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The Cape

TV series

The Cape

7.5/ 10· 4199642 min1 season · 22 episodes
Drama

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.

Created by
Kary Antholis

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

Ended
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Season 1

22 episodesSeptember 9, 1996
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Pilot (1)

    Sep 9, 199643 min

    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 t

  2. 2
    S1 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 t

  3. 3
    S1 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 tha

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    No Fear

    Sep 23, 199660 min

    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 T

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    Just A Rumor

    Sep 30, 199660 min

    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 opportun

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    S1 E6

    Play Astronaut For Me

    Oct 7, 199660 min

    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

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How many seasons of The Cape are there?
The Cape has 1 season and 22 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The Cape?
The Cape has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 1997.
Who stars in The Cape?
The Cape stars Corbin Bernsen, Adam Baldwin, Cameron Bancroft, Bobbie Phillips, Bobby Hosea.

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