Escape from Jupiter
Escape from Jupiter is a space adventure television series about a small group of children from a mining colony on Jupiter's moon, Io, who are forced to flee when a volcanic eruption destroys their world. With a few adult survivors, they seek shelter on the derelict space station KL5, floating above Io, convert it into a jerry-rigged spacecraft, and head off in a desperate attempt to reach Earth. They share many adventures and form close friendships on the dangerous journey. Escape from Jupiter concerned a small colony of humans on the moon of Io.
Cast: Steve Bisley, Anna Choy, Arthur Dignam
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. DisasterKumiko is unhappy to learn that her holiday is canceled and she must travel to a mining colony on Io with her parents where she doesn't fit in.TV-GCCApr 10, 1994
- 2. TrappedViolent earthquakes are destroying and destabilising the mines and Kumiko, Michael and Gerard must make a dangerous jorney to escape.TV-GCCApr 17, 1994
- 3. Life BoatWhile the adults estimate the damage to the colony and repair the remaining life support systems, the children help with the salvage work.TV-GCCApr 24, 1994
- 4. In the Nick of TimeWhile the inhabitants of the colony prepare for the evacuation, Anna and Kingston creep into locked areas of the colony, in order to save their belongings.TV-GCCMay 1, 1994
- 5. Blast offThe crew struggle to get the life support system back online. Whilst conflicts between Michael and Gerard cause the system to be damaged further.TV-GCCMay 8, 1994
- 6. Temporary ReliefThe crew examine a mysterious computer error that is having dangerous consequences all over the ship.TV-GCCMay 15, 1994
- 7. Stake outThe adults prepare the ship for a complicated flight maneuver at Saturn, in order to rendezvous with a supply ship containing vital fuel. The children become restless, exacerbated by the increased food rationing.TV-GCCMay 22, 1994
- 8. Fitness TestWhen Duffy arranges a health check, Kumiko sees this as an opportunity to let Michael and Gerard settle their rivalry once and for all in a match.TV-GCCMay 29, 1994
- 9. AsteroidsKL 5 flies past the Asteroid belt. When the alarm sounds, Kingston fears the worst nevertheless he consents to accompany Anna to a remote point of KL 5 where they can observe the approaching belt.TV-GCCJun 5, 1994
- 10. ChristmasKingston and Anna are excited by the rapidly approaching Christmas Holiday. The adults however are busy with fuel reserves and making preparations for a rendezvous with an unmanned courier ship.TV-GCCJun 12, 1994
- 11. DecoyMichael and Kumiko have fallen in love with each other and Kingston decides to give them a hard time. Professor Ingessol meanwhile has installed an SOS radio in the control room, in order to send signals to Eath. Unfortunately the signals activat a global defense satellite system, and the station is attacked.TV-GCCJun 19, 1994
- 12. MisfireAfter an explosion the adults try to stabilize the station again, only to discover that they are now dangerously low on fuel.TV-GCCJun 26, 1994
- 13. RescueThe space station is heading off course towards the sun. The adults try to save the children by placing them in the tug and using it as a life boat.TV-GCCJul 3, 1994
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Escape from Jupiter
Escape from Jupiter is a space adventure television series about a small group of children from a mining colony on Jupiter's moon, Io, who are forced to flee when a volcanic eruption destroys their world. With a few adult survivors, they seek shelter on the derelict space station KL5, floating above Io, convert it into a jerry-rigged spacecraft, and head off in a desperate attempt to reach Earth. They share many adventures and form close friendships on the dangerous journey. Escape from Jupiter concerned a small colony of humans on the moon of Io.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Terry Jennings, Kagari Tajima, Ron Saunders
- Studio
- Film Australia
