The Man and the Challenge

S1 · E1 · Sep 12, 1959

The Sphere of No Return Episode 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 · Sep 19, 1959

Maximum Capacity Episode 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 · Sep 26, 1959

Odds Against Survival Episode 3

S1 · E4 · Oct 3, 1959

Sky Diving Episode 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 · Oct 10, 1959

Experiments in Terror Episode 5

S1 · E6 · Oct 17, 1959

Invisible Force Episode 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 · Oct 24, 1959

Escape to Nepal Episode 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 · Oct 31, 1959

Border to Border Episode 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 · Nov 7, 1959

Trial by Fire Episode 9

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

S1 · E10 · Nov 14, 1959

White Out Episode 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 · Nov 28, 1959

The Breaking Point Episode 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 · Dec 5, 1959

Jungle Survival Episode 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 · Dec 12, 1959

I've Killed Seven Men Episode 13

S1 · E14 · Dec 19, 1959

Man Without Fear Episode 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 · Dec 26, 1959

The Visitors Episode 15

S1 · E16 · Jan 1, 1960

The Storm Episode 16

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

S1 · E17 · Jan 9, 1960

Killer River Episode 17

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

S1 · E18 · Jan 23, 1960

Rodeo Episode 18

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

S1 · E19 · Jan 30, 1960

The Windowless Room Episode 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 · Feb 6, 1960

Nightmare Crossing Episode 20

Barton tests candidates for command positions in space.

S1 · E21 · Feb 13, 1960

The Lure of Danger Episode 21

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

S1 · E22 · Feb 20, 1960

Recovery Episode 22

S1 · E23 · Feb 27, 1960

Buried Alive Episode 23

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

S1 · E24 · Mar 3, 1960

Recondo Episode 24

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

S1 · E25 · Mar 12, 1960

Flying Lab Episode 25

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

S1 · E26 · Mar 19, 1960

Hurricane Mesa Episode 26

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

S1 · E27 · Mar 26, 1960

Astro Female Episode 27

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

S1 · E28 · Apr 2, 1960

The Extra Sense Episode 28

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

S1 · E29 · Apr 9, 1960

Man in a Capsule Episode 29

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

S1 · E30 · Apr 23, 1960

The Dropper Episode 30

S1 · E31 · Apr 30, 1960

High Dive Episode 31

S1 · E32 · May 7, 1960

Daredevils Episode 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 · May 21, 1960

Shooter McLaine Episode 33

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

S1 · E34 · May 28, 1960

Early Warning Episode 34

S1 · E35 · Jun 4, 1960

Breakoff Episode 35

S1 · E36 · Jun 11, 1960

Highway to Danger Episode 36

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