Thunderbirds
“Thunderbirds are Go!”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 32 Episodes
50 min per episode
1965 – 1966
Premiered: Thu, Sep 30, 1965
Gerry Anderson
Sylvia AndersonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Give or Take a Million”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gerry Anderson Primer: Thunderbirds
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-07-27
Cast & Creators
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Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy (voice)
Jeremy Wilkin
Virgil Tracy (voice)
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice)
Ray Barrett
John Tracy (voice)
Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
Barry Gray
John Read
Reg Hill, Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
John Read
Director of Photography
Reg Hill
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbirds
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What is Thunderbirds about?
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.
How many seasons does Thunderbirds have?
Thunderbirds comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Thunderbirds?
Key cast members in Thunderbirds include Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman, David Graham.
Who created or directed Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds was developed and directed by Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson.