Ark II

Ark II is an American live-action science fiction series, aimed at children, that aired on CBS, beginning in 1976, as part of its Saturday morning line-up. Only 15 half-hour episodes of Ark II were ever produced; however, these episodes were re-run by the CBS television network for several years.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1. The Flies

Air Date: 1976-09-11

When a group of children scavengers known as the Flies obtain some toxic canisters, Ark II must recover and dispose of them.

2. The Slaves

Air Date: 1976-09-18

After finding a group of people who believe in slavery, Jonah is captured and himself enslaved. Then it is up to Ruth, Samuel and Adam to free them and expose the leader as a fraud.

3. The Wild Boy

Air Date: 1976-09-25

The crew of Ark II must save a wild boy who is being hunted like an animal by local tribes.

4. The Robot

Air Date: 1976-10-02

When Samuel builds a robot to help the Ark II crew with their mission, the robot starts acting on it's own ideas.

5. Omega

Air Date: 1976-10-09

Jonah risks his life to save Samuel after Samuel is taken over by a computer with the ability to control minds.

6. The Tank

Air Date: 1976-10-16

The crew of Ark II must stop an old army tank that is reeking havoc in the region.

7. The Cryogenic Man

Air Date: 1976-10-23

When an old time capsule containing a cryogenically frozen man is opened, the man awakens determined to rebuild his financial empire.

8. The Rule

Air Date: 1976-10-30

The Ark II crew encounters a settlement which exiles it's sick and elderly as useless because they are deemed unable to contribute.

9. Robin Hood

Air Date: 1976-11-06

A boy who does not like the way his fellow villagers are being treated, tries to help them by joining the crusade of a character calling himself Robin Hood.

10. The Drought

Air Date: 1976-11-13

During a drought, Fagin and his band of scavengers called the Flies, return and capture the Ark looking for a 20th century device they believe can make it rain.

11. The Lottery

Air Date: 1976-11-20

The Ark II crew aids a rich community which face a shortage of food and water after squandering their resources.

12. The Mind Group

Air Date: 1976-11-27

The Ark crew meet a group of children with mysterious mental powers.

13. The Balloon

Air Date: 1976-12-04

The Ark II crew helps a community who is battling a mysterious epidemic.

14. Don Quixote

Air Date: 1976-12-11

The Ark is attacked by a man calling himself Don Quixote who believes the Ark is a ""white dragon"" he must slay.

15. Orkus

Air Date: 1976-12-18

When the Ark crew comes across a community where people seemingly live forever, Ruth and Adam begin aging rapidly.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1976-09-11

Episodes

15 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Filmation Associates