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The Silver Surfer animated series aired in 1997 on the Fox Kids Network and was a major hit. The first season of the show introduced the Silver Surfer, Galactus, Nova, Thanos, the Watchers, Eternity, Infinity, Adam Warlock, numerous alien races, and a whole lot more.
Unfortunately, legal differences between Saban and Marvel brought the series to an abrupt end. For this same reason, reruns were never televised beyond the cancellation and episodes of the show were never offered for purchase. Even though 21 scripts were completed by Larry Brody, the writer of the series, only the thirteen comprising the first season of the show were aired.
Visually, the series combined Kirby-style character design with three-dimensional computer generated imaging (CGI). The overall look, especially the CGI Galactus, made for very sweet eye candy.
Below is an episode guide of the first (and only) season of the show. More information can be found at Larry Brody's website, www.tvwriter.com under the animation section.
Season 1 (1997-1998)
Episode #1: The Origin of the Silver Surfer - Part 1
Originally Aired: 02.07.1998
Synopsis: In an effort to save his planet Zenn-La from Galactus, Norrin Radd strikes a deal where he will work as the planet devourer's herald. Galactus transforms Radd into the Silver Surfer, but also wipes out Radd's memories so that he doesn't remember who he originally was or where he comes from.
Episode #2: The Origin of the Silver Surfer - Part 2
Originally Aired: 02.14.1998
Synopsis: Even though he can't understand why, the Silver Surfer struggles with his job as Galactus' herald. Then the Surfer falls for a trap set by the evil Thanos and the living planet Ego. In the confrontation, the memories of Norrin Radd come back to the Surfer. The Surfer's not pleased with his master, Galactus.
Episode #3: The Origin of the Silver Surfer - Part 3
Originally Aired: 02.21.1998
Synopsis: The Surfer rebels against Galactus when the big guy thinks the planet Earth looks just tasty. In the ensuing battle between the cosmic beings, which in turn is partially responsible for the saving of Earth, Galactus frees the Surfer from servitude. Still, in one last strike, hides Zenn-La from the Surfer so he may never find it.
Episode #4: The Planet of Dr. Moreau
Originally Aired: 02.28.1998
Synopsis: The Surfer learns of a planet where a Zenn-La scholar might be living. What he finds instead is a race of genetically engineered slaves created by the Kree. With the aid of the slave's leader, Pip The Troll, the Surfer liberates the people and gains a sidekick.
Episode #5: Learning Curve - Part 1
Originally Aired: 03.07.1998
Synopsis: The brother of Thanos, Mentor, and Drax The Destroyer, tell the Surfer and Pip of a planet called the Universal Library. The groups join up, Mentor to foil Thanos and the Surfer to learn a way to find his homeworld. When they get to the Library, they find it overrun with monstrous beings brought there by Thanos' daughter, Nebula.
Episode #6: Learning Curve - Part 2
Originally Aired: 03.14.1998
Synopsis: Drax attacks the monsters who have taken over the Universal Library. The Surfer and Mentor manage to rescue him, alienating the monsters in the process. It turns out monsters were actually some of the wisest creatures in the galaxy and would have helped both parties if they'd only asked. Mentor and the Surfer go their separate ways.
Episode #7: Antibody
Originally Aired: 03.21.1998
Synopsis: Galactus' new herald, Nova, searches out the Surfer to tell him his former master is dying from unknown causes. As much as the Surfer would rather let Galactus die, he knows he might never find Zenn-La unless he saves the world eater. Will the Surfer find out what's killing Galactus or not?
Episode #8: Inner Visions
Originally Aired: 03.28.1998
Synopsis: The Surfer and Pip discover a planet where everyone lives in a dream-like state. The problem is the planet is about to be attacked by Thanos. Can the Surfer, Pip and their new ally, Beta Ray Bill, defeat Thanos once and for all or will another planet be destroyed by the Titan?
Episode #9: Second Foundation
Originally Aired: 04.04.1998
Synopsis: Nova decides to use her tracking ability to help the Surfer find Zenn-La. In the process of the quest, she falls in love with him. The problem now stands will she help him find his homeworld--and thus lose him to his true love Shanna Bal -- or keep him off the trail until she can win his love?
Episode #10: Radical Justice
Originally Aired: 04.11.1998
Synopsis: The Surfer is captured by the Wanderers and taken to trial for crimes against the Universe. Stripped of all his powers, how can he convince them he was not responsible for the crimes that were actually committed by Galactus?
Episode #11: The Forever War
Originally Aired: 04.18.1998
Synopsis: While still hunting for Zenn-La, the Kree Intelligence sends the Surfer to an inter-dimensional pocket where Adam Warlock is fighting a never-ending battle against them. If he frees Warlock from the war, the android will find out all his people were destroyed by the Kree and become the ultimate weapon against them. If he doesn't, the Surfer will again never find out where Zenn-La is.
Episode #12: Return to Zenn-La
Originally Aired: 04.25.1998
Synopsis: The Surfer thinks he finds Zenn-La at last, but there's things that don't seem right. That's when the Surfer learns he's been trapped by another living planet, one that's completely in love with him and would rather destroy him than let him go.
Episode #13: The End of Eternity
Originally Aired: 05.02.1998
Synopsis: Eternity and Infinity contact the Surfer. It seems Thanos has learned the secret of time travel and his first target is Zenn-La. It's a true race against time for the Surfer this time. If he loses, it could be the end of everything.
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