Seasons & episodes

S0 · E1The Beginning Air date unannounced · 7 min＋

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S0 · E2The Machines Air date unannounced · 10 min＋

A short compilation film produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the vehicles and craft of International Rescue, hosted by Brains.

S0 · E3The Tracy Family Air date unannounced · 15 min＋

A short compilation film produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the characters in Thunderbirds, hosted by Brains.

S0 · E4Lady Penelope and Parker Air date unannounced · 14 min＋

A short special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the key characters, Lady Penelope and Parker, hosted by Brains.

S0 · E5The Secrets Air date unannounced · 14 min＋

Extract from 'The Brains Behind Thunderbirds'.

S0 · E6The Making of Thunderbirds Air date unannounced · 3 min＋

A short documentary filmed in the mid-1960s offering a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ production. Includes black and white behind-the-scenes shots from the original production.

S0 · E7LyonsMaid Commercial Air date unannounced · 1 min＋

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S0 · E9The Brains Behind Thunderbirds 1999-09-11 · 50 min＋

In the course of the hour-long documentary, the viewer is introduced to each of International Rescue's gadget-tastic vehicles. There's the 15,000 mph Thunderbird 1 rocket piloted by Scott Tracy; the freight-carrying Thunderbird 2 with its six different rescue machine pods piloted by brother Virgil; the space rocket Thunderbird 3 with Alan Tracy at the helm; sub-aquatic Thunderbird 4 with Gordon Tracy aboard; and the orbiting space station Thunderbird 5 overseen by a rather solitary John Tracy. Brains then introduces us properly to each of the brothers, their father Jeff, gorgeous London agent Lady Penelope and her butler Parker, and even warns us about their deadly enemy, The Hood.

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S0 · E11Episode 11 1966-01-01 · 50 min＋

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S0 · E12Thunderbirds 2004-07-23 · 50 min＋

Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.

S0 · E13Introducing Thunderbirds Air date unannounced · 50 min＋

In this story set before the first episode of the television series, Lady Penelope and Parker head to Tracy Island in order to discover more about International Rescue. There, they witness the Thunderbird craft in action for the first time.

S0 · E14The Abominable Snowman Air date unannounced · 50 min＋

When reports come in from the Himalayas of kidnappings by the Abominable Snowman, International Rescue sends Lady Penelope to investigate. She soon finds herself a prisoner of The Hood. Can International Rescue save Penelope in time?

S0 · E15The Stately Homes Robberies Air date unannounced · 50 min＋

Stately homes across England are being targeted for their precious jewel collections. The villains will stop at nothing to complete their task. Their next victim? Lady Penelope. Can she and Parker thwart their diabolical plan?

S0 · E16Thunderbirds 1965 (50th Anniversary Episodes Documentary) 2016-03-05 · 50 min＋

Behind the scenes of the production of three new episodes of the classic television show Thunderbirds - exactly the way it was done in the 60s! The team behind the Thunderbirds 50th Anniversary episodes have now produced their own show. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's classic Thunderbirds, the team from Century 21 Films produced three brand new episodes of the series using all the classic techniques. The special episodes – Introducing Thunderbirds, The Abominable Snowman, The Stately Homes Robberies – were based upon three original 1960s voice recordings and produced in association with copyright holders ITV. Their task was to build sets, puppets, and models matching the originals and to marry them with those adapted voice recordings. The final effect should make the audience feel that they're watching three long-lost episodes. The series premiered at the BFI in August 2016, and has enjoyed subsequent screenings at Vue Cinemas and now on Britbox UK.

S0 · E17Introducing Thunderbirds 2016-03-09 · 50 min＋

Lady Penelope and Parker head to the elusive Tracy Island in order to discover more about International Rescue. There, they witness the Thunderbird craft in action for the very first time.

Archival interviews with Gerry Anderson and others on the production of the show

History of the Thunderbirds narrated by creator Gerry Anderson.

Full interview of Gerry Anderson.

Interview with Gerry Anderson about his creative philosophy.

Interview with Gerry Anderson about compelling TV.

Interview with Gerry Anderson about his Cold War story lines.

Interview with Gerry Anderson about his toughest obstacles.