Fireball XL5

Season 1

Fireball XL5 was part of the fleet of interplanetary rockets protecting Sector 25 of the Solar System from alien invasion under the supervision of the World Space Patrol. In command of XL5 was Steve Zodiac, and his crew consisted of Venus, a doctor, Professor Matic, the science officer, and Robert the Robot, the rocket's mechanical co-pilot.

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39 Episodes

Planet 46
E1
Planet 46After 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.
The Doomed Planet
E2
The Doomed PlanetThe 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.
Space Immigrants
E3
Space ImmigrantsVenus 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.
Plant Man From Space
E4
Plant Man From SpaceAfter a blackout at Space City, a missile gets through the radar blackout, and is heading towards Space City with a dangerous cargo...
Spy in Space
E5
Spy in SpaceThe crew of XL5 encounter Boris and Griselda the space pirates on the Companion 12 space station.
The Sun Temple
E6
The Sun TempleWhen 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...
XL5 to H2O
E7
XL5 to H2OEveryone 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.
Space Pirates
E8
Space PiratesWhile babysitting Commander Zero's son, Jonathan, Venus tells him story about when Fireball XL5 encountered a group of space pirates.
Flying Zodiac
E9
Flying ZodiacAs 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…
Space Pen
E10
Space PenTo capture a group on criminals, Steve, Matt and Venus pretend to steal XL5.
Space Monster
E11
Space MonsterFireball XL2 has crashed on Planet Monotane and Fireball XL5 is sent to investigate only to run into a sort of space dinosaur.
The Last of the Zanadus
E12
The Last of the ZanadusMajor 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.
Planet of Platonia
E13
Planet of PlatoniaThe 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.
The Triads
E14
The TriadsAfter 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...
Wings of Danger
E15
Wings of DangerOn Planet 46, the Subterraineans plan revenge on Zodiac and send a robot bird to infect him with radium.
Convict in Space
E16
Convict in SpaceAfter top secret plans are stolen from Earth, XL5 enocunters Boris and Griselda, but Matt is captured.
Space Vacation
E17
Space VacationKernak, 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.
Flight to Danger
E18
Flight to DangerLt. 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!
Prisoner on The Lost Planet
E19
Prisoner on The Lost PlanetFireball XL5 recieves a distress call on a distant planet, and Steve Zodiac journeys to investigate.
The Forbidden Planet
E20
The Forbidden PlanetAt 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.
Robert to the Rescue
E21
Robert to the RescueWhile 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...
Dangerous Cargo
E22
Dangerous CargoOn 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.
Mystery Of The TA2
E23
Mystery Of The TA2Whilst 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...
Drama At Space City
E24
Drama At Space CityWith 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.
1875
E25
1875Matt completes his new time machine and sends Robert back to 1875, but Steve, Venus and Zero are accidently sent back as well.
The Granatoid Tanks
E26
The Granatoid TanksOn 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!
The Robot Freighter Mystery
E27
The Robot Freighter MysteryRobot 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.
Whistle for Danger
E28
Whistle for DangerOn 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.
Trial by Robot
E29
Trial by RobotA 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.
A Day in the Life of a Space General
E30
A Day in the Life of a Space GeneralWhile drawing a schematic for a new radar screen, Lt. Ninety is surprised to find himself promoted to the rank of General!
Invasion Earth
E31
Invasion EarthThere 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?
Faster Than Light
E32
Faster Than LightWhile 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.
The Day the Earth Froze
E33
The Day the Earth FrozeXL27 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.
The Fire Fighters
E34
The Fire FightersBlazing 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.
Space City Special
E35
Space City SpecialGeneral 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.
Ghosts Of Space
E36
Ghosts Of SpaceXL5 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.
Hypnotic Sphere
E37
Hypnotic SphereThe crew of the XL5 becomes entranced by a strange alien sphere and Robert is the only one who can save the crew.
Sabotage
E38
SabotageOn patrol, Fireball XL5 suddenly catches fire. The cause ... sabotage. Commander Zero sends Light Patrol LP22 to investigate, but the XL5 crew have disappeared.
Space Magnet
E39
Space MagnetThe 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.