Jurassic Park: The Animated Series is an American-Canadian action-adventure science fiction animated TV series. Based on the movie Jurassic Park, which in turn is based on the book by Michael Crichton, the series aired from May 14, 1994 to March 10, 1996 on CBS.
Premise
Although the series is based on the film, only three characters from the movie appear in the series are series regulars, as well as original characters. It chronicles six teenagers and the workers of Jurassic Park, travelling the world in pursuit of surviving dinosaurs which are in danger.
List of characters
Protagonists
Dr. Alan Grant (Lawrence Bayne)-An adventurer and paleontologist. He loves children and adventure.
John Hammond (Gary Krawford)-A multimillionaire and the owner of Jurassic Park.
Ian Malcolm (Norm Spencer)-A mathematician specialising in "Chaos Theory".
Ellie Kemper (Camilla Scott)-A scientist and dinosaur wrangler.
Dr. Henry Wu (Scott McCord)-A Chinese geneticist. He is a child prodigy.
Sam Carroll (Michael Daingerfield)-A 14-year-old boy from Santa Monica, California. He is resourceful, and has a deep knowledge of animals, learned from his grandfather, a Chumash shaman.
Chris Mendez (Daniel DeSanto)-Sam's childhood friend. He is 14 years old, tech savvy, and originally hails from Guadalajara, Mexico. He also enjoys food.
Sonali Banerjee (Tara Strong)-One of two girls among the group of teenagers. She is originally from Lucknow, India and is interested in the natural world, as well as having an interest in pop culture and music.
C.J. Waters (Toby Proctor)-A streetwise teen from Dallas, Texas. Although he is an expert at urban survival-he is never seen without his cellphone or Gameboy-he is a novice when it comes to the natural world and is a herpetophobe (someone who is scared of reptiles). Despite this, he is an invaluable member of the team.
Eddie Trang (Vince Corazza)-A nerdy but goodhearted teen from New York City. He is of Vietnamese descent and is somewhat uptight. His mother and father are loving, albeit somewhat strict and overbearing and expecting a lot out of their son (they appear to fit the stereotype of the Asian-American tiger parents).
Maria Christopoulos (Maryke Hendrikse)-One of two girls in the gang. She is from Chicago, Illinois and is of mixed Greek (father) and black (mother) descent.
Recurring characters
Susan and John Carroll (Julie Lemieux and Lawrence Bayne, respectively)-Sam's parents. They have an interest in the natural world. John is also revealed to be half Native American.
Juanita Mendez (Tracey Moore)-Chris's mother. She is a kindhearted, motherly individual. She is also revealed to be something of a domestic goddess.
Luna Mendez (Terri Hawkes)-Chris's little sister. She has a somewhat spoiled attitude, but is sweet.
Anish and Lakshmi Banerjee (Don Francks and Elizabeth Hanna, respectively)-Sonali's father and grandmother. It's unknown about Anish's wife, but he is either divorced or widowed. Lakshmi is a tough but gentle woman, and like her granddaughter, is interested in the natural world.
Dan Waters (Corey Burton)-C.J.'s father. He is a loving father, but is a no-nonsense authoritarian when the occasion calls for it. C.J.'s mother is never seen, but it is presumed that Dan is widowed or his wife left him.
Joan and Brian Tran (Julie Lemieux and Denis Akiyama, respectively)-Eddie's parents. Hailing from Vietnam, they care about their son, and put pressure on him to do well in life.
Peter and Diana Christopolous (Billy West and Iona Morris, respectively)-Maria's parents. Peter hails from Corfu, Greece and is skilled at cooking. Diana is of mixed African (specifically Kenyan) and Native American (specifically Potawatomi) descent.
List of episodes
Season 1 (1994-1995)
1. Here Be Dragons (May 10, 1994)
The gang are in China, investigating reports of a legendary dragon, which is in fact a pterodactyl running loose in Shanghai, about to be captured by a greedy geneticist.
Guest stars
George Takei-Dr. Chen
Lawrence Bayne-Dr. George Guan, Chinese reporter
Rob Paulsen-Witness
Frank Welker-Pterodactyl, Dog, Pandas, Mr. Jiang, Taxi driver
Julie Lemieux-Witness
2. Monster of the Gods (May 24, 1994)
The gang are travelling in Greece with Maria's father Peter when a plesiosaur is on the loose, and they must rescue it before it is killed by a gang of hunters, who think it is the mythical Cetus.
Guest stars
Lawrence Bayne-Lead Hunter, Hunter#2, Greek citizens
Catherine Disher-Athena Papadopolous
Scott McCord-Hunter#4, Greek citizens
Jeff Bennett-Nikos Giannopolous, Hunter#3
Frank Welker-Dolphins, Dog, Seagulls
Terri Hawkes-Greek citizens, Susanna Papadopolous
3. Enter Amazon (June 2, 1994)
The gang are in the Amazon jungle assisting with a conservation project, when an Titanoboa is running loose. When a gang of poachers capture the snake, the gang must save it.
Guest stars
Norm Spencer-Jorge Fernandez, Poachers
Frank Welker-Titanoboa, Monkeys, Jaguar, Parrots, Toucan, Poachers, Tapir, Boa constrictor, Puma, Capybara, Crocodiles
Andrew Sabiston-Poachers
Juan Chioran-Leon Romero
4. Picnic at Death Valley (June 9, 1994)
Location: Death Valley, California, USA
The gang are travelling in California tracking a herd of Triceratops. When a group of miners threaten the dinosaurs-as well as a Native American community who the gang have befriended-they must act fast to to stop them before they cause irreparable damage to the desert.
Guest stars
Scott McCord-James Little-Wolf, Miners
Maurice LaMarche-Chief Great Bear
Frank Welker-Triceratops, Hawk, Coyotes, Mountain goat, Miners, Native American man, Rattlesnake
Susan Roman-Two Birds
Norm Spencer-Miners, Native American man
5. Bless The Rains Down In Africa (June 23, 1994)
Location: Kenya
The gang are with Diana's mother on safari in Kenya, where a Brontosaurus is on the loose. A greedy poacher and fossil hunter is also in pursuit of it, and the gang must stop him.
Guest stars
Iona Morris-Diana Christopolus
Norm Spencer-James Rafe, Goons
Frank Welker-Brontosaurus, Elephants, Baboons, Lions, Hyenas, Giraffes, Gazelles, Vultures, Zebras, Crocodile, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippos, Cheetah, Ostrich
Richard Yearwood-David Kuhani
Scott McCord-Goons
6. Lost in France (August 11, 1994)
The gang are visiting C.J.'s older cousin who lives in Paris. A pteranodon is running loose in the city and the gang must rescue it before the French citizens hunt it down.
Guest stars
Neil Patrick Harris-Patrick Waters
Susan Roman-French reporter
Frank Welker-Pterodactyl, French citizens, Dog, French policeman
Catherine Disher-French citizens
Lawrence Bayne-French citizens
Lenore Zann-Sophie Delacroix
7. The Great Sickness (September 15, 1994)
Location: Costa Rica
When an epidemic hits Isla Nublar, causing the dinosaurs to fall ill, the gang travel to the Costa Rican mainland to find the only known cure; the juices of the Phoenix Orchid, the rarest flower in the world.
Guest stars
Juan Chioran-Dr. Antonio Santos
Terri Hawkes-Tourists
Lawrence Bayne-Tourists
Scott McCord-British tourist
Lenore Zann-British tourist
Frank Welker-Dinosaurs, Jaguar, Monkeys, Parrot, Tapir, Boa constrictor, Toucan, Sloth, Tourists
8. Meet You At The Crossroads (October 6, 1994)
Location: Vietnam
While pursuing a Spinosaurus which locals believe is an ancient dragon, Eddie fears being forced to give up his adventures with his friends by his domineering parents.
Guest stars
Julie Lemieux-Joan Tran
Denis Akiyama-Brian Tran, Fisherman#1
Frank Welker-Spinosaurus, Monkeys, Crocodile, Elephants, Parrots, Tiger, Python, Gibbon
Len Carlson-Fisherman#2
Catherine Disher-Vietnamese reporter
Terri Hawkes-Witness
9. Day of The Dinosaur (October 27, 1994)
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
The gang travel to Mexico during Day of the Dead, where a Quetzalcoatlus running loose has been mistaken for the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, come back to exact revenge.
Guest stars
Tracey Moore-Juanita Mendez, Mexican woman
Terri Hawkes-Luna Mendez, Julian Santos
Cedric Smith-Mario Santos
Frank Welker-Quetzalcoatlus, Chihuahua, Mexican man, Alberto Fernandez
Catherine Disher-Victoria Santos
Rob Paulsen-Eduardo Sanchez
10. Paradise Lost (November 10, 1994)
Location: Mauritius
The gang travel to Mauritius, where a plesiosaur has been sighted and they must save the creature before a greedy hunter captures it.
Guest stars
Cal Dodd-Snake Mahoney, Sukdhev Chakladar, Goons
Julie Lemieux-Receptionist
Frank Welker-Plesiosaur, Parrots, Dolphins, German tourist
Norm Spencer-Goons
Andrew Sabiston-Goons
11. California Dreaming (November 17, 1994)
Location: California, USA
The gang are in California with Sam's parents, staying on an Indian reserve, when a Stegosaurus is running loose in the wilderness.
Guest stars
Julie Lemieux-Susan Carroll
Lawrence Bayne-John Carroll, Native American man
Colin Fox-Sitting Eagle
Frank Welker-Stegosaurus, Eagle, Black bear, Squirrel, Raccoon, Dog, Deer, Snake, Coyotes
Catherine Disher-Little Deer
Wayne Robson-Grey Hawk
12. Indian Storms (November 24, 1994)
Location: India
The gang are in India with Sonali's father and grandmother, when a Gallimimus is on the loose. The gang must rescue it before it becomes a threat to the locals and itself.
Guest stars
Don Francks-Anish Banerjee, Indian man
Elizabeth Hanna-Lakshmi Banerjee
Frank Welker-Gallimimus, Tiger, Monkeys, Parrots, Elephants, Cow, Cobra, Wild pig, Peacock, Indian man, Crocodiles
Terri Hawkes-Indian woman
Norm Spencer-Raju
Tracey Moore-Indira
13. Northern Exposure (December 1, 1994)
Location: Michigan, USA
The gang are in the Michigan back country on the trail of a Pteranodon, which has been mistaken by local Native Americans as the Piasa, an evil spirit.
Guest stars
Iona Morris-Diana Christopoulos
Andrew Sabiston-Silverbird
Lawrence Bayne-Bear Teeth, Native American man
Frank Welker-Pteranodon, Eagle, Bear, Dog, Raccoon, Moose, Wolves
Tracey Moore-Native American woman
Zachary Bennett-Native American children
Terri Hawkes-Native American children, Black-Eagle
14. Journey to The Heart of Darkness (December 15, 1994)
Location: Congo
The gang are in the Congo, tracking a Sarcosuchus, a prehistoric crocodile, which is being plagued by pollutants in the river caused by diamond miners.
Guest stars
Conrad Coates-Dr. Jean-Paul Bakaza
Norm Spencer-Miners
Frank Welker-Sarcosuchus, Elephants, Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Monkeys, Parrots, Leopard, Snake, Hippos
Harvey Atkin-Miners
Cal Dodd-Miners
15. The Back of Beyond (January 8, 1995)
The gang are travelling in the Canadian back-country, where a Parasaurolophus herd is on the loose. When a storm hits the plains, the gang must save the herd before the elements catch them.
Guest stars
Dan Chameroy-Dr. Brian Raymond
Julie Lemieux-Hotel receptionist
Frank Welker-Parasaurolophus, Wolves, Bison, Eagle, Black bear, Raccoon, Hare, Moose
Scott McCord-Metalhead, Daniel Morningstar
Lenore Zann-Female metalhead
16. Terror From the Sea (January 22, 1995)
Location: Fiji
The gang are in Fiji, when they hear stories of a sea monster, which is really a mosasaurus, which they must protect from the locals, who want to hunt it down.
Guest stars
Cal Dodd-Akal Singh, Village headman
Terri Hawkes-Jaya Singh
Frank Welker-Mosasaurus, Villager, Chickens, Dog
Catherine Disher-Villagers
Andrew Sabiston-Villagers, Chanak Patel
17. African Winds (February 5, 1995)
Location: Nigeria
The gang are in Nigeria, where an allosaurus is running loose. When the creature is captured by poachers, the gang must save it before it's too late.
Guest stars
Melanie Nicholls-King-Dr. Susan Olatunji
Sterling Jarvis-Joe Adeyemi
Frank Welker-Allosaurus, Monkeys, Snake, Leopard, Hyenas, Elephants, Hippos, Parrot, Hornbills, Chimpanzee
Lawrence Bayne-Poachers
Andrew Sabiston-Poachers, Dr. Michael Winston
18. High Noon (February 12, 1995)
Location: Texas, USA
A herd of brontosaurus is running loose in Texas, and the gang must rescue them from an oil rig, while C.J. clashes with his overbearing father.
Guest stars
Lawrence Bayne-Oil workers
Frank Welker-Brontosaurus, Hawk, Coyotes, Rattlesnake, Oil workers
Cal Dodd-Radio voice
Tony Daniels-Oil workers
19. London Calling (March 12, 1995)
The gang are visiting Sonali's uncle in London, where a styrachosaur is running loose, and they must stop it from destroying the city.
Guest stars
Brian George-Rajesh Banerjee
Frank Welker-Styracosaurus, Tube passengers, Police dogs
Rob Paulsen-Pakistani cab driver
Catherine Disher-Jamaican woman
Tracey Moore-Tube passengers
20. Law of the Jungle (March 26, 1995)
Location: Guatemala
When sightings of a rogue velociraptor emerge in the Guatemalan rainforest, the gang must track the dinosaur before it is captured by poachers.
Guest stars
Jonathan Potts-Rafael Santos
Frank Welker-Velociraptor, Jaguar, Monkeys, Parrots, Snake, Toucan, Anteater, Puma, Crocodiles
Lawrence Bayne-Poachers, Farmer
Tara Strong-Alexandra Lopez
Cal Dodd-Poachers
21. Beware of Greeks Bearing Dinosaurs (April 9, 1995)
The gang are on the Greek island of Santorini, where a flock of Dimorphons have been spotted, with the locals mistaking them for the mythical Harpies.
Guest stars
Dan Chameroy-Dr. Alexander Roussos
Frank Welker-Dimorphodons, Dolphins, Seagulls, Canadian tourist
Zachary Bennett-Tourist boy
George Buza-Joe
Alyson Court-Waitress
22. Desert Dinosaur (April 23, 1995) Location: Saudi Arabia The gang are in the Saudi desert, tracking a herd of Compsognathus, which a tribe of Bedouin nomads have been blaming attacks on their livestock on, and must save them before the revenge seeking locals hunt them down.
Guest stars
Colin Fox-Dr. Mahmoud el-Fayed
Frank Welker-Compsognathus, Dogs, Hawk, Camels, Goats, Nomads, Jackals, Cobra
Terri Hawkes-Yasmina el-Fayed
Catherine Disher-Nomads
Gerry Mendicino-Khaled Ahmad
23. East of Eden (May 7, 1995)
A pack of velociraptors is on the loose in Bangkok and the gang must save them before they lay waste to the city.
Guest stars
Lawrence Bayne-Dr. Chakrii Hayeepao
Frank Welker-Velociraptors, Dogs, Monkeys, Tuktuk driver
Catherine Disher-Witness
Wayne Robson-Thai restaurateur
Terri Hawkes-Reporter
24. Clash of the Dinosaurs (May 21, 1995)
Location: Brazil
The gang are in Brazil's Pantanal, where two Pachycephalosaurus are running loose, and they must save them from a gang of poachers.
Guest stars
Janet-Laine Green-Dr. Simona DeCosta
Frank Welker-Pachycephalosaurus, Jaguar, Monkeys, Parrot, Toucan, Anaconda, Tapir, Capybara, Anteater
Lawrence Bayne-Poachers
Wayne Robson-Poachers
Terri Hawkes-Antonia DeCosta
Season 2 (1995-96)
1. Island Oddity (August 13, 1995)
Location: Madagascar
The gang are traveling in Madagascar, where a Majungasaurus is on the loose. When a forest fire strikes, they must rescue the dinosaur, made harder with poachers stalking it.
Guest stars
Philip Akin-Dr. Jean-Philippe M'kazi
Frank Welker-Majungasaurus, Lemurs, Parrots, Snake, Crocodile, Dog, Chickens
Cal Dodd-Poachers
Lawrence Bayne-Goons
Tyrone Benskin-Merchant
2. Trial by Fire (September 10, 1995)
Location: Death Valley, California, USA
A flock of Pteranodons have been sighted in Death Valley, and the gang must rescue them before a greedy animal taxidermist captures them.
Guest stars
Colin Fox-Dr. Vogel
Frank Welker-Pteranodons, Coyotes, Rabbit, Rattlesnake, Hawk, Bighorn sheep
Stavroula Logothettis-Angie the waitress
Tony Daniels-James Little-Crow
Wayne Robson-Joey the short order chef
3. House of the Rising Sun (September 24, 1995)
A Baryonyx is on the loose in Tokyo, with locals assuming it is an ancient dragon. The gang must save the dinosaur before it causes harm to itself and tears the city apart.
Guest stars
Denis Akiyama-Dr. Takeo Ishimura
Frank Welker-Baryonyx, Pigeons, Stray dogs, Japanese shopkeeper
Terri Hawkes-Kiki Ishimura, Japanese schoolboy
Lisa Yamanaka-Japanese schoolgirl
John Stocker-Japanese taxi driver
4. Natural Selection (October 1, 1995)
Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico
The gang are visiting Chris's uncle in Mexico, where a Dimetrodon has been spotted in the jungle, and which they must save before poachers capture it, believing it to be mythical Chupacabra.
Guest stars
Colin Fox-Claudio Mendez, Poachers
Frank Welker-Dimetrodon, Jaguar, Monkeys, Parrot, Snake, Toucan, Crocodiles, Tapir, Anteater
Damon D'Oliveira-Diego, Poachers
Andrew Sabiston-Rafael
Lally Cadeau-Rafael's mother
5. Dinosaurs in New York (October 8, 1995)
Location: New York, New York, USA
The gang are in New York, visiting Eddie's cousin, where an Iguanodon has been sighted, and the gang must stop it from causing damage to the city, and protect it from angry locals.
Guest stars
Andrew Sabiston-Jason Trang
Frank Welker-Iguanodon, Pigeons, Dogs, Bronx Zoo animals, Zookeeper, Rats
Tracey Moore-Woman mugged in street
Colin O'Meara-Street thug
Harvey Atkin-Taxi driver
6. Call of the Sabretooth (October 22, 1995)
Location: British Columbia, Canada
The gang are in the Canadian Rockies, where a Smilodon pack is on the loose. With the hep of local park rangers, they must save the cats from a gang of poachers.
Guest stars
Neil Crone-Joe Proudhawk, Poachers
Frank Welker-Smilodons, Bear, Wolves, Eagle, Moose, Mountain lion, Raccoon
Tracey Moore-Rachel Hopper
Dan Chameroy-Poachers, Pete
Stavroula Logothettis-Linda
7. Into the Green (November 5, 1995)
Location: Guatemala
The gang are working with an indigenous tribe in Guatemala, where a Pteranodon has been spotted, and mistaken for the Mayan god Kukul-Kan, and when loggers are destroying the rainforest, they must save the creature and stop the rainforest from being levelled.
Guest stars
George Buza-Chawalaki, Loggers
Frank Welker-Pteranodon, Jaguar, Monkeys, Parrots, Boa, Toucan, Tapir, Crocodiles
Alyson Court-Dr. Manuela Rodriguez
Norm Spencer-Loggers
Tracey Moore-Indigenous children
8. Dinosaur Wars (November 19, 1995)
Location: Australia
The gang are in the Australian outback, where an ex-military scientist has been capturing people in Sydney, as well as a Carnotaurus and other dinosaurs to use as superweapons.
Guest stars
Lawrence Bayne-Dr. Reptillis, Australian man
Frank Welker-Carnotaurus, T Rex, Velociraptors, Pteranodon, Kangaroos, Koala, Seagulls, Stegosaurus, Homeless man
Terri Hawkes-Newsreader, Swedish tourist
Denis Akiyama-Vietnamese restaurateur
Catherine Disher-Homeless woman
9. When Giants Fall (December 10, 1995)
Location: Palawan, Philippines
The gang travel to the Philippines, where a velociraptor is running loose in the jungle.
Guest stars
Paul Haddad-Philip Bautista, Farmer#1
Frank Welker-Velociraptor, Monkeys, Cobra, Parrots, Farmer#2, Crocodile
Lisa Yamanaka-Sofia Bautista
Terri Hawkes-Villager
Francis Diakowski-Villager
10. Troubled Waters (December 17, 1995)
Location: Baja Peninsula, Mexico
A megalodon has been sighted off the Mexican coast, and the gang must stop it falling victim to poachers.