Danger Bay (1985)
Synopsis
Danger Bay is a Canadian television series, produced in Vancouver, with first-run episodes broadcast on CBC Television and the Disney Channel starting October 7, 1985. One hundred and twenty three installments were filmed, ending in 1989, but the series, perceived as wholesome and exciting fare for older children and adolescents, continued to be seen through the 1990s in numerous countries around the world. The plots of the episodes followed the exploits of the Roberts family, led by marine veterinarian Grant "Doc" Roberts, and his two children, Nicole and Jonah. The 30-minute episodes featured the Vancouver Aquarium in nearly every installment. Most episodes focused on environmental issues such as pollution, wildlife endangerment and forest preservation. The series was also broadcast in Gibraltar Bulgaria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Iceland, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Finland
Network
CBC Television
Episodes
The Sea Pup
An episode of the past as Danger, the family's pet otter, disappears and the Roberts have time to remember how she first came into their lives and family.
Running Free
Wild horses cause Nicole to put herself at their front of their cause. However, not everyone agrees with what she does.
The Wharf Rat
Tensions run high after Nicole is bitten by a rabid dog and the Aquarium staff race to find it and its owner responsible.
Run Salmon Run
The Roberts family have mixed feelings when it is proven that friends of theirs are poaching salmon, only for it to be later proven as untrue.
The Contender
Tennis championships cause Jonah to be competitive and lose sight of the reason why he enjoys playing tennis.
Katie and the Whale
Katie, a mute girl, befriends Nicole and is fascinated by Biosa, one of the female Orca at the aquarium. Nicole comes to see that a great bond can be made between humans and animals when there is understanding.
Flight of the Falcon
Doug, who though handicapped physically has a passion for saving the environment, turns up to alert Grant that eggs of the falcon were being stolen to be sold on the black market making the species more threatened than ever.
Fish 'n' Chips
Margaret, one of Nicole's friends, begins working at the aquarium after school. Grant has problems when he discover boxes of fish from the aquarium are being transported.
Vet's Holiday
Grant exchanges with a veterinary friend in the countryside thinking that it will be a great holiday. However he soon finds out that the countryside isn't as peaceful as he thought...
Hot Cargo
A day of diving turns sour quickly for Jonah as he faces the possibilty of being blind because the water was polluted.
Grace Under Pressure
Grace, Grant's sister, comes to visit the Robert family much to everyone's displeasure. It is especially hard for George who left her.
Sunken Treasure
George Dunbar is excited when he learns that a team of divers has found a trunk filled with treasure. He shows off the valuable trunk and organising and advertising an event for opening it.
The Only One
The birth of a baby beluga whale brings both joy and sadness and a world first. But it dies a few weeks after being born causing a multitude of depression and sadness.
Mad Hatter Bears
Chaos reigns in Vancouver after a grizzly bear comes into the city looking for food.
Nature of the Beast
When a person claims to have seen a marine monster in Vancouver, Grant goes to investigate to uncover the story as a scam.
Timber
Grant, along with his children, are out to save a nearby forest from disappearing because of excessive cutting.
The Mask
Jonah wants to take part in a traditional cermony marking entry into adulthood with his Indian friend. In the museum is an old mask which the young boy wants in order to impress his grandfather.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Danger Bay
Status
Ended
Seasons
6
Episodes
123
Production
Sunrise Films