The Secret World of Alex Mack

The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994-1998)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Fantasy

Alex Mack is an ordinary teenage girl, living with her parents, George and Barbara, and older sister, Annie, in the corporate town of Paradise Valley. While walking home after her first day of junior high school, she is nearly hit by a truck from a chemical plant, and during the incident, she is drenched with a top-secret chemical called GC-161. She soon discovers that it gave her strange powers. These include telekinesis, the ability to zap bolts of electricity from her fingers, and the capacity to morph into a mobile puddle of metallic liquid. However, her powers prove to be unpredictable (such as when her skin starts glowing brightly while she's nervous). She confides only in Annie and her best friend, Ray, choosing to keep her powers a secret from everyone else, including her parents, for fear of what the chemical plant CEO, Danielle Atron, will do to her if she finds out.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E20Paradise Regained (2)Jan 15, 1998
S04E19Paradise Lost (1)Jan 13, 1998
S04E1824 HoursDec 4, 1997
S04E17Without FeathersDec 2, 1997
S04E16Lies and SecretsNov 25, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of The Secret World of Alex Mack premiere?

The Secret World of Alex Mack premiered on October 8, 1994.

Who played the lead character Alex Mack?

Larisa Oleynik played the lead character of Alex Mack.

What happened to Alex Mack on her first day of junior high school?

Alex Mack was drenched in a chemical called GC-161 on her first day of junior high school, which gave her superpowers.

What were the superpowers that Alex Mack gained from GC-161?

Alex Mack gained the ability to move objects with her mind, liquefy into a puddle and move swiftly in that form, and generate electrical energy.

Who was Alex Mack's best friend in the show?

Alex Mack's best friend in the show was Ray Alvarado, played by Luis Daniel Ponce.

What was the name of the chemical plant on the show, where Alex's accident occurred?

The chemical plant in the show, where Alex's accident occurred, was called "Paradigm Chemical Industries."

What was the occupation of Alex's mother in the show?

Alex's mother was an environmental lawyer on the show.

What was the name of the secret organization that was after Alex in the show?

The secret organization that was after Alex in the show was called "The Plant."

What was the name of the high school that Alex attended?

Alex attended Daniel S. O'Hare Junior High School in the show.

What was the name of the school's principal in the show?

The school's principal was named Mr. Eugene Scrimm on the show.

Did Alex Mack ever date her best friend Ray on the show?

No, Alex and Ray never dated on the show, even though Ray had a crush on her.

Who played the role of Alex Mack's sister, Annie?

Meredith Bishop played the role of Alex Mack's older sister, Annie.

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