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Fireball XL5

1962 – 1963Show1 season39 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Fireball XL5 is a science fiction-themed children's television show following the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Fireball XL5 episodes

1 season · 39 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Planet 46, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 The Doomed Planet, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Space Immigrants, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Plant Man from Space, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Spy in Space, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 The Sun Temple, 7.3
  7. S1 E7 XL5 to H20, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 Space Pirates, 7.1
  9. S1 E9 Flying Zodiac, 6.8
  10. S1 E10 Space Pen, 7.1
  11. S1 E11 Space Monster, 7.0
  12. S1 E12 The Last of the Zanadus, 7.3
  13. S1 E13 Planet of Platonia, 7.4
  14. S1 E14 The Triads, 7.5
  15. S1 E15 Wings of Danger, 7.7
  16. S1 E16 Convict in Space, 7.5
  17. S1 E17 Space Vacation, 7.4
  18. S1 E18 Flight to Danger, 7.5
  19. S1 E19 Prisoner on the Lost Planet, 7.6
  20. S1 E20 The Forbidden Planet, 7.7
  21. S1 E21 Robert to the Rescue, 7.9
  22. S1 E22 Dangerous Cargo, 7.8
  23. S1 E23 Mystery of the TA2, 7.6
  24. S1 E24 Drama at Space City, 6.9
  25. S1 E25 1875, 7.1
  26. S1 E26 The Granatoid Tanks, 7.6
  27. S1 E27 The Robot Freighter Mystery, 8.1
  28. S1 E28 Whistle for Danger, 7.3
  29. S1 E29 Trial by Robot, 8.3
  30. S1 E30 A Day in the Life of a Space General, 7.0
  31. S1 E31 Invasion Earth, 7.9
  32. S1 E32 Faster Than Light, 7.8
  33. S1 E33 The Day the Earth Froze, 8.2
  34. S1 E34 The Fire Fighters, 7.9
  35. S1 E35 Space City Special, 8.1
  36. S1 E36 Ghosts of Space, 7.8
  37. S1 E37 Hypnotic Sphere, 7.8
  38. S1 E38 Sabotage, 7.9
  39. S1 E39 Space Magnet, 7.0

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Kelly, Alan Pattillo, Gerry Anderson
Written by
Alan Fennell, Dennis Spooner, Gerry Anderson
Produced by
Gerry Anderson
Music by
Barry Gray

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 28, 1962 · October 27, 1963 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 1962
Last aired
October 27, 1963
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 39 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Absent-Minded Professor, Celestial Theme Naming, A Day in the Limelight +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fireball XL5?"

Questions about Fireball XL5

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fireball XL5 worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Fireball XL5 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Fireball XL5?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1962 to 1963.

Can I half-watch Fireball XL5?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Fireball XL5?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.