

The Cape
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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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Pilot (1)
09-09-199643mA 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...
- Ep 2
2.Pilot (2)
09-09-1996A 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...
- Ep 3
3.In Friends We Trust
16-09-1996Reggie 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 cha...
- Ep 4
4.No Fear
23-09-199660mThe 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 i...
- Ep 5
5.Just A Rumor
30-09-199660mBull 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 prog...
- Ep 6
6.Play Astronaut For Me
07-10-199660mWith 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 connection...
- Ep 7
7.Lost In Space
14-10-1996As a former teacher, astronaut candidate Peter is elected to guide a group of grade students around Kennedy Space Center, prior to the launch of Space shuttle Columbia. One of the...
- Ep 8
8.Family Values
21-10-199660mZeke is upset by the news that his brother Curt has become involved with his ex-girlfriend. Inevitably when he meets up with Natalie he discovers that they are still attracted to...
- Ep 9
9.Buried in Peace
28-10-1996While on a mission to repair a corporate communications satellite, the shuttle crew encounters a Soviet spacecraft that turns out to have been a secret attempt to send a manned mis...
- Ep 10
10.The Need To Know
04-11-1996After 2 years in space, a satellite is returned to earth and is found to have a mysterious substance on its outside surface. Tamara is called in to help in the investigation until...
- Ep 11
11.Reggie'sWild Ride
11-11-1996An elated Reggie Warren has finally realized his dream and has made it into space on a routine mission of a construction EVA and scientific reasearch. All does not go well for lon...
- Ep 12
12.Burning Fuse
18-11-1996With many prominent politicians and military people expected, there are hectic preparations underway for the celebration at NASA to be coupled with the arrival of Space Shuttle Atl...
- Ep 13
13.Judgment Call
25-11-1996While on a Shuttle mission with Jack Riles, for the new Space Station, Astronaut Sam Blakes wife is rushed to the hospital suffering from complications in her pregnancy. Bull is p...
- Ep 14
14.The Accusation
30-12-1996After Reggie gives an inspiring talk to a group of African-American youths at a local church, he is accused of a terrible hit and run accident by a couple of white youths with whom...
- Ep 15
15.Interpretations
27-01-1997On a routine shuttle mission to launch an Italian satellite, Tamara, Dwight Ellis and Italian astronaut Mario, experience a strange flash of light - then darkness. When systems ar...
- Ep 16
16.Hurricane
03-02-1997With massive hurricane Elena churning in the waters off the coast, Bull, Harry Krause and Officer Del Gibons ignore the ""All-clear"" from the National Hurricane Center and continu...
- Ep 17
17.The Last To Know
10-02-1997The ASCANS are in high spirits as graduation day approaches. Unfortunately Bull receives word that NASA has plans for deep budget cuts and one of the ASCANS will have to be droppe...
- Ep 18
18.The Astronaut Formerly Known As Prince
17-02-1997To improve relations during a time of sensitive talks with the Arab Federation, NASA has (reluctantly) agreed to accept the son of King Alfazz into the space program. Although the...
- Ep 19
19.Enemy Within
24-02-1997Bull becomes the prime suspect in a series of information leaks to outside companies - especially since one of these civilian companies has approached Bull with an especially lucra...
- Ep 20
20.Just Like Old Times
12-04-1997Bull and Andrea's relationship is put to a test when, while in Washington on business, Bull runs into his ex-wife Ellen and they share a quiet dinner together. When Andrea finds o...
- Ep 21
21.Mir, Mir Off the Wall (1)
28-04-199760mWhile on a mission to deliver astronaut Tamara St. James for an extended stay aboard the Mir space station, shuttle Atlantis is severely damaged while trying to execute an emergenc...
- Ep 22
22.Mir, Mir Off the Wall (2)
05-05-1997While on a mission to deliver astronaut Tamara St. James for an extended stay aboard the Mir space station, shuttle Atlantis is severely damaged while trying to execute an emergenc...
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