The Spaceship Rescue Command

April 2, 1967

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Ultraman - S1 - E38

The Science Patrol takes to the stars and learns that a missing piece of equipment could cause Space Station V2 to explode. After determining that the closest replacement is on a nearby planet, the Science Patrol makes a beeline for it...only to encounter a pair of ferocious monsters in their path.

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Ultraman: Season 1 - 39 Episode s

1x1 - Ultra Operation No. 1
July 17, 1966
The episode that started it all! This episode shows how Ultraman came to Earth, and during his chase with the fugitive monster Bemular, a tragic accident that befell Science Patrol member Hayata forces the alien to save the Earthling's life by merging with him. Thus, unbeknownst to anyone (even his Science Patrol teammates), Hayata and Ultraman are now one and the same! The course of the episode has Hayata and his teammates coping with the terrifying Bemular.
1x2 - Defeat the Invaders!
July 24, 1966
The Science Patrol goes back into action when an invisible UFO anchors itself over the Scientific Technical Center in Tokyo. The UFO's inhabitants are the clawed insect-like aliens from the planet Baltan! Able to divide into multiple copies, as well as possess certain human hosts, the Baltans plot to take over the Earth and enslave all humanity . . . until Ultraman comes to the rescue! Meanwhile, Science Patrol member Ide tells us why he got a black eye in the beginning of the episode!
1x3 - Sally Forth, Science Patrol!
July 31, 1966
Beneath a well in Mount Iwami lies a dormant monster called Neronga, which was defeated by the samurai Ichiemon Murai in the Edo Period. Recently reawakened by the construction of a new power plant in Mount Iwami, only its roars are heard, and a wake of destruction is left all over the power plant. The Science Patrol suspects that Neronga is invisible, but when the monster attacks again, they find that it becomes visible when it absorbs electricity! The Science Patrol and the Self-Defense Forces' Mobile Super-Ray Corps prepare to guard another power plant, which is Neronga's next target. Can they succeed before disaster strikes? Will Ultraman arrive to fight the invisible menace?
1x4 - 5 Seconds Before The Big Explosion!
August 7, 1966
When a rocket with six nuclear bombs was sent into outer space for development of the planet Jupiter, the rocket malfunctions and lands into the sea, with only one of the bombs exploding, causing a disaster at sea. With four of the bombs recovered, it's up to the Science Patrol to find the missing bomb. Meanwhile, Fuji is given a vacation by Capt. Muramatsu (much to Ide's jealousy), and she, Hoshino and a little girl named Michiko go to the seaside Mamiyama Hotel and have fun. Meanwhile, Hayata investigates a boat disaster caused by a moving wake in the sea, caused by the giant humanoid sea monster Ragon. This is not the gentle beast as seen in Ultra Q, this Ragon, mutated by the radiation of the aforementioned exploded bomb, is hostile and violent. Not only is it heading towards the Mamiyama Hotel, but the missing bomb is dangling from its body!!! Will Fuji and the two children be safe? Can Ultraman fight Ragon without detonating the atomic bomb?
1x5 - Treasure of the Miloganda
August 14, 1966
A group of scientists and reporters have went on an expedition to Oilis Island, and find a rare Miloganda plant, but were almost attacked by a huge green plantlike monster (known as Greenmons), which they shoot to death. But one month after their return to Japan (with the Miloganda plant at a greenhouse lab), the very same Greenmons murders all of the expedition members, except one: Photographer Setsuko Hamaguchi, who the Science Patrol suspect will be the monster's next target and place her under protective custody. They also find that radioactive energy (even their Superguns and Arashi's Spider Shot gun) can make the monster stronger . . . and grow! What is the connection between the Miloganda plant and Greenmons? Will Ultraman stop the green terror from causing any more destruction?
1x6 - The Coast Guard Command
August 21, 1966
While playing with his friends on the docks of Yokohama Bay, Hoshino witnesses a strange-looking giant monster rise from the sea, the monster Gesula! It originated from Brazil, and is in search of its favorite food, cacao beans. However, Hoshino and his friends have been kidnapped by the notorious jewel smuggler Diamond Kick and his gang, who hide out in a warehouse. To complicate matters, not only is there a huge shipment of cacao beans inside the warehouse, but one of the shipments contains the diamonds that Diamond Kick and his gang were searching for, with Gesura quickly drawing near! Will the Science Patrol, and Ultraman, save the children, catch Diamond Kick and his gang, and stop Gesura?
1x7 - The Blue Stone of Baradhi
August 28, 1966
The Science Patrol investigates a series of plane crashes in the Middle East, where they encounter a vicious insect-monster that brings Ultraman to his knees. This time, it's up to the Science Patrol to try and turn the tables.
1x8 - The Lawless Monster Zone
September 4, 1966
Contact has been lost with a meteorological station on a distant Pacific island. When the Science Patrol investigates, they encounter a lone survivor, carnivorous plants, giant monsters, and a diminutive friendly creature! Can it help them make their way off the island in one piece?
1x9 - Operation: Lightning Speed
September 11, 1966
When a uranium-eating monster disrupts efforts to rebuild a village after a tropical storm, the Science Patrol intervenes. However, the only succeed in diverting the angry creature's path of distruction. It's up to Ultraman to prevent further casualties!
1x10 - The Mysterious Dinosaur Base
September 18, 1966
A dinosaur-like monster emerges from the depths of Lake Kitayama. The Science Patrol uncovers a mysterious connection between it and the legend of Loch Ness. When they find the creature too powerful to subdue by normal means, Ultraman steps in to take it down once and for all.
1x11 - The Ruffian from Outer Space
September 25, 1966
A con artist discovers a meteorite with the power to make wishes come true. He uses it to conjure up a strange creature and begins terrorizing his neighbors. After creating a giant-sized version of the creature, only Ultraman and the Science Patrol can set things right.
1x12 - The Cries of the Mummy
October 2, 1966
A seven thousand year old mummy is awakened by scientific experiments and it goes on a rampage. When finally cornered, it summons an enormous, four-legged dragon so powerful that only Ultraman stands a chance of defeating it.
1x13 - Oil S.O.S.
October 9, 1966
An enormous starfish monster that feeds on petroleum products is preying upon oil tankers in Tokyo Bay. Before long, it sets its sights on bigger game: a massive oil storage facility in the port. Only the Science Patrol and Ultraman have the power to stop it before Japan's energy supplies are cut off!
1x14 - The Pearl Oyster Protection Directive
October 16, 1966
A strange creature with the face of a frog and the body of a whale is attacking pearl farms on the Japanese coastline. When napalm bombs and electrical nets fail to stop the rampage, Ultraman comes to the rescue!
1x15 - The Terrifying Cosmic Rays
October 23, 1966
An unusual form of space radiation turns a child's chalk sketch into a real-life giant monster that's all but impervious to the Science Patrol's attacks. As the creature mutates, only Ultraman has the power to stop it.
1x16 - The Science Patrol to Outer Space
October 30, 1966
When a manned spacecraft bound for Venus is hijacked by aliens, the Science Patrol outfits the Jet VTOL for interstellar travel. When it becomes clear that the incident is a springboard for Baltan's alien race to invade the Earth, Ultraman goes on the defense.
1x17 - Passport to Infinity
November 6, 1966
A pair of unusual meteors discovered by an American explorer fuse together after being exposed to a special beam. They mutate into a bizarre fourth-dimensional monster capable of warping reality as we know it. Can Ultraman overcome this psychedelic menace in time to save the day?
1x18 - The Brother from Another Planet
November 11, 1966
A mysterious radioactive fog settles over Tokyo. An even more mysterious alien arrives to clean it up. But can this good samaritan really be trusted? And what is his connection to the evil doppelganger of Ultraman that's terrorizing the city?
1x19 - The Demons Once More
November 20, 1966
A pair of ancient capsules unearthed at a construction site unleash a pair of monsters who are mortal enemies sealed away a long time ago by the ancestors of mankind. Can Ultraman stop them before their blood feud reduces Tokyo to rubble?
1x20 - Terror on Route 87
November 27, 1966
An enormous bird-monster is attacking motorists on Route 87. The Science Patrol discovers a supernatural link between the monster and a statue located nearby. Once they realize the connection, it's up to Ultraman to put a stop to this terror once and for all.
1x21 - Break Through the Smoke!
December 4, 1966
Strange things are happening around a dead volcano including reports of dead birds and a giant smoking bellowing monster. The Science Patrol is asked to investigate. Seeing no danger, Mura sends Fuji to investigate the monster sighting. Hoshino stows away in the airplane and confirms the sighting. Both Mura and Hoshino are trapped by the monster Kemurah who starts a rampage in a nearby city.
1x22 - The Underground Destruction Work
December 11, 1966
The Science Patrol expects a visitor from the Paris branch of the Science Patrol. Ido begins to suspect that there is something strange about her. Things get worse when Ido's theory becomes fact as Hayata becomes a prisoner of the fake agent. A massive monster starts to lay waste to the city and no Hayata means no Ultrman. Can Hayata escape the underground blind terrorists and stop the fire breathing Telesudon?
1x23 - My Home is Earth
December 18, 1966
The Science Patrol is asked to investigate Strange accidents have been haunting the international space exploration agency. They soon learn that all the attacks are linked to Jamila, a Japanese astronaut lost in space years ago. Now Jamila is back, mutated into a giant massive monster who wants revenge on the human race. Ido thinks that deep down there is something left of Jamila inside that is still human. Can Jamila be reached or will the planet be doomed?
1x24 - The Undersea Science Base
December 25, 1966
The opening of the Science Patrol's new undersea science base is marred by tragedy, as a mutant Narwhal damages the base and air is now on short supply. Hayata and the others must make a daring rescue to save the people trapped on the base while avoiding the monster's deadly attacks.
1x25 - Mystery Comet Tsuifon
January 1, 1967
When a comet comes dangerously close to the Earth, the heat may have caused an unexploded nuclear warhead to detonate. When they come up empty in the search they assume a monster has swallowed it. They end up facing off against 3 monsters, but it's the new Red King that has the bomb stuck in his throat and stopping this mega Royal Rumble may not be so easy.
1x26 - Monster Majesty (1)
January 8, 1967
The discovery of a new kind of dinosaur leads the Science Patrol to capture the beast. However, when it awakens sooner then expected a crash causes the creature to act violent. Furthermore, a little boy obsessed with monsters goes looking for the massive monster to see a real live monster in person and fins the Beta Capsule.
1x27 - Monster Majesty (2)
January 15, 1967
With Gomorrah still on the rampage, both the army and the Science Patrol are no match for this million year old menace from the lost island. To make a bad situation worse, Hayata has lost the Beta Capsule which is now in the hands of the small boy who loves monsters.
1x28 - Human Specimens 5 & 6
January 22, 1967
A mysterious bus crash leaves Ito in the hospital with two broken ankles. Commander Ito decides to follow a mysterious woman who seemed to be unharmed by the crash and unconcerned for the other travelers on the bus. He soon learns that a strange alien named Dada is stealing scientists in a nearby research center.
1x29 - A Challenge to the Underground
January 29, 1967
After a gold creature causes a cave-in which traps a miner, the team must travel deep underground in an experimental Mole device that Ito invented. However, soon the rescuers need rescuing when they confront the monster Goldon.
1x30 - The Snowy Mountain of Illusions
February 5, 1967
A hunter claims to have been attacked by a towering, Yeti-like creature in the mountains. When the Science Patrol's investigation is impeded by a mysterious local girl named Uki, they begin unraveling her surprising connection to the giant monster.
1x31 - Who Has Come?
February 12, 1967
When an agent visiting Japan from the Science Patrol's South American headquarters begins behaving suspiciously, the Science Patrol discovers that he has been infected by an Amazonian blood-sucking creature intent on spreading its evil tendrils throughout the entire world.
1x32 - The Endless Counterattack
February 19, 1967
The Science Patrol discovers that the culprit behind a baffling series of volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters is actually a giant monster. When it heads towards Tokyo, only Ultraman can stop it.
1x33 - The Forbidden Words
February 26, 1967
Hayata and the other Science Patrol members are trapped by the malevolent alien invader Mefilas, who proceeds to briefly turn Fuji into a giant monster herself before resurrecting doppelgangers of Ultraman's previous enemies Baltan Alien, the Kemurian, and Zarab Alien.
1x34 - Gift From the Sky
March 5, 1967
When the Science Patrol investigates a strange meteor fallen to Earth, they realize it's actually a super-heavy giant monster that proves impervious to their attacks. After trying a variety of techniques to subdue the creature without success, it's up to Ultraman to step in and save the day.
1x35 - The Monster Graveyard
March 12, 1967
When a moon rocket accidentally penetrates a "monster graveyard" in space, it returns to earth with an unexpected visitor: a glum skeletal monster who wants nothing more than returning to its original resting place in the stars.
1x36 - Don't Shoot, Arashi!
March 19, 1967
A monster with the power to emit blinding flashes of light is terrorizing Japan. The Science Patrol's attempts to subdue it only cause it to mutate into a new form. The orders come to halt the attack, but the creature continues its rampage… Until Ultraman steps in to stop it.
1x37 - The Little Hero
March 26, 1967
When Pigmon, the cute human-sized monster thought to have been killed in Episode 8, inexplicably re-appears in the toy section of a department store, the Science Patrol learns that a giant creature with the ability to resurrect monsters has appeared in Japan.
1x38 - The Spaceship Rescue Command
April 2, 1967
The Science Patrol takes to the stars and learns that a missing piece of equipment could cause Space Station V2 to explode. After determining that the closest replacement is on a nearby planet, the Science Patrol makes a beeline for it...only to encounter a pair of ferocious monsters in their path.
1x39 - Farewell, Ultraman!
April 9, 1967
In this final episode of the Ultraman television series, a fiendish alien race, the Z-Ton Aliens, plots to conquer Earth. While plotting to cripple the Science Patrol Headquarters, they dispatch their giant insect-like monster, Z-Ton, to destroy it from the outside. After the Science Patrol destroy the Z-Ton fleet, Ultraman intervenes, but the monster proves to be more than a match for him! Will Ultraman, or the Science Patrol, be able to destroy Z-Ton? If Ultraman fails, what will happen next . . .

1x1 - Ultra Operation No. 1

1x2 - Defeat the Invaders!

1x3 - Sally Forth, Science Patrol!

1x4 - 5 Seconds Before The Big Explosion!

1x5 - Treasure of the Miloganda

1x6 - The Coast Guard Command

1x7 - The Blue Stone of Baradhi

1x8 - The Lawless Monster Zone

1x9 - Operation: Lightning Speed

1x10 - The Mysterious Dinosaur Base

1x11 - The Ruffian from Outer Space

1x12 - The Cries of the Mummy

1x13 - Oil S.O.S.

1x14 - The Pearl Oyster Protection Directive

1x15 - The Terrifying Cosmic Rays

1x16 - The Science Patrol to Outer Space

1x17 - Passport to Infinity

1x18 - The Brother from Another Planet

1x19 - The Demons Once More

1x20 - Terror on Route 87

1x21 - Break Through the Smoke!

1x22 - The Underground Destruction Work

1x23 - My Home is Earth

1x24 - The Undersea Science Base

1x25 - Mystery Comet Tsuifon

1x26 - Monster Majesty (1)

1x27 - Monster Majesty (2)

1x28 - Human Specimens 5 & 6

1x29 - A Challenge to the Underground

1x30 - The Snowy Mountain of Illusions

1x31 - Who Has Come?

1x32 - The Endless Counterattack

1x33 - The Forbidden Words

1x34 - Gift From the Sky

1x35 - The Monster Graveyard

1x36 - Don't Shoot, Arashi!

1x37 - The Little Hero

1x38 - The Spaceship Rescue Command

1x39 - Farewell, Ultraman!

S0: Specials

S1: Ultraman