The New People
A group of young people crash-land on a deserted island that was a never-used atomic bomb test site. With the world thinking that they were all killed, "The New People" set out to form a civilization free from the problems and mistakes that their parents made, a task that soon becomes much more challenging than they had anticipated.
- 1969-1970
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama
A group of young people crash-land on a deserted island that was a never-used atomic bomb test site. With the world thinking that they were all killed, "The New People" set out to form a civilization free from the problems and mistakes that their parents made, a task that soon becomes much more challenging than they had anticipated.
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 1969 - 1970
Episode 0
Episode #1.0
Mon, Sep 22, 1969
In the pilot episode, a group of American college students is ordered to come home from a trip to Southeast Asia that is plagued by several problems. However, the plane carrying the students back home is caught in a storm and crashes on Bomano Island, which at one time was a proposed nuclear test site. After the one surviving adult dies, the students decide that as long as they are on the island they will form their own society and try to avoid the mistakes the older generation made back home.
Episode 1
Panic in the Sand
Mon, Sep 29, 1969
A plague breaks out on the island threatening the students' survival. One of the students thinks he may have a cure and wants to try it out even though it may mean death.
Episode 2
The Tin God
Mon, Oct 6, 1969
Using various parts found on the island, Bob builds a dune buggy to get around. However, his reckless driving soon makes him a menace and he winds up hurting one of the female castaways as a result of his actions. A committee made up of some of the other castaways force Bob to take care of the girl and make him reflect upon his actions.
Episode 3
Murderer!
Mon, Oct 13, 1969
Episode 4
Comes the Revolution, We Use the Girls' Shower
Mon, Oct 20, 1969 45 mins
Episode 5
Lifeline
Mon, Oct 27, 1969
Episode 6
Marriage - Bomano Style
Mon, Nov 3, 1969 45 mins
Episode 7
Is This Any Way to Run an Island?
Mon, Nov 10, 1969
Episode 8
The Dark Side of the Island
Mon, Nov 17, 1969
A female student, while exploring a part of the island where no one had been, found an entrance to a cave. What happens next caused her to rush back to the camp - hysterical.
Episode 9
A Bride in Basic Black: the Courtship
Mon, Nov 24, 1969
Episode 10
A Bride in Basic Black: the Surrender
Mon, Dec 1, 1969
Episode 11
The Pied Piper of Pot
Mon, Dec 8, 1969
A breakaway group decides to follow a young man who promises happiness and enlightenment through meditation and marijuana.
Episode 12
Speed Kills
Mon, Dec 15, 1969
Episode 13
The Guns of Bomano
Mon, Dec 22, 1969 45 mins
Episode 14
The Prisoner of Bomano
Mon, Dec 29, 1969 45 mins
Episode 15
The Siege of Fern's Castle
Mon, Jan 5, 1970
The group discovers mines in one of the bays and start setting them off. But Fern, who lives close by, mysteriously demands the one closest to her home be relocated rather then blown up.
Episode 16
On the Horizon
Mon, Jan 12, 1970
Several castaways become concerned when a signal light part goes missing and a ship sighting goes awry. Some wonder if Paul is sabotaging a rescue over concerns of his romance with Kate continuing if they're found.