The Man and the Challenge

S1 · E1 · 12 de set de 1959

The Sphere of No Return Episódio 1

In order to test human stamina at high altitudes, Barton and two other men go up in a balloon. When one panics and fails the required standards he is replaced by a woman which draws a hostile response from the remaining pilot.

S1 · E2 · 19 de set de 1959

Maximum Capacity Episódio 2

Barton sends two men into the frozen north to test their endurance in extreme levels of cold and isolation. He wants to determine the best way to train men for high security jobs in the Arctic.

S1 · E3 · 26 de set de 1959

Odds Against Survival Episódio 3

S1 · E4 · 3 de out de 1959

Sky Diving Episódio 4

To study the effects of gravity on potential astronauts, Barton goes to France to learn free fall parachuting from a brother-and-sister team of skydivers: Suzanne and Georges Bolet.

S1 · E5 · 10 de out de 1959

Experiments in Terror Episódio 5

S1 · E6 · 17 de out de 1959

Invisible Force Episódio 6

In a hostile country, three Americans are being held captive. Barton is asked by a Washington official to form a clandestine athletic unit to free them.

S1 · E7 · 24 de out de 1959

Escape to Nepal Episódio 7

In order to test the U2-21 drug which supposedly increases a man's ability to retain oxygen at great heights, Barton puts a group of mountaineers through a rigorous test in the Rockies before sending them to the Himalayas for a final test.

S1 · E8 · 31 de out de 1959

Border to Border Episódio 8

Two antagonistic jet pilots are entered into a Mexican auto race to prove that a team can overcome obstacles better than any single person could.

S1 · E9 · 7 de nov de 1959

Trial by Fire Episódio 9

Barton enters an active volcano to test a new type of fire suit. He nearly loses his life in the experiment.

S1 · E10 · 14 de nov de 1959

White Out Episódio 10

Barton researches hypothermia in Antarctica by reducing the body temperature of two doctors. He hopes the experiment will lead to an understanding of how to freeze astronauts to withstand certain aspects of interplanetary flight.

S1 · E11 · 28 de nov de 1959

The Breaking Point Episódio 11

A volunteer is sealed in a cell for 30 days and is subjected to psychological torment in order to determine his breaking point.

S1 · E12 · 5 de dez de 1959

Jungle Survival Episódio 12

Glenn Barton is sent on a dual mission: test survival techniques in the Amazon Basin and determine the fate of four lost fliers.

S1 · E13 · 12 de dez de 1959

I've Killed Seven Men Episódio 13

S1 · E14 · 19 de dez de 1959

Man Without Fear Episódio 14

Barton uses a chemical names LSD-25 on a firefighter. The chemical removes fear, but raging forest fires prove that fear is a necessary part of courage.

S1 · E15 · 26 de dez de 1959

The Visitors Episódio 15

S1 · E16 · 1 de jan de 1960

The Storm Episódio 16

Glenn Barton is asked to clear the reputation of a man who died mysteriously.

S1 · E17 · 9 de jan de 1960

Killer River Episódio 17

On a cliff above the Colorado River, Barton rescues a parachuted pilot.

S1 · E18 · 23 de jan de 1960

Rodeo Episódio 18

Barton investigates the effects of a new rocket belt at a rodeo.

S1 · E19 · 30 de jan de 1960

The Windowless Room Episódio 19

A crack test pilot crashes his aircraft. After the crash he experiences a self-induced paralysis that slowly destroys his career and marriage. Barton restores the pilot's confidence by using hypnotic techniques.

S1 · E20 · 6 de fev de 1960

Nightmare Crossing Episódio 20

Barton tests candidates for command positions in space.

S1 · E21 · 13 de fev de 1960

The Lure of Danger Episódio 21

Barton looks individuals that subconsciously want to destroy themselves. He wants to learn why some men desire death.

S1 · E22 · 20 de fev de 1960

Recovery Episódio 22

S1 · E23 · 27 de fev de 1960

Buried Alive Episódio 23

Barton experiments with Yoga to show that it can be helpful in adverting tragedy.

S1 · E24 · 3 de mar de 1960

Recondo Episódio 24

A warden's daughter is held hostage by four escaped convicts.

S1 · E25 · 12 de mar de 1960

Flying Lab Episódio 25

Barton performs and experiment to show that ignorance and fear cause lack of efficiency.

S1 · E26 · 19 de mar de 1960

Hurricane Mesa Episódio 26

Barton conducts a test on a pilot to prove that he can be switched successfully to a desk job.

S1 · E27 · 26 de mar de 1960

Astro Female Episódio 27

Barton puts four women against four men in order to prove that woman can equal and perhaps surpass males as astronauts.

S1 · E28 · 2 de abr de 1960

The Extra Sense Episódio 28

In order to prove that emotional stress promotes telepathy, Barton parachutes from a high precipice.

S1 · E29 · 9 de abr de 1960

Man in a Capsule Episódio 29

Barton conducts a survival test on the surface of the ocean.

S1 · E30 · 23 de abr de 1960

The Dropper Episódio 30

S1 · E31 · 30 de abr de 1960

High Dive Episódio 31

S1 · E32 · 7 de mai de 1960

Daredevils Episódio 32

Barton puts the king of syut drivers through an incredibly dangerous test believing that the secret to survival lies in body chemical reactions.

S1 · E33 · 21 de mai de 1960

Shooter McLaine Episódio 33

Barton almost dies when a scientist ignoring his own physical limits and Barton's warnings misreads important test instruments.

S1 · E34 · 28 de mai de 1960

Early Warning Episódio 34

S1 · E35 · 4 de jun de 1960

Breakoff Episódio 35

S1 · E36 · 11 de jun de 1960

Highway to Danger Episódio 36

Barton researches highway hypnosis by subjecting himself to driving conditions that have killed five truck drivers.