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Is Supertrain coming back?

Supertrain (1979–1979) — drama · comedy · adventure on NBC

The answer: Concluded May 5, 1979.
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Genre
Drama · Comedy · Adventure
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
February 7, 1979
Ended
May 5, 1979
Runtime
~67 min per episode
1season
9episodes

About Supertrain

Supertrain ended on May 5, 1979, after its first season. It was a short-lived television series that aired on NBC. The show was notable for its elaborate production and unique premise, but it did not continue beyond its initial episodes.

Supertrain was a drama, comedy, and adventure series that premiered in 1979. It was set aboard a nuclear-powered bullet train equipped with luxurious amenities, including swimming pools and shopping centers. The series focused on the social lives of the passengers, often featuring multiple intertwined storylines with guest stars in most episodes. The train's journey from New York City to Los Angeles was depicted as taking 36 hours, with some episodes mentioning stops in various cities, adding complexity to the travel timeline.

The cast included Edward Andrews as Harry Flood, Harrison Page as George Boone, Robert Alda as Dr. Dan Casey, Nita Talbot as Rose Casey, Patrick Collins as David Noonan, Aarika Wells as Gilda, William Nuckols as Wally, and Michael Delano as Lou Atkins. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 67 minutes per episode.

Supertrain episode schedule

9 aired

Aired · 9

DateEp.Title
May 5, 1979 S1·E9 Where Have You Been Billy Boy
April 28, 1979 S1·E8 The Green Girl
April 14, 1979 S1·E7 A Very Formal Heist
April 7, 1979 S1·E6 Pirouette
March 14, 1979 S1·E5 Superstar
February 28, 1979 S1·E4 Hail to the Chief
February 21, 1979 S1·E3 The Queen and the Improbable Knight
February 14, 1979 S1·E2 And a Cup of Kindness, Too
February 7, 1979 S1·E1 Express to Terror

Supertrain cast