Series synopsis
Sealab 2020 is an American sci-fi & fantasy animation family kids television series that premiered on NBC on September 9, 1972. It ended on December 2, 1972. It was created by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Alex Toth. It stars Pamelyn Ferdin, John Stephenson, Jerry Dexter and Ann Jillian.
Commanded by Captain Michael Murphy, Sealab is dedicated to the exploration of the seas and the protection of marine life. Among other things, the crew of Sealab faced such challenges as attacks from sharks and giant squids, potential environmental disasters, and threats to Sealab and marine life from shipping.
Premise
Commanded by Captain Michael Murphy, Sealab is dedicated to the exploration of the seas and the protection of marine life. Among other things, the crew of Sealab faced such challenges as attacks from sharks and giant squids, potential environmental disasters, and threats to Sealab and marine life from shipping.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Olga James as Mrs. Thomas (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 13 | September 9, 1972 | December 2, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S.O.S.- Sealab Ocean Signal The crew is in danger! In fact, the Sealab may explode from toxic chemicals! What will they do? |
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| 2 |
Utopia of Cassidy The Sealab crew discovers an island of paradise. Or did they? |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deep Threat An earthquake spells danger for Sealab when the recurring mass of shock waves ruptures exposed canisters of radioactive waste. |
September 9, 1972 |
| 2 |
Lost An approaching red tide has more than the fish in a panic - the murky oceanic flux, which initiates a process of oxygen depleting, could cut off the life support system of Sealab. |
September 16, 1972 |
| 3 |
Green Fever A red alert is signaled after a supply ship's concrete mooring, cast off during a hurricane, unwittingly strikes Sealab's control dome and splits a major section of the shell. |
September 23, 1972 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 1972 |
| Last aired | December 2, 1972 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 09:00:00 |