Series synopsis
The Odyssey is a Canadian family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on CBC Television on March 9, 1992. It ended on December 26, 1994. It was created by Warren Easton, Paul Vitols. It stars Illya Woloshyn, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Tony Sampson and Janet Hodgkinson.
The Odyssey is a Canadian-produced half-hour adventure-fantasy television series for children, originally broadcast 1992-94 on CBC Television. It starred Illya Woloshyn as Jay Ziegler, Ashleigh Aston Moore as Donna/Alpha, Tony Sampson as Keith/Flash, Andrea Nemeth as Medea/Sierra Jones, Mark Hildreth as Finger, Ryan Reynolds as Macro, Janet Hodgkinson as Val Ziegler, and Devon Sawa as Yudo.
Premise
The Odyssey is a Canadian-produced half-hour adventure-fantasy television series for children, originally broadcast 1992-94 on CBC Television. It starred Illya Woloshyn as Jay Ziegler, Ashleigh Aston Moore as Donna/Alpha, Tony Sampson as Keith/Flash, Andrea Nemeth as Medea/Sierra Jones, Mark Hildreth as Finger, Ryan Reynolds as Macro, Janet Hodgkinson as Val Ziegler, and Devon Sawa as Yudo.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Illya Woloshyn as Jay Ziegler
- Ashleigh Aston Moore as Donna Archipenko/Alpha
- Tony Sampson as Keith Haldane/Flash
- Janet Hodgkinson as Val Ziegler
- Jorge Vargas
- Jesse Moss as The Fatman
- Emily Perkins as Tower Council Member
- Laura Harris as Vampire
Supporting cast
- Gregory Reed as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- Scott Johnston as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- Jeremiah James as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- French Tickner as Dr. Cole
- Marie Prissell as Nurse
- Ace as Bentley
- Terence Kelly as Dr. Rappaport
- Nicole Parker as Barr
- Amos Hertzman as Rolf
- Meredith Bain Woodward as Nurse
- Jeff McLeod as Phil
- Chris Barrowclough as Tinker
Guest cast
- Jorge Vargas
- Jesse Moss as The Fatman
- Emily Perkins as Tower Council Member
- Laura Harris as Vampire
- Gregory Reed as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- Scott Johnston as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- Jeremiah James as Treefort Gang / Swim Club
- French Tickner as Dr. Cole
- Marie Prissell as Nurse
- Ace as Bentley
- Terence Kelly as Dr. Rappaport
- Nicole Parker as Barr
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | March 9, 1992 | January 25, 1993 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 24, 1994 | April 18, 1994 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 3, 1994 | December 26, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fall When 11-year-old Jay Ziegler falls from a treefort after being pursued by bullies who wanted his father's precious telescope, he ends up in a coma - in the real world (known as the Upworld). In the Upworld, Jay's mother Val, his best friend Donna and the bully Keith all try to cope with their reality. In the Downworld (Jay's mind), Jay finds himself in a world entirely populated by children, where he meets up Alpha and Flash (the Downworld counterparts of Donna and Keith) and the trio embark on a mysterious mission involving a telescope, the land's mysterious leader Brad, and a connection to Jay's father. |
March 9, 1992 |
| 2 |
No Fair In the Upworld, Jay's coma worsens and he's taken to intensive care, causing Val to be faced with the prospect that her son may never recover. Meanwhile in the Downworld, Jay believes that his connection to home lies in the Tower, so he sets out with his companions to find it. |
November 9, 1992 |
| 3 |
Out of the Woods In the Upworld, Jay's condition becomes more stabile and his classmates make him get-well-soon cards. Meanwhile, in the Downworld, as Jay and Alpha prepare for re-education at the mission, Flash recruits some tower-resistance fighters to help rescue the pair. |
November 16, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lands End In the Downworld, a downhearted Jay spends time in the ""bus-cafe"" but is soon reunited with Flash and Alpha, as they find themselves on the run again, and find themselves near the lighthouse. |
January 24, 1994 |
| 2 |
To the Lighthouse In the Downworld, en route to the Lighthouse, Jay and friends are captured by pirates and Flash disappears. In the Upworld Val is forced to go to a lawyer to have Brad declared legally dead, in order to pay for Jay's treatment. |
January 31, 1994 |
| 3 |
Some Place Like Home In the Upworld, Donna and Keith prepare a birthday party for Jay's deceased father, in order to get a reaction from Jay. In the Downworld, Jay and Medea travel into the Lighthouse to rescue Flash. |
February 7, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Way Out In the Upworld, Jay has finally come out of his coma, and is attempting to re-adjust to living a normal life, but his mom insists on counseling. Meanwhile, in the Downworld, Finger is the new leader and he puts Jay and Flash in a fight for survival. |
October 3, 1994 |
| 2 |
Dart to the Heart In the Upworld, Jay meets Nikki, with whom he shares his experiences in the coma, but is shocked to discover they see the same therapist. Meanwhile, in the Downworld, Finger hires an assasin to kill Jay. |
October 10, 1994 |
| 3 |
Learning Curve In the Upworld, Jay isn't doing well in school and considers dropping out. Meanwhile, in the Downworld, Fractal invents a helmet that allows kids to through the wall to the adult side, causing Jay & Flash to compete for the chance to test it. |
October 17, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 9, 1992 |
| Last aired | December 26, 1994 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |