Joe 90 backdrop
Action & Adventure

The Best Episodes of Joe 90

Every episode of Joe 90 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Joe 90!

Binge this in Unknown•Peaking at 8.3/10

Joe 90 is a 1960s British science-fiction television series following the adventures of a nine-year-old child, Joe McClaine, who starts a double life as a schoolboy-turned-spy when his scientist father invents a device capable of

Airs on
Associated Television
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 20 - Talkdown
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    S1:E20

    Joe takes on the patterns of another pilot and uses it to fly a plane, but problems soon arise and Joe life is put in danger. Can Joe Save the day and his life.

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 9 - Splashdown
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    S1:E9

    When two scientists mysteriously go missing during plane crashes, Joe takes on the brain pattern of a US Air Force test pilot to so that Mac will not be the next victim.

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 14 - Business Holiday
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    S1:E14

    Joe is sent in to destroy an Army base that has been taken over by enemy forces. Can Joe new skills help him overcome the odds?

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 16 - Double Agent
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E16

    When 3 planes are shot down and the contents stolen, Joe is called in to take over the case, but the patterns given to him are those of a real killer.

    Director:Ken Turner
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 3 - Project 90
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mac's in trouble again and Joe saves him from the hands of Dr. Conrad using a hot air balloon.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 4 - Hi-jacked
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    S1:E4

    Joe must discover the hideout a gun runner has been using.

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Joe 90

    READ
  7. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 15 - Arctic Adventure
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S1:E15

    When a bomb goes of in eastern alliance territory, they only person who can help is Dr. Kelvin so his patterns are transferred to Joe.

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 17 - Three's a Crowd
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E17

    When his father is attracted to a beautiful American reporter who is suspected of being a spy, Joe tries find a way of outwitting her.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 27 - Mission X-41
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S1:E27

    Joe takes on the patterns of a top virologist to steal the formula for the antibody for virus X-41 from a secret laboratory, can Joe save the day.

    Director:Ken Turner
    Writer:Pat Dunlop

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 28 - Test Flight
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S1:E28

    Joe becomes an expert in two further fields - those of computers and explosives - whilst cornering a saboteur, can Joe stop him from completing his plan.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Donald James

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 2 - Most Special Astronaut
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    S1:E2

    Joe takes on the most diffcult mission of his young career when he has to rescue 2 astronauts who are trapped on a space station.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 5 - Colonel McClaine
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E5

    Joe leads an overland convoy carrying an extremely volatile compound across 200 miles of treacherous countryside.

    Director:Ken Turner
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fortress
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    S1:E6

    When a agent is captured, Joe take on his patterns to save him from where he is being held.

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 8 - International Concerto
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S1:E8

    One of WIN's top agents doubles as a world famous concert pianist, and Joe finds a new hubby.

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 13 - The Unorthodox Shepherd
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    S1:E13

    Joe is given the brain pattern of a World Bank President to foil a forgery ring, Can Joe save the day.

    Director:Ken Turner
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 21 - Breakout
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S1:E21

    Two escaped convicts kidnap the Canadian Prime Minister and demand a $1m ransom. Joe tries to save him but ends up captured as well.

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 22 - Child of the Sun God
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S1:E22

    Joe is captured by a lost jungle tribe and offered as a sacrifice. His only chance of survival is to convince them that he is a god. Can Joe find a way out of the problem?

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:John Lucarotti

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 24 - Lone-Handed 90
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S1:E24

    The superboy dreams of becoming a sheriff, and takes part in a rip-roaring western.

    Director:Ken Turner
    Writers:Desmond Saunders, Keith Wilson

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 26 - Viva Cordova
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    S1:E26

    Joe pretends to be the cousin of Juan Cordova who plans to expose of the corruption of a general.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 10 - Big Fish
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    S1:E10

    Joe tries to salvage a missing submarine.

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 11 - Relative Danger
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    S1:E11

    A friend of the family father is trapped underground, which prompts a fast rescue operation with Joe leading the way.

    Director:Peter Anderson
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 29 - Trial at Sea
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    S1:E29

    A disgruntled ex-employee threatens the maiden voyage of the new Hoverliner

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Donald James

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 7 - King for a Day
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    S1:E7

    An heir goes missing and Joe takes his place till the real heir is found.

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Shane Rimmer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 19 - The Race
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    S1:E19

    When the World Army challenges the World Intelligence Network to a contest, Joe takes on the brain patterns of a Monte Carlo rally driver to take part in a dangerous road race. Can Joe win the race for his team.

    Director:Alan Perry
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Joe 90 Season 1 Episode 23 - See You Down There
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S1:E23

    Joe uses another brain pattern to cause the shock conversion of a financial shark

    Director:Leo Eaton
    Writer:Tony Barwick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Talkdown" is the best rated episode of "Joe 90". It scored 8.3/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Alan Perry and written by Tony Barwick, it aired on 2/9/1969. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Splashdown".