The WORST episodes of Captain Future

Every episode of Captain Future ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Captain Future!

Curtis Newton, aka Captain Future, is an orphan. His parents died in their artificial satellite while he was an infant. His father was a scientist, who has abandoned earth for the satellite to dedicate his life for science along with his aging friend the genius Dr Simon Wright. Wright senses his death, and decides to implant his brain in a mechanical container. They both manufactured a superior robot and an android. Captain future dedicated his life to fight evil along with his three men, the brain, android, and robot.

Last Updated: 3/21/2025Network: NHKStatus: Ended
The Conspiracy of the Destruction King (1)
star
6.68
74 votes

#1 - The Conspiracy of the Destruction King (1)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/1979

“Challenge! Sea Floor City Storm" (1/4): Gravium is a rare metal which is indispensable for controlling gravity. It allows man to travel space. There are only five Gravium mines in the entire universe. Captain Future opposes the evil Wrecker, who plans to destroy the mines one after another until destruction is complete. Once again, the fate of the universe is in Future’s hands...

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The Mystery of the Destruction King (4)
star
6.72
74 votes

#2 - The Mystery of the Destruction King (4)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/1979

“Challenge! Sea Floor City Storm" (4/4): Gravium is a rare metal which is indispensable for controlling gravity. It allows man to travel space. There are only five Gravium mines in the entire universe. Captain Future opposes the evil Wrecker, who plans to destroy the mines one after another until destruction is complete. Once again, the fate of the universe is in Future’s hands...

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Decisive Battle on Noon Moon (4)
star
6.97
233 votes

#3 - Decisive Battle on Noon Moon (4)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/1978

”Terror of the Space Emperor" (4/4): On the planet Megara, strange things are happening. Humans devolve into ape-men. Sperling, one of the top agents of the Interstellar Government, who was sent out to investigate the matter, returns transformed into a beast. Captain Future and his crew are contacted. They soon discover that the bad things happening are caused by a mysterious individual who calls himself the Space Emperor...

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Ul Quorn’s Challenge (1)
star
7.16
38 votes

#4 - Ul Quorn’s Challenge (1)

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/1979

“Crisis on the Transparent Planet” (1/4): One of the most dangerous criminals of the universe escapes from a galactic high security prison. His name is Ul Quorn, an extraordinarily intelligent man, and also son of the murderer of Captain Future’s parents. Future vows to capture him. He learns that Ul Quorn discovered a parallel universe in which he can travel thanks to a unique spaceship made by a scientist who is now passed away. Not knowing where to search his enemy, Future and his crew travel to the planet Ariel where the scientist worked...

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The Dark Tribe Under the Earth (2)
star
7.17
36 votes

#5 - The Dark Tribe Under the Earth (2)

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/1979

“Crisis on the Transparent Planet” (2/4): One of the most dangerous criminals of the universe escapes from a galactic high security prison. His name is Ul Quorn, an extraordinarily intelligent man, and also son of the murderer of Captain Future’s parents. Future vows to capture him. He learns that Ul Quorn discovered a parallel universe in which he can travel thanks to a unique spaceship made by a scientist who is now passed away. Not knowing where to search his enemy, Future and his crew travel to the planet Ariel where the scientist worked...

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The Space Emperor Appears (1)
star
7.23
412 votes

#6 - The Space Emperor Appears (1)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/1978

”Terror of the Space Emperor" (1/4): On the planet Megara, strange things are happening. Humans devolve into ape-men. Sperling, one of the top agents of the Interstellar Government, who was sent out to investigate the matter, returns transformed into a beast. Captain Future and his crew are contacted. They soon discover that the bad things happening are caused by a mysterious individual who calls himself the Space Emperor...

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Alone on the Planet (3)
star
7.28
39 votes

#7 - Alone on the Planet (3)

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/20/1979

“Crisis on the Transparent Planet” (3/4): One of the most dangerous criminals of the universe escapes from a galactic high security prison. His name is Ul Quorn, an extraordinarily intelligent man, and also son of the murderer of Captain Future’s parents. Future vows to capture him. He learns that Ul Quorn discovered a parallel universe in which he can travel thanks to a unique spaceship made by a scientist who is now passed away. Not knowing where to search his enemy, Future and his crew travel to the planet Ariel where the scientist worked...

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The Sea Floor Trap (2)
star
7.31
101 votes

#8 - The Sea Floor Trap (2)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/1979

“Challenge! Sea Floor City Storm" (2/4): Gravium is a rare metal which is indispensable for controlling gravity. It allows man to travel space. There are only five Gravium mines in the entire universe. Captain Future opposes the evil Wrecker, who plans to destroy the mines one after another until destruction is complete. Once again, the fate of the universe is in Future’s hands...

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The Prison in the Sea of Flames (2)
star
7.33
301 votes

#9 - The Prison in the Sea of Flames (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/1978

”Terror of the Space Emperor" (2/4): On the planet Megara, strange things are happening. Humans devolve into ape-men. Sperling, one of the top agents of the Interstellar Government, who was sent out to investigate the matter, returns transformed into a beast. Captain Future and his crew are contacted. They soon discover that the bad things happening are caused by a mysterious individual who calls himself the Space Emperor...

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Decisive Battle in the Capital of Eternity (4)
star
7.33
3 votes

#10 - Decisive Battle in the Capital of Eternity (4)

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/23/1979

"Danger! The Traffickers of Eternal Life" (4/4): A certain 'Lord of Eternal Life' possesses water which guarantees life and eternal youth. He sends out dealers to every planet to sell his Elixir for a golden price. But this water needs to be taken regularly, although prices go up continuously, or else deprivation will cause death. The President of the Interstellar Government assigns Captain Future with the task to find the man responsible, and put an end to this horrible trafficking...

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An SOS from 100 Million Years Ago (1)
star
7.34
56 votes

#11 - An SOS from 100 Million Years Ago (1)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/1978

”Lost World” (1/4): During a flight-training in the asteroid-belt between Mars and Jupiter, Captain Future and his Crew receive a strange message of an old man asking for help, explaining his home planet Katain is facing imminent destruction. The Futuremen build a time-machine around their spaceship Comet and fly off into an unknown past in search for the lost planet Katain...

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The Miracle of the Flying Fortress (3)
star
7.36
206 votes

#12 - The Miracle of the Flying Fortress (3)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/1978

”Terror of the Space Emperor" (3/4): On the planet Megara, strange things are happening. Humans devolve into ape-men. Sperling, one of the top agents of the Interstellar Government, who was sent out to investigate the matter, returns transformed into a beast. Captain Future and his crew are contacted. They soon discover that the bad things happening are caused by a mysterious individual who calls himself the Space Emperor...

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The Mystery of the Hero Kafuru (4)
star
7.50
2 votes

#13 - The Mystery of the Hero Kafuru (4)

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/20/1979

"The Rescue of Planet Tarast" (4/4): Captain Future is requested to come and help the inhabitants of the planet Tarast, located in a parallel universe. Well-known in ancient times for its great advance, the planet nowadays is in a state of decline. Moreover, its inhabitants are threatened by strange ennemies, the "Cold Ones". Captain Future agrees to travel to Tarast and pose himself as Kafuru, a legendary hero to whom he bears a remarkable resemblance...

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Hero of a Revived Legend (1)
star
7.50
2 votes

#14 - Hero of a Revived Legend (1)

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 10/30/1979

"The Rescue of Planet Tarast" (1/4): Captain Future is requested to come and help the inhabitants of the planet Tarast, located in a parallel universe. Well-known in ancient times for its great advance, the planet nowadays is in a state of decline. Moreover, its inhabitants are threatened by strange ennemies, the "Cold Ones". Captain Future agrees to travel to Tarast and pose himself as Kafuru, a legendary hero to whom he bears a remarkable resemblance...

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Rescue-Mission “Grag” (2)
star
7.50
2 votes

#15 - Rescue-Mission “Grag” (2)

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/6/1979

"The Rescue of Planet Tarast" (2/4): Captain Future is requested to come and help the inhabitants of the planet Tarast, located in a parallel universe. Well-known in ancient times for its great advance, the planet nowadays is in a state of decline. Moreover, its inhabitants are threatened by strange ennemies, the "Cold Ones". Captain Future agrees to travel to Tarast and pose himself as Kafuru, a legendary hero to whom he bears a remarkable resemblance...

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Hell-Penalty – Solitude (3)
star
7.50
2 votes

#16 - Hell-Penalty – Solitude (3)

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/13/1979

"The Rescue of Planet Tarast" (3/4): Captain Future is requested to come and help the inhabitants of the planet Tarast, located in a parallel universe. Well-known in ancient times for its great advance, the planet nowadays is in a state of decline. Moreover, its inhabitants are threatened by strange ennemies, the "Cold Ones". Captain Future agrees to travel to Tarast and pose himself as Kafuru, a legendary hero to whom he bears a remarkable resemblance...

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The Horrible Sea-Devil (3)
star
7.51
71 votes

#17 - The Horrible Sea-Devil (3)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/1979

“Challenge! Sea Floor City Storm" (3/4): Gravium is a rare metal which is indispensable for controlling gravity. It allows man to travel space. There are only five Gravium mines in the entire universe. Captain Future opposes the evil Wrecker, who plans to destroy the mines one after another until destruction is complete. Once again, the fate of the universe is in Future’s hands...

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The Mystery of the Holy Star Koom (2)
star
7.55
20 votes

#18 - The Mystery of the Holy Star Koom (2)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/1978

”Lost World” (2/4): During a flight-training in the asteroid-belt between Mars and Jupiter, Captain Future and his Crew receive a strange message of an old man asking for help, explaining his home planet Katain is facing imminent destruction. The Futuremen build a time-machine around their spaceship Comet and fly off into an unknown past in search for the lost planet Katain...

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The Ruler of the Comet (2)
star
7.63
8 votes

#19 - The Ruler of the Comet (2)

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 8/14/1979

"The Comet Kings Conspiracy" (2/4): Between Jupiter and Uranus, 22 spaceships have mysteriously vanished. What's more, there isn't any wreckage or indication of the ships' whereabouts. Captain Future and his crew go to Jupiter. They happen to cross the path of Halley's Comet which appears every 76 years or so. After establishing facts, they try to envision all possible scenario's when suddenly the ship is being pulled into the comet. Inside, they discover a whole world that keeps them prisonner...

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A Dangerous Filming Location (2)
star
7.63
8 votes

#20 - A Dangerous Filming Location (2)

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/3/1979

"Duel on the Magic Moon" (2/4): A campaign is launched to find a double of Captain Future, to shoot a movie about his life and his adventures. But the Interplanetary Government suspects the producer of using the movie as an excuse to travel to a planet rich in diamonds. He wants to get a mining license against the will of the inhabitants who refuse any foreign interference. Captain Future joins the film crew and goes undercover as actor to play his own part...

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Wanted: Captain Future! (1)
star
7.63
8 votes

#21 - Wanted: Captain Future! (1)

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/26/1979

"Duel on the Magic Moon" (1/4): A campaign is launched to find a double of Captain Future, to shoot a movie about his life and his adventures. But the Interplanetary Government suspects the producer of using the movie as an excuse to travel to a planet rich in diamonds. He wants to get a mining license against the will of the inhabitants who refuse any foreign interference. Captain Future joins the film crew and goes undercover as actor to play his own part...

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Planet of Illusions (3)
star
7.71
7 votes

#22 - Planet of Illusions (3)

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 7/17/1979

"Duel on the Magic Moon" (3/4): A campaign is launched to find a double of Captain Future, to shoot a movie about his life and his adventures. But the Interplanetary Government suspects the producer of using the movie as an excuse to travel to a planet rich in diamonds. He wants to get a mining license against the will of the inhabitants who refuse any foreign interference. Captain Future joins the film crew and goes undercover as actor to play his own part...

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Start From Zero (3)
star
7.71
7 votes

#23 - Start From Zero (3)

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/12/1979

"Revolt on the Prison Spaceship" (3/4): On Earth, a ship is being prepared for a secret Police transport. On board, dangerous criminals who are to be taken to a faraway high security prison. Captain Future and his crew, who hear about this, decide to go on board too and escort this risky mission. In case, there is a revolt, they will be able to intervene quickly and prevent bad to happen. However, despite this, the prisoners succeed to liberate themselves...

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Great Escape From the Milky Way (2)
star
7.71
7 votes

#24 - Great Escape From the Milky Way (2)

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/5/1979

"Revolt on the Prison Spaceship" (2/4): On Earth, a ship is being prepared for a secret Police transport. On board, dangerous criminals who are to be taken to a faraway high security prison. Captain Future and his crew, who hear about this, decide to go on board too and escort this risky mission. In case, there is a revolt, they will be able to intervene quickly and prevent bad to happen. However, despite this, the prisoners succeed to liberate themselves...

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Challenge of the Lord of Eternal Life (2)
star
7.75
4 votes

#25 - Challenge of the Lord of Eternal Life (2)

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/25/1979

"Danger! The Traffickers of Eternal Life" (2/4): A certain 'Lord of Eternal Life' possesses water which guarantees life and eternal youth. He sends out dealers to every planet to sell his Elixir for a golden price. But this water needs to be taken regularly, although prices go up continuously, or else deprivation will cause death. The President of the Interstellar Government assigns Captain Future with the task to find the man responsible, and put an end to this horrible trafficking...

Watch Now:Amazon