Lost in Space
The Space Trader
TV Flash files “The Space Trader” as hour 23 of 83 in the TV Flash guide — Lost in Space (1965–1968) on CBS, season 1, episode 23, aired 1966-03-09, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E23: listed hour 23 of 83 in the Lost in Space guide, hour 23 of 29 in season 1. It aired 1966-03-09 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “The Challenge” (S01E22). Next is “His Majesty Smith” (S01E24).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
After ruining the Robinson's food supply, Doctor Smith makes a deal with the space trader and gives his body for food provided he collects it in 200 years. The space trader comes to collect immediately.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Space Trader sit in the Lost in Space guide?
S01E23 is listed hour 23 of 83 — hour 23 of 29 in season 1, season 1 episode 23.
When did Lost in Space S01E23 air?
The Space Trader aired 1966-03-09 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Where should I start?
If you want the straighter adventure, begin with the early Robinson-mission hours. If you want the camp classic, jump to later color episodes where Harris's Dr. Smith and the Robot fully hijack the tone.
In the series
Why this series still plays
The Robinson family, a stowaway villain, and a clanking robot tumble through Irwin Allen's space-opera danger. Guy Williams and June Lockhart headed the mission; Jonathan Harris's Dr. Smith stole it with glorious cowardice. Danger, Will Robinson — start straighter, stay for the camp, or vice versa.
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