Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors
The Lightning League drives white and silver vehicles with assorted weaponry, and are led by a teenager named Jayce. The villains are organic green vegetable-based creatures called the Monster Minds, who tend to take the shape of black and green vehicles. They travel via large green organic vines which can grow in and across interstellar space, and sprout seeds that rapidly grow into further Monster Minds. They are led by Saw Boss.
Cast: Darrin Baker, Charles Jolliffe, Valerie Politis
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Season 1
65 episodes
1. Escape from the Garden of EvilWhen one of Audric's experiments goes wrong, Saw Boss and the Monster Minds are created and set out to conquer the galaxy. Audric creates a magic root which can fight the Monster Minds but it is split into two, one half is taken by Audric, the other by his son, Jayce. The Lightning League seek the help of Herc Stormsailor to escape the planet and locate Audric.TV-Y7CC20minSep 1, 1985
2. The Vase of XiangJayce travels to Xiang in search of a secret message left by his father in a vase. Saw Boss realises what Jayce is looking for and orders all vases destroyed and Jayce must locate the vase before the message is lost forever.TV-Y7CC20minSep 11, 1985
3. Steel Against ShadowThe Lightning League go in search of the Helmet of Valroth, which could be a powerful weapon against the Monster Minds but the power of the helmet starts to change Jayce.TV-Y7CC20minSep 17, 1985
4. Silver CrusadersThe Lightning League discover the Monster Minds about to take over a planet where all plantlife grows to many times its original size. Fearing an army of gigantic Monster Mind drones, they go in search for allies to help the fight, but find the native order of knights very hostile to all foreigners.TV-Y7CC20minSep 17, 1985
5. GhostshipJayce is led to an abandoned ship by a signal from his father. Jayce finds his father has left a message for him but he needs more power from the Pride to receive the coordinates of his father's destination. A self-destruct mechanism is activated.TV-Y7CC20minSep 19, 1985
6. Flora, Fauna and the Monster MindsMonster Minds are planted aboard the Pride to contaminate the water supply. The water is jettisoned, forcing Herc to land the Pride in search of water and a Cobalt-49 crystal to repair the guidance system damaged by the vines. This is Saw Boss' trap.TV-Y7CC20minSep 23, 1985
7. Fire and IceTo lure Jayce to his death, Saw Boss puts a marker in the shape of the root on an ice planet that is about to be destroyed by a volcano. Herc lands the Pride on the ice which is then nearly covered by an avalanche. The native people seek help.TV-Y7CC20minSep 25, 1985
8. Space OutlawsJayce's search for Audric leads him Taber's Belt the home of the Pirate's Guild led by Morgana, an old friend of Herc. When the Pirates, who are working for the Monster Minds, capture the Pride, the League must try to escape and break Morgana free from Saw Boss' influence.TV-Y7CC20minSep 27, 1985
9. Future of the FutureHaving lost Audric's trail, Gillian takes Jayce to the place where all time meets in order to show him the future and track down Audric. Jayce sees a future where the Monster Minds stand unopposed and only by confronting Saw Boss can he change the future and save his father and the galaxy.TV-Y7CC20minOct 1, 1985- 10. UnderwaterAudric's image is being projected from a body of water on a planet. Jayce goes down to investigate even though Monster Minds are busy draining the water off. Jayce meets the fish people, the X'Hal, and the Old One, and they communicate by telepathy.TV-Y7CC20minOct 3, 1985
11. FrostworldOn the ice planet Auriga, revolutionary leader Cyrilla makes a deal with Saw Boss -- she delivers Jayce in return for Saw Boss deposing the gangster casino owner, Marduk, who's made slaves of everyone on the planet. Cyrilla realizes her error.TV-Y7CC20minOct 7, 1985
12. Critical MassAfter launching setting up a Monster Mind infested galaxy to collapse into a black hole, the League discovers human lifesigns on an asteroid. Jayce is determined to save him, but has less than 3 hours before it's too late.TV-Y7CC20minOct 9, 1985
13. The Purple TomeThe guardians of the Great Library of Hebron contact Jayce for assistance when they come under attack from Monster Minds. The Lightning League must prevent Saw Boss from stealing the Purple Tome, a book which contains the spells used by the ancient Ashvar civilisation.TV-Y7CC20minOct 11, 1985
14. Hook, Line and SinkerThe Monster Minds set a trap for Jayce, offering him Audric in exchange for the root. Audric proves to be just an illusion generated by King Phineas after Saw Boss threatened to destroy his planet. The Lightning League and King Phineas must work together to fight the Monster Minds and save his people.TV-Y7CC20minOct 15, 1985
15. BloodstoneSaw Boss lures the Lightning League to Kyros, a planet which is being turned into crystal after the power of the Bloodstone was drained by the Monster Minds. Jayce must restore power to the Bloodstone and use it to save the planet before it is too late.TV-Y7CC20minOct 7, 1985
16. The Slaves of AdelbarenThe people of Adelbaron are forced to slave in mines that produce rich nourishment for the Monster Mind vines. Saw Boss captures the young brother and sister of Kumari to force her to brig Jayce to him. Kumari is picked up in space by the Pride.TV-Y7CC20minOct 21, 1985
17. The HuntSaw Boss agrees to allow Orion, a hunter who hunts only the most worthy prey, to hunt for Jayce. Orion captures Jayce and takes him to the planet Mortaros to carry out the hunt. Flora undergoes a dangerous procedure to heighten her sensitivity to the root and help the Lightning League find Jayce.TV-Y7CC20minOct 23, 1985
18. Blockade RunnersThe planet Baz sprays all their plants with pesticide to keep the Monster Minds from invading their planet, but the Monster Minds send vines to cut them off from outside shipments of food. Zena, the princess of the planet, contacts Jayce for help, but when the Lightning League arrives on Baz the pesticides begin to kill Flora, and the Monster Minds prevent them from taking her to safety.TV-Y7CC20minOct 25, 1985
19. The Sleeping PrincessIn search of a message from Audric, Jayce lands on a planet protected by telepathic plants which keep the planet concealed. Saw Boss makes a deal with a wicket wizard who has put a sleeping spell on the princess who controls the plants.TV-Y7CC20minOct 29, 1985
20. Deadly ReunionBy using a lock of Audric's hair, Saw Boss creates a clone which tricks Jayce into a trap. Gillian suspects the truth and convinces Jayce to leave the root behind as a precaution. Jayce is captured and a clone of Jayce is sent back for the root.TV-Y7CC20minOct 31, 1985
21. Sky KingdomComputer calculations give Zartan Omega as the probable location of Audric. This planet is covered with blue light from the red dwarf sun and grows only giant flowers. Upon reaching it, though, they discover Monster Minds have set up a satellite.TV-Y7CC20minNov 4, 1985
22. Quest into ShadowAn unconquered planet in the midst of Monster Minds intrigues the Lightning League and they go to investigate. Upon crash landing they discover the energy of the Pride and the vehicles and their own energy is being drained.TV-Y7CC20minNov 6, 1985
23. Unexpected TroubleThe Lightning League heads for the junk planet, Xeron III, to use the metal as a giant antenna to send radio signals throughout the universe in an attempt to contact Audric. An old woman, Iana, lives on the planet with an odd assortment of creatures.TV-Y7CC20minNov 8, 1985
24. Bounty HuntersSaw Boss offers a huge reward to pirates and cut-throats if they will deliver Jayce to him. A pirate scratches Herc with his special ring which causes Herc to become evil and start plotting against Jayce. Jayce must take the Pride to Planet Hippo.TV-Y7CC20minNov 12, 1985
25. Double DeceptionNeetra manages to get a message out regarding her planet, Tekka. Monster Minds are about to attack to acquire their powerful fuel, miran, to power his missiles. The Vertim and Batim colonies rival each other for control of the pyramid made of miran.TV-Y7CC20minNov 14, 1985
26. Gate WorldLost and dangerously low on fuel, the Lightning League searches for Gate World, a legendary gateway to any spot in the universe. Gillian adapts the scanner and the Pride lands in the centre of some stonework on a beautiful planet.TV-Y7CC20minNov 18, 1985
27. Space ThiefTwo planets, one full of people, are on a collision course. Gillian devises a potion to make the Monster Minds on the deserted planet grow only on one side. The unevenly distributed weight will cause the planet to split, avoiding a collision.TV-Y7CC20minNov 20, 1985
28. Moon MagicGillian and all the wizards of the universe gather together to combine their powers in the orb which then receives strength from the night moon. Saw Boss has captured the night moon and hopes to capture power for evil doing.TV-Y7CC20minNov 22, 1985
29. Affair of HonorJayce pleads with Herc's former intergalactic commando leader, General Zhest, to help them fight Monster Minds. The general is too afraid of Saw Boss and Jayce persuades Zhest's son to join the fight. Saw Boss poisons the water of the planet.TV-Y7CC20minNov 26, 1985
30. Doom FlowerWhile investigating convoys of slaves and equipment heading for the Black Nebula, the Lightning League hear rumours that the Monster Minds are building Doom Flower, a space station that will carry them to another universe with more suns and nutrients, allowing them to grow powerful and return unstoppable.TV-Y7CC20minNov 2, 1985
31. The Stallions of SandeenSaw Boss invents a thermal ray which dangerously overheats the Pride's engines forcing the Lightning League to land on Sandeen in search of amethysts, a cooling gem which can protect the engines.TV-Y7CC20minDec 2, 1985
32. Brain TrustSaw Boss is capturing all the scientists of a Brain Trust by luring them with a false message from Audric to his radiation surrounded base. Jayce stumbles upon the plan and smuggles himself, Flora, Gillian, Oon and the vehicles onto the base.TV-Y7CC20minDec 4, 1985
33. Lightning Strikes TwiceWith a few clues and a little conjuring, Gillian produces a map showing the destination of the original Lightning League that disappeared years ago. In a far off place untouched by Saw Boss, Jayce is disgusted to find them playing war games.TV-Y7CC20minDec 6, 1985
34. The Liberty StoneThe powerful liberty stone protects Aloar from all invaders by creating the spidereen whirlpool. Gillian brings the league to this planet to see his old magician friend Axilar and to use the stone to seek Audric's whereabouts.TV-Y7CC20minDec 10, 1985
35. The VinesThe Lightning League stumbles upon a parasitic colony of creatures living on Monster Minds vines; Gillian discovers that the vines are concealing the Liberty Stone.TV-Y7CC20minDec 12, 1985
36. The SpacefighterVantu's sorcery continues. Flora is still sick and very contagious. They head for the planet Andarin with it's powerful energy strong enough to save Flora. Unfortunately, they are heading right into a trap of Vantu's. They find the wizard, Warp.TV-Y7CC20minDec 16, 1985
37. Heart of PaxtarThe Lightning League discovers the Liberty Stone on Paxtar and once again they go in search of it, hoping that its power will lead them to Audric. Gillian alters their body structure so they can withstand the gravity pressure on Paxtar.TV-Y7CC20minDec 18, 1985
38. Appointment at ForeverGillian and Flora sense Vantu's presence again and Gillian also senses a great deal of power. Vantu has captured the magic of the world and put it in a pyramid. When he delivers Jayce to Saw Boss, the power will be his to use without interference.TV-Y7CC20minDec 20, 1985
39. What's Going On?After intercepting a message to Saw Boss regarding the rich soil of a planet, the Lightning League lands there to warn the inhabitants. They are confronted with hundreds of toys and toy people.TV-Y7CC20minDec 24, 1985
40. Dark SingerThe Lightning League stops on a planet to warn its two occupants of Monster Minds taking over the galaxy. Selena has the rare gift of song -- she can sing anything into being, or destroy it.TV-Y7CC20minDec 26, 1985
41. Swamp WitchTo save time the Pride goes through, instead of around, the Phantom Nebula to warn the legendary Swap Witch of Saw Boss' imminent arrival. Flora feels her presence and Swamp Witch reveals herself to Flora.TV-Y7CC20minDec 28, 1985
42. Deadly ReflectionsThe Lightning League install a shield around the planet Eldor to protect its inhabitants from the Monster Minds. As they leave the planet Saw Boss lures them into a trap, a portal to a negative universe.TV-Y7CC20minDec 31, 1985
43. Early WarningSaw Boss learns the Vine Stopper, a weapon created by Audric, could be reversed to speed up the vines' growth and sends troops to capture it. When the Lightning League hear of Saw Boss' plans they race to where Audric has hidden the device to secure it before the Monster Minds can but accidentally trigger a self destruct sequence that threatens to destroy the device and the whole planet.TV-Y7CC20minJan 2, 1986
44. A Question of ConscienceYears ago Ghash was turned into a winged monster by a wizard when his greed led him to attempt to take the wizard's book of magic spells. Ghash makes a deal with Saw Boss to lure Jayce into a trap.TV-Y7CC20minJan 6, 1986
45. Life ShipThe Lightning League try to stop Saw Boss from taking control of the Edro Lifeship, a vessel which has been transporting the Edro civilisation towards a new home for 5000 years. The Edro defence system, Myrmidon, seems oblivious of the Monster Minds presence and refuses to let Jayce speak to the Edro and warn them of the danger they face.TV-Y7CC20minJan 7, 1986
46. The Mirage MakersThe Lightning League lands on a desert planet with no plant life, assuming that is where Audric would be. They are mistakenly led by a mirage of Audric to try and rescue him but they are attacked by the native nomads who have been tricked.TV-Y7CC20minJan 8, 1986
47. Do Not DisturbWhile teaching the cat people of a planet war strategy, Oon wanders from lecture to lecture feeling unneeded and worthless. Gillian discovers the planet houses a Nightwalker, which is kept behind enormous tall doors and sealed with a gold symbol.TV-Y7CC20minJan 9, 1986
48. Dream WorldUnknown to Herc, he falls into a trap set by Saw Boss when he wins a bet and the map to Dream World. Helicia, keeper of Dream World, must accept them or face destruction from Saw Boss. Everything goes beautifully.TV-Y7CC20minJan 10, 1986
49. The Children of Solarus IIThe root is starting to wither and the only cure for it is a dose of the ion winds on Solarus II, a planet controlled by Saw Boss. He destroyed the Solarian people and now uses the healing powers of the winds for his vines.TV-Y7CC20minJan 13, 1986
50. The GardenerWhile stopping on a dead planet looking for Audric, the Lightning League crosses path with one of the Vizani, a gardener named Faro who with a few seeds and his own power brings life to the planet.TV-Y7CC20minJan 14, 1986
51. ArmadaSaw Boss has developed a new vine, a madness vine, which drives men crazy, and he is luring the greatest Armada of the Tengu to fight him. Jayce tries to warn Prince Akeer not to fight but they are insulted by the thought of defeat or not accepting.TV-Y7CC20minJan 16, 1986
52. The Chimes of SharpisCurious as to the persistence of Monster Minds attacking a force field, Jayce lands on the protected planet and discovers the creatures there live by the chimes which are keyed to the growing frequencies of plants.TV-Y7CC20minJan 22, 1986
53. Galaxy GamesterJayce follows a clue to Audric and meets up with the gambler Vendetta who has a tape regarding his father, but Jayce has to win it in a game. It is a trap laid by Saw Boss. Vendetta plays a game with Herc to settle an old debt of Herc's.TV-Y7CC20minJan 24, 1986
54. Circus PlanetJayce finds a message from Audric telling him to go to the circus planet. The root reacts to the nearness of Audric. Everyone splits up to find him, but unfortunately Saw Boss has followed Jayce there.TV-Y7CC20minJan 28, 1986
55. Common BondGar lies to his son and daughter, Octo and Seena, saying Audric stole the root that he developed and that Jayce has taken credit for everything. Gar is taken by Saw Boss and instructs Octo to get help from the Lightning League.TV-Y7CC20minJan 30, 1986
56. Mistress of Soul TreeSaw Boss tricks Iridel, the Mistress of Soul Tree, telling her Jayce is evil and the root belongs to him. Iridel gets the root and uses the plant life to imprison Jayce. Saw Boss' evil is revealed to her but not before he gains control of Soul Tree.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 3, 1986
57. The Life EaterSaw Boss enlists the aid of the Life Eater to be rid of Jayce, but the job must be done by the Life Eater's conditions: he causes his subjects to face their worst fears and if they weaken even for a moment, give in to their fears, and betray their friends, their life force is trapped forever by the Life Eater.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 5, 1986
58. WastelandJayce, suspicious of a trap, is nevertheless lured to a radiation hot planet by Dr. Zorg, a bitter rival of Audric's. Flora and Herc stay behind as backup, but their vehicles are damaged by an enormous mutation and they are exposed to radiation and rendered useless to Jayce where he, Gillian and Oon are indeed trapped.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 7, 1986
59. The OracleThe planet Pax refuses to take the Lightning League's warning of an invasion of Monster Minds preferring to listen to the oracle -- a hologram of Audric. Turns out the oracle is actually a handicapped princess who has been ruling the planet since her father's death.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 11, 1986
60. Short Circuit, Long WaitThe Lightning League visits a planet which harbors the greatest computer ever built, hoping its terminals hold information on Audric's whereabouts. The computer, Logos, keeps switching back Audric forth between helping and fighting Jayce.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 13, 1986
61. Time and Time AgainA tussle with a comet hurls the Pride and crew twenty-five years back in time to Jayce's home planet. They search and find Audric when he was a student. Jayce tells him he is his son and after much hesitation, Audric almost believes him.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 17, 1986
62. The SourceSaw Boss and Monster Minds are blocking sunlight to a planet making it too cold for that planet's defensive humruns (large bugs) to be capable of fighting and eating the Monster Mind vines.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 19, 1986
63. The RaidJal Rorda, Audric's loyal friend, is tricked and captured by Saw Boss where the evil scientist, Dr. Zorg, is zapping him with the mindsifter to discover Audric's whereabouts. Jayce defies Saw Boss and goes to the planet Nar to rescue Jal Gorda.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 21, 1986
64. The Squire SmithOon is recalled by the Squire Smith for his obvious fear in the face of Monster Minds. Oon fears he will be melted down. Upon arriving on the Squire Smith's planet, Oon walks into a trap set by Monster Minds.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 25, 1986
65. Final Ride at Journey's EndAnswering a plea for help in fighting Monster Minds, the Lightning League heads for the planet Argus Four, along with an arrogant loner, Aragon. Aragon, full of anger and pain, is out to destroy Saw Boss and the Monster Minds no matter what the cost.TV-Y7CC20minFeb 27, 1986
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors
★ 6.9/1019851 season65 episodesEnded
The Lightning League drives white and silver vehicles with assorted weaponry, and are led by a teenager named Jayce. The villains are organic green vegetable-based creatures called the Monster Minds, who tend to take the shape of black and green vehicles. They travel via large green organic vines which can grow in and across interstellar space, and sprout seeds that rapidly grow into further Monster Minds. They are led by Saw Boss.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- J. Michael Straczynski, Jean Chalopin
- Studio
- DIC, ICC TV Productions
