It's arguably one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's best episodes -- as I think most Trek fans agree -- and the second season outing titled "The Measure of a Man" premiered in TV syndication on this date back in 1989. The story saw Data being ordered to turn himself over for study so that a rather prude and obnoxious Starfleet scientist could go about understanding how the android worked; and I'd give it credit for being one of the first hours of an all-new Trek creatively going where no one had gone before. Kudos to all involved!
For the record:
I wrote a bit of a reflection about this particular episode for part of SciFiHistory.Net's SciFi Moment. Interested readers can check it out right here.
For the record:
I wrote a bit of a reflection about this particular episode for part of SciFiHistory.Net's SciFi Moment. Interested readers can check it out right here.
I would think it only natural to give a proper birthday shout to such a forward-thinking businessman and inventor like Thomas Edison on the day of his entry into our world. Certainly, his work on bringing the phonograph, motion pictures, and electric light to the work was forward-thinking; and -- as a capitalist -- he knew how to 'merchandise' these ideas for the world at large. But one little known contribution he specifically made to the realm of Science Fiction? His film company produced the very first known feature adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a book which many claim is the first true literary work of SciFi. How cool is that? Though he's no longer with us, Edison was born on this day in 1847. [Source: Wikipedia.org]
The late Pat Welsh is only one of the two actresses who did uncredited voicework in order to create the vocalizations of E.T. in E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982). She also provided the voice for the bounty hunter 'Boushh' in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi (1983). Though she's no longer with us, Welsh was born on this day in 1915. [Source: IMDB.com]
Oh, be still my heart ... Hollywood screen legend Eva Gabor gave SciFi fans a treat with a guest spot early in her career aboard Tales Of Tomorrow. Though she's no longer with us, Gabor was born on this day in 1919. [Source: IMDB.com]
A certain generation of moviegoers only know Leslie Nielsen for his comedic work, but those of us with some experience with the Golden Age of Science Fiction recall him as one of the first great cinematic captains. He starred as Commander Adams in Forbidden Planet. Though he's no longer with us, Nielsen was born on this day in 1926. [Source: IMDB.com]
With exactly 100 different screen credits to his name, Conrad Janis is another one of Hollywood's bit players. Genre fans might recognize him from a guest spot aboard the mid-1980's SciFi series V, but he also enjoyed screen time aboard My Favorite Martian, The Invisible Man, Quark, and Mork & Mindy. Janis was born on this day in 1928. [Source: IMDB.com]
Aboard the original Star Trek, the great Paul Comi played a helmsman who had a bit of an axe to grind with Mr. Spock in "Balance Of Terror," arguably one of the program's finest hours. The actor also enjoyed screen time in The Twilight Zone, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Time Tunnel, The Killings At Outpost Zeta (1980), Voyagers!, Howard The Duck (1986), Werewolf, and Hard Time On Planet Earth. Though he's no longer with us, Comi was born on this day in 1932. [Source: IMDB.com]
Decades before Star Trek: Voyager had 'Seven of Nine' and the newfangled Battlestar Galactica had the sexually voluptuous Six, The Stepford Wives (1975) ruled the roost of robotic sexpots. Actress Tina Louise certainly fit the bill. Louise was born on this day in 1934. [Source: IMDB.com]
The breadth of storytelling possibilities on the original run of the Fox's stellar The X-Files gave showrunners the opportunity to go after all kinds of great guest stars, including screen legend Burt Reynolds who showed up for an hour. Though he's no longer with us, Reynolds was born on this day in 1936. [Source: IMDB.com]
To be perfectly honest, character-heavy Sonny Landham hasn't done nearly as much SciFi work as he's done action work ... but he was part of the incredible ensemble at the heart of the original Predator (1987). That earns him a mention in these parts, so far as this writer is concerned. Though he's no longer with us, Landham was born on this day in 1941. [Source: IMDB.com]
Alexandra Isles dabbled in the realm of televised Fantasy with a role aboard the Fantasy/Cult favorite Dark Shadows. Isles was born on this day in 1945. [Source: IMDB.com]
Award-winning director Harley Cokeliss has some solid genre credentials under his belt. After working as a second unit director aboard Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, he went on to helm such projects as Battletruck (1982) and Black Moon Rising (1986) before heading into the world of television. Once transitioned over, he worked on such programs as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, The New Adventures Of Robin Hood, The Dark Knight, The Immortal, and Starhunter Transformation. Cokeliss was born on this day in 1945. [Source: IMDB.com]
The talented Philip Anglim enjoyed a recurring role aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine during much of its run. He also paid a visit to Chris Carter's Millennium. Anglim was born on this day in 1952. [Source: IMDB.com]
Wesley Strick was one of the talented storytellers who helped bring Amazon's adaptation of The Man In The High Castle to life. Strick was born on this day in 1954. [Source: IMDB.com]
Though she's certainly far more well known for her work in television soap operas, Catherine Hickland did give SciFi a respectable go-round in the 1980's. She appeared as a guest star on the original Knight Rider and Airwolf, and -- in 1988 -- she starred in the forgettable Robowar. Hickland was born on this day in 1956. [Source: IMDB.com]
The beautiful Diane Franklin had the role of one of the romantic interests aboard the SciFi/Comedy Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989). She's also appeared in Amityville II: The Possession (1982) and TerrorVision (1986). Franklin was born on this day in 1962. [Source: IMDB.com]
The voluptuous Becky LeBeau turned heads with her work aboard such genre entries as Not Of This Earth (1988), Munchie (1992), Dinosaur Island (1994), and Munchie Strikes Back (1994). LeBeau was born on this day in 1962. [Source: IMDB.com]
In his youth, Stephen Gregory paid a visit -- albeit briefly -- to the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Gregory was born on this day in 1965. [Source: IMDB.com]
America's sweetheart (a dubious title, at best) Jennifer Aniston provided the voice for 'Annie Hughes,' the mother aboard the animated SciFi classic The Iron Giant (1999). Aniston was born on this day in 1969. [Source: IMDB.com]
Earlier in the career of critical darling Damian Lewis, he enjoyed a solid performance in the SciFi/Horror Dreamcatcher (2003) from Castle Rock Entertainment. He's also found employment in the short-lived SciFi series Life Force in the United Kingdom. Lewis was born on this day in 1970. [Source: IMDB.com]
The fetching Marisa Petroro certainly gravitates more toward conventional properties, but she did enjoy a guest visit to the world of Fox TV's Touch during its run on television. Petroro was born on this day in 1972. [Source: IMDB.com]
Albeit briefly, Lymari Nadal got to play in Syfy's rebooted Battlestar Galactica, appearing in both the regular series as well as Battlestar Galactica: The Plan telefilm. Nadal was born on this day in 1978. [Source: IMDB.com]
Though his resume is full of mostly conventional work, Matthew Lawrence took on the alien menace at the heart of Creature Of Darkness (2009) for Stouffer Entertainment LLC. Lawrence was born on this day in 1980. [Source: IMDB.com]
The stunningly hot Natalie Dormer plays a pretty significant role as part of HBO's stellar Game of Thrones adaptation, but she's also part of a SciFi adaptation: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2. Plus, she had a pretty sweet small role in Captain America: The First Avenger that brought her some modest attention. Dormer was born on this day in 1982. [Source: IMDB.com]
The lovely Nicki Clyne spirited her way through a rather sad character arc with her work aboard Syfy's rebooted Battlestar Galactica. Clyne was born on this day in 1983. [Source: IMDB.com]
The beautiful Sarah Butler did business with the Final Frontier with a top role aboard Moontrap: Target Earth (2017) for MT2 Productions. Butler was born on this day in 1985. [Source: IMDB.com]
You want to see what an Arabian Princess looks like? Well, there she is: the lovely Shanina Shaik played the part to perfection aboard the poorly-received The Mummy (2017) for Universal Pictures. Shaik was born on this day in 1991. [Source: IMDB.com]
Oh, the things we do for art! Hunky Taylor Lautner bared his soul (and his abs) for his work aboard the greater Fantasy franchise Twilight. Lautner was born on this day in 1992. [Source: IMDB.com]
German-born lovely Lisa Vicari shines with her work aboard the small screen serial Fantasy, Dark, on Netflix. Vicari was born on this day in 1997. [Source: IMDB.com]
Award-winning actress Garance Marillier headlined the French-language SciFi series Ad Vitam, a dark look into one of Earth's possible futures. Marillier was born on this day in 1998. [Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1970, the U.S. enjoyed a theatrical run of Hammer Films' Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed. The feature starred Peter Cushing and Veronica Carlson, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Baron Frankenstein, with the aid of a young doctor and his fiancée, kidnaps the mentally sick Dr. Brandt in order to perform the first brain transplant operation."
"Baron Frankenstein, with the aid of a young doctor and his fiancée, kidnaps the mentally sick Dr. Brandt in order to perform the first brain transplant operation."
On this day in 1979 (in Sweden), the SciFi/Drama Jubilee played for audiences in attendance of the Gothenburg Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Queen Elisabeth I travels 400 years into the future to witness the appalling revelation of a dystopian London overrun by corruption and a vicious gang of punk guerrilla girls led by the new Monarch of Punk."
"Queen Elisabeth I travels 400 years into the future to witness the appalling revelation of a dystopian London overrun by corruption and a vicious gang of punk guerrilla girls led by the new Monarch of Punk."
On this day in 1980 (in Spain), audiences were delivered some Encounters In The Deep. Directed by Tonino Ricci, the Fantasy feature starred Andrés García, Gianni Garko, and Gabrielle Ferzetti; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An oceanographer diving in the Bermuda Triangle discovers an undersea world."
"An oceanographer diving in the Bermuda Triangle discovers an undersea world."
On this day in 2009 (in Canada), The Coming enjoyed its theatrical release. Written and directed by Chad Costen, the SciFi/Drama starred Daniel Leone and Kimara Brilling, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Tom's protective older sister, Samantha, goes missing and the strange events surrounding her disappearance become a match that sets aflame a small town's racial mistrust and mass hysteria eleven years later. In 1997, when tension in the Middle-East is prominent, the future of our world remains uncertain. Tom begins to have terrifying dream memories and finally decides to uncover the truth behind his sister's disappearance. Tom attempts to confront Ezzedine, an old Arabic recluse who harbors the answers to all of his questions concerning Samantha's vanishing. But the suspicious hermit is being viciously pursued by a police officer whose sanity spins wildly out of control. A last desperate act sends Tom home to protect his family and it is there that the greatest secret is revealed. For Tom's story is that of a witness to the tragedy of our world."
"Tom's protective older sister, Samantha, goes missing and the strange events surrounding her disappearance become a match that sets aflame a small town's racial mistrust and mass hysteria eleven years later. In 1997, when tension in the Middle-East is prominent, the future of our world remains uncertain. Tom begins to have terrifying dream memories and finally decides to uncover the truth behind his sister's disappearance. Tom attempts to confront Ezzedine, an old Arabic recluse who harbors the answers to all of his questions concerning Samantha's vanishing. But the suspicious hermit is being viciously pursued by a police officer whose sanity spins wildly out of control. A last desperate act sends Tom home to protect his family and it is there that the greatest secret is revealed. For Tom's story is that of a witness to the tragedy of our world."
On this day in 2012, Mysterious Island enjoyed a limited U.S. theatrical release. Directed by Mark Sheppard, the Fantasy film starred Gina Holden and Lochlyn Munro, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Five northern POWs make the decision to escape the war by hijacking a hot air balloon! Drifting through the night, they wake to find themselves marooned on a desert island, but they aren't alone... Littered with wreckage, the island is home to cast of survivors who have been lost in space and time, including Jules and Abby Fogg, two young women from modern times who become stranded while flying over the Bermuda Triangle. Faced with defending themselves against vicious pirates, terrifying creatures, and an active volcano that's ready to blow, they must find a way to survive and escape the island. Hope only comes when they encounter the island's oldest resident, Captain Nemo himself. With his help, they set to work crafting an escape... but will they make it in time before the island claims them forever?"
"Five northern POWs make the decision to escape the war by hijacking a hot air balloon! Drifting through the night, they wake to find themselves marooned on a desert island, but they aren't alone... Littered with wreckage, the island is home to cast of survivors who have been lost in space and time, including Jules and Abby Fogg, two young women from modern times who become stranded while flying over the Bermuda Triangle. Faced with defending themselves against vicious pirates, terrifying creatures, and an active volcano that's ready to blow, they must find a way to survive and escape the island. Hope only comes when they encounter the island's oldest resident, Captain Nemo himself. With his help, they set to work crafting an escape... but will they make it in time before the island claims them forever?"
On this day in 2015 (in Finland), Asteroid Vs. Earth crashed down into homes via the Internet. Directed by Christopher Rey, the SciFi feature starred Tia Carrere and Jason Brooks, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a shower of massive meteors threatens an extinction level event on Earth, the world's greatest minds devise a dangerous plan that will take the planet off its axis in order to avoid the impact."
"When a shower of massive meteors threatens an extinction level event on Earth, the world's greatest minds devise a dangerous plan that will take the planet off its axis in order to avoid the impact."
On this day in 2016 (in Denmark), the family-friendly SciFi/Comedy Antboy 3 crawled onto the silver screen. The feature starred Oscar Dietz and Amalie Kruse Jensen, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Exofarm has a new CEO. The new CEO wants to control the world. Antboy tries to stop her with a new unnamed hero with skateboard."
"Exofarm has a new CEO. The new CEO wants to control the world. Antboy tries to stop her with a new unnamed hero with skateboard."
On this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Moonbase: Part 1." Officially, this served as the twenty-third episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The TARDIS arrives on the Moon in the year 2070. When Jamie is injured, the other travellers are forced to seek the help of a moonbase afflicted with a space plague."
"The TARDIS arrives on the Moon in the year 2070. When Jamie is injured, the other travellers are forced to seek the help of a moonbase afflicted with a space plague."
On this day in 1978 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Invasion Of Time: Part 2." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's fifteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor orders Leela exiled from the Capitol, then orders K9 to sabotage Gallifrey's defences."
"The Doctor orders Leela exiled from the Capitol, then orders K9 to sabotage Gallifrey's defences."
On this day in 1980 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "City At The Edge Of The World." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Liberator crew makes a deal with a outlaw known as Bayban the Berserker to exchange for crystals need for the Liberator's weapons system. Bayban the Berserker in return requires Vila's help to find a treasure on the distant planet Keezar and Vila falls in love with Kerril, one of Bayban the Berserker's gang members."
"The Liberator crew makes a deal with a outlaw known as Bayban the Berserker to exchange for crystals need for the Liberator's weapons system. Bayban the Berserker in return requires Vila's help to find a treasure on the distant planet Keezar and Vila falls in love with Kerril, one of Bayban the Berserker's gang members."
On this day in 1983, The Powers of Matthew Star aired "Dead Man's Hand." This served as the fifteenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Matthew and Walt go to Las Vegas to investigate the Golden Harvest casino for rigging games."
"Matthew and Walt go to Las Vegas to investigate the Golden Harvest casino for rigging games."
On this day in 1984, Airwolf aired "Proof Through The Night." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A Russian mole discovers that scientists in the U.S.S.R. have developed a lethal serum that instantly kills anyone exposed to it. He steals a vial of the serum and contacts his friend Archangel for help in escaping the country with his family. Archangel dispatches Hawke and Santini for the rescue effort, but Airwolf can't handle that much passenger weight -- unless all her armaments are stripped leaving the supercopter defenseless."
"A Russian mole discovers that scientists in the U.S.S.R. have developed a lethal serum that instantly kills anyone exposed to it. He steals a vial of the serum and contacts his friend Archangel for help in escaping the country with his family. Archangel dispatches Hawke and Santini for the rescue effort, but Airwolf can't handle that much passenger weight -- unless all her armaments are stripped leaving the supercopter defenseless."
On this day in 1985, the United Kingdom was treated to the sixth (and final) episode of Chocky's Children, the second season of the Chocky franchise. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Matthew finds Albertine, but Deacon discovers them both together. Matthew's father returns and goes to see Dr Landis with Meyer to seek help. Using telepathy, Matthew and Albertine make their escape from the clinic and are found by their parents. Chocky tells them both that right across the globe, there are others just like them."
"Matthew finds Albertine, but Deacon discovers them both together. Matthew's father returns and goes to see Dr Landis with Meyer to seek help. Using telepathy, Matthew and Albertine make their escape from the clinic and are found by their parents. Chocky tells them both that right across the globe, there are others just like them."
On this day in 1992, Super Force aired "The Viral Staircase: Part 2." This served as the thirteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Super Force officers hunt for Biggs and Megan while F.X. and Hungerford search for an antidote to the deadly virus."
"Super Force officers hunt for Biggs and Megan while F.X. and Hungerford search for an antidote to the deadly virus."
On this day in 1994, The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. aired "Brooklyn Dodgers." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two orphans from Brooklyn are on their way to San Francisco so they can inherit three million dollars, but there are those who want to prevent them from getting there on time-luckily Brisco and Lord Bowler are there to help out."
"Two orphans from Brooklyn are on their way to San Francisco so they can inherit three million dollars, but there are those who want to prevent them from getting there on time-luckily Brisco and Lord Bowler are there to help out."
On this day in 1994, "Young at Heart" aired as the sixteenth hour of The X-Files' first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A criminal believed to have died in a prison years earlier wages a vendetta against Mulder."
"A criminal believed to have died in a prison years earlier wages a vendetta against Mulder."
On this day in 1996, Lois And Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman aired "I Now Pronounce You ..." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After all the obstacles, it finally seems like Lois and Clark can finally tie the knot. However, Lois, being the neurotic Lois Clark dearly loves, can't stand around doing nothing while waiting for her big day. She asks Perry for a simple assignment to take her mind off of the wedding. Together with Clark, the dynamic duo investigate the stealing of a type of exotic frogs from a pet store. These frogs have been known to be used for cloning. At the same time, the president is in town so all the hotels in Metropolis are fully booked. Lois's parents have to stay at her place."
"After all the obstacles, it finally seems like Lois and Clark can finally tie the knot. However, Lois, being the neurotic Lois Clark dearly loves, can't stand around doing nothing while waiting for her big day. She asks Perry for a simple assignment to take her mind off of the wedding. Together with Clark, the dynamic duo investigate the stealing of a type of exotic frogs from a pet store. These frogs have been known to be used for cloning. At the same time, the president is in town so all the hotels in Metropolis are fully booked. Lois's parents have to stay at her place."
There it is: my favorite hour of Space: Above and Beyond. "The Angriest Angel" features T.C. McQueen defying his commander in order to dispense his own brand of justice in the ultimate stellar showdown: two ships enter, one ship leaves. It's a brilliantly staged conclusion to events set up in the previous hour -- "Never No More" -- and it certainly showed the heights this show was willing to climb. It first aired on this day back in 1996.
On this day in 1997, The Burning Zone aired "The Last Endless Summer." This served as the fourteenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"The team is called in when several cases of massive organ failure are reported among surfers in California."
"The team is called in when several cases of massive organ failure are reported among surfers in California."
On this day in 1998, Babylon 5 aired "A View From The Gallery." This served as the fourth episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"A day in the life of 2 maintenance workers on Babylon 5. As crisis arises, they encounter the command staff, and the ambassadors each dealing with the crisis."
"A day in the life of 2 maintenance workers on Babylon 5. As crisis arises, they encounter the command staff, and the ambassadors each dealing with the crisis."
On this day in 1998 (in the United Kingdom), Space Island One aired "Crew Test." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Space Island One:
"A group dynamics expert exposes cracks and resentments in the crew by purposely digging into their privacy and provoking arguments and confrontations."
"A group dynamics expert exposes cracks and resentments in the crew by purposely digging into their privacy and provoking arguments and confrontations."
When it comes to some quality Star Trek, rarely does the opinions of the majority and myself differ all that much. Sure, the majority tends to flatten out the curve in any equation, but that's what being a part of the majority means. One time where we do differ, though, is with the airing of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "Far Beyond the Stars" episode. (NOTE: it first aired on this date in 1998.) I know many folks who call this hour the best in the entire seven seasons; in fact, I know many who do. But to me it was interesting, yes. Why didn't I care about it more deeply than others? I tend to think because -- when measured against the greater context of things DS9 spent much of its time talking about -- this was only a single note played in a much broader composition. As such, I can only say it didn't strike me as 'personally' as it did so many others.
On this day in 1998, Star Trek: Voyager aired "Hunters." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Voyager starts to receive news from home both good and bad. They also encounter the Hirogen race who only live to hunt and have their sights on Voyager."
"Voyager starts to receive news from home both good and bad. They also encounter the Hirogen race who only live to hunt and have their sights on Voyager."
On this day in 2000, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Shades Of Grey." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Col. O'Neill is dismissed from the SGC for stealing alien technology, and is subsequently approached to participate in an even more covert Stargate operation."
"Col. O'Neill is dismissed from the SGC for stealing alien technology, and is subsequently approached to participate in an even more covert Stargate operation."
On this day in 2002, Andromeda aired "Be All My Sins Remembered." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Beka receives news of a former crew-member's death and that she was named as his next-of-kin in his will. As they travel to claim his belongings, Harper and Beka tell Dylan more about their comrade."
"Beka receives news of a former crew-member's death and that she was named as his next-of-kin in his will. As they travel to claim his belongings, Harper and Beka tell Dylan more about their comrade."
On this day in 2002, Mutant X aired "Altered Ego." This served as the fourteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young New Mutant from Adam's past shows up, seeking revenge for her father's death."
"A young New Mutant from Adam's past shows up, seeking revenge for her father's death."
On this day in 2003, Smallville aired "Prodigal." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lex Luthor rescues his gambler, estranged, half-brother Lucas from a dangerous situation involving Chinese triad gangsters, and brings him to Smallville to help him in a commercial dispute against their father, Lionel. However, Lucas stays side by side with Lionel in his plans of getting his hands on all of Lex's money to feed his gambling habit. The homeless Lex is lodged by Jonathan and his family, while Clark Kent tries to fix the situation with the crafty Lucas before he can carry out his plan to rip off the Luther fortune. But who is playing who? Meanwhile, Clark asks Chloe to put a good word for him to get a job at The Talon which is then bought by Lucas, and Lional reveals that he has regained his eyesight but does not inform anyone."
"Lex Luthor rescues his gambler, estranged, half-brother Lucas from a dangerous situation involving Chinese triad gangsters, and brings him to Smallville to help him in a commercial dispute against their father, Lionel. However, Lucas stays side by side with Lionel in his plans of getting his hands on all of Lex's money to feed his gambling habit. The homeless Lex is lodged by Jonathan and his family, while Clark Kent tries to fix the situation with the crafty Lucas before he can carry out his plan to rip off the Luther fortune. But who is playing who? Meanwhile, Clark asks Chloe to put a good word for him to get a job at The Talon which is then bought by Lucas, and Lional reveals that he has regained his eyesight but does not inform anyone."
On this day in 2004, Smallville aired "Velocity." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While returning home after leaving Jonathan Kent in the hospital recovering from a heart attack, the truck of Martha and Clark is almost hit by two cars racing in the road. For the greatest surprise and deception of Clark, one of the drivers is Pete Ross, who has become the friend of the bad element Jason Dante whom is using meteor-rock synthetic fuel to win at drag races. Pete does not accept Clark's advice and gets into serious trouble when Dante wants $20,000 of losses after thinking Pete betrayed him to the police. Meanwhile, Lex investigates the prominent Dr. Lia Teng about her research of blood platelet with Adam Knight, and Lana feels threatened by the mysterious dark secret of Adam after finding out that he "died" of a rare liver disease and learns about the mysterious blood platelet drug he is taking to keep himself alive."
"While returning home after leaving Jonathan Kent in the hospital recovering from a heart attack, the truck of Martha and Clark is almost hit by two cars racing in the road. For the greatest surprise and deception of Clark, one of the drivers is Pete Ross, who has become the friend of the bad element Jason Dante whom is using meteor-rock synthetic fuel to win at drag races. Pete does not accept Clark's advice and gets into serious trouble when Dante wants $20,000 of losses after thinking Pete betrayed him to the police. Meanwhile, Lex investigates the prominent Dr. Lia Teng about her research of blood platelet with Adam Knight, and Lana feels threatened by the mysterious dark secret of Adam after finding out that he "died" of a rare liver disease and learns about the mysterious blood platelet drug he is taking to keep himself alive."
On this day in 2004, Star Trek: Enterprise aired "Harbinger." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With Reed and Hayes fighting over a training program and Trip seemingly making T'Pol jealous, Enterprise discovers a dying alien in a pod with technology similar to the Spheres."
"With Reed and Hayes fighting over a training program and Trip seemingly making T'Pol jealous, Enterprise discovers a dying alien in a pod with technology similar to the Spheres."
On this day in 2005, Andromeda aired "The Opposites Of Attraction." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Harper develops a way to save the Seefra system from its impending doom, a spy has slipped on board the Andromeda. Dylan, Rhade, and Trance all feel that someone who should not be aboard is, but cannot confirm their suspicions. Things turn south when the spy attacks Beka by opening a portal to open space inside the ship."
"While Harper develops a way to save the Seefra system from its impending doom, a spy has slipped on board the Andromeda. Dylan, Rhade, and Trance all feel that someone who should not be aboard is, but cannot confirm their suspicions. Things turn south when the spy attacks Beka by opening a portal to open space inside the ship."
On this day in 2005, Stargate: Atlantis aired the 13th episode of its inaugural season. It was called "Sanctuary," and here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Sheppard invites a priestess, who claims to not know about a weapon protecting her planet from the Wraith, to Atlantis to discuss asylum for refugees."
"Sheppard invites a priestess, who claims to not know about a weapon protecting her planet from the Wraith, to Atlantis to discuss asylum for refugees."
On this day in 2008, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles aired "Queen's Gambit." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"Sarah reevaluates the capabilities of her friend Andy Goode's computer, the Turk II, after he enters it in a major chess competition. During the competition, Sarah meets a stranger with a history similar to hers, and who is being pursued by another terminator. At school, John meets a new friend in shop class and becomes curious about the attractive and mysterious Cheri, who is possibly being abused at home. Cameron continues to try to fit in at school, but struggles to act "normal" in her session with the grief counselor. Agent Ellison finds remnants from a past terminator confrontation, leading him closer to both Sarah and the terminator Cromartie. Meanwhile, Cromartie has assumed the identity of the late George Laszlo. Posing as an FBI agent, he continues looking for Sarah and John, and has a conversation with Charley Dixon."
"Sarah reevaluates the capabilities of her friend Andy Goode's computer, the Turk II, after he enters it in a major chess competition. During the competition, Sarah meets a stranger with a history similar to hers, and who is being pursued by another terminator. At school, John meets a new friend in shop class and becomes curious about the attractive and mysterious Cheri, who is possibly being abused at home. Cameron continues to try to fit in at school, but struggles to act "normal" in her session with the grief counselor. Agent Ellison finds remnants from a past terminator confrontation, leading him closer to both Sarah and the terminator Cromartie. Meanwhile, Cromartie has assumed the identity of the late George Laszlo. Posing as an FBI agent, he continues looking for Sarah and John, and has a conversation with Charley Dixon."
On this day in 2011, Smallville aired "Beacon." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's tenth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Clark is surprised to see Martha on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois watch as Martha is injured in an attack on national television. Meanwhile, Lionel reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess and Oliver. Lois and Chloe decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur."
"Clark is surprised to see Martha on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois watch as Martha is injured in an attack on national television. Meanwhile, Lionel reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess and Oliver. Lois and Chloe decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur."
On this day in 2016, Colony aired "Geronimo." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Geronimo's identity is revealed. Will begins to question his wife's loyalties. Katie struggles with the weight of her choices. Bram finds his way into a secret world. Snyder sees an opporunity to improve his standing in the colony."
"Geronimo's identity is revealed. Will begins to question his wife's loyalties. Katie struggles with the weight of her choices. Bram finds his way into a secret world. Snyder sees an opporunity to improve his standing in the colony."
On this day in 2016, Legends Of Tomorrow aired "White Knights." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dr. Stein sneaks into a lab and finds out that Savage is trying to create Firestorm."
"Dr. Stein sneaks into a lab and finds out that Savage is trying to create Firestorm."
On this day in 2016 (in France and Germany), Trepalium aired the first, second, and third episodes in the program's only season on television. (For those unaware, this was a French-language Science Fiction miniseries.) According to our friends at Wikipedia.org, here are the various plot summaries:
Episode 1: "In the near future, the population is split in two by a wall. On the one hand, the “Zone”, with 80% of the unemployed, on the other, the “City” hosting the 20% of active workers. Izia Katell lives in the Zone where she is raising her son alone. She is selected by the government to become a “solidarity employee” in Aquaville, on the asset side. She goes to work at Ruben Garcia, a depollution engineer devoted to his work, who lives with his wife Thaïs and his daughter who has become mutic."
Episode 2: "Ruben orders Izia, his solidarity who looks like two drops of water to his wife, to accompany him to a cocktail at which the general manager of Aquaville is present. He formalizes his candidacy for the position."
Episode 3: "Double agent, Izia is caught in a vicious circle. Her worst fear is to be discovered."
Episode 1: "In the near future, the population is split in two by a wall. On the one hand, the “Zone”, with 80% of the unemployed, on the other, the “City” hosting the 20% of active workers. Izia Katell lives in the Zone where she is raising her son alone. She is selected by the government to become a “solidarity employee” in Aquaville, on the asset side. She goes to work at Ruben Garcia, a depollution engineer devoted to his work, who lives with his wife Thaïs and his daughter who has become mutic."
Episode 2: "Ruben orders Izia, his solidarity who looks like two drops of water to his wife, to accompany him to a cocktail at which the general manager of Aquaville is present. He formalizes his candidacy for the position."
Episode 3: "Double agent, Izia is caught in a vicious circle. Her worst fear is to be discovered."
