On this day April 19, 1987, the animated series Bionic Six premiered in syndication. The show followed a family of superheroes who each had bionic enhancements and used their powers to battle evil and protect the world from villains like Doctor Scarab and his crew of misfits.
Bionic Six ran for 2 seasons with a total of 65 episodes and stood out for its diverse cast, strong family themes, and futuristic action. The family included a bionic mom, dad, and four kids each with unique powers and colorful personalities. It mixed science fiction with traditional superhero elements and had a catchy theme song that many fans still remember today. Although it didn’t reach the same level of popularity as some other 80s cartoons, Bionic Six earned a loyal fan base and became a cult favorite among kids who watched syndicated weekday animation.
Fun fact: Bionic Six was one of the first animated shows to feature an interracial family as its main cast.
Trivia question: What 1987 animated series followed a bionic superhero family and ran for 65 episodes in syndication?
Bionic Six ran for 2 seasons with a total of 65 episodes and stood out for its diverse cast, strong family themes, and futuristic action. The family included a bionic mom, dad, and four kids each with unique powers and colorful personalities. It mixed science fiction with traditional superhero elements and had a catchy theme song that many fans still remember today. Although it didn’t reach the same level of popularity as some other 80s cartoons, Bionic Six earned a loyal fan base and became a cult favorite among kids who watched syndicated weekday animation.
Fun fact: Bionic Six was one of the first animated shows to feature an interracial family as its main cast.
Trivia question: What 1987 animated series followed a bionic superhero family and ran for 65 episodes in syndication?
