Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
Atlantic Inferno (Episode 1)
Writer: Alan Fennell
Air date: 1966-10-02
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Jeff takes a holiday with Lady Penelope, leaving Scott to take charge of International Rescue. But when a fire threatens to engulf the Seascape drilling rig, he is unsure whether to intervene or not...
Path of Destruction (Episode 2)
Writer: Donald Robertson
Air date: 1966-10-09
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The massive, atomic powered 'Crablogger' that cuts down and processes trees into pulp goes out of control and razes a town to the ground. Virgil and Scott risk death to shut down its reactor and empty its fuel tanks before it destroys a local dam.
Alias Mr. Hackenbacker (Episode 3)
Writer: Alan Pattillo
Air date: 1966-10-16
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Master criminals hijack a plane with Lady Penelope on board.
Lord Parker's 'Oliday (Episode 4)
Writer: Tony Barwick
Air date: 1966-10-23
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Lady Penelope and Parker holiday at the world's first solar-powered town.
Ricochet (Episode 5)
Writer: Tony Barwick
Air date: 1966-11-06
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Tin-Tin picks up an SOS message from an intergalactic pirate TV station.
Give or Take a Million (Episode 6)
Writer: Alan Pattillo
Air date: 1966-12-25
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: While Christmas preparations are underway at both Tracy Island and a local children's hospital, which is expanding to incorporate a new radiotherapy wing, a pair of criminals attempt to burgle a high-tech vault storing gold bullion.
