Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestThe crew of Sealab ventures into the frozen Arctic to rescue two scientists who have been trapped by a blizzard while on a scientific expedition.
Commanded by Captain Michael Murphy, Sealab is dedicated to the exploration of the seas and the protection of marine life. Among other things, the crew of Sealab faced such challenges as attacks from sharks and giant squids, potential environmental disasters, and threats to Sealab and marine life from shipping.
Practical Effects
Alex Toth's sleek submarine designs still slap 50 years later.
Direction
Tight 20-minute tension arcs that put modern prestige TV to shame.
Production
That Hanna-Barbera soundstage magic—recycled animation never looked this good.
Creators
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Alex Toth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sealab 2020 was Hanna-Barbera's attempt at 'serious' educational animation, predating the Adult Swim parody Sealab 2021 by nearly three decades.
Alex Toth designed the characters after his work on Space Ghost and Birdman, creating a shared retro-futuristic universe decades before cinematic universes were a thing.
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