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Raumpatrouille - Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion (1966)

Adventure · Sci-Fi

Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (1,240 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: DE
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1966)

7.74 avg 7 episodes 7.6 → 8.3 59 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Angriff aus dem All	7.6	158
2	Planet außer Kurs	7.5	140
3	Hüter des Gesetzes	7.7	126
4	Deserteure	7.8	122
5	Der Kampf um die Sonne	7.6	123
6	Die Raumfalle	7.7	119
7	Invasion	8.3	119