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  • 1952-09-22T23:00:00Z on DuMont Television Network
  • 30m
  • 9h 30m (19 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
"Guardian of the Safety of the World", private citizen-scientist Captain Video, assisted by his teenage helper The Ranger and an army of Video Rangers, preserves the peace in the far-off future, fighting the evil Dr. Pauli of the Astroidal Society and a bunch of other baddies (Nargola, Mook, Kul, Clysmok). The show appeared nightly Mon-Fri, featured many outlandish weapons and techno-gimmicks, and was run on a minuscule prop budget.

20 episodes

Season Premiere

1952-09-22T23:00:00Z

2x01 The Green King

Season Premiere

2x01 The Green King

  • 1952-09-22T23:00:00Z30m

Captain Video discovers a race of mutant plantlike humanoids on Jupiter's moon Iona.

2x02 Episode dated 17 October 1952

  • 1952-10-18T00:00:00Z30m

2x03 Episode dated 20 October 1952

  • 1952-10-21T00:00:00Z30m

2x04 Episode dated 4 December 1952

  • 1952-12-05T00:00:00Z30m

1953-01-13T00:00:00Z

2x05 Spartak Returns

2x05 Spartak Returns

  • 1953-01-13T00:00:00Z30m

Ranger Craig, a rookie with the Video Rangers, discovers and helps defeat a plan by Prince Spartak and his colleague Princess Arura who have both contrived a deceitful plan to invade the Earth's moon by using the pretext of visiting on a peaceful mission.

2x06 Episode dated 23 January 1953

  • 1953-01-24T00:00:00Z30m

The Video Ranger's behavior has changed and is a matter of concern to Captain Video, who moves to investigate.

2x07 Episode dated 6 February 1953

  • 1953-02-07T00:00:00Z30m

It's a duel of wits between Captain Video and John, whose brain has a computer assist.

2x08 Episode dated 9 February 1953

  • 1953-02-10T00:00:00Z30m

Captain Video is in a secret and extremely remote location.

2x09 Episode dated 16 February 1953

  • 1953-02-17T00:00:00Z30m

2x10 Episode dated 23 February 1953

  • 1953-02-24T00:00:00Z30m

A starship on its way to Earth is struck by a meteor, and all communications and guidance systems are lost.

2x11 Episode dated 2 March 1953

  • 1953-03-03T00:00:00Z30m

Captain Video's allies on the giant starship are endangered by the threat of collision with Earth's orbit, and he strives to save the ship.

With the Galaxy wrecked, Captain Video's resources are limited as dangers mount.

2x13 Episode dated 23 March 1953

  • 1953-03-24T00:00:00Z30m

A desperate race ensues for the Philosopher's Stone between Captain Video and the criminal Zazarion, both sides seeking to unlock the secrets of matter and energy within.

2x14 Episode dated 30 March 1953

  • 1953-03-31T00:00:00Z30m

The race for the Philosopher's Stone intensifies as Zazarion struggles with Captain Video. Prince Spartak arrives in support of the Captain.

1953-04-07T00:00:00Z

2x15 The Black Nebula

2x15 The Black Nebula

  • 1953-04-07T00:00:00Z30m

As the Captain and Ranger return to Earth, it begins to appear that McRorrity may have plans of his own towards an adventure that isn't yet obvious.

2x16 Episode dated 13 April 1953

  • 1953-04-14T00:00:00Z30m

Out of control, the Captain's ship GALAXY crash-lands.

2x17 Episode dated 14 April 1953

  • 1953-04-15T00:00:00Z30m

Both McRorrity and Radig have had their minds altered by a device.

2x18 Episode dated 16 April 1953

  • 1953-04-17T00:00:00Z30m

A crisis develops when the Captain and the Ranger are only able to use one space helmet.

2x19 Episode dated 17 April 1953

  • 1953-04-18T00:00:00Z30m

The GALAXY is gravely imperiled.

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