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⭐ Rating: 6.1/10 from 11 users | 📺 Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | 🎬 Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Fireball XL5 (1962)

Fireball XL5 (1962)

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. The show was produced in 1962 by husband and wife team Gerry and Sylvia Anderson through their company APF, in association with ATV for ITC Entertainment. While developing his new show, Anderson thought a brand of motor oil—Castrol XL—had an interesting sound. A phonetic change created the name "Fireball XL", with the "-5" added as the title seemed a bit flat without the numeral. The show featured the Andersons' Supermarionation, a form of puppetry first introduced in Four Feather Falls and Supercar and used again in their subsequent productions such as Stingray and Captain Scarlet. Thirty-nine black and white half-hour episodes of Fireball XL5 were made on 35mm film: all future Anderson series were produced in colour. Several Anderson series have been shown in syndication in the US, but Fireball XL5 is the only Anderson series to have run on a US network. NBC ran the series in its Saturday morning children's block from 1963 through to September 1965. A similar programme often confused with Fireball XL5 is Space Patrol, produced by Gerry Anderson's ex business partner and co-founder of AP Films, Arthur Provis due to a number of similarities and settings.

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Duration: 25 min/episode

Status: Ended

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6.1 / 10 (11 votes)

Why Watch Fireball XL5?

Fireball XL5 delivers an exceptional action & adventure experience across 2 compelling seasons, featuring outstanding performances from Gerry Anderson and David Graham. A proven favorite among Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy enthusiasts.

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Released in 1962, Fireball XL5 belongs to the genres Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and has received a rating of 6.1/10 on The Movie Database with 11 user votes.

This TV series, completed, has 2 seasons. With episodes of about 25 minutes, Fireball XL5 offers you a viewing experience that is unique in its genre.

Seasons and Episodes

Thumbnail Episode 1: Planet 46
1

Planet 46

After intercepting a missile on course for earth, Steve Zodiac and the crew of the XL5 travel to Planet 46 and discover the Subterrains who launch another missile at the earth with Venus trapped inside.

25 min
10/28/1962
7/10
Thumbnail Episode 2: The Doomed Planet
2

The Doomed Planet

The Fireball XL5 narrowly misses a planet that bas broken out of it's orbit and realize the planet is on a collision course for the planet Membrono. After concluding the planets are uninhabited, Steve realizes he saw a flying saucer and after the ship lands at Venus' house, the XL5 is lured back to save the planet Membrono from destruction.

25 min
11/04/1962
6/10
Thumbnail Episode 3: Space Immigrants
3

Space Immigrants

Venus and Prof. Matic are about to set off in the Mayflower 3 to colonise the nearby planet, New Earth. But the Advance Scout has been kidnapped by two evil midgets who plan to hold the new immigrants captive.

25 min
11/11/1962
6/10
Thumbnail Episode 4: Plant Man From Space
4

Plant Man From Space

After a blackout at Space City, a missile gets through the radar blackout, and is heading towards Space City with a dangerous cargo...

25 min
11/18/1962
7/10
Thumbnail Episode 5: Spy in Space
5

Spy in Space

The crew of XL5 encounter Boris and Griselda the space pirates on the Companion 12 space station.

25 min
11/25/1962
Thumbnail Episode 6: The Sun Temple
6

The Sun Temple

When experimenting with a new warhead in space, Steve Zodiac is forced to save Venus from the clutches from the sinister Cult of Miras before she can be sacrificed to their sun-god...

25 min
12/02/1962
Thumbnail Episode 7: XL5 to H2O
7

XL5 to H2O

Everyone on planet Zolpheid is killed in an Aquaphibian attack, except for Rald and Jerek. Receiving an SOS, Space City sends Fireball XL5 to rescue the two from Zolpheid's oceans.

25 min
12/09/1962
Thumbnail Episode 8: Space Pirates
8

Space Pirates

While babysitting Commander Zero's son, Jonathan, Venus tells him story about when Fireball XL5 encountered a group of space pirates.

25 min
12/16/1962
Thumbnail Episode 9: Flying Zodiac
9

Flying Zodiac

As Steve celebrates the anniversary of his family's circus act, Venus falls asleep and dreams of a plot devised by Mr and Mrs Space Spy and the nomadic Monadians to take over the Earth…

25 min
12/23/1962
Thumbnail Episode 10: Space Pen
10

Space Pen

To capture a group on criminals, Steve, Matt and Venus pretend to steal XL5.

25 min
12/30/1962
Thumbnail Episode 11: Space Monster
11

Space Monster

Fireball XL2 has crashed on Planet Monotane, and Fireball XL5 is sent to investigate, only to run into a sort of space dinosaur...

25 min
01/06/1962
Thumbnail Episode 12: The Last of the Zanadus
12

The Last of the Zanadus

Major Jim Ireland returns to Earth after 10 years in space, but unknown to everyone, he has become an agent for Kudos, the only survivor from the planet Zanadu, who wants revenge on all Lazoones for destroying his people.

25 min
01/13/1963
Thumbnail Episode 13: Planet of Platonia
13

Planet of Platonia

The Fireball XL5 foils an attempted bombing while transporting the King of Platonia and is caught in the middle of the plot to assassinate the King and sent two planets into war.

25 min
01/20/1963
Thumbnail Episode 14: The Triads
14

The Triads

After detecting a series of massive explosions in space, Steve and the crew of XL5 find a planet three times bigger than Earth, but they soon crash land...

25 min
01/27/1963
Thumbnail Episode 15: Wings of Danger
15

Wings of Danger

On Planet 46, the Subterraineans plan revenge on Zodiac and send a robot bird to infect him with radium.

25 min
02/03/1963
Thumbnail Episode 16: Convict in Space
16

Convict in Space

After top secret plans are stolen from Earth, XL5 enocunters Boris and Griselda, but Matt is captured.

25 min
02/10/1963
Thumbnail Episode 17: Space Vacation
17

Space Vacation

Kernak, ruler of Kemple plots the resettlement of his people to Planet Olympus by poisoning Olympus' ruler's son. Venus and Matt are captured and must be rescued by Steve.

25 min
02/17/1963
Thumbnail Episode 18: Flight to Danger
18

Flight to Danger

Lt. 90 qualifies for his astronauts wings by landing XL5 in one piece and then piloting XL1 off the launch rail, but on his return to Earth in a capsule, he finds it has caught fire!

25 min
02/24/1963
Thumbnail Episode 19: Prisoner on The Lost Planet
19

Prisoner on The Lost Planet

Fireball XL5 recieves a distress call on a distant planet, and Steve Zodiac journeys to investigate.

25 min
03/03/1963
Thumbnail Episode 20: The Forbidden Planet
20

The Forbidden Planet

At Space Observatory 1, Matt and Dr. Stamp work on a new Ultrascope space probe. However, the people of the planet the probe is sent to observe don't take too kindly to being watched and kidnap the scientists.

25 min
03/10/1963
Thumbnail Episode 21: Robert to the Rescue
21

Robert to the Rescue

While stargazing, Prof. Matic discovers a new planet, but it doesn't read on any electronic instruments. Curious, Steve and the others set out in the XL5 to investigate, and find that the planet is more sinister than first thought...

25 min
03/17/1963
Thumbnail Episode 22: Dangerous Cargo
22

Dangerous Cargo

On a survey of Pharos, the crew of XL5 disocver the planet is unstable and must be destroyed. After setting up bombs, someone traps Steve and the others in with it.

25 min
03/24/1963
Thumbnail Episode 23: Mystery Of The TA2
23

Mystery Of The TA2

Whilst on patrol, the XL5 comes across the wreck of an old spaceship. Setting out to investigate, they find it to be the TA2, that disappeared in the 2020's, and the hunt is on to find her pilot...

25 min
03/31/1963
Thumbnail Episode 24: Drama At Space City
24

Drama At Space City

With Steve and Venus on vacation, Commander Zero is left to look after Zoonie the Lazoon, who causes havoc in Space City with Commander Zeros' son, Jonathan.

25 min
04/07/1963
Thumbnail Episode 25: 1875
25

1875

Matt completes his new time machine and sends Robert back to 1875, but Steve, Venus and Zero are accidently sent back as well.

25 min
04/14/1963
Thumbnail Episode 26: The Granatoid Tanks
26

The Granatoid Tanks

On Planet 73, two scientists working at a mineral research lab discover that they in the path of six tanks controlled by Granatoid robots. They can only be stopped using a rare material, but all the supplies have run out!

25 min
04/21/1963
Thumbnail Episode 27: The Robot Freighter Mystery
27

The Robot Freighter Mystery

Robot freighters are being sabotaged by a shoddy space salvage company, and Steve Zodiac is determined to find the proof he needs to bring the sleazy brothers to justice.

25 min
04/28/1963
Thumbnail Episode 28: Whistle for Danger
28

Whistle for Danger

On planet Floran, the crew of XL5 try to discover what is killing the plants there, however the native people believe they are an invasion force and drug their food.

25 min
05/05/1963
Thumbnail Episode 29: Trial by Robot
29

Trial by Robot

A mechanics professor is giving a lecture on robotics at Space City. But barely a few days after his visit, Robert suddenly rebels and steals Fireball XL1! Steve and Venus follow him in the XL5, but find themselves prisoner of a robotic society, with Robert as their jailer.

25 min
05/12/1963
Thumbnail Episode 30: A Day in the Life of a Space General
30

A Day in the Life of a Space General

While drawing a schematic for a new radar screen, Lt. Ninety is surprised to find himself promoted to the rank of General!

25 min
05/19/1963
Thumbnail Episode 31: Invasion Earth
31

Invasion Earth

There is a strange fog descending on Space City, blocking out communications with the rest of the outside world. But what does this strange cloud hide?

25 min
05/26/1963
Thumbnail Episode 32: Faster Than Light
32

Faster Than Light

While on route to Space Station 9, Steve loses control of XL5. Racing out of control, XL5 passes the light barrier resulting in the loss of all but an hours worth of oxygen.

25 min
06/02/1963
Thumbnail Episode 33: The Day the Earth Froze
33

The Day the Earth Froze

XL27 makes an emergency landing at Space City and the crew are all found to be unconcious. XL27's route is traced back to planet Zavia where the inhabitants plan to freeze the Earth by deflecting the sun's rays.

25 min
06/09/1963
Thumbnail Episode 34: The Fire Fighters
34

The Fire Fighters

Blazing fireballs from a space cloud cause widespread damage on Earth. XL5 is sent to investigate but it catches fire and has to retreat. Steve proposes using an old satellite to detonate the cloud, but a fireball is heading directly to Space City.

25 min
06/16/1963
Thumbnail Episode 35: Space City Special
35

Space City Special

General Rossiter comes to Space City to present Steve with the Astronaut of the Year award. XL5 and the ground staff put on a song and dance show to raise money for charity. Meanwhile Venus is put in danger aboard a new supersonic jet liner.

25 min
06/23/1963
Thumbnail Episode 36: Ghosts Of Space
36

Ghosts Of Space

XL5 transports Geologist Frazer to Electron for a survey. When Frazer discovers a strange rock in a deserted town, he goes mad and threatens to destroy Fireball Junior, if Steve doesn't take the rocks back to Earth.

25 min
10/06/1963
Thumbnail Episode 37: Hypnotic Sphere
37

Hypnotic Sphere

The crew of the XL5 becomes entranced by a strange alien sphere and Robert is the only one who can save the crew.

25 min
10/13/1963
Thumbnail Episode 38: Sabotage
38

Sabotage

On patrol, Fireball XL5 suddenly catches fire. The cause, sabotage! Commander Zero sends Light Patrol LP22 to investigate, but the XL5 crew have disappeared...

25 min
10/20/1963
Thumbnail Episode 39: Space Magnet
39

Space Magnet

The XL5 becomes caught in the gravitational pull of planet Megneton and discovers the plot by the Solars to bring the Earth's moon into their orbit.

25 min
10/27/1963

Season Ratings

Main Cast

Portrait of Gerry Anderson as Robert the Robot (voice) (uncredited)

Gerry Anderson

Robert the Robot (voice) (uncredited)
Portrait of David Graham as Lieutenant Ninety (voice)

David Graham

Lieutenant Ninety (voice)
Portrait of Sylvia Anderson as Doctor Venus (voice)

Sylvia Anderson

Doctor Venus (voice)
Portrait of Paul Maxwell as Colonel Steve Zodiac (voice)

Paul Maxwell

Colonel Steve Zodiac (voice)
Portrait of John Bluthal as Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)

John Bluthal

Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)

Streaming Platforms for Fireball XL5

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Fireball XL5

Where can I watch Fireball XL5 streaming?

You can watch Fireball XL5 on various streaming platforms in the US: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Is Fireball XL5 available in English (dubbed/subtitled)?

Yes, Fireball XL5 is available with English audio and subtitles on most streaming platforms. Please check the availability of English dubbing on your preferred platform.

What is the plot of Fireball XL5?

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. The show was produced in 1962 by husband and wife team Gerry and Sylvia Anderson through their company APF, in association with ATV for ITC Entertainment. While developing his new show, Anderson thought a brand of motor oil—Castrol XL—had an interesting sound. A phonetic change created the name "Fireball XL", with the "-5" added as the title seemed a bit flat without the numeral. The show featured the Andersons' Supermarionation, a form of puppetry first introduced in Four Feather Falls and Supercar and used again in their subsequent productions such as Stingray and Captain Scarlet. Thirty-nine black and white half-hour episodes of Fireball XL5 were made on 35mm film: all future Anderson series were produced in colour. Several Anderson series have been shown in syndication in the US, but Fireball XL5 is the only Anderson series to have run on a US network. NBC ran the series in its Saturday morning children's block from 1963 through to September 1965. A similar programme often confused with Fireball XL5 is Space Patrol, produced by Gerry Anderson's ex business partner and co-founder of AP Films, Arthur Provis due to a number of similarities and settings.

Who are the main actors in Fireball XL5?

The main cast of Fireball XL5 includes: Gerry Anderson, David Graham, Sylvia Anderson, Paul Maxwell, John Bluthal

What is the rating of Fireball XL5?

Fireball XL5 has received a rating of 6.1/10 based on 11 user votes.

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