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1994
1 Season
7.5 (89)

Sky Trackers is a coming-of-age television series from Chip Taylor Communications that aired in 1994. The show stars Petra Jared and Zbych Trofimiuk as siblings, Steve and Rosie, who share a passion for astronomy and are determined to uncover the mysteries of the universe.

Set in Australia, the show follows the two siblings as they explore the night skies and embark on a series of adventures in their quest for knowledge. Along the way, they encounter all kinds of interesting characters, including a group of eco-warriors, a pair of bumbling criminals, and a mysterious woman who seems to know more about the stars than anyone else.

The show blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and drama, making for an exciting and engaging viewing experience. Each episode is infused with a sense of wonder and exploration, as the characters peer into the cosmos and seek to unlock its secrets.

At its core, Sky Trackers is a show about family, friendship, and the power of curiosity. Steve and Rosie are driven by their passion for astronomy, but they also rely on each other for support and guidance. They face challenges and obstacles together, and their bond only grows stronger as they pursue their dreams.

Petra Jared and Zbych Trofimiuk bring great chemistry to their roles as Steve and Rosie, creating a dynamic and believable sibling relationship. Jared plays Rosie as a spunky and determined young woman, while Trofimiuk brings a more laid-back and easygoing energy to Steve. Together, they make a great team, and their interactions on screen are a joy to watch.

The supporting cast is also excellent, with standout performances from Danny Adcock as the eccentric Jack, and Rebecca Smart as the mysterious and enigmatic Meg. Their characters add depth and intrigue to the show, and keep viewers guessing as to their true intentions.

One of the standout features of Sky Trackers is its focus on science and astronomy. The show is packed with interesting facts and trivia about the universe, and encourages viewers to think about the world around them in new and exciting ways. It's a great way to pique the curiosity of young viewers, and inspire them to pursue their own interests in science and discovery.

The show also explores themes of environmentalism and conservation, as Steve and Rosie become involved with a group of eco-warriors who are determined to protect the planet from harm. This adds a timely and relevant layer to the show, and helps to showcase the importance of caring for the natural world.

Overall, Sky Trackers is a charming and entertaining series that is sure to appeal to viewers of all ages. Its blend of science, adventure, and drama makes for an engaging and immersive viewing experience, and its focus on family, friendship, and curiosity is both heartwarming and inspiring. If you're looking for a show that will capture your imagination and take you on a journey through the stars, then Sky Trackers is definitely worth checking out.

Sky Trackers is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between January 2, 1994 and on Chip Taylor Communications

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Seasons

26. Do or Die

January 2, 1994

Tony, Marie, Nikki, Maggie and Mike fly to Melbourne, where Nikki is attending Space Camp. During the flight, Nikki gets motion sickness. This worries Nikki, who fears that the exercises at Space Camp will cause further bouts of motion sickness. As the new family books into the hotel, Maggie thinks that she sees a movie star, but no one believes her.

25. Precious Days

January 2, 1994

Against the backdrop of Tony and Marie's impending marriage, Wright Foundation student, Jake, attempts to complete the 'final experiment.' At the point of his own death, he aims to transmit his energy through the dish and into Space. Nikki and Mike save the situation at the last moment. They begin to investigate the meaning of life and convince Jake that life is worth living.

24. Wow

January 2, 1994

Nikki is making a video on the Search for Extra Terrestrials (SET), which Tony is researching. But Tony seems like he is losing his enthusiasm for science, until a real signal momentarily appears. But the signal doesn't reappear the next night. However, Tony's fire and enthusiasm for science is rekindled and by the end of the episode, Tony proposes to Marie.

23. The Black Prince

January 2, 1992

Nikki is accepted into Space Camp. In her view, this is the first step towards her life-long dream of being the first woman on Mars. Meanwhile, Elfie is doing a study on the local wallaby population. Mike and Nikki argue and Nikki thinks that Mike is jealous. Mike says he's going to get out into Space before Nikki.

22. Penguin Point

January 2, 1992

Tony, Marie and their children go on a holiday together. Nikki discovers what looks like an oil slick on the ocean, and the discovery of an oil-soaked penguin confirms the children's fear. Mike and Nikki race against time to tell their parents, who are just beginning a romance. The tanker responsible for the oil slick is tracked down and the spill is cleaned up.

21. Origins

January 2, 1992

Cleo, a Wright Foundation student, makes a major discovery. She detects a mass of hydrogen far out in space, but when it's suggested she and her parents have their photo taken for a newspaper, she declines. Cleo has just discovered that she's adopted, and with the help of Mike and Nikki, she tracks down her real mother.

20. The Wish Star

January 2, 1992

Maggie and Nikki's father, Robert, arrives from France to do a story on Dr. Tony Masters. Maggie thinks she sees a new star in the sky, but when Nikki looks, it's no longer there. Meanwhile, Tony is trying to build up the courage to ask Marie to a dance. Mike tries to give his father some tips on dating. Robert raises the possibility of the children going back to live with him in France.

19. Secrets

January 2, 1992

Wright Foundation student, Simon, comes to Kaputa to use remote sensing to locate ancient Aboriginal sites. Simon uses both intuition and science to help him locate an ancient cave. Mike doesn't believe in intuition. A new road being built threatens Simon's discovery and the kids chain themselves to a bulldozer to protest.

18. Star Time

January 2, 1994

Tony returns to Australia a hero after his scientific experiments in Space. Coral Lee, a television producer who wants him to become a celebrity on U.S. television, accompanies him. Tony leaves the decision about going to America up to Mike. Mike and Nikki fight about getting more serious in their relationship. It seems that Mike is going to leave Australia.

17. Long Distance Call

January 2, 1992

Tony is launched into space aboard the shuttle. Nikki and Mike make up after their argument and the two hurry back from school to speak with Tony in space. The space shuttle is hit by space junk and communication is lost for a few hours. There is also a chance that the damaged shuttle may break up during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

16. Ice Balls

January 2, 1992

As Tony is preparing to leave for America and the shuttle mission, Nikki discovers a comet. To verify her discovery, she needs to use the optical scope at a nearby observatory. While at school, Nikki and Mike fight because word leaks among the other students about their relationship. Mike farewells his father sullenly, while Nikki gets a ride to the Observatory.

15. Trees a Crowd

January 2, 1992

Maggie's favorite tree is under threat, about to be cut down by a bureaucrat, Mr Carver, to make way for a new building. Maggie and Tim, a visiting Wright Foundation student, band together to save the tree. They stage a sit-in up the tree, which then becomes a focal point for everyone's protest. Nikki climbs up to protest and is joined by Mike.

14. Aliens

January 2, 1992

Nikki, Mike and Maggie see lights in the sky one night. They wonder if it's a UFO. Giles seems to be acting strangely and Maggie thinks Giles might be an alien. Mike and Nikki discover that Giles is interested in UFOs: a friend of Giles disappeared while investigating a UFO sighting.

13. Rocket to Me

January 2, 1992

An interschool competition sees the local school pitted against other schools to build the best rocket. During rocket testing, Mike discovers that his friend, Brad, is being bashed by his father. Nikki and Mike's parents are concerned that their children are staying out too late at night.

12. Can't Buy Me Love

January 2, 1992

Marie's old boyfriend offers her a position with RGM Research, a private research organization based in Sydney. Nikki doesn't want to leave Mike and live in Sydney. With Tony's help, Nikki finds out more about the company using a computer bulletin board. She discovers that RGM is involved in a variety of bio-engineering projects involving viruses.

11. Kiss the Sky

January 2, 1992

Nikki needs software to help her complete drawings for her project on Mars, but she can't afford the software. She sets about making enough money to buy the software. Meanwhile, she is asked to teach a local girl, Lynne, how to use a word processor. Lynne and Nikki have a falling out but finally become friends when Nikki discovers that Lynne is good at drawing illustrations.

10. To Tell or Not to Tell

January 2, 1992

The magnetic field of Jupiter is a project that Zoe is supposedly studying as a Wright Foundation student. Unfortunately, it's Nikki's project as well. Zoe is not interested in science; her domineering mother has forced her into it. Zoe steals Nikki's research and presents it as her own at a conference.

9. Letting Go

January 2, 1992

Items that Tony's late wife, Ellen, had with her on her final, fatal flight wash up in a lake. Mike wants to find out more, but Tony doesn't. Tony thinks that he's dealt with the issue of Ellen's death and doesn't want to open up old wounds. But Mike is insistent. Using remote sensing and by tracing the tidal patterns of the lake, the wreck of the plane is discovered.

8. Is There Life on Earth?

January 2, 1992

Shane, a visiting student, is doing a project on the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Mike gets jealous that Nikki and Shane are spending so much time together and hatches a plan to fool Shane into believing that radio signals are being sent from space. But Nikki and Shane uncover the plan, and make it backfire on Mike.

7. Dead Ducks

January 2, 1992

The local legend of the Sundowner, a turn-of-the-century bushranger, sparks Mike's interest in looking for the bushranger's hideout. Dead ducks are discovered in a lake and an autopsy reveals that lead poisoning was the cause of death. Small traces of gold are also found in the duck's gullet.

6. Goddess of the Dawn

January 2, 1994

Visiting Wright Foundation student, Romy, arrives to study an atmospheric phenomenon called the Southern Lights. Mike decides it's time to try for the first kiss with Nikki. The kids observe sunspot activity and estimations made as to how many days before the Southern Lights will appear. A bet is made with Frank Giles, who doesn't think they'll see the lights at all.

5. The Big Skip

January 2, 1994

Maggie, while listening into CB radio, hears a distress call from a child. But no one believes her. Nikki thinks Maggie's doing it for attention. The distress call is heard again and a satellite link is established with a low orbiting satellite that has a CB band. The distress call is pinpointed and the child is rescued.

4. Tell Someone Who Cares

January 2, 1994

Tony asks Mike to go camping with him. Mike declines. Tony camps near where he and his late wife used to collect gemstones. Tony's vehicle gets bogged and his mobile phone is out of range, so he is unable to contact Mike. Mike gets worried, fearing his father is not going to come back - just like the day his mother didn't come back.

3. The Beast

January 2, 1992

Mike convinces his father, Tony, that it's time to buy a horse. But when Mike goes for a ride, the horse throws him, and Tony decides it's too dangerous. Mike swears that something scared the horse. To prove his point, the kids lay bait containing a transmitter. Using radio telemetry, the animal is tracked.

2. Meteor Rights

January 2, 1994

Visiting Wright Foundation student, Susan Cooper, arrives to study a meteor shower. They photograph the shower and track one meteorite that has hit the Earth. Another student, Bruce, and his gang decide to find the meteorite as well, planning to sell it for money. The meteorite is eventually found in the middle of a scrap metal yard, and a chase ensues between our kids and Bruce and his gang.

1. Skating the Dish

January 2, 1994

Mike Masters and his father, Tony, arrive at Kaputa after having been away for eight years. The dish is parked as it cools down to operating temperature and so Mike decides to put on his roller blades and skate the dish. Against Nikki's advice, Maggie joins Mike on the dish taking Polaroids. Unexpectedly, the dish begins to move, putting Maggie and Mike in danger.

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Where to Watch Sky Trackers

Sky Trackers is available for streaming on the Chip Taylor Communications website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sky Trackers on demand at Amazon.