Lost in Space
Seen it?1965 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Futurama or Stargate SG-1, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 83 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
The space family Robinson is sent on a five-year mission to find a new planet to colonise. The voyage is sabotaged time and again by an inept stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith. The family's spaceship, Jupiter II, also carries a friendly robot who endures an endless stream of abuse from Dr. Smith, but is a trusted companion of young Will Robinson
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 421K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11965 · 29 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday- Season 21966 · 30 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday
- Season 31967 · 24 episodes · 5.6 out of 10Monday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Irwin Allen
- Guy WilliamsDr. John Robinson
- June LockhartDr. Maureen Robinson
- Mark GoddardMajor Don West
- Marta KristenJudy Robinson
- Angela CartwrightPenny Robinson
- Bill MumyWill Robinson
- Jonathan HarrisDr. Zachary Smith
- Dick TufeldRobot B-9
- Bob MayRobot B-9