Episode 1
Upgrades
Mark returns from holiday to find that Ace plans to get back home. When Lord Fear starts rebuilding his army, how can Mark fight him alone?
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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Ace Lightning premiered September 2, 2002. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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 2 episodes
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Episode 2
The Game's On
Lord Fear's army continues to grow as Lady Illusion finds another piece of the Amulet. Chuck receives an SOS from Ace in the Sixth Dimension.
Where to watch Ace LightningEpisode 3
Uninvited Guest
Mark's plans to spend time with Kat are ruined. Chuck relies on Ace as he is lured into a trap, while the Master Programmer's creation lurks in the shadows.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 4
A Secret Life
Chuck struggles to find Sparks. Kilobyte gives Lady Illusion a new power as part of a plan to infect Ace with human emotions.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 5
Welcome to the Nightmare
Ace is unable to control his anger after being infected with human emotions by Kilobyte. Mark and Chuck can't help as they are sent on a school trip.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 6
The Search for Sparx
Chuck is sucked into the game by the Master Programmer and it’s up to Ashley to help him. Ace's confidence is shaken as he and Mark are captured by Kilobyte.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 7
Bound to Fail
Mark takes his driving test. Meanwhile, Mr Cheseborough is duped into giving Lord Fear a new secret weapon when he is told lies about Ace.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 8
Formula for Disaster
Mark takes it into his own hands to stop Rotgut but ends up destroying Cheseborough's lab. Ace's emotions continue to get the best of him.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 9
Choices
Mark has a tough choice when Samantha returns for a visit. Lady Illusion flees from Lord Fear, but Sparx suspects it's a trick.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 10
Rotgut Rides Again
Chuck gives the Lightning Knights an upgrade which makes them invulnerable. Mark is jealous of his popularity but comes to the rescue when Sparx and Ace are wounded.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 11
Putting It Together
Chuck discovers that Rick created Ace Lightning, and that he is the Master Programmer. Rick explains why he created Kilobyte – but then Kilobyte goes rogue!
Episode credits
Guest stars Ted Atherton
Episode 12
Kilobyte Bites Back
Rick gets Chuck and Jessica’s help to destroy Kilobyte, but the rogue programme discovers their plan. Meanwhile, Kilobyte’s plan to eliminate the Lightning Knight begins.
Episode credits
Guest stars Megan Park, Ted Atherton
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about Ace Lightning
Cast
Michael RileyAce Lightning (voice)Thomas WanseyMark Hollander
Marc MinardiChuck Mugel
Devon AndersonPete Burgess
Shadia SimmonsSamantha Thompson
Ashley LeggatKat Adams
Adrian TrussDirty Rat (voice)
Brooke D'OrsayFelicity FuryCredits
- Written by
- Alan Grant, Sean Kelly
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 39
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Alliance AtlantisCanada
Themes
video game