Silver Sun: episode guide
Alien Presence
Episode 01
Seven: July 05, 2004
ABC: October 11, 2004
Two years into their 90-year voyage, has the Star Runner encountered an alien being after flying through a solar fog.
Electronic Sheep
Episode 02
Seven: July 05, 2004
ABC: October 11, 2004
Pancha develops a strange telepathic connection to the ships computer.
Meltdown
Episode 03
Seven: July 06, 2004
ABC: October 12, 2004
After a crisis, the crew decide to reanimate one of the frozen New Settlers. But Degenhardt has his own ideas on who that will be.
Chill Out
Episode 04
Seven: July 06, 2004
ABC: October 13, 2004
When reanimation takes place it is not Dr Flickadello but someone completely unexpected. What has gone wrong?
Staying Alive
Episode 05
Seven: July 07, 2004
ABC: October 14, 2004
The crew are not happy with Zandie’s presence but she is determined to stay on board.
Trade Off
Episode 06
Seven: July 07, 2004
ABC: October 15, 2004
When it is discovered that Degenhardt selected Zandie for reanimation, Degenhardt has to choose his punishment.
Frozen Exile
Episode 07
Seven: July 08, 2004
ABC: October 18, 2004
Having decided his punishment is to be frozen, Degenhardt prepares to meet his fate while a spectacular comet passes by.
No Probe-lemo
Episode 08
Seven: July 08, 2004
ABC: October 19, 2004
The Star Runner is on a collision course with a star but Zandie saves the day and a new planet is discovered. When probes are sent to explore it they are mysteriously lost.
Hot Seat
Episode 09
Seven: July 09, 2004
ABC: October 20, 2004
Frictions arise when Mara is selected to talk to Earth in a worldcast interview. Tane and Leonella share their first kiss.
Splitski
Episode 10
Seven: July 09, 2004
ABC: October 21, 2004
Tensions build as Tane and Leonella try to hide their relationship. Zandie, Degenhardt and Leonella lock themselves in the dorm demanding changes to the way things are run.
Can Opener
Episode 11
Seven: July 12, 2004
ABC: October 22, 2004
A wormhole swallows the Star Runner leading to the break up of the mutiny. But the Star Runner is now lost in time and space.
Where’s My Star?
Episode 12
Seven: July 12, 2004
ABC: October 25, 2004
The crew work out a way to get back through the wormhole. Tycho sees something out of the ship window.
Jelly Belly
Episode 13
Seven: July 13, 2004
ABC: October 26, 2004
Has the Star Runner brought something back through the wormhole?
Last One Standing
Episode 14
Seven: July 13, 2004
ABC: October 27, 2004
Infected by an alien, Cyriax hides his illness as he slowly slips into madness.
Two Faced
Episode 15
Seven: July 14, 2004
ABC: October 28, 2004
With Cyriax’s mania building, Zandie consoles her loneliness with a bottle of wine and Pancha questions her self-image.
Call Waiting
Episode 16
Seven: July 14, 2004
ABC: October 29, 2004
Mara relents and accepts some illicit holophone credits from Zandie while Cyriax and his irrationality sees the Star Runner heading back to the Wormhole!
Hole In The Heart
Episode 17
Seven: July 15, 2004
ABC: November 01, 2004
Sheng and Pancha discover online love. The crew’s concern about Cyriax and his growing mania sees them confront him with a convulsive effect.
Atmosfear
Episode 18
Seven: July 15, 2004
ABC: November 02, 2004
Having collapsed, Cyriax’s infection means that the ship will have to be completely disinfected. But will Tane and Degenhardt’s egos lead to a double tragedy?
Begin-Again
Episode 19
Seven: July 16, 2004
ABC: November 03, 2004
The only way to save the deteriorating Cyriax is to send him back to Earth. But who will go with him?
One Way Ticket
Episode 20
Seven: July 16, 2004
ABC: November 04, 2004
Degenhardt and Mara battle to solve a riddle that could mean Cyriax won’t be sent back to Earth.
Spare Parts
Episode 21
Seven: September 20, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 27, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 05, 2004
Cyriax’s clone is examined to see how it can save Cyriax but it must be not awakened.
Speaking Up
Episode 22
Seven: September 20, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 27, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 08, 2004
The Clone is awake and preparations are made to re-suspend him. Romance blooms when Mara coaches Degenhardt.
Join The Club
Episode 23
Seven: September 21, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 28, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 09, 2004
Sheng and Pancha try to see what the Clone’s potential is as Karen teaches the crew to dance.
Brain Drain
Episode 24
Seven: September 21, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 28, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 10, 2004
Wanting to demonstrate his capabilities, the Clone sneaks in and pilots the ship with disastrous results.
Will Power
Episode 25
Seven: September 22, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 29, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 11, 2004
The Star Runner is stranded on a fuel barge, stuck, thanks to the Clone.
Crossing The Line
Episode 26
Seven: September 22, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 29, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 12, 2004
Celebrations for travelling further than anyone else from Earth, see the crew unusually jovial. But is there another reason?
Dark Matters
Episode 27
Seven: September 23, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 30, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 15, 2004
The Star Runner flies through Dark Matter where Cinnamon and Mara find themselves in a very strange space.
Between Floors
Episode 28
Seven: September 23, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / September 30, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 16, 2004
Like ghosts, Cinnamon and Mara wait for Sheng to rescue them.
Take A Walk
Episode 29
Seven: September 24, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / October 01, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 17, 2004
The crew prepare for spacewalks when the Star Runner goes through a micrometeorite cloud.
Rock The Boat
Episode 30
Seven: September 24, 2004 (Qns, Vic) / October 01, 2004 (NSW, SA, ACT)
ABC: November 18, 2004
A sample retrieved from the micrometeorite cloud causes problems for the Star Runner.
Cold Shoulder
Episode 31
Seven: September 27, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 19, 2004
Heartbroken over Degenhardt’s relationship with Mara, Zandie opts for re-suspension. But will she be allowed to go through with it?
Boil Over
Episode 32
Seven: September 27, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 22, 2004
The Star Runner is threatened from the heat of a supernova that places the crews and the cryons in danger.
Under Pressure
Episode 33
Seven: September 28, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 23, 2004
Exam time sees Sheng’s crush on Leonella developing and Pancha strangely exhausted.
Take Your Pulsar
Episode 34
Seven: September 28, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 24, 2004
When Pancha’s energy is sapped by the supernova, Zandie’s skills are called into play.
Musical Chairs
Episode 35
Seven: September 29, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 25, 2004
With Pancha exploring her creative side, Zandie becomes the computer operator and intercepts a strange transmission.
Revelations
Episode 36
Seven: September 29, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 26, 2004
Zandie is accused of sabotage when the Star Runner is discovered a computer virus has put them on the wrong course. But is Zandie really the culprit?
Ghost Ship
Episode 37
Seven: September 30, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 29, 2004
The crew of the Star Runner explore the Infinity, an identical Star Ship apparently crippled with it’s crew frozen. But one pod is empty.
Enemy Within
Episode 38
Seven: September 30, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: November 30, 2004
The crew discover Strega, the crew member who wasn’t frozen. Only none of his stories add up.
Dark Past
Episode 39
Seven: October 01, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: December 01, 2004
Confronting Tane on what she knows about his friendship with the mysterious Strega, Leonella tells Tane that he has to own up to his part in the mystery. But Tane isn’t so sure.
Journey Into Fear
Episode 40 (finale)
Seven: October 01, 2004 (Qns, Vic)
ABC: December 02, 2004
The fates have swung against Tane who is being questioned by Lillian and Cyriax for his part in Srega’s plan. It doesn’t looks good, and Cyriax’s heart is broken to think that his most trusted cadet could betray him like this.