 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |