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Action Man is a member of an elite multinational task force named Action Force who fight against the terrorist Dr. X and his "Council of Doom".

AnimationAction & Adventure

3.8 / 5

23rd September 1995 - 15th December 1996
Director
Chris Bartleman
Writer
Bob Forward
Producer
Andy Heyward
Top Cast
Mark GriffinDale WilsonDavid Hay
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Explosive Situation
23rd September 1995

Episode 1

Dr. X orchestrates the explosion of a plane to steal a nuclear warhead. With a nuclear battleship about to fall in Dr. X's hands, Action Man makes haste to recover the warhead, aided by his team and Dr. X's former lackey Ursula. Live action mission: Cut off Dr X's fuel supply in the North Sea. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Making mistakes.

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Fountain of Youth
30th September 1995

Episode 2

Dr. X captures the Fargo scientists to get hold of the regenerative Extract Herb to gain a fortune out of youth serum. Action Man liberates the scientists, but Dr. X has destroyed all their research. Live action mission: Invade Doctor X's headquarters in New York, USA. Team mate on radio: Action 3 (Natalie) Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Recycling.

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Cybersoldier
7th October 1995

Episode 3

Dr. X steals an experimental KGB cybernetic android. Action Man barely survives his encounter with the android, but uses this an advantage to beat Dr. X to his game at a robotics factory. Live action mission: Contain radioactive waste in Madagascar. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Exercising.

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You Can't Go Home Again
14th October 1995

Episode 4

Natalie helps Action Man recall some of his past memories, but realise they had followed a false trail to Haven Mount village that Dr. X is holding captive to ensure the destruction of the Xtreme Station. Live action mission: Disable megamind computer in Sri Lanka. Team mate on radio: Action Command (Secretary Norris). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Imagination.

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Ancient History
21st October 1995

Episode 5

Dr. X has stolen a tunneling machine and kidnapped a team of miners for an excavation led by Natalie's uncle Ian, under blackmail from Dr. X. Live action mission: Destroy weapons factory in Alice Springs, Australia. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Riding a bike.

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The Red Plague
28th October 1995

Episode 6

Dr. X has taken a beaker of deadly Red Plague virus and kidnapped Dr. Pandemo who developed the cure. Action Man is lured to Dr. X's underground lab so Dr. X can steal the Jet Xtreme. Live action mission: Cut off Dr X's arms supply in Edinburgh, Scotland. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Appearance.

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Peril At Perigee
4th November 1995

Episode 7

Dr. X has hijacked a stealth bomber. Dr. X takes the bomber's weapons to launch from the European Space Agency base. Live action mission: Liberate quark plate in Cayman Islands. Team mate on radio: Action 4 (Jacques). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Don't use drugs.

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Rogue Moons
11th November 1995

Episode 8

Dr. X has a rogue moon launcher set to destroy Earth's cities. Can Action Man find the gun bunker in time to stop the launcher? Live action mission: Intercept arms shipment in Morocco, North Africa. Team mate on radio: Action 3 (Natalie). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Swimming in the sea.

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Hands Down
18th November 1995

Episode 9

Dr. X's kidnaps the American ambassador to brainwash him in order to set up the Action Team. Action Man goes vigilante to root out Dr. X and clear the Action Team's name. Live action mission: Secure village dam in La Paz, Bolivia. Team mate on radio: Action 4 (Jacques). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Disabilities.

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We Come in Peace
25th November 1995

Episode 10

Dr. X has stolen an anti-gravity device to stage an alien attack on Earth. Professor Mackenzie who invented the device helps Action Man any way possible. Live action mission: Disable sub station in New Orleans, USA. Team mate on radio: Action 4 (Jacques). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Recycling.

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R.A.I.D.
2nd December 1995

Episode 11

With his Catalyst Crystal plot thwarted, Dr. X sends a dog (which Jacque adopts under the name Raid) to attack Action Man. Live action mission: Stop Dr X's signal in Boston, USA. Team mate on radio: Action 3 (Natalie). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Follow instructions.

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Skynap
9th December 1995

Episode 12

Dr. X steals Jet Xtreme and kidnaps Secretary Norris and takes over the Action Space Station to start a major war around the world. Live action mission: Secure experimental serum in Barcelona, Spain. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Riding a bike.

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The Outside Edge
16th December 1995

Episode 13

Dr. X and his infiltrator Domichi frame Secretary Norris of corruption and disband the Action Team. Live action mission: Destroy weapons stockpile in Los Angeles, USA. Team mate on radio: Action 2 (Knuck). Action Man's end-of-episode lesson: Using the Internet.