Name: Storm Chasers
Rating: 6.7

Synopsis

Anyone who has seen "The Wizard of Oz" knows that an oncoming tornado is nothing to trifle with, but "extreme filmmaker" Sean Casey takes viewers right into the heart of Tornado Alley and inside the storms themselves to capture valuable research data and unprecedented footage.

First Air Date: 2007-10-17

Last Air Date: 2011-12-26

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 43

Networks: Discovery

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Top Cast

Sean C. Casey as Self
Tim Samaras as Self
Reed Timmer as Self
Danny Cheresnick as Self
Dan Deublein as Self
Mara McFalls as Self
Herb Stein as Self
Joel Taylor as Self
Byron Turk as Self
Justin Walker as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2007)

Season 2 (2008)

Season 3 (2009)

Season 4 (2010)

Season 5 (2011)

Season 1 (2007)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Opening Pursuits (2007-10-17)

IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey and research meteorologist Josh Wurman head out to intercept one of nature's most deadly creations, tornadoes. Their team follows the first tornado of the season as it hits Tulia, Texas, and ultimately destroys the town.
Ep. 2: A Dangerous Ride (2007-10-24)

After a week spent drifting around Kansas waiting for a calm spell to end, the crew is on the hunt. They chase a huge mesocyclone across a wilderness area completely devoid of paved roads, making the storm virtually impossible to intercept.
Ep. 3: Tornado Aftermath (2007-10-31)

Five weeks into their storm chasing season, IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey and meteorologist Josh Wurman are under the gun to intercept a tornado. Conflict between Josh and Sean reach new heights, and Sean begins to trust his instincts over Josh's science.
Ep. 4: Direct Hit (2007-11-07)

It's nearing the end of the tornado season, and although the team has collected record-breaking data, Sean has yet to get his one shot. While on their way to Woodward, Oklahoma, a tornado forms earlier than expected.