Episode 1
The Game Begins
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.
TV series
Ace Lightning
2002NR2 seasons8.7 / 10
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.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Trap Is Set
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.
Episode 3
The Substitute
Episode 4
Face the Music
Episode 5
There's No Place Like Home
Running low on power, Ace Lightning is being stalked.
Episode 6
Opposite Attraction
Has Ace fallen for Lady Illusion?
Episode 7
Only Human
Episode 8
Behind the Mask
It's Halloween and Mark decides to throw a party.
Episode 9
Once Upon a Hero
The Rat summons a powerful cyborg who alternates between good and evil.
Episode 10
Knights Under Cover
Episode 11
Tunnel of Love
Episode 12
Nobody's Hero
Episode 13
Ace's Wild
Ace is infected with venom that turns him into a zombie.
Episode 14
The Field Trip
Mark's class goes on a field trip to Lord Fear's carnival.
Episode 15
Not Alone at Home
Lord Fear tries to attack Mark at home.
Episode 16
Unidentified Flying Superhero
Has Chuck caught a UFO on film?
Episode 17
A Friend in Need
Mark's friend Pete visits from England - and is abducted by Lord Fear.
Episode 18
The Last Laugh
It's April Fools' Day and Mark is sick at home. So Lady Illusion attempts to play havoc at his expense.
Episode 19
Download Disaster
Episode 20
Daffy Duff
Duff Kent visits a psychiatrist to discuss his encounters with Lord Fear.
Episode 21
The Unlikely Hero
Chuck becomes a soccer star.
Episode 22
The Not So Great Outdoors
Ace tries to track down Mark in the not-so-great outdoors.
Episode 23
The Biggest Fan
Episode 24
The Play's the Thing
Lord Fear unexpectedly becomes involved in Mark's school play.
Episode 25
The Rat Turns
The Rat revolts against Lord Fear.
Episode 26
Game Over
It's the night of the school dance and time is running out for Ace.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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