Prime Irwin Allen adventure TV; underwater sci-fi as weekly disaster theater.
Why it matters
Episode guide
110 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
The experimental submarine Seaview faces undersea threats, spies, and sci-fi menaces under Admiral Nelson and Captain Crane. Glass nose, big stakes. Disaster-adventure TV before the big-screen boom.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Prime Irwin Allen adventure TV; underwater sci-fi as weekly disaster theater.
Creators
Irwin Allen
Key cast
- Richard Basehart as Adm. Harriman Nelson
- David Hedison as Capt. Lee Crane
Flash facts
- ABC sci-fi adventure from Irwin Allen; aired 1964–1968 (4 seasons, 110 episodes).
- Based on Allen's 1961 film; starring Richard Basehart and David Hedison.
- Moved from relatively serious early seasons toward monster-of-the-week spectacle.
FAQ
What network aired Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is associated with ABC (1964–1968).
Why is Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Prime Irwin Allen adventure TV; underwater sci-fi as weekly disaster theater.
Who are the key names behind Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea?
Creators and principals include Irwin Allen.
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