Thunderbirds Are Go Season 3 Episode 17

Thunderbirds Are Go Season 3 Episode 17 Getaway

  • January 1, 1970
  • 22 min
  •   (16)

International Rescue is back again with their thunderous gadgets and state-of-the-art machinery to save the world. In the season 3, episode 17 named "Getaway," they are set to face some of their toughest challenges yet. The episode picks up the pace from the last one and takes the audience on an action-packed ride.

International Rescue is a team of five brothers who have taken upon themselves to save humanity from any danger or disaster. Led by Jeff Tracy, their father, the team comprises of Scott, Virgil, Gordon, Alan, and John Tracy- each equipped with skills and expertise in their respective fields.

The episode begins with an engine failure on a train- The Autoville Express- which is travelling through a tunnel. The train is carrying some of the most high-profile celebrities, which includes Hollywood actress, Olivia Summers. International Rescue receives an alert about the train's mishap. Scott Tracy, the commander of Thunderbird 1, is in charge of leading the rescue mission.

As the team jumps into action, they realize that the train is stuck in a tunnel and they cannot approach it through the air. They have to find an alternative route. Meanwhile, the train is slowly picking up speed, and if it does not come to a stop soon, it may derail and lead to a disaster.

The team decides to approach the train through a mountain pass but has to avoid an avalanche, which is posing a significant danger. They have to take the risk and fly through the pass in Thunderbird 2. Virgil, the leading engineer of Thunderbird 2, flies through the tight pass, avoiding falling boulders, and lands safely beside the train.

Scott and Alan Tracy, who are in charge of the evacuation, enter the train to find Olivia Summers and other passengers. They also have to locate the engineer, who is still stuck in the engine room. As they make their way through the train, they realize that it has been rigged with explosives, and there is a group of unidentified goons on board. The teams suspect that the group is planning to attack Olivia Summers, buy why?

As the mystery unfolds, the team faces one hurdle after the other, which includes going against a countdown clock, trying to save the passengers, avoiding the explosives, and averting a disaster. They also have to battle the group of goons, who are trying to escape with Olivia as their hostage.

The mission turns out to be one of the most perilous for International Rescue. Every minute counts, and with the explosives on the train, even a minor delay can be fatal. The team has to use all of their skills and gadgets to save the day and thwart the plan of the goons.

The episode also underlines the emotional side of the team. The audience gets an insight into their personal lives and sees how they balance their responsibilities as rescuers with their personal lives. The episode puts their relationships, emotions, and trust in each other to the test.

"Getaway" is an intense and thrilling episode. The plot gets more intriguing as the mission unfolds. The team has to use all of their expertise to succeed in their mission. Once again, the show proves to be an entrancing combination of science, action, adventure, and drama. The episode guarantees to hold the audience captive with its fast-paced mission and an unpredictable storyline.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 1, 1970
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English