Rescue Heroes

Oct 2, 1999

During a fire rescue, the rookie, Rocky Canyon, is overly zealous and takes matters into his own hands, ignoring the team plan, and inadvertently putting the others at risk. The Rescue Heroes express the importance and safety of sticking to the plan, and of being a team player. And so when the Rescue Heroes are called in to rescue mountain climbers faced with a fierce, unexpected storm and subsequent avalanche, Rocky relies on the team plan, and the Rescue Heroes successfully come to the aid of the mountain climbers.

Oct 9, 1999

On a remote South American island, unexpected torrential rains cause a volcano filled with water to burst, sending an enormous mudslide barreling toward the town below. As the Rescue Heroes come to the town's aid, Jake Justice is faced with an elderly man who insists on relying on an Ancient Legend to save him. As it turns out, the Ancient Legend is a rock structure built by ancestors to shield them from the volcano when it was active. Jake realizes now that he should not be so quick to discard information simply because it is foreign to him, since there is often some validity to it.

Oct 16, 1999

An earthquake off the coast of South America creates an enormous tidal wave threatening oceanographers in the area, an oil derrick home to several workers, and worse, the entire population of Chile. Wendy Waters, with the assistance of Gil Gripper, must strategically place a detonation device beneath the ocean's surface to help quash the tidal wave before it wipes out all of Chile. Unfortunately, she is ill at ease with underwater rescues because of a scuba-diving incident that happened in her childhood. For the sake of the rescue, Wendy faces her fear by trusting the training of Gil Gripper, the professional expert in this field, so that she can deal with the situation at hand.

Oct 23, 1999

During a tornado which sweeps across his home town, Rocky Canyon is desperate to protect a hot rod which has sentimental value from the devastation of the twister. Unfortunately, his childhood nemesis, who continues to antagonize him at every opportunity, is in need of rescuing, as well. Rocky realizes that people, no matter who, are more important than even the most special objects.

Nov 6, 1999

A sudden electrical storm throws a town into mayhem as the lightning knocks out power and phone lines, and causes fires to erupt, as well as explosions on volatile power plants. During their rescues, the Rescue Heroes are faced with Murphy's Law, in that anything (and everything!) that can go wrong does go wrong. But Billy instills in them a lesson in remembering and practising what they already know, which is that they must persevere.

Nov 13, 1999

After Wendy has a close call and gets injured during a train wreck rescue, she obliges the wishes of her father, Warren Waters, to recuperate on the Space Command Center (aka ""The Hexagon"") so that they can spend some time together. During her time there, a Meteor Shower strikes the Hexagon on its way to Earth, and, as the other Rescue Heroes tend to the devastation on Earth, Wendy works alongside her father to tend to the damage aboard the Hexagon. Warren suggests that Wendy forego the dangerous field work on Earth and transfer to the Hexagon, where she can enter the Space Training Program and be closer to him. Wendy would rather be stationed on Earth, battling fires and other disasters to help rescue those in need, and so she is faced with the difficult task of telling her father that she wants something different for herself than what he wants for her.

Nov 20, 1999

The hull of a high-tech oil tanker takes a beating from the barrage of massive icebergs in the Arctic until it is ripped apart, causing a major oil spill. The Rescue Heroes are quick to respond to the disaster, utilizing the expertise of Jack Hammer to do an underwater construction and repair. The task proves more difficult and time-consuming than Jack had anticipated, and he learns that it is more harmful than helpful to push himself too hard to get a job done when it can be accomplished just as well with the help of others.

Dec 4, 1999

When the media catch wind of Ariel's heroic rescue of a trapped hiker during a forest fire, she is approached by a National Safety Council to become a Spokesperson for Safety. She eagerly agrees, since she would love nothing more than to educate others on safety. Unfortunately, what she did not anticipate is that her hectic ""spokesperson"" schedule would take her away from being an actual, in-the-field Rescue Hero. During a devastating flash flood, it becomes apparent to Ariel that her skills are desperately needed, and that being a Rescue Hero is where she can do the most good, and hence, is where she belongs. She comes to learn that it is okay to change her mind, and to rectify the situation, after realizing she made the wrong decision.

Dec 11, 1999

Rocky's professor is trapped in an underground tunnel.

Dec 18, 1999

The Rescue Heroes are called in to assist fire fighters with a massive forest fire that is heading directly for thirteen natural gas wells. Billy Blazes comes to the side of his fire fighter brother, Bobby, who is faced with the biggest fire of his career. But Bobby has a difficult time controlling his anger when it comes to this beast of a fire, and hence, loses his perspective, putting himself and others in danger. He learns from his older brother, Billy, not to let his anger get the best of him so that he can keep a level head and complete the task at hand.

Jan 15, 2000

A burning home is usually handled by the local fire fighters, but this particular home has Jake Justice, and the other Rescue Heroes involved because it is the home of Jake's ""Little Brother"", Nick. Jake belongs to a ""Big Brother"" program and has become very close to Nick and his younger brother, Eddie. Nick is extremely angry at the neighborhood kid who accidentally set the house ablaze, so the Rescue Heroes offer the Command Center as a temporary home to the family in the hopes that Jake can bring Nick around to forgiving the neighborhood kid. But when Nick takes his little brother and stows away on the Hyper Jet to be closer to Jake, inadvertently causing serious complications during a rescue mission on an active volcano, Jake finds himself in the situation of having to forgive Nick. He does, of course, show the youngster that there is room in everyone to forgive others for their mistakes.

Jan 22, 2000

A huge cold air mass takes place in the world and causes snowstorms all over North America. Billy encounters his father when he is called on a rescue mission in his hometown, Quebec. Later on Billy and his father are stuck in the hyperjet and they must put their differences behind them so they can find a way to get out of the situation.

Jan 29, 2000

Billy and his father are still in the hyperjet and Billy's father comes to accept the choice Billy has made in his life to help others. They still work together and try to get out of the dangerous situation.

Jul 21, 2001

A wildfire threatens African wildlife; Rocky rescues teens from a Colorado avalanche.

Jul 28, 2001

The Rescue Heroes race to save the passengers on a runaway Japanese bullet train. The Rescue Heroes battle a fierce storm.

Aug 4, 2001

While Rocky is trying to solve a puzzle as part of his training, a submarine and a cruise ship collide at sea

Aug 11, 2001

A boy will have to face his fear of swimming when a marine zoo starts to collapse after an underwater volcano becomes active. The Rescue Heroes will have to save both human and aquatic life before the disaster hits. A boy who idolizes the Rescue Heroes learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. His father, the town sheriff, will assist Billy when his son needs to be rescued during a hurricane. His father learns a lesson as well: that the Rescue Heroes are not what he originally perceived.

Aug 18, 2001

Wendy's competitive nature gets the best of her and she jeopardizes a rescue

Aug 25, 2001

Jack helps his sister cap an oil-well fire; fog causes a pileup in England.

Sep 1, 2001

A raging forest fire threatens to consume a National Forest and a nearby town.

Sep 26, 2001

Rocky heads to a rescue expedition on the world's most dangerous peak; Jake's joking becomes too much for Jack.

Oct 24, 2001

When a twister hits their campground, a teenage girl realizes how important her sister is to her; high school basketball team plunges into a river.

Nov 7, 2001

Billy tries to help Rocky after a mistake he makes almost costs a life, making him think about quitting the Rescue Heroes.

Nov 14, 2001

A tidal wave threatens a seaside community during an Extreme Sport weekend.

Nov 21, 2001

An earthquake traps a professor and his students in a jungle; an actor accompanies the heroes to help a community affected by a mudslide.

Nov 28, 2001

Billy changes his mind about the Robots; Al Pine and Bill compete in a dog-sled race.

Nov 14, 2001

Tidal Wave of Pride: A tidal wave threatens the lives of a seaside community during an Extreme Sport weekend.

Nov 21, 2001

Shake up in the jungle: A group of students get trapped in the Venezuelan jungle after an earthquake. The dense vegetation of the jungle makes their rescue difficult and when a monsoon threatens the rescue becomes even more treacherous.

Nov 28, 2001

Rescue Robots: Billy hates robots despite their ability to help.

Nov 7, 2001

When Rocky's mistake during a rescue almost costs a life, he decides to quit the Rescue Heroes. In an effort to make him stay, Billy tells Rocky the story about the only other Rescue Hero to have quit. Rocky can't believe who it turns out to be.

Sep 11, 2002

The Rescue Heroes attend a conference where they honor various rescue teams that they have encountered. Meanwhile, Billy Blazes is nervous about his turn and anything that can go wrong does go wrong.

Sep 18, 2002

The Newest Rescue Hero: Jack thinks he's doing Jill a favor when he gets her a spot on the Rescue Heroes. Ultimate Ride: Jake isn't as comfortable using the new ultimate robot vehicle. But is forced to use it when an earthquake hits Japan and his motorcycle is damaged. By the end, Jack realized that learning a new skill is worth the effort even if it isn't easy.

Sep 25, 2002

Blackout: When a city is plunged into darkness, Billy calls out the Night Force. Billy, Jake, Aiden and Sam descend into a subway system to rescue trapped passengers, while Aiden, Willy and Sergeant help land a crippled plane on a city street. Fire Down Under: A series of wildfires rage out of control in New South Wales, Australia, forcing people to evacuate their homes and threatening to destroy wildlife and their habitats. A Veterinarian works feverishly to save her wildlife refuge.

Oct 2, 2002

Up, Up and Uh-Oh: Ariel flyer nemesis Avery Ator is at I again, He's back on the flight show circuit, but neglects to perform routine maintenance on his biplane before taking to the air. When his planes flaps gets struck during his show, Ariel and the other heroes come to the rescue. Fiery Differences: Two neighbors embroiled in a silly squabble don't realize that their entire town could go up in flames if a forest fire hits a nearby gas station. The Rescue Heroes will be needed to put out both fires.

Oct 23, 2002

On Thin Ice: After a massive snowfall, the Rescue Heroes must evacuate residents if a Seniors Center before their building collapses. Later, Al finds out that his niece and nephew have gone missing. He and his fellow teammates will have to brave frigid weather to rescue the two teens and their horse from a frozen lake and an icy plunge in the waters below. Peril in Peru: Ariel Flyer and Rock Miner must rescue a trapped archeologist in a booby-trapped tomb.

Oct 30, 2002

A car crash and an explosion cause oily fire to run into a sewer and the faucets and hoses to shoot fire.

Nov 6, 2002

For Better or Curse: When the Rescue Heroes have to go deep below to save an eccentric treasure hunter trapped in a sunken pirate's ship, Rocky is convinced that it is an ancient curse that is making the rescue so difficult. Bat's Life: When an oil drill mistakenly pierces a salt vain in a seabed, seawater dissolves through and floods nearby stalactite caves trapping a mother and daughter inside. The rescue heroes must save them and the local ecosystem.

Nov 13, 2002

The Royal Rescue Hero: Jake meets a princess of a castle who is training to be a Rescue Hero. Foul Weather Friends: Two kids wander off into a forest where a hurricane takes place.

Nov 20, 2002

Wendy is sent back in time to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and has to perform rescues without any modern equipment. This rescue will be special as her Great Grandfather will be one of the people she rescues.

Nov 27, 2002

Cruise into Danger: A floating high school encounters a deadly cyclone and other hazards while cruising the South Seas. A doubtful young man will realize that he has something important to contribute when faced with a deadly challenge. Rock and a Hard Place: A teenaged rock-climbing ace feels that he has no need for any weather training. When he takes a solo mountain climb, he gets caught in a deadly storm and Rocky must get to him before the elements do.

Dec 4, 2002

Not on This Planet: A group of boys and girls will get the ride of a lifetime when a spaceship they are studying accidentally lifts off and sends them into orbit. They will have tot put aside their battle of the sexes and work as a team to make it back to Earth. Tunnel Vision: When a semi-truck carrying explosive material explodes in an underwater tunnel, the Rescue Heroes are called into action.

Dec 11, 2002

Rocky feels sorry for himself when he learns that he has drawn ""Holiday Duty"". A rescue encounter and an incredible journey with an Eskimo woman and her son will help him find the true meaning of the holidays. Each Rescue Hero will participate in their own seasonal tradition before they join Rocky on his quest.

Dec 18, 2002

Going With The Wind: When the Santa Ana winds travel across Catalina Island Perry and Rip go after a stray hang-glider, Ariel and Rocky rescue a stray wind-surfer, and Gil helps two teenage boys aboard their catamaran. A Bridge too Frail: A Rockslide sets off a sequence of events near the El Chorro Gorge in Spain. Rocky is appointed team leader. His unorthodox decisions lead some of the other rescue heroes to question if he's the right man for the job.

The Newest Rescue Hero: Jack thinks he's doing Jill a favor when he gets her a spot on the Rescue Heroes. Ultimate Ride: Jake isn't as comfortable using the new ultimate robot vehicle. But is forced to use it when an earthquake hits Japan and his motorcycle is damaged. By the end, Jack realized that learning a new skill is worth the effort even if it isn't easy.

Cruise into danger: A high school teacher and his students are on a ship for a field trip when they encounter a deadly cyclone and other hazards while cruising the South Seas. A doubtful young man will realize that he has something important to contribute when faced with a deadly challenge. Rock & A Hard Place: A teenaged rock-climbing ace feels that he has no need for any weather training. When he takes a solo mountain climb, he gets caught in a deadly storm and Rocky must get to him before the elements do.