Series synopsis
Space Cases is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on March 2, 1996. It ended on January 27, 1997. It was created by Peter David, Bill Mumy. It stars Walter Jones, Kristian Ayre, Cary Lawrence and Anik Matern.
Space Cases is a science fiction television series. Its premise revolves around a group of misfit students and two adults who are stranded far from home aboard an alien ship. Their attempts at journeying back see many dangerous adventures and controversies, with some occasionally more mature themes.
Premise
Space Cases is a science fiction television series. Its premise revolves around a group of misfit students and two adults who are stranded far from home aboard an alien ship. Their attempts at journeying back see many dangerous adventures and controversies, with some occasionally more mature themes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Walter Jones as Harlan Band
- Kristian Ayre as Radu
- Cary Lawrence as T.J. Davenport
- Anik Matern as Thelma
- Jewel Staite as Catalina
- Rebecca Herbst as Suzee
- Rahi Azizi as Bova
- Paige Christina as Rosie Ianni
Supporting cast
- Paul Boretski as Commander Goddard
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | June 1, 1995 | June 1, 1995 |
| Season 1 | 13 | March 2, 1996 | June 1, 1996 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 12, 1996 | January 27, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Breath of a Salesman A traveling salesman offers the crew a chance to go home, but is the price too high? |
June 1, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Gotta Get Out of This Place After learning their field test is suspended because they aren't ready, the Space Cases try to prove themselves by making contact with the Christa, an alien ship outside Star Academy. While Commander Goddard and Miss Davenport look for them on the ship, the Christa is pulled through a spatial rip sending them all on a journey they learn will take over seven years to return home. |
March 2, 1996 |
| 2 |
Who Goes Where After rescuing a teddy bear from Space for Rosie, Radu discovers a plot onboard the ship. But is it true or is he just imagining it? |
March 9, 1996 |
| 3 |
A Day in the Life The students are just beginning to get used to their lives onboard the Christa. But wait, are those torpedoes heading toward the ship? |
March 16, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Places, New Faces The crew meets Catalina's friend, Suzee, and crash land on a strange, uncharted planet. |
October 12, 1996 |
| 2 |
The Sporting Kind While out exploring, Rosie and Harlan find a strange creature. Harlan tells Rosie to put it back, but then the Spung attack and Rosie takes it with her. Harlan tells everyone what happened as Rosie tries to hide the creature, but Suzee finds out. The girls discover it's a Rhombi, and that you can get telekinetic powers by drinking it's spit, and that it's primary hunter is the Spung. |
October 19, 1996 |
| 3 |
Long Distance Calls The kids find a phone device and uses it to call home. The kids talk to their parents and Suzee talks to Catalina. Miss Davenport gets fired, and Commander Goddard is informed that he's in trouble. However, a Space Pirate named Reaver, who is the reason Commander Goddard is in any of this mess in the first place, lands on the planet and wants to steal things from the Christa. He even wants to sell Radu into slavery! Harlan is the only one who got away from Ubi, and even though Suzee helps (sort of), it's Harlan Band who saves the day! |
October 26, 1996 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 1996 |
| Last aired | January 27, 1997 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |