Lost in Space
The Mechanical Men
TV Flash files “The Mechanical Men” as hour 57 of 83 in the TV Flash guide — Lost in Space (1965–1968) on CBS, season 2, episode 28, aired 1967-04-05, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S02E28: listed hour 57 of 83 in the Lost in Space guide, hour 28 of 30 in season 2. It aired 1967-04-05 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “The Phantom Family” (S02E27). Next is “The Astral Traveler” (S02E29).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
The planet is invaded by an army of tiny robots who closely resemble the Robinsons' Robot and proclaim him as their long-predicted king. The Robot agrees to become their king, but when he is not the ruthless ruler they expected, they decide that he needs some "Dr. Smith" in him.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Mechanical Men sit in the Lost in Space guide?
S02E28 is listed hour 57 of 83 — hour 28 of 30 in season 2, season 2 episode 28.
When did Lost in Space S02E28 air?
The Mechanical Men aired 1967-04-05 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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