Ace Lightning is a children's television series co-produced by the BBC and Alliance Atlantis, which has been broadcast in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom and Australia. The show was filmed in Canada, but the program was set in America. It ran for two seasons, and spawned several books, including a yearbook for the year 2003, an activity book and a companion to the series. A computer game based upon the show was released in 2002. Most of the programme was live-action, although the heroes and villains from the video game were created using CGI. The primary focus of the series is the power of friendship, as well as the battle between good and evil. The series is significant in that until its creation, live action and CGI had not been attempted to such a huge and constant degree within a weekly television serial.
WriterAlan Grant
The Game Begins
Sep 2, 2002
Pilot episode in a new adventure. A teenager is playing a video game when lightning strikes, releasing the games's characters into the real world.
The Trap Is Set
Sep 3, 2002
Ace has been captured and imprisoned by Lord Fear, and his energy is being drained. Mark teams up with a clueless Chuck to rescue Ace. However, soon Samantha becomes part of Lord Fear's plan to destroy Mark and Ace.
The Substitute
Sep 4, 2002
No description available.
Face the Music
Sep 5, 2002
No description available.
There's No Place Like Home
Sep 6, 2002
Running low on power, Ace Lightning is being stalked.
Opposite Attraction
Sep 10, 2002
Has Ace fallen for Lady Illusion?
Only Human
Sep 11, 2002
No description available.
Behind the Mask
Sep 12, 2002
It's Halloween and Mark decides to throw a party.
Once Upon a Hero
Sep 13, 2002
The Rat summons a powerful cyborg who alternates between good and evil.
Knights Under Cover
Sep 17, 2002
No description available.
Tunnel of Love
Sep 18, 2002
No description available.
Nobody's Hero
Sep 19, 2002
No description available.
Ace's Wild
Sep 19, 2002
Ace is infected with venom that turns him into a zombie.
The Field Trip
Feb 16, 2003
Mark's class goes on a field trip to Lord Fear's carnival.
Not Alone at Home
Feb 22, 2003
Lord Fear tries to attack Mark at home.
Unidentified Flying Superhero
Feb 23, 2003
Has Chuck caught a UFO on film?
A Friend in Need
Mar 1, 2003
Mark's friend Pete visits from England - and is abducted by Lord Fear.
The Last Laugh
Mar 2, 2003
It's April Fools' Day and Mark is sick at home. So Lady Illusion attempts to play havoc at his expense.
Download Disaster
Mar 8, 2003
No description available.
Daffy Duff
Mar 9, 2003
Duff Kent visits a psychiatrist to discuss his encounters with Lord Fear.
The Unlikely Hero
Mar 15, 2003
Chuck becomes a soccer star.
The Not So Great Outdoors
Mar 16, 2003
Ace tries to track down Mark in the not-so-great outdoors.
The Biggest Fan
Mar 22, 2003
No description available.
The Play's the Thing
Mar 23, 2003
Lord Fear unexpectedly becomes involved in Mark's school play.
The Rat Turns
Mar 27, 2003
The Rat revolts against Lord Fear.
Game Over
Mar 28, 2003
It's the night of the school dance and time is running out for Ace.
