Sorry, folks, but I don't do sitcoms. Never have. Probably never will. I don't dislike them; I just find them far too formulaic for my tastes. Such is life. In any event, on this day back in 2000, the BBC mixed Superhero goodness with the typical situation comedy with the airing of My Hero. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise behind the series:
"Thermoman is a multiple-powered superhero who originates from the planet Ultron. In an attempt to do his best to fit in with life on earth, he creates the human alias of George Sunday."
"Thermoman is a multiple-powered superhero who originates from the planet Ultron. In an attempt to do his best to fit in with life on earth, he creates the human alias of George Sunday."
Critical darling Ida Lupino stretched her dramatic wings with a guest-starring appearance aboard Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone. Interestingly enough, I've read that Ms. Lupino is one of the only talents to both appear in and direct episodes of the Serling serial. How's that for being progressive? As for her television work, she also paid visits to Batman and The Wild Wild West for good measure. In 1975, she enjoyed a role aboard the Horror/Fantasy The Devil's Rain for Sandy Howard Productions. Though she's no longer with us, Lupino was born on this day in 1918.
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Yes, peeps, there was a time when so much set decorating for Science Fiction films looked like little more than condoms inflated and stuck to walls; and such was the case for a short scene aboard the campy Invaders From Mars (1953), a film which boasts an appearance by William Phipps. So far as genre work is concerned, he also appeared aboard Five (1951), The War Of The Worlds (1953), Science Fiction Theatre, Cat-Women Of The Moon (1953), The Snow Creature (1954), Men Into Space, The Twilight Zone, The Evil Of Frankenstein (1964), Batman, The Green Hornet, The Wild Wild West, Space Force (1978), The Secret Empire, Probe, and Time Express. Though he's no longer with us, Phipps was born on this day in 1922.
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Irwin Allen's Land Of The Giants was one of those shows that never quite fell on my radar for years until I discovered it in television syndication -- the true stomping ground for all great SciFi shows -- and then I didn't exactly fall in love with it. It was good -- a bit campy at times, like much of Allen's library -- and suitable Fantasy entertainment. Gary Conway played 'Captain Steve Burton' aboard this true original, and Conway was born on this day in 1936.
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Without a doubt, George A. Romero's 'Living Dead' films are far more Horror than they are true Science Fiction, but -- as grandma used to say -- "An apocalypse is an apocalyse." Thus, I fell compelled to give perhaps the greatest creator of End Times since God himself credit in this space. On his incredible resume, there are many films deserving of mention, but I'll simply mention Night Of The Living Dead (1968), The Crazies (1973), and Monkey Shines (1988) just to name a few. Though he's no longer with us, Romero was born on this day in 1940.
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For the record:
Despite his record of practically bringing the contemporary zombie movie to life (snicker snicker), Romero's earlier work didn't earn him the kind of attention he received later in his career.
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For the record:
Despite his record of practically bringing the contemporary zombie movie to life (snicker snicker), Romero's earlier work didn't earn him the kind of attention he received later in his career.
- At the 1988 Sitges - Catalonian Film Festival, his work on the Horror film Monkey Shines earned him three out of four trophies (wins for 'Best Screenplay,' 'Best Director,' 'Prize of the Catalan Screenwriter's Critic and Writer's Association' while settling for nominations alone on 'Best Film').
- In 1994, Romero received a Saturn Award nomination (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films) in the category of 'Best Director' for his work on The Dark Half (1993).
- In 2017, the director received his 'star' on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Veteran character actor John Schuck played a terrific Klingon ambassador in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, as can be seen above when he was trying to convince the Federation council just how bad a renegade Capt. James T. Kirk was. He turned up again in the same role as part of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Additionally, I remember him from a mid-70's SciFi/Comedy called Holmes and Yo-Yo, the ongoing stories of a cop and his android partner. Schuck was born on this day in 1940.
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Michael Beck burst onto the silver screen as the star of The Warriors in 1979. He found Science Fiction in 1982 as the star of the forgettable Battletruck, following that up with the equally forgettable Megaforce. About two decades later, he secured roles in the fan-favorite Babylon 5 and its short-lived spin-off, Crusade. Beck was born on this day in 1949.
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Patrick Bergin is another one of those actors who I thought would have a bigger, broader career. Still, he has given genre projects a fair go, appearing in such properties as Highway To Hell (1992), Frankenstein (1993), Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996), The Lost World (1999), Escape Velocity (1999), Merlin: The Return (2000), Beneath Loch Ness (2001), and Smallville. Bergin was born on this day in 1951.
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It would appear that the beautiful Lisa Eichhorn tends to gravitate toward far more conventional fare as opposed to genre entertainment, but she did join genre favorite Michael Paré aboard the poorly-reviewed but fondly-remembered Moon 44 (1990). Her resume also includes guest spots aboard Tales Of The Unexpected and TV's Swamp Thing for good measure. Eichhorn was born on this day in 1952.
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Since beginning his career in 1978, Richard Lineback has appeared in many high-profile SciFi properties. He's booked appearances on Knight Rider, Max Headroom, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Stephen King's The Stand, and Star Trek: Enterprise. Lineback was born on this day in 1952.
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Early in her professional career, the young Pamelyn Ferdin joined William Shatner aboard "And The Children Shall Lead," a third season adventure for the classic Star Trek. Ferdin was born on this day in 1959.
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Not content enough with being just a pretty face, the lovely Jenette Goldstein decided to defy the odds, and thank goodness she did so with conviction! In 1986, she starred as the memorable 'Vasquez' -- the smart-mouthed, trash-talking Colonial Marine -- in Jim Cameron's Aliens. Goldstein was born on this day in 1960.
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I only watched the first season or two of Andromeda, so unfortunately I really couldn't tell you much about Brandy Ledford's character or performance, Doyle. From the picture above, though, I'd say she's rough, tough, and ready to rumble! Ledford was born on this day in 1969.
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Dreamy Gabrielle Anwar had her body snatched in 1993's aptly titled Body Snatchers, a loose remake of the original Cold-War area SciFi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Anwar was born on this day in 1970.
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Funnyman Rob Corddry faced the end of life as we know it aboard the Horror/SciFi/Comedy Warm Bodies (2013). Corddry was born on this day in 1971.
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An alumnus of Second City, funny lady Lauren Ash tried Fantasy on for size with a role in Syfy's popular Lost Girl. Ash was born on this day in 1983.
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Among other things, Hannibal Buress provided the voice for Justice League Action's 'Mister Terrific,' no small feat indeed. Buress was born on this day in 1983.
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Creatively, Bug Hall has been all over the map, though it would appear the actor fits most easily into conventional comedies. As far as SciFi/Fantasy goes, he's sported roles aboard The Day The Earth Stopped (2008), Arachnoquake (2012), and NBC's short-lived Revolution. Hall was born on this day in 1985.
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Lewis Tan has had the opportunity to flex his muscles aboard AMC's SciFi-lite property Into The Badlands in its 2018 season. Tan was born on this day in 1987.
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You face the Apocalypse, and you deserve a mention: newcomer Kyla Kenedy lasted as long as she could against the oncoming hoardes behind AMC's The Walking Dead. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Kenedy was born on this day in 2003.
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On this day in 1934 (in Finland), audiences got a dose of SciFi/Horror medicine with the theatrical release of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
On this day in 1974 (in Spain), the 1960-produced Mill Of The Stone Women enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 19th century Holland, a professor of fine arts and an unlicensed surgeon run a secret lab where the professor's ill daughter receives blood-transfusions from kidnapped female victims who posthumously become macabre art."
"In 19th century Holland, a professor of fine arts and an unlicensed surgeon run a secret lab where the professor's ill daughter receives blood-transfusions from kidnapped female victims who posthumously become macabre art."
A star is born! On this day in 1983, David Cronenberg's Videodrome premiered in theatres. The film starred James Woods and Debbie Harry, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A sleazy cable-TV programmer begins to see his life and the future of media spin out of control in a very unusual fashion when he acquires a new kind of programming for his station."
"A sleazy cable-TV programmer begins to see his life and the future of media spin out of control in a very unusual fashion when he acquires a new kind of programming for his station."
A star is born ... and born ... and born ... and born ... On this day in 1993, the Fantasy/Comedy Groundhog Day enjoyed its big screen theatrical premiere in Westwood, California! Written (in part) and directed by the late Harold Ramis, the film starred Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again."
"A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again."
A star is born! On this day in 1994 (in the United Kingdom), someone first turned on the Death Machine. Written and directed by Stephen Norrington, the SciFi/Horror starred Brad Dourif, Ely Pouget, and William Hootkins. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a mad genius inventor of killer robots and cyborgs at Chaank Armaments Corp. kills execs, he unleashes his ultimate death machine on the new cute CEO firing him."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Machine stirred up an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"After a mad genius inventor of killer robots and cyborgs at Chaank Armaments Corp. kills execs, he unleashes his ultimate death machine on the new cute CEO firing him."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Death Machine stirred up an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 1994 (in Romania), The Crow enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever. Based on the comic book series from James O'Barr, the film was directed by Alex Proyas and starred Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, and Ernie Hudson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder."
"A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), the Filipino superhero who gained his powers from the rubber tree, Lastikman, enjoyed a stretch in theaters. Written (in part) and directed by Tony Y. Reyes, the Fantasy feature starred Vic Sotto as the 'Man of Stretch,' and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Young Hilario was nearby a rubber tree when it was struck by a meteorite. This incident gave Hilario the powers of elasticity and morphing. To honor his dead parents he vowed to use his his powers for good. Hilario grows up and becomes Professor Larry. a teacher in Physics. He transforms into the superhero Lastikman to protect people from injustice and oppression."
"Young Hilario was nearby a rubber tree when it was struck by a meteorite. This incident gave Hilario the powers of elasticity and morphing. To honor his dead parents he vowed to use his his powers for good. Hilario grows up and becomes Professor Larry. a teacher in Physics. He transforms into the superhero Lastikman to protect people from injustice and oppression."
On this day in 2004 (in Italy), Dark Descent (aka Descent Into Darkness) premiered on home video. The SciFi feature starred Dean Cain and Scott Wiper, and here's the premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
"Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth."
On this day in 2005, the Indie/SciFi flick called Planetfall came crashing down in theatres. The feature starred Rachel Adams and Jonathan Adams, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A spaghetti western in science fiction clothing. Competing female bounty hunters track down the ultimate treasure on a planet wracked with turmoil. A drug named psylenol has hit the streets, stolen from a secret military program and reconditioned to be an over-the-counter psychedelic. When the general populace starts developing telekinetic powers, the corrupt government of Zita declares martial law. When the film starts, a confiscated shipment of the drug has been stolen. Now the race is on to obtain the last supply of the most powerful drug in the universe!"
"A spaghetti western in science fiction clothing. Competing female bounty hunters track down the ultimate treasure on a planet wracked with turmoil. A drug named psylenol has hit the streets, stolen from a secret military program and reconditioned to be an over-the-counter psychedelic. When the general populace starts developing telekinetic powers, the corrupt government of Zita declares martial law. When the film starts, a confiscated shipment of the drug has been stolen. Now the race is on to obtain the last supply of the most powerful drug in the universe!"
On this day in 2011 (in Canada), the 1979-produced Alien played for audiences in attendance of the Digital Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
On this day in 2017 (in Japan), the 1902-produced A Trip To The Moon played for audiences in attendance of the Nasu Onsen Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An association of astronomers has convened to listen to the plan of Professor Barbenfouillis, their president, to fly to the moon. With the one dissenting voice quashed by Barbenfouillis and the other members, the plan is approved with Barbenfouillis choosing five others to accompany him. Most of the preparation for the trip is in building the vessel and launching mechanism, which resemble a large bullet and a large gun respectively. Hitting the moon in the eye, the six land safely at their destination. They find that much about the moon is wonderful and fantastical, but also that much is not what they would have liked to encounter as it is life threatening. They have to find a way to get out of their alien predicament to get back home safely."
"An association of astronomers has convened to listen to the plan of Professor Barbenfouillis, their president, to fly to the moon. With the one dissenting voice quashed by Barbenfouillis and the other members, the plan is approved with Barbenfouillis choosing five others to accompany him. Most of the preparation for the trip is in building the vessel and launching mechanism, which resemble a large bullet and a large gun respectively. Hitting the moon in the eye, the six land safely at their destination. They find that much about the moon is wonderful and fantastical, but also that much is not what they would have liked to encounter as it is life threatening. They have to find a way to get out of their alien predicament to get back home safely."
On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), Jonny Quest aired "The Devil's Tower." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In Africa, the Quest party is threatened by a psychopathic German war criminal and his obedient troop of all-male Neanderthals."
"In Africa, the Quest party is threatened by a psychopathic German war criminal and his obedient troop of all-male Neanderthals."
On this day in 1980 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "The Harvest Of Kairos." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tarrant convinces the others to launch a raid on a Federation transport loading a cargo of valuable crystals from the planet Kairos, and Servalan recruits a retired officer who once served with Tarrant to stop him."
"Tarrant convinces the others to launch a raid on a Federation transport loading a cargo of valuable crystals from the planet Kairos, and Servalan recruits a retired officer who once served with Tarrant to stop him."
On this day in 1984 (in the U.S.), Airwolf aired "Bite Of The Jackal." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An ambitious executive at the Firm makes a subversive play for Archangel's job. A bomb is planted aboard a vintage helicopter owned by Dominic Santini and he's forced to crash land. When Hawke and Archangel go hunting for Dom, Airwolf is ambushed and shot down. The two must convince a group of locals to help them repair their damaged tail rotor. Complicating matters on Dom's end, he must contend with a stowaway aboard his chopper -- a young girl searching for her dad."
"An ambitious executive at the Firm makes a subversive play for Archangel's job. A bomb is planted aboard a vintage helicopter owned by Dominic Santini and he's forced to crash land. When Hawke and Archangel go hunting for Dom, Airwolf is ambushed and shot down. The two must convince a group of locals to help them repair their damaged tail rotor. Complicating matters on Dom's end, he must contend with a stowaway aboard his chopper -- a young girl searching for her dad."
On this day in 1985, the United Kingdom was treated to the fifth episode of Chocky's Children, the second season of the Chocky franchise. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Albertine has been discovered in hiding and she is taken to the London clinic for her tests. She is assessed hypnotically by a doctor employed by Deacon. Deacon is interested in cosmic energy that Albertine knows about through her dealings with Chocky. He wishes to get this power and use it for his own ends. Matthew is guided by Chocky and he tries to get to the clinic and rescue Albertine."
"Albertine has been discovered in hiding and she is taken to the London clinic for her tests. She is assessed hypnotically by a doctor employed by Deacon. Deacon is interested in cosmic energy that Albertine knows about through her dealings with Chocky. He wishes to get this power and use it for his own ends. Matthew is guided by Chocky and he tries to get to the clinic and rescue Albertine."
So far as this die-hard Trek enthusiast is concerned, one of the best episodes to come out of Star Trek: The Next Generation's first few seasons was "A Matter of Honor," which aired on this day in 1989. The hour saw Will Riker serving a tour of duty aboard a Klingon vessel as part of an officers' exchange program, and it put him in the singular position of having to demand a surrender from his commanding officer, Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. A brilliant hour, and a great showcase for some Klingon culture and make-up!
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Superboy aired "Revenge Of The Alien: Part 1." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The alien from "The Alien Solution" escapes after a thief steals the canister containing him. He wants revenge on Superboy for destroying his collection of warrior bodies."
"The alien from "The Alien Solution" escapes after a thief steals the canister containing him. He wants revenge on Superboy for destroying his collection of warrior bodies."
On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "The Viral Staircase: Part 1." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"Based on a colleague's tip, Zach becomes suspicious of a Hungerford researcher."
"Based on a colleague's tip, Zach becomes suspicious of a Hungerford researcher."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. aired "Hard Rock." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Brisco, Lord Bowler, and a town sheriff that strangely enough acts and looks a lot like Elvis Presley help local store owners that are being victimized by a protection for money racket run by a man named Hondo."
"Brisco, Lord Bowler, and a town sheriff that strangely enough acts and looks a lot like Elvis Presley help local store owners that are being victimized by a protection for money racket run by a man named Hondo."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), "Lazarus" aired as the fifteenth hour of The X-Files' first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The consciousness of a dangerous criminal possesses an FBI agent who is also Scully's ex-boyfriend."
"The consciousness of a dangerous criminal possesses an FBI agent who is also Scully's ex-boyfriend."
One of the things that Space: Above And Beyond did exceedingly well (in my opinion) is the program shackled its main characters with some terrific emotional baggage upon which the actors could mete out a stronger performance.
Case in point: "Never No More," an hour which first aired on this day in 1996. The story featured Lt. Vansen abandoning the Fighting 58th in order to serve briefly with another squadron, this one commanded by an old boyfriend. They've been stalking an alien hit-and-run artist -- an aerial wizard the star fighters can't see coming before they've been hit -- and Vansen confuses having "something to prove" with "nothing to lose."
Case in point: "Never No More," an hour which first aired on this day in 1996. The story featured Lt. Vansen abandoning the Fighting 58th in order to serve briefly with another squadron, this one commanded by an old boyfriend. They've been stalking an alien hit-and-run artist -- an aerial wizard the star fighters can't see coming before they've been hit -- and Vansen confuses having "something to prove" with "nothing to lose."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), The Burning Zone aired "Death Song." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode to the program's first and only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at TV.com:
"The team is called in when cases of devastating bone demineralisation are reported. Michael meets a famous singer, who is also involved."
"The team is called in when cases of devastating bone demineralisation are reported. Michael meets a famous singer, who is also involved."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "The Paragon Of Animals." Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Military crises threaten the ongoing formation of the InterStellar Alliance, but Sheridan asserts its power."
"Military crises threaten the ongoing formation of the InterStellar Alliance, but Sheridan asserts its power."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), everyone's favorite bar patron comes to terms with his own mortality -- or does he? -- as part of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's sixth season. Here's the summary of "Who Mourns for Morn?" as provided by IMDB.com:
"A former patron of Quark's bequeaths everything to him."
"A former patron of Quark's bequeaths everything to him."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2000 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC got into the Superhero business with the broadcast premiere of the SciFi/Sitcom My Hero. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the pilot:
"Thermoman rescues Janet and falls in love with her, following her to Northolt where she is being pursued by Dr. Piers."
On this day in 2000 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC got into the Superhero business with the broadcast premiere of the SciFi/Sitcom My Hero. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the pilot:
"Thermoman rescues Janet and falls in love with her, following her to Northolt where she is being pursued by Dr. Piers."
It all came down to this: on this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Sliders bowed out of its original broadcast existence with the airing of its finale, "The Seer." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The sliders arrive in a world where their exploits are well known through the efforts of a man called the 'Seer'. As they prepare for their final jump home the Seer warns them that instant death awaits. Eventually they discover something is blocking their jumps. An alternate way is discovered, but only one of them can go. Rembrandt decides he will jump back to his home world to continue the fight against the Kromaggs."
"The sliders arrive in a world where their exploits are well known through the efforts of a man called the 'Seer'. As they prepare for their final jump home the Seer warns them that instant death awaits. Eventually they discover something is blocking their jumps. An alternate way is discovered, but only one of them can go. Rembrandt decides he will jump back to his home world to continue the fight against the Kromaggs."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "A Hundred Days." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After a cataclysmic meteorite bombardment, Col. Jack O'Neill finds himself stranded on a primitive planet with its Stargate apparently permanently inaccessible."
"After a cataclysmic meteorite bombardment, Col. Jack O'Neill finds himself stranded on a primitive planet with its Stargate apparently permanently inaccessible."
On this day in 2002 (in the US and Canada), Andromeda aired "Lava And Rockets." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tyr and Dylan try to buy parts. When they're attacked, they agree to separate. Tyr returns to the Andromeda. Dylan co-opts a space-tourist ship and its female pilot, to escape. Tyr and Rommie use the Maru to rescue the ship's lifeboat."
"Tyr and Dylan try to buy parts. When they're attacked, they agree to separate. Tyr returns to the Andromeda. Dylan co-opts a space-tourist ship and its female pilot, to escape. Tyr and Rommie use the Maru to rescue the ship's lifeboat."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Blood Ties." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jesse is roped into a deadly undercover mission by his estranged father, who is working against Eckhart."
"Jesse is roped into a deadly undercover mission by his estranged father, who is working against Eckhart."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Rush." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"During a rave party in the underground cave discovered by the Indian descendant Kyla Willowbrook, the student Travis has a reckless attitude climbing a lamp tower and dies. Soon after, Pete is pierced by a parasite hiding the cave wall, thus becoming reckless and bold. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor hires the linguistic specialist Dr. Fredrick Walden to decipher the meaning of the paintings in the cave. Clark invites Lana to date on the next evening. Later, Clark goes with Chloe Sullivan to the cave, and she is also pierced, changing immediately her behavior. When Pete puts a piece of red kryptonite in the pocket of Clark, he once against becomes 'Dark Clark' or 'Red Clark' in which the trio makes lots of trouble in Smallville and hurts the feelings of Lana."
"During a rave party in the underground cave discovered by the Indian descendant Kyla Willowbrook, the student Travis has a reckless attitude climbing a lamp tower and dies. Soon after, Pete is pierced by a parasite hiding the cave wall, thus becoming reckless and bold. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor hires the linguistic specialist Dr. Fredrick Walden to decipher the meaning of the paintings in the cave. Clark invites Lana to date on the next evening. Later, Clark goes with Chloe Sullivan to the cave, and she is also pierced, changing immediately her behavior. When Pete puts a piece of red kryptonite in the pocket of Clark, he once against becomes 'Dark Clark' or 'Red Clark' in which the trio makes lots of trouble in Smallville and hurts the feelings of Lana."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Enterprise aired "Stratagem." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Archer and the Xindi Degra are in a shuttle. With Degra suffering from memory loss, Archer tells him they escaped together from a prison and that the Insectoids took power after destroying Earth."
"Archer and the Xindi Degra are in a shuttle. With Degra suffering from memory loss, Archer tells him they escaped together from a prison and that the Insectoids took power after destroying Earth."
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles aired "Heavy Metal." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"While John continues to have more difficulty coming to terms with a student who committed suicide and felt he was powerless to prevent it, he becomes separated from Sarah and Cameron while they're searching for some stolen cargo when he's accidentally trapped in the back of an armored truck loaded with enough metal to build 500 endoskeletons. But instead, John finds another Terminator with an unknown mission. Meanwhile, the murder of a plastic surgeon that Agent Ellison is investigating leads him to a surprising suspect, while Cromartie, the terminator who followed Sarah, John, and Cameron into the future, continues to rebuild his bio image into another person."
"While John continues to have more difficulty coming to terms with a student who committed suicide and felt he was powerless to prevent it, he becomes separated from Sarah and Cameron while they're searching for some stolen cargo when he's accidentally trapped in the back of an armored truck loaded with enough metal to build 500 endoskeletons. But instead, John finds another Terminator with an unknown mission. Meanwhile, the murder of a plastic surgeon that Agent Ellison is investigating leads him to a surprising suspect, while Cromartie, the terminator who followed Sarah, John, and Cameron into the future, continues to rebuild his bio image into another person."
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Altar Of Mortis." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Before the Jedi can leave Mortis, the Son abducts Ahsoka and infects her with the dark side. While Anakin faces his Padawan, the Daughter reveals to Obi-Wan the only weapon that can defeat her brother: the Dagger of Mortis."
"Before the Jedi can leave Mortis, the Son abducts Ahsoka and infects her with the dark side. While Anakin faces his Padawan, the Daughter reveals to Obi-Wan the only weapon that can defeat her brother: the Dagger of Mortis."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), 12 Monkeys aired "Atari." Officially, this served as the fourth episode to the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A fight for the future ensues when a dangerous band of marauders hunting for Cole and Ramse threatens the mission to save the past."
"A fight for the future ensues when a dangerous band of marauders hunting for Cole and Ramse threatens the mission to save the past."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Colony aired "Blind Spot." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Will earns the respect of his new colleagues. A Resistance attack comes to the home front and brings the Bowman family together. Katie gets to know Will's team. Maddie finds a new job that makes the most of her talents."
"Will earns the respect of his new colleagues. A Resistance attack comes to the home front and brings the Bowman family together. Katie gets to know Will's team. Maddie finds a new job that makes the most of her talents."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Discovery aired "The War Without, The War Within." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons."
"Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons."
