Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Join the crew of the Seaview aboard their super high-tech submarine, where no mission is too dangerous and no threat is too deadly, be it enemy agents, mad scientists, deadly sea creatures, or impending nuclear disaster.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964-1968) is an American television science fiction adventure series created by Irwin Allen for ABC. Richard Basehart plays Admiral Harriman Nelson, commander of the Seaview, a super high-tech nuclear submarine, while David Hedison plays Captain Crane, who leads the crew through each mission. Terry Becker, as Chief Sharkey, and Richard Bull, as the Doctor, round out the principal crew. Across four seasons and 110 fifty-minute episodes, the engine is simple and episodic: the Seaview is dispatched to stop enemy agents, mad scientists, deadly sea creatures and threats of nuclear catastrophe. Each episode is a self-contained mission built on gadgetry, underwater spectacle and crisp teamwork. Set in the cold war era, the show balances earnest heroism with pulpy monster-of-the-week escapades. Its tone is wholesome and brisk, suited to family viewing. Fans of Star Trek, Lost in Space and Land of the Giants will find a similar appetite for retro futurist adventure and optimistic problem solving.

Audiences rate the series positively, with a fun, adventurous submarine format that remains a nostalgic favorite of 1960s science fiction television.

• Star Trek (1966)classic 1960s adventure series, submarine-based sci-fi action with monsters and secret agents
• Lost in Spacecampy 1960s sci-fi adventure, gadget-driven heroics and monster-of-the-week threats
• Land of the GiantsIrwin Allen produced 1960s family-friendly sci-fi adventure with episodic peril and high-tech vehicles
• The Hunt for Red OctoberCold War era high-tech undersea adventure with a mission-driven crew

Created by

Irwin Allen

Release Date

1964-09-14

Episode runtime

50 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (141)

What is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea about?

A nuclear submarine crew led by Admiral Nelson battles enemy agents, mad scientists, sea monsters and looming nuclear disasters.

What is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as mild.

What did critics think of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?

Audiences rate the series positively, with a fun, adventurous submarine format that remains a nostalgic favorite of 1960s science fiction television.

Which shows are like Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?

Shows with a similar feel include Star Trek (1966), Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, and The Hunt for Red October.

How long is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: 4 seasons, 110 episodes.

Is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea still running?

No, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea has ended.

Where can I watch Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?

In United States, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home.