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.
The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.
The Hood plants a bomb in the landing gear of a new supersonic airliner, the Fireflash - on which Tin-Tin is aboard - to draw International Rescue out into the open for its first mission.
After Thunderbird 2 is damaged in a mistaken attack, another means of transport must be found for Thunderbird 4 when a news crew is trapped under the collapsed Empire State Building.
Lady Penelope and her friend Sir Jeremy investigate the disappearance of a scientist who has invented a revolutionary rocket fuel, which in the wrong hands could poison the world's oceans.
After discovering a young boy aboard Thunderbird 2, Jeff tries to decide how to deal with the stowaway while his sons break protocol by enthralling him with tales of their past adventures.
Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.
High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.
How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.
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