Syndication

The Cape

1996 – 1997
Ended
Drama
~42m / ep
1 season
7.5/10

The Cape is an American dramatic TV series, with elements of science fiction, action/adventure, and drama, that was produced for syndication during the 1996–1997 television season. The Cape told the story of select members of the NASA Astronaut Corps at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with a focus on their personal lives as they train for, and execute, Space Shuttle missions. The series stars Corbin Bernsen as USAF Colonel Henry J. "Bull" Eckert, an experienced astronaut who, early in the series, was the Director of Astronaut Training but later in the series was also tasked with the responsibility of Chief of the Astronaut Office. The series focused on authenticity and was filmed in and around Cape Canaveral, Florida. Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin served as technical consultant.

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E1. Pilot (1)
Sep 9, 1996 · 43m
A planned shuttle launch is scrubbed when it is learned that a Russian satellite, carrying an unusually large nuclear reactor, is out of control and in a slow orbiting descent that will see it crash somewhere along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Making use of the already prepped-for-launch shuttle, Americans and Russians team up to capture the satellite and bring it back to earth aboard the shuttle.
E2. Pilot (2)
Sep 9, 1996
A planned shuttle launch is scrubbed when it is learned that a Russian satellite, carrying an unusually large nuclear reactor, is out of control and in a slow orbiting descent that will see it crash somewhere along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Making use of the already prepped-for-launch shuttle, Americans and Russians team up to capture the satellite and bring it back to earth aboard the shuttle.
E3. In Friends We Trust
Sep 16, 1996
Reggie blames himself as Barbara remains unconscious in the hospital following an accident. Zekes friend Jimmy is killed during a foolish game of duel when a cocky young pilot challenges him during training exercises. When Zeke learns that the young pilot is a friend that he served with in the Gulf, he remains silent about his involvement, honoring a debt that he believes he owes to his fellow pilot. All the while D.B. searches for the truth as to what really happened to Jimmy.
E4. No Fear
Sep 23, 1996 · 60m
The personal problems created by gaining custody of her child, begin to manifest themselves during a flight simulation, putting Caitlins space launch in jeopardy. Once she makes it to space she experiences a collapsed lung which requires Tamara to perform emergency surgery while in orbit.
E5. Just A Rumor
Sep 30, 1996 · 60m
Bull publicly locks horns with D.B.'s father, former astronaut turned congressman, when, during a visit to NASA, it is revealed that he has plans to shut down the manned space program. Also, Reggie, having waited years for another opportunity, desperately tries to find out if there is any truth behind a rumor that has him scheduled to pilot the next shuttle mission.
E6. Play Astronaut For Me
Oct 7, 1996 · 60m
With the position of Space Station Commander up for grabs, Bull lobbies hard for the chance. Unfortunately he is up against a media savvy opponant who has all the right connections. Reggie has been nominated to show around a Colonel from the National Space Developement of Japan, which proves difficult when languange and cultural differences arise. Ladies man Jack Riles is stalked by an ardent female fan who has plans to destroy his life one piece at a time before destroying him.