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Lost in Space S1E22 — The Challenge
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Lost in Space•Season 1•Episode 22

The Challenge

7.7/10 · 320 votesMar 2, 196651 min

Ranked #12 of 29 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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An alien boy is sent to Priplanis to validate his prince status. Will is drawn into a battle to the death unbeknowest to his father. Once his real intentions are known John substitutes himself in the challenge and the Alien Ruler substitutes himself

Directed byDon Richardson
Written byBarney Slater
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Cast9

Guy Williams

Guy Williams

Dr. John Robinson

June Lockhart

June Lockhart

Dr. Maureen Robinson

Mark Goddard

Mark Goddard

Major Don West

Marta Kristen

Marta Kristen

Judy Robinson

Angela Cartwright

Angela Cartwright

Penny Robinson

Bill Mumy

Bill Mumy

Will Robinson

Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

Dr. Zachary Smith

Dick Tufeld

Dick Tufeld

Robot B-9

Bob May

Bob May

Robot B-9

Crew6

G

Gene Polito

Director of Photography

R

Roland Gross

Editor

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Stunt Double

D

Don Richardson

Director

Dick Warlock

Dick Warlock

Stunt Double

B

Barney Slater

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Challenge" is episode 22 of Lost in Space season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 320 votes, ranking #12 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Don Richardson and written by Barney Slater, it aired on March 2, 1966.

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