Lost in Space

The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The voyage is sabotaged time and again by an inept stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith. The family's spaceship, Jupiter II, also carries a friendly robot who endures an endless stream of abuse from Dr. Smith, but is a trusted companion of young Will Robinson

Lost in Space (1965-1968) is an American science fiction family adventure series created by Irwin Allen and broadcast on CBS. The Robinsons, a space-colony family led by Dr. John Robinson (Guy Williams) and Dr. Maureen Robinson (June Lockhart), are sent on a five-year mission to colonise a new planet aboard the spaceship Jupiter II. Their journey is sabotaged again and again by the inept stowaway Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), whose schemes put the crew in danger. Young Will Robinson (Bill Mumy) shares a special bond with the ship's mechanical companion Robot B-9, who endures a steady stream of abuse from Smith. Each episode is a self-contained run of alien planets, mechanical perils and narrow escapes, forming a three-season episodic saga across 83 episodes. Set in an invented future, the show has a campy, optimistic register, mixing playful comedy with the tension of being stranded far from home. Its wonder and lighthearted peril recall fans of Star Trek and Doctor Who, and the bright retro production appeals to viewers who love classic space adventure.

Audiences remember it as a colorful, campy space adventure whose charm lies in its family dynamics and its robot, though its episodes are uneven and its later seasons drift toward lighter, sillier fare.

• Star Trekshared family adventure in space, lighthearted sci-fi tone, episodic peril
• The Jetsonsshared 1960s space-family adventure format with a robot companion and comic villain
• Doctor Whoshared retro sci-fi adventure, episodic danger and kid-friendly wonder

Created by

Irwin Allen

Release Date

1965-09-15

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (140)

What is Lost in Space about?

A space-colony family and their loyal robot struggle to survive a five-year mission to a new planet after their ship goes off course, with a bumbling stowaway constantly sabotaging them.

What is Lost in Space like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lost in Space as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lost in Space violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lost in Space as mild.

What did critics think of Lost in Space?

Audiences remember it as a colorful, campy space adventure whose charm lies in its family dynamics and its robot, though its episodes are uneven and its later seasons drift toward lighter, sillier fare.

Which shows are like Lost in Space?

Shows with a similar feel include Star Trek, The Jetsons, and Doctor Who.

How long is Lost in Space?

Lost in Space: 3 seasons, 83 episodes.

Is Lost in Space still running?

No, Lost in Space has ended.

Where can I watch Lost in Space?

In United States, Lost in Space is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.