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7.2 / 10(35 votes)IMDbC8First Aired: 19792 Seasons

Flash Gordon

Series Overview

Follows Flash and his companions as they travel to Mongo, where they are forced into battle by its ruler, Ming the Merciless, his daughter Princess Aura, and his army of Metal Men. To help their cause the heroes lead the formation of an alliance beginning with King Thun, leader of the Lion People; Prince Barin, ruler of Arboria; and King Vultan, leader of the Hawkmen.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 32 Episodes

12–24 min per episode

Air Date Window

1979 – 1982

Premiered: Sat, Sep 8, 1979

Created By
Alex Raymond

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Nov 6, 1982

Season 2, Episode 16: “Gremlin's Finest Hour”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alex Raymond

Screenplay & Story

Alex Raymond

Producers

Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Alex Raymond

Department Leadership Roster

Lou Scheimer

Lou Scheimer

Producer

Norm Prescott

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: C8

International Certification Matrix

CanadaC8

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Flash Gordon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flash Gordon

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What is Flash Gordon about?

Follows Flash and his companions as they travel to Mongo, where they are forced into battle by its ruler, Ming the Merciless, his daughter Princess Aura, and his army of Metal Men. To help their cause the heroes lead the formation of an alliance beginning with King Thun, leader of the Lion People; Prince Barin, ruler of Arboria; and King Vultan, leader of the Hawkmen.

How many seasons does Flash Gordon have?

Flash Gordon comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Flash Gordon?

Key cast members in Flash Gordon include Robert Ridgely, Alan Oppenheimer, Diane Pershing, Melendy Britt, Allan Melvin.

Who created or directed Flash Gordon?

Flash Gordon was developed and directed by Alex Raymond.