Series synopsis
Escape from Jupiter is an Australian sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on ABC TV on April 10, 1994. It ended on July 3, 1994. It stars Steve Bisley, Anna Choy, Arthur Dignam and Ivar Kants.
Escape from Jupiter is a space adventure television series about a small group of children from a mining colony on Jupiter's moon, Io, who are forced to flee when a volcanic eruption destroys their world. With a few adult survivors, they seek shelter on the derelict space station KL5, floating above Io, convert it into a jerry-rigged spacecraft, and head off in a desperate attempt to reach Earth. They share many adventures and form close friendships on the dangerous journey. Escape from Jupiter ...
Premise
Escape from Jupiter is a space adventure television series about a small group of children from a mining colony on Jupiter's moon, Io, who are forced to flee when a volcanic eruption destroys their world. With a few adult survivors, they seek shelter on the derelict space station KL5, floating above Io, convert it into a jerry-rigged spacecraft, and head off in a desperate attempt to reach Earth. They share many adventures and form close friendships on the dangerous journey. Escape from Jupiter concerned a small colony of humans on the moon of Io.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Bisley as Duffy
- Anna Choy as Kumiko
- Arthur Dignam as Professor Ingessol
- Ivar Kants as Karl
- Justin Rosniak as Gerard
- Kenneth Radley as Sam
- Anne Tenney as Helen
- Daniel Taylor as Michael
Supporting cast
- Abe Forsythe as Kingston
- Robyn MacKenzie as Anna
- Linden Wilkinson as Beth
- Saemi Baba as Akiko
- Kazuhiro Muroyama as Tatsuya
- Fiona Stewart as Celia
Guest cast
- Russell Kiefel as Gilbert
- Sally Cahill as P.J.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 10, 1994 | July 3, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Disaster Kumiko is unhappy to learn that her holiday is canceled and she must travel to a mining colony on Io with her parents where she doesn't fit in. |
April 10, 1994 |
| 2 |
Trapped Violent earthquakes are destroying and destabilising the mines and Kumiko, Michael and Gerard must make a dangerous jorney to escape. |
April 17, 1994 |
| 3 |
Life Boat While the adults estimate the damage to the colony and repair the remaining life support systems, the children help with the salvage work. |
April 24, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 10, 1994 |
| Last aired | July 3, 1994 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |