About this season
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
Episodes (18)
1. A New Beginning (1)
Aired 14 May 1986 • 30 min
Joyce is readying to leave Danger Bay behind her but when the Roberts are taken hostage she has time to think it over.
2. A New Beginning (2)
Aired 21 May 1986 • 30 min
George and Grace worry about the Roberts and go to help them meanwhile Joyce has to contend with other problems.
3. The Best of Intentions
Aired 28 May 1986 • 30 min
Grant has to take action after a sick and contagious seal is removed from the aquarium by a group of ecologists.
4. White Water
Aired 4 June 1986 • 30 min
Jonah helps his friend Billy, a young deaf boy, overcome his fear of water.
5. A Place for Ponga
Aired 11 June 1986 • 30 min
Dealing with animals is always tricky, but an orangutang who can't control her temper is something different. After trying various ways to help her keep calm, George finally find out they all she wanted from the start was a companion.
6. Survival
Aired 18 June 1986 • 30 min
A training survival course proves to be more than Nicole wants when things go wrong.
7. Mayday! Mayday!
Aired 25 June 1986 • 30 min
While J.L. is flying her plane she encounters a storm which leads to her crashing. On board the plane were Grant and George who were injured. Back in Danger Bay, Grant's children and Grace must face the possibility that the search party may not find the missing men.
8. Leopard Spots
Aired 2 July 1986 • 30 min
J.L. is stopped by the police and in the compartment of the helicopter wildlife skins are found. It is up to Grant to prove J.L. innocent and bring down a smuggling ring.
9. Bathtub Race
Aired 9 July 1986 • 30 min
The annual bathtub race arrive in the strait of Vancouver and Nicole and Jonah want to enter. The adults see the possibility of getting extra sponsors for the aquarium. With three new sponsors and three new bathtubs a rough ride awaits Jonah, Grant and J.L.
10. Venom
Aired 16 July 1986 • 30 min
Someone has been importing exotic snakes after Nicole goes to the river with J.L. and finds a coral snake. They need to find out who is bringing them in and stop them.
11. Trouble on the Range
Aired 23 July 1986 • 30 min
Grant and his family spend the weekend at a friend's ranch to investigate why his cattle are dying.
12. Aquarius
Aired 30 July 1986 • 30 min
Grant is busing preparing for the Chinese president who is going to visit the aquarium. The children though feel left out as they are not getting the attention that they need and turn to J.L.
13. Bengal Tiger
Aired 6 August 1986 • 30 min
A boat has to be placed in quarantine after a bengal tiger is found to be carrying the plague. Grants agrees to help the crew and the tiger to recover.
14. Poison Bay
Aired 13 August 1986 • 30 min
Once again there is polluted water and Nicole and Grant must find out who is responsible. They find that the reason behind the pollution came down to money.
15. King of Stanley Park
Aired 20 August 1986 • 30 min
A friend of George, who has isolated himself from people with his pet skunk, becomes center spotlight when he saves the life of a small boy, making people look at him differently.
16. Deep Peril
Aired 27 August 1986 • 30 min
Jonah and Nicole become suspicious of their father after he starts being secretive. Unknown to them, Grant has been sent on a secret assignment from the state to prevent a massive pollution.
17. Fish Forgery
Aired 3 September 1986 • 30 min
Grant helps Lester Hawkwell prove the Koi fish he purchased was fake.
18. Grand Theft Whale
Aired 10 September 1986 • 30 min
At a fundraiser for the aquarium, a priceless statue of the Reid Whale goes missing.