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Escape from Jupiter
Genre Science Fiction
Written by David Ogilvy
Directed by
  • Robert Klenner
  • Paul Faint
Starring Steve Bisley
Arthur Dignam
Justin Rosniak
Daniel Taylor
Anna Choy
Composer(s) Ian Davidson
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Terry Jennings
Cinematography Louis Irving
Editor(s) Christopher Spurr
Running time 25 minutes
Production company(s) Film Australia
Release
Original network
Original release 23 March (1997-03-23) – 15 June 1997 (1997-06-15)

Return to Jupiter is an exciting Australian TV show that continues the adventures from Escape from Jupiter. This science fiction series has 13 episodes and first aired in Australia from March 23, 1997, to June 15, 1997.

The Story: Space Adventures!

After their amazing escape from Io, the brave friends Michael, Kumiko, Gerard, and Anna are back! They meet up again on a cool spaceship called the Icarus. This "solar cruiser" is taking them home to their parents on Ganymede. Ganymede is one of the big moons orbiting the planet Jupiter.

But getting home isn't easy! Their journey through space is full of surprises and dangers. The kids face a crash landing on the planet Mars. They even hitch a ride on a fast-moving asteroid! Plus, they must race against two sneaky villains. These villains have a bad plan that could put the Icarus and everyone on board in serious danger. Will the kids make it home safely?

Meet the Characters: Who's Who?

  • Sonia Todd as Cmdr Edwina Dent
  • David Wenham as Dr. Chrobak
  • Jeanette Cronin as Glovic
  • Colin Moody as Tobias Selby
  • Anna Choy as Kumiko
  • Justin Rosniak as Gerard
  • Daniel Taylor as Michael
  • Dominic Elmaloglou as Abraham
  • Robyn MacKenzie as Anna
  • Emma Jane Fowler as Zac

Episode Guide: What Happens When?

Here's a list of all the exciting episodes from Return to Jupiter.

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Shipwreck" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 8 June 1997 (1997-06-08)
2 "Quarantine" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 15 June 1997 (1997-06-15)
3 "Stowaway" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 22 June 1997 (1997-06-22)
4 "Rescue" Paul Faint David Ogilvy 29 June 1997 (1997-06-29)
5 "Demons" Paul Faint David Ogilvy 6 July 1997 (1997-07-06)
6 "Moonlighting" Paul Faint David Ogilvy 13 July 1997 (1997-07-13)
7 "Hacker" Paul Faint David Ogilvy 20 July 1997 (1997-07-20)
8 "Jettison" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 27 July 1997 (1997-07-27)
9 "Virtual Trust" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 3 August 1997 (1997-08-03)
10 "Ghosts" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 10 August 1997 (1997-08-10)
11 "Comet" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 17 August 1997 (1997-08-17)
12 "Terminex" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 24 August 1997 (1997-08-24)
13 "Space Pirates" Robert Klenner David Ogilvy 31 August 1997 (1997-08-31)
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