TV series
The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey
1979–1982, French, on PBS. Created by Jacques-Yves Cousteau & Philippe Cousteau.
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The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey includes all 12 episodes of the 1978 television series featuring the research adventures of Cousteau, a celebrated documentarian and public conscience of mankind's stewardship of our oceans. Alongside his son Philippe Cousteau, Jacques's adventures begin with an ambitious expedition (on Cousteau's famous Calypso ship and a seaplane called the Catalina) following the course of the Nile River from Central Africa to the Mediterranean.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Warm-Blooded Sea: Mammals of the Deep
Aired 17 March 1982
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 9 December 1979
- Last aired
- 17 March 1982
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- French
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-G
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The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey: quick answers
Is The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey are there?
The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey has 1 season and 12 episodes.
Is The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey finished?
Yes. The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
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The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey?
If you liked The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey, try Biography, Top Gear, Down to Earth with Zac Efron.
Who created The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey?
The Jacques Cousteau Odyssey was created by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Philippe Cousteau and stars Theodore Strauss.