The Krypton Factor 1977

The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes. The title of the show is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, the title perceiving that the contestants had strong superhuman "powers" for taking part in the challenges they were set.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    1977

    11 episodes

    Season 1 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 7, 1977.

  • Poster for Season 2

    Season 2

    1978

    12 episodes

    Season 2 of The Krypton Factor premiered on July 14, 1978.

  • Poster for Season 3

    Season 3

    1979

    11 episodes

    Season 3 of The Krypton Factor premiered on June 8, 1979.

  • Poster for Season 4

    Season 4

    1980

    13 episodes

    Season 4 of The Krypton Factor premiered on June 16, 1980.

  • Poster for Season 5

    Season 5

    1981

    19 episodes

    Season 5 of The Krypton Factor premiered on June 1, 1981.

  • Poster for Season 6

    Season 6

    1982

    19 episodes

    Season 6 of The Krypton Factor premiered on May 31, 1982.

  • Poster for Season 7

    Season 7

    1983

    19 episodes

    Season 7 of The Krypton Factor premiered on June 17, 1983.

  • Poster for Season 8

    Season 8

    1984

    19 episodes

    Season 8 of The Krypton Factor premiered on July 9, 1984.

  • Poster for Season 9

    Season 9

    1985

    18 episodes

    Season 9 of The Krypton Factor premiered on July 22, 1985.

  • Poster for Season 10

    Season 10

    1986

    17 episodes

    Season 10 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 1, 1986.

  • Poster for Season 11

    Season 11

    1987

    19 episodes

    Season 11 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 7, 1987.

  • Poster for Season 12

    Season 12

    1988

    30 episodes

    Season 12 of The Krypton Factor premiered on June 6, 1988.

  • Poster for Season 13

    Season 13

    1989

    22 episodes

    Season 13 of The Krypton Factor premiered on May 23, 1989.

  • Poster for Season 14

    Season 14

    1990

    14 episodes

    Season 14 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 3, 1990.

  • Poster for Season 15

    Season 15

    1991

    13 episodes

    Season 15 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 2, 1991.

  • Poster for Season 16

    Season 16

    1992

    13 episodes

    Season 16 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 7, 1992.

  • Poster for Season 17

    Season 17

    1993

    13 episodes

    Season 17 of The Krypton Factor premiered on September 6, 1993.

  • Poster for Season 18

    Season 18

    1995

    13 episodes

    Season 18 of The Krypton Factor premiered on August 28, 1995.