Stingray

S01E04: Subterranean Sea

When their vacation is cancelled, the Stingray crew probes into the ocean depths, They discover a deep shaft that leads to desert-like plateaus. Before they can complete their investigation, a wall of water turns the desert into an underground sea. Swimming desperately back to Stingray they attempt to relocate the shaft before their oxygen runs out. Out of desperation they enter the first shaft they see. They surface near a beautiful tropical island. The perfect place for a holiday

Overview

A British children's Supermarionation television series.

Episodes

Stingray

S01E01 Stingray

October 4, 1964 6.0
Following the destruction of a WASP submarine, Troy and Phones are sent to investigate. They are soon captured by an enemy submarine in the form of a gigantic fish, which takes them to the underwater...
Emergency Marineville

S01E02 Emergency Marineville

October 11, 1964
The Stingray crew track the launch site of missiles fired on Marineville to a volcanic island. However, on investigating they become captured by the aliens responsible.
The Ghost Ship

S01E03 The Ghost Ship

October 18, 1964 10.0
Commander Shore and Phones are taken prisoner by Idotee who uses an old Spanish galleon to attack ships. Shore demands that Troy launch Sting Missiles against the galleon but the Captain disobeys orders and boards...
Subterranean Sea

S01E04 Subterranean Sea

October 25, 1964
When their vacation is cancelled, the Stingray crew probes into the ocean depths, They discover a deep shaft that leads to desert-like plateaus. Before they can complete their investigation, a wall of water turns the...
Loch Ness Monster

S01E05 Loch Ness Monster

November 1, 1964
Commander Shore's friend Admiral Denver claims to have seen the Loch Ness Monster. As a result, the Stingray crew travel to Scotland to see if the legendary beast exists.
Set Sail for Adventure

S01E06 Set Sail for Adventure

November 8, 1964
Shore takes up Admiral Denver's challenge that the WASP's of today can't take the rigours of an old-time sailing vessel. Phones and Lt. Fisher are assigned to Denver's crew. When a storm hits, Denver is...
The Man from the Navy

S01E07 The Man from the Navy

November 15, 1964
Troy locks horns with the boastful Naval Captain who arrives in Marineville to demonstrate a new missile. X20, however, loads the test missile with real explosives and it appears that the Naval Captain is actually...
An Echo of Danger

S01E08 An Echo of Danger

November 22, 1964
Phones is convinced that he is unfit for duty when X20's plan to discredit him nearly succeeds. Disguised as a psychiatrist. X20 further discredits Phones' claim that he really did hear the sounding that drew...
Raptures of the Deep

S01E09 Raptures of the Deep

November 29, 1964
While the Stingray crew go to the rescue of two crazy treasure hunters, Troy falls down a crevasse, runs out of air and goes into unconsciousness. When he comes to, he discovers he doesn't need...
Titan Goes Pop

S01E10 Titan Goes Pop

December 6, 1964
Thinking all the commotion at Marineville signals the visit of a VIP, X20 kidnaps the man and delivers him to Titan. The undersea ruler is surprised to learn that X20 has brought Duke Dexter, a...
In Search of the Tajmanon

S01E11 In Search of the Tajmanon

December 13, 1964
The Stingray crew aid Professor Graham in his search for the missing temple of Tajmanon which was submerged when a dam was built in Africa. They encounter incredible dangers until they meet with El Hamra,...
A Christmas to Remember

S01E12 A Christmas to Remember

December 20, 1964 6.0 30 min
In an effort to brighten the Christmas of the orphaned son of an ex-WASP Aquanaut, Troy asks him to join the Stingray crew in the re-enactment of the battle when a mysterious enemy craft was...
Tune of Danger

S01E13 Tune of Danger

December 27, 1964
X20 has planted a bomb in the bass fiddle of a jazz group that will give a concert at the undersea city of Aphony, Marina's father. Troy uncovers the plot but is trapped in a...
The Ghost of the Sea

S01E14 The Ghost of the Sea

January 3, 1965
Commander Shore keeps having nightmares when he was crippled in a sea battle with an underwater craft five years ago and rescued by a mysterious stranger.
Rescue from the Skies

S01E15 Rescue from the Skies

January 10, 1965
Lt. Fisher takes command of Stingray in his training to become an Aquanaut. The exercise involves target practice on a Terror Fish target but X20 has attached a sticker bomb to one of the targets...
The Lighthouse Dwellers

S01E16 The Lighthouse Dwellers

January 17, 1965
Disaster strikes when a pilot on approach to a new airfield crashes because the light of a closed lighthouse mysteriously comes on again, confusing the pilot. When the old lighthouse keeper returns to investigate, he...
The Big Gun

S01E17 The Big Gun

January 24, 1965
The Solistan's want to take over the world by destroying the west coast of the USA with their attack sub.(big gun 1) Stingray destroys the sub before it can do any damage. Hungry for revenge,...
The Cool Cave Man

S01E18 The Cool Cave Man

January 31, 1965
While trying to decide what to wear to Atlanta's fancy dress ball, Troy falls asleep and dreams that he and Phones are pitted against a race of underwater cavemen who plunder the cargo of a...
Deep Heat

S01E19 Deep Heat

February 7, 1965
Investigating the disappearance of a robot probe, Stingray is drawn to the bottom of a volcano where two survivors of a destroyed city attempt to steal Stingray to escape the erupting volcano. When Marina locks...
Star of the East

S01E20 Star of the East

February 14, 1965
Eastern despot El Hudat wants to become a member of the WASPs. Just as he is about to join up, there is a revolt in his country and he is ousted from power. Angered, he...
Invisible Enemy

S01E21 Invisible Enemy

February 21, 1965
After a man found in a coma is brought into Marineville, the staff are soon found in a trance like state. Can this be connected with the man?
Tom Thumb Tempest

S01E22 Tom Thumb Tempest

February 28, 1965
While awaiting orders for a mission, Troy falls asleep. When he awakes, the Stingray crew are sent on the mission. Soon, they find themselves in a fish tank in a dining hall. The crew have...
Eastern Eclipse

S01E23 Eastern Eclipse

March 7, 1965
The de-throned Ali Khali, brother of evil dictator El Hudat (who is in Marineville Jail) visits Marineville. Meanwhile, Surface Agent X20 helps El Hudat to escape from his imprisonment by swapping Ali Khali, who has...
Treasure Down Below

S01E24 Treasure Down Below

March 14, 1965
While the Stingray crew are on shore leave in Casablanca, a merchant sells Phones a map leading to ancient treasure. However, when Troy refuses to search for it, Marina secretly alters Stingray's course.
Stand by for Action

S01E25 Stand by for Action

March 21, 1965
A film crew arrive at Marineville to make a movie on Stingray. Everyone will play themselves except Troy, who is to be replaced by an actor. What's worse is that the director is in fact...
Pink Ice

S01E26 Pink Ice

March 28, 1965
Reports come in from all over the world about pink ice. Whilst investigating, the Stingray crew become trapped in the rapidly freezing pink water.
The Disappearing Ships

S01E27 The Disappearing Ships

April 4, 1965
Troy and Phones discover a strange city of sunken ships when they search for three disused freighters that were to be blown up by remote control. The Nomads, who live in the sunken ships, are...
Secret of the Giant Oyster

S01E28 Secret of the Giant Oyster

April 11, 1965
After recovering a giant oyster, two explorers are captured by Troy in restricted waters. They persuade Commander Shore to let the Stingray crew help them collect it's pearl. However, the crew are unaware of their...
The Invaders

S01E29 The Invaders

April 18, 1965
The Stingray crew is captured when aliens set up a trap at a weather station. During what appears routine questioning, they unsuspectingly give away vital secrets about Marineville. While Stingray is on patrol, the base...
A Nut for Marineville

S01E30 A Nut for Marineville

April 25, 1965
Shore gets off on the wrong foot with Professor Burgoyne, the 'boffin' sent to Marineville to develop the new super missile needed to destroy an indestructable craft heading toward Marineville. The Professor is presumed dead...
Trapped in the Depths

S01E31 Trapped in the Depths

May 2, 1965
Atlanta is taken captive by the crazed professor Cordo who rules a race of innocent underwater people. When Stingray arrives at his undersea farm he decoys Troy and Phones into a mock-up of Stingray while...
Count Down

S01E32 Count Down

May 9, 1965
As part of his plan to destroy Marineville, Surface Agent X20 infiltrates the base by posing as a professor who can teach mute people to speak. Then, unknowingly, Troy and Phones place Marina in his...
Sea of Oil

S01E33 Sea of Oil

May 16, 1965
Atlanta is captured by an undersea race when Stingray investigates the collapse of an oil drilling rig. She discovers that the creatures only attacked the rig out of self-defence, believing that their home was under...
Plant of Doom

S01E34 Plant of Doom

May 23, 1965
Following the escape of his slave Marina, Titan plots revenge by planning to kill the Stingray crew with a deadly plant that gives off toxic fumes. Meanwhile, Marina is feeling homesick.
The Master Plan

S01E35 The Master Plan

May 30, 1965
During a Terror Fish attack, Stingray is damaged. When Troy goes to make repairs, an Aquaphibian poisons him with some purple liquid. At Marineville, the doctors can't find a cure. Without treatment, troy will die...
The Golden Sea

S01E36 The Golden Sea

June 6, 1965
Professor Darren has developed a way to make gold from minerals on the sea bed. Agent X 2 Zero spies on the first test run & reports to Titan. Titan wants to destroy the Prof.'s...
Hostages of the Deep

S01E37 Hostages of the Deep

June 13, 1965
An underwater alien takes an ex-WASP admiral and his wife captive.
Marineville Traitor

S01E38 Marineville Traitor

June 20, 1965
Commander Shore is framed when a piece of equipment disappears from Marineville control. Troy places the commander under arrest but who would want to frame the commander and why doesn't Shore protest his innocence?
Aquanaut of the Year

S01E39 Aquanaut of the Year

June 27, 1965
After receiveing the 'Aquanaut of the Year' award, Troy is surprised to find himself the subject of 'This Is Your Life'. His most exciting adventures are re-capped in flashback before the interviewer pops the important...
The Reunion Party

S01E40 The Reunion Party

July 4, 1965 26 min
While waiting for Atlanta and Marina, Commander Sam Shore shows to Admiral Denver films showing the previous missions that Troy Tempest and Phones had with the submarine Stingray.

Cast

Lois Maxwell
Lois Maxwell
Lt Atlantis Shore
Don Mason
Captain Troy Tempest
Ray Barrett
Ray Barrett
Commander Sam Shore
Robert Easton
Robert Easton
Lieutenant George Lee Sheridan

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