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The Worst Episodes of Stingray

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In 2064, Captain Troy Tempest of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol and his crew explore the oceans in their combat submarine Stingray, encountering friendly and hostile undersea aliens.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Stingray Season 1 Episode 39 - Aquanaut of the Year
    6.4/10(54 votes)

    S1:E39

    After receiving the ‘Aquanaut of the Year' award, Troy finds himself part of a '‘This is Your Life' programme where he reminisces about some of his greatest adventures.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writers:Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson

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  2. Stingray Season 1 Episode 9 - Raptures of the Deep
    6.5/10(66 votes)

    S1:E9

    While the Stingray crew go to the rescue of two crazy treasure hunters, Troy falls down a crevasse, runs out of air and lapses into unconsciousness.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  3. Stingray Season 1 Episode 40 - The Reunion Party
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E40

    While waiting for Atlanta and Marina, Commander Sam Shore shows to Admiral Denver films showing the previous missions that Troy Tempest and Phones had with the submarine Stingray.

    Directors:Alan Pattillo, John Kelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Stingray Season 1 Episode 18 - The Cool Cave Man
    6.9/10(57 votes)

    S1:E18

    Whilst musing over what to wear to Atlanta's fancy dress ball, Troy falls asleep. He dreams of encountering a race of underwater cavemen who have plundered the cargo of a vessel carrying radioactive material...

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  5. Stingray Season 1 Episode 24 - Treasure Down Below
    7.1/10(61 votes)

    S1:E24

    While the Stingray crew are on shore leave in Casablanca, a merchant sells Phones a map leading to ancient treasure. However, when Troy refuses to search for it, Marina secretly alters Stingray's course.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  6. Stingray Season 1 Episode 37 - Hostages of the Deep
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    S1:E37

    When an undersea alien named Gadus kidnaps World Navy Admiral Carson and his wife from their remote island home, Troy, Phones and Marina head off on a rescue mission in Stingray.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  7. Stingray Season 1 Episode 4 - Subterranean Sea
    7.2/10(77 votes)

    S1:E4

    When the Stingray crew has their holiday abruptly cancelled, they set off to probe the ocean depths. Troy and his friends soon discover a deep undersea shaft, which leads them to a desert-like plateau.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  8. Stingray Season 1 Episode 6 - Set Sail for Adventure
    7.2/10(70 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Admiral Denver announces his opinion that the WASPs of today would not be able to handle his old-time sailing vessel, Commander Shore takes this as a challenge and assigns Phones and Lieutenant Fisher to the Admiral’s crew.

    Director:David Elliott
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  9. Stingray Season 1 Episode 8 - An Echo of Danger
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    S1:E8

    While out on escort patrol, Phones hears a mysterious sound through his headset. But when Stingray leaves the escort to investigate, the crew are unable to locate the source. Beginning to doubt his senses, Phones visits a psychiatrist - unaware that the doctor is none other than Surface Agent X20 in disguise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  10. Stingray Season 1 Episode 23 - Eastern Eclipse
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    S1:E23

    Having been dethroned by the people of his Eastern nation, El Hudats twin brother, Ali Khali, arrives in Marineville.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  11. Stingray Season 1 Episode 10 - Titan Goes Pop
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    S1:E10

    When pop star Duke Dexter pays a visit to Marineville, he causes a commotion amongst his fans. Mistakenly believing him to be a visiting dignitary, Surface Agent X20 kidnaps the singer and takes him to Titan as a hostage.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writers:Dennis Spooner, Alan Fennell

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  12. Stingray Season 1 Episode 19 - Deep Heat
    7.3/10(57 votes)

    S1:E19

    After a robot probe inexplicably disappears, the Stingray crew is ordered to investigate. Troy, Phones and Marine follow the trail to the base of a volcano, which is about to erupt.

    Director:John Kelly
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  13. Stingray Season 1 Episode 22 - Tom Thumb Tempest
    7.3/10(53 votes)

    S1:E22

    While waiting for the call to action in the Stand-By Lounge, Troy falls asleep. He dreams that he and the Stingray crew have all shrunk in size and are now trapped inside a giant fish-tank sitting in a banquet hall.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  14. Stingray Season 1 Episode 1 - Stingray
    7.4/10(129 votes)

    S1:E1

    Following the destruction of a WASP submarine, Troy and Phones are sent to investigate. They are soon captured by an enemy submarine in the form of a gigantic fish, which takes them to the underwater city Titanica. There, they meet Titan for the first time.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writers:Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson

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  15. Stingray Season 1 Episode 5 - Loch Ness Monster
    7.4/10(73 votes)

    S1:E5

    Commander Shore's friend Admiral Denver claims to have seen the Loch Ness Monster. As a result, the Stingray crew travel to Scotland to see if the legendary creature exists.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  16. Stingray Season 1 Episode 7 - The Man from the Navy
    7.4/10(70 votes)

    S1:E7

    When a boastful naval Captain arrives in Marineville to demonstrate a new missile, he and Troy immediately experience a clash of personalities. Meanwhile, Surface Agent X20 sabotages the test missile by loading it with real explosives.

    Director:John Kelly
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  17. Stingray Season 1 Episode 20 - Star of the East
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    S1:E20

    An Eastern dictator named El Hudat arrives in Marineville, wishing to become a member of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol. However, just before his enrolment, he is deposed by a revolution back in his home country.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  18. Stingray Season 1 Episode 34 - Plant of Doom
    7.4/10(63 votes)

    S1:E34

    Following the escape of his slave Marina, Titan plots revenge by planning to kill the Stingray crew with a deadly plant that gives off toxic fumes. Meanwhile, Marina is feeling homesick.

    Director:David Elliott
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  19. Stingray Season 1 Episode 11 - In Search of the Tajmanon
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    S1:E11

    Professor Graham is searching for the lost temple of Tajmanon, which was submerged when a dam was built in Africa. When Troy and Phones are assigned to aid the professor in his quest, they soon encounter their old enemy, El Hamra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  20. Stingray Season 1 Episode 15 - Rescue from the Skies
    7.5/10(57 votes)

    S1:E15

    As part of his training to become an aquanaut, Lieutenant Fisher is given temporary command of Stingray and assigned target practice.

    Director:Desmond Saunders
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  21. Stingray Season 1 Episode 17 - The Big Gun
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    S1:E17

    After Stingray destroys an attacking submarine, another soon arrives to threaten Marineville. Foiling the assault, Troy, Phones and Marina pursue the sub into a deep undersea tunnel and come across the city of Solarstar.

    Director:David Elliott
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  22. Stingray Season 1 Episode 25 - Stand by for Action
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    S1:E25

    A film crew arrives at Marineville to make a movie on Stingray. Everyone will play themselves except Troy, who is to be replaced by an actor. Even worse, the director is in fact Surface Agent X20 who has a plan to kill Troy.

    Director:Alan Pattillo
    Writer:Dennis Spooner

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  23. Stingray Season 1 Episode 26 - Pink Ice
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S1:E26

    Reports come in from all over the world about pink ice. Whilst investigating, the Stingray crew become trapped in the rapidly freezing pink water.

    Director:David Elliott
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  24. Stingray Season 1 Episode 28 - Secret of the Giant Oyster
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S1:E28

    After recovering a giant oyster, two explorers are captured by Troy in restricted waters. They persuade Commander Shore to let the Stingray crew help them collect its pearl. However, the crew are unaware of their real intentions.

    Director:John Kelly
    Writer:Alan Fennell

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  25. Stingray Season 1 Episode 30 - A Nut for Marineville
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    S1:E30

    When a seemingly indestructible craft is sighted heading towards Marineville on a collision course, the eccentric Professor Burgoyne is called in to help develop a new super missile with which to destroy it.

    Director:David Elliott
    Writers:Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Aquanaut of the Year" is the worst rated episode of "Stingray". It scored 6.4/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Alan Pattillo and written by Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson, it aired on 6/27/1965. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Raptures of the Deep".