Episode 1: The Beginning
7 min
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Season guide
Thunderbirds Specials — Episodes and Where to Watch
41 episodes
Special installments of the series.
Episode guide
Episode 2: The Machines
10 min
A short compilation film produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the vehicles and craft of International Rescue, hosted by Brains.
Episode 3: The Tracy Family
15 min
A short compilation film produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the characters in Thunderbirds, hosted by Brains.
Episode 4: Lady Penelope and Parker
14 min
A short special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the key characters, Lady Penelope and Parker, hosted by Brains.
Episode 5: The Secrets
14 min
Extract from 'The Brains Behind Thunderbirds'.
Episode 6: The Making of Thunderbirds
3 min
A short documentary filmed in the mid-1960s offering a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ production. Includes black and white behind-the-scenes shots from the original production.
Episode 7: LyonsMaid Commercial
1 min
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Episode 8: Kellogg's Sugar Smacks Commercial
1 min
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Episode 9: The Brains Behind Thunderbirds
1999-09-1150 min
In the course of the hour-long documentary, the viewer is introduced to each of International Rescue's gadget-tastic vehicles. There's the 15,000 mph Thunderbird 1 rocket piloted by Scott Tracy; the freight-carrying Thunderbird 2 with its six different rescue machine pods piloted by brother Virgil; the space rocket Thunderbird 3 with Alan Tracy at the helm; sub-aquatic Thunderbird 4 with Gordon Tracy aboard; and the orbiting space station Thunderbird 5 overseen by a rather solitary John Tracy. Brains then introduces us properly to each of the brothers, their father Jeff, gorgeous London agent Lady Penelope and her butler Parker, and even warns us about their deadly enemy, The Hood.
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Episode 10: The Characters
50 min
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Episode 11: Episode 11
1966-01-0150 min
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Episode 12: Thunderbirds
2004-07-2350 min
Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.
Episode 13: Introducing Thunderbirds
50 min
In this story set before the first episode of the television series, Lady Penelope and Parker head to Tracy Island in order to discover more about International Rescue. There, they witness the Thunderbird craft in action for the first time.
Episode 14: The Abominable Snowman
50 min
When reports come in from the Himalayas of kidnappings by the Abominable Snowman, International Rescue sends Lady Penelope to investigate. She soon finds herself a prisoner of The Hood. Can International Rescue save Penelope in time?
Episode 15: The Stately Homes Robberies
50 min
Stately homes across England are being targeted for their precious jewel collections. The villains will stop at nothing to complete their task. Their next victim? Lady Penelope. Can she and Parker thwart their diabolical plan?
Episode 16: Thunderbirds 1965 (50th Anniversary Episodes Documentary)
2016-03-0550 min
Behind the scenes of the production of three new episodes of the classic television show Thunderbirds - exactly the way it was done in the 60s! The team behind the Thunderbirds 50th Anniversary episodes have now produced their own show. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's classic Thunderbirds, the team from Century 21 Films produced three brand new episodes of the series using all the classic techniques. The special episodes – Introducing Thunderbirds, The Abominable Snowman, The Stately Homes Robberies – were based upon three original 1960s voice recordings and produced in association with copyright holders ITV. Their task was to build sets, puppets, and models matching the originals and to marry them with those adapted voice recordings. The final effect should make the audience feel that they're watching three long-lost episodes. The series premiered at the BFI in August 2016, and has enjoyed subsequent screenings at Vue Cinemas and now on Britbox UK.
Episode 17: Introducing Thunderbirds
2016-03-0950 min
Lady Penelope and Parker head to the elusive Tracy Island in order to discover more about International Rescue. There, they witness the Thunderbird craft in action for the very first time.
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Episode 18: Launching Thunderbirds
2015-06-0945 min
Archival interviews with Gerry Anderson and others on the production of the show
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Episode 46: Before Thunderbirds Were Go: A Profile Of Gerry Anderson
1965-09-0113 min
History of the Thunderbirds narrated by creator Gerry Anderson.
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Episode 47: Interview With Gerry Anderson (Play All)
1965-09-0110 min
Full interview of Gerry Anderson.
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Episode 48: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On His Creative Philosophy)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about his creative philosophy.
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Episode 49: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On Compelling TV)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about compelling TV.
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Episode 50: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On Cold War Storylines)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about his Cold War story lines.
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Episode 51: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On His Toughest Obstacle)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about his toughest obstacles.
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Episode 52: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On DVD Technology)
1965-09-012 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about DVD technology.
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Episode 53: Interview With Gerry Anderson (On Stanley Kubrick)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson about Stanley Kubrick.
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Episode 54: Interview With Gerry Anderson (A Message To His American Fans)
1965-09-011 min
Interview with Gerry Anderson and his message to his American fans.
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Episode 55: The Thunderbirds Companion
2004-07-1954 min
Expanding on 'The Brains Behind Thunderbirds', this version adds additional extended footage and interviews with Gerry Anderson, David Graham, Bob Bell, John Blundall, Mary Turner and Alan Pattillo.
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Episode 56: Fabblebox
2004-07-24
An all-new mini Supermarionation adventure featuring Lady Penelope and Parker
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Episode 57: Thunderbirds Rebooted
2026-02-16
A brand-new documentary exploring the many reboot attempts across different formats and generations.
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Episode 58: Nosey Parker is Go!
2026-02-18
An exclusive new HD remaster of the classic fan tribute comedy short now with newly recorded dialogue from David Graham.
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Episode 59: Thunderbirds: FAB at 60
2026-02-21
A brand-new feature documentary celebrating the legacy and global impact of Thunderbirds featuring interviews with actors, filmmakers and fans.
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Episode 60: Great Disasters
2026-02-25
A 1995 compilation tape celebrating the 30th anniversary of Thunderbirds showcasing International Rescue’s most challenging disasters. Featuring new technical data and narration by co-creator Gerry Anderson.
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Episode 61: Great Rescues
2026-02-28
A second 1995 compilation celebrating the 30th anniversary of Thunderbirds highlighting International Rescue’s most daring missions. Featuring new technical data and narration by co-creator Gerry Anderson.
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Episode 62: Talking Thunderbirds
2026-03-04
A collection of archive interviews with crew from the original show focusing on their respective departments and giving a glimpse behind the scenes of the production.
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Episode 63: All About Thunderbirds
2026-03-07
A 2008 behind-the-scenes documentary that explores the creation, legacy and impact of the classic Supermarionation series. Aired as part of BBC Four’s Thunderbirds Night, it was directed and narrated by Jack Davenport, and features interviews, rare footage and insights from creator Gerry Anderson.
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Episode 64: Thunderbirds in Concert
2026-03-11
A collection of Thunderbirds music as composed by Barry Gray and played by a full orchestra. Taken from the 2024 concert, Stand By For Action! 2 which took place at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
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Episode 65: Thunderbirds Century 21 Tech Talks
2026-03-14
A collection of technical videos examining the technology of International Rescue hosted by resident genius Brains and Jeff Tracy
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Episode 66: The Thunderbirds Companion
2026-03-18
A UK DVD special produced by Carlton International as an introduction to the series hosted by Brains. Includes interviews with key creators including Gerry Anderson and David Graham.
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Episode 67: Thunderbirds Vintage Trailers and Adverts
2026-03-21
A collection of vintage adverts and promotional videos for the show and its related merchandise throughout the years.
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Episode 68: Brains is Dead
2026-03-25
A Thunderbirds fan-favourite comic story from the pages of TV21. Now adapted into a full-cast audio drama, experience the gripping adventure of International Rescue’s greatest battle against The Hood.
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