Magic will always inspire audiences of the young-at-heart, and it was on this day back in 2007 that Wizards Of Waverly Place first magically came alive.  Created by Todd J. Greenwald, the show starred Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Marica Canals-Barrera, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:

"The Russo family may be an ordinary family with an average restaurant, but behind closed doors, all three children must compete to be the next family wizard."

Editor's Note:
Sometime during 2025, actress Gomez used her vast Internet platform to take a stand choosing to side with illegal aliens while ignoring the plight of lawful immigrants and American citizens who'd fallen as victims of the lawbreakers she chose to celebrate.  (Link)  Though she eventually deleted her related posts owed to backlash, she's never apologized for her anti-American sentiment.  Lesson: be better than this, folks, especially when the world is watching.
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If evil had a face -- albeit one entirely molded, predesigned, and made of plastic -- then that face would belong to none other than Horror's Chucky ... and it was on this day (in the U.S.) that this devious little menace got his (its?) own weekly television series ... a big feat for something fully fabricated.  Created by Don Mancini, the series starred Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brad Dourif, Devon Sawa, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:

"After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town's hypocrisies and secrets."

On this day in 2023, showrunner Mike Flanagan dug deep into the archives of celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe for an 'adaptation' of The Fall Of The House Of Usher, a framework that served as a means to examine a good deal of what Poe brought to life.  The streaming series starred Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:

"The children of Roderick Usher, a CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, begin to die in mysterious, brutal ways."

The venerable Josephine Hutchinson braved an appearance as 'Grandma Robot' in The Twilight Zone's memorable episode, "I Sing The Body Electric."  And you want to talk about bravery?  Roughly two decades earlier, she entered the Universal Monster Movies Universe with a top role in the fondly remembered Son Of Frankenstein (1939).  Though she's no longer with us, Hutchinson was born on this day in 1903. 

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For so many of my generation and the one that came before me, The Day The Earth Stood Still's 'Gort' remains the original robot.  True, a few years later, audiences were treated to the much more family friendly Robbie and Robot, but Gort always stuck with me, largely because he was so tall, imposing, and mysterious.  You never saw any flashing lights or listened to any of his whirling dials, so you never quite knew what to expect from him.  He made his intentions known, that's to be certain, and the man under Gort's mask was none other than Lock Martin, who even today decades after his death remains one of the tallest actors ever.  Though he's no longer with us, Martin was born on this day in 1916. 

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1970's No Blade of Grass is one of those Apocalyptic dystopian dramas that may not have a lot of SciFi bells and whistles but instead deals with the aftermath of a society on the brink of extinction.  Jean Wallace had a role in the film, and -- though she's no longer with us -- Wallace was born on this day in 1923. 

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Yeah.  Sure.  Try telling that young lady that size doesn't matter!  The lovely Randy Stuart joined Grant Williams aboard the SciFi classic film The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).  Though she's no longer with us, Stuart was born on this day in 1924. 

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Mark my words: if you were born of a certain generation and you found yourself watching a flick with Daliah Lavi in it, then make no mistake ... you were watching it solely to see Daliah Lavi!  She utilized her sexiness unlike few others could, stealing scenes in horror films or spy spoofs and even the occasional SciFi feature like Those Fantastic Flying Fools (1967).  Though she's no longer with us, Lavi was born on this day in 1940. 

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Though it appears that the venerable Lin Shaye has found a home in the realm of Horror with a prominent role aboard the Insidious franchise, kudos to the actress for roles in such properties as Contagion (2002) and Lost Time (2014) to keep SciFi fans interested in her work.  Shaye was born on this day in 1943.

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Veteran character actor Michael Bofshever has led a long and distinguished career appearing in projects all around the creative spectrum.  SciFi fans might recognize him from his work in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Roswell.  Bofshever was born on this day in 1950. 

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David Threlfall poked holes in the Roswell conspiracy with his part aboard Alien Autopsy (2006).  He also produced some laughs for his work in the SciFi-lite comedy Hot Fuzz (2007).  Threlfall was born on this day in 1953. 

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80's sensationd Deborah Foreman made bank in flicks like Valley Girl and April Fool's Day, but genre fans probably remember her best from the SciFi/Comedy Real Genius (1985) and SciFi/Cult Lobster Man From Mars (1989).  Foreman was born on this day in 1962.

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Carlos Bernard, you are always going to be Jack Bauer's faithful 'right hand man' in the universe of Fox TV's incredible run with 24, and thank you for making an appearance in Alien Raiders (2008) so that I can feature you in the realm of Science Fiction.  Bernard was born on this day in 1962.

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Dave Legeno's flame burned brightly despite suffered an unexpected passing in 2014.  Genre fans know him from appearances aboard Batman Begins (2005), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), and as 'Fenrir Greyback' aboard the Harry Potter franchise.  Though he's no longer with us, Legeno was born on this day in 1963. 

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IMDB.com sites that Jonathan Crombie's last screen work was a guest spot aboard Syfy's Haven in 2015.  The actor also enjoyed a guest spot (in 2002) aboard Earth: Final Conflict.  Though he's no longer with us, Crombie was born on this day in 1966. 

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Todd Babcock had a small guest role aboard UPN's Star Trek: Voyager during the program's run, and he also had a small role in Tim Burton's failed Planet of the Apes (2001) reboot.  Babcock was born on this day in 1969.

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Kirk Cameron braved the Apocalypse -- the one of the Biblical variety -- aboard Left Behind: The Movie (2000), Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002), and Left Behind III: World At War (2005).  Cameron was born on this day in 1970. 

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Kate Beahan had a terrific guest-starring role in Syfy's under-appreciated Farscape, and she also turned up in a small role in The Matrix Revolutions.  Beahan was born on this day in 1974.

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While Syfy's Defiance wasn't exactly my cup of tea, I can appreciate any actor willing to suit up as well as layer on the make-up in order to transform from one species to the next: such is the case with actor Dion Johnstone who enjoyed several appearances on the program.  He also enjoyed some facetime aboard Stargate: SG-1.  Johnstone was born on this day in 1975. 

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I gotta be honest with you, folks: I know most of Stargate "regular" fans hated SGU: Stargate Universe, but it was honestly the only one I followed and respected.  Brian J Smith turned in a massive performance in series regular Lt. Matthew Scott, the soldier who just wanted to help everyone find a way home.  Smith was born on this day in 1981.

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Korean actor Seo Kang-joon found life a bit more extraordinary than ordinary for his work aboard the SciFi series Are You Human Too?  Kang-joon was born on this day in 1993.

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If IMDB.com's information is to be trusted, then it appears that relative newcome Jalen Thomas Brooks got his big-time professional start by paying a guest visit to the world of TV's Supergirl on the CW.  Brooks was born on this day in 2001.

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Iris Apatow proved that she's capable of rough'n'tumbling the best of them with her work aboard Pretty Lethal (2026) for Amazon Studios.  Apatow was born on this day in 2002.

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On this day in 1926 (in the U.S.), The Sorrows Of Satan enjoyed its full theatrical release across America.  Directed by D.W. Griffith and based on a novel from Marie Corelli, the film starred Adolphe Menjou, Ricardo Cortez, Carol Dempster, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Geoffrey, a young and impoverished writer, is desperately in love with Mavis, who lives at his boardinghouse and is also pursuing a writing career. Unable to marry her because of his poverty, in his anger he curses God for abandoning him. Soon Geoffrey meets Prince Lucio de Rimanez, a wealthy, urbane gentleman who informs Geoffrey that he has inherited a fortune, but that he must place himself in the Prince's hands in order to enjoy the fruits of his inheritance. What Geoffrey doesn't know is that Prince Lucio is actually Satan, who is using Geoffrey as an experiment to show God that he can corrupt anybody."

On this day in 1960 (in France), the SciFi/Drama Mistress Of The World enjoyed its theatrical release.  The feature starred Martha Hyer and Carlos Thompson, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:

"Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father."

On this day in 1961 (in Mexico), George Pal's Atlantis: The Lost Continent enjoyed a theatrical release.  The feature starred Sal Ponti and Joyce Taylor, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:

"A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches."

On this day in 1961 (in Mexico), La marca del muerto (aka Creature Of The Walking Dead) enjoyed its theatrical premiere.  Written (in part) and directed by Fernando Cortés, the film starred Fernando Casanova, Sonia Furió, Rosa María Gallardo, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Mad scientist brings his dead mad scientist grandfather back to life and makes a Frankenstein-type monster out of him."

On this day in 1962 (in Ireland), Dr. No introduced audiences to the world's greatest spy ... on her Majesty's Secret Service.  Directed by Terence Young and based on the novel from Ian Fleming, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"James Bond 007 is Britain's top agent, and is on an exciting mission, to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow agent. The task sends him to Jamaica, where he joins forces with Quarrel and a loyal C.I.A. Agent, Felix Leiter. While dodging tarantulas, "fire breathing dragons", and a trio of assassins, known as "the three blind mice". Bond meets up with the beautiful Honey Ryder and goes face to face with the evil Dr. No."

On this day in 1969 (in Switzerland), audiences in attendance of the Locarno Film Festival were treated to an exclusive theatrical screening of Paris n'existe pas (aka Paris Does Not Exist).  Written and directed by Robert Benayoun, the film starred Danièle Gaubert, Richard Leduc, Serge Gainsbourgh, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"An artist attending a party smokes some dope and develops the ability to see into the future and the past. His psychedelic hallucinations increase with time."

For the record:
To the film's credit, Paris n'existe pas earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.

On this day in 1979 (in Denmark), that lovable little nugget of joy known as the Xenomorph first made its screen appearance when Alien was screened to audiences.  With a screenplay from Dan O'Bannon and directed by Ridley Scott, the feature film starred Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In the distant future, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo are on their way home when they pick up a distress call from a distant moon. The crew are under obligation to investigate and the spaceship descends on the moon afterwards. After a rough landing, three crew members leave the spaceship to explore the area on the moon. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a distress call. When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew realizes that they are not alone on the spaceship and they must deal with the consequences."

For the record:

• At the 1980 Academy Awards, Alien took home top honors in the category of 'Best Effects - Visual Effects' while having to settle for the honor of a nomination alone in the category of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration.'
• At the 1980 Saturn Awards, Alien took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Supporting Actress' (Veronica Cartwright), 'Best Director,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'  It had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Actress.'
• At the 1980 Hugo Awards, the film took home top honors in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
• In 2002, Alien was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, that organization which seeks to preserve pictures that have demonstrated a lasting impact on the medium.
• ​At the 2004 Saturn Awards, an all-new home video release of Alien received a nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Collection.'
• At the 2011 Saturn Awards, an all-new home video release of Alien took home top honors in the category of 'Best DVD Collection.'​

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On this day back in 1979 (in Portugal), Buck Rogers In The 25th Century took his adventure into the future.  Directed by Daniel Haller from a story by Philip Francis Nowlan, Glen A. Larson, and Leslie Stevens, the film starred Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Pamela Hensley, henry Silva, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"20th century astronaut Buck Rogers emerges out of 500 years of suspended animation into the 25th century where Earth is nearly devastated by nuclear warfare and now threatened by alien invaders."

For the record:

• At the 1980 Saturn Awards sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films, Buck took hold the statue in the category of 'Best Costumes' but missed out in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' (for Pamela Hensley). 
• ​However, at the 1979 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards, genre favorite Erin Gray had to endure a nomination for 'Worst Actress.'  Ouch.

Editor's Note:
For those who missed it, this telefilm actually served as the pilot installment which followed up on the events of Buck Rogers and friends.  It lasted two seasons.​

On this day in 1980, the SciFi/Telefilm Revenge Of The Stepford Wives aired on the Boob Tube.  The feature starred Julie Kavner and Sharon Gless, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:

"A TV reporter arrives in Stepford to do a story on the American town with the lowest crime and divorce rates and the tightest real-estate market (no one ever leaves). She needs an assistant, and after interviewing the seemingly-plastic women of Stepford, jumps at the chance to hire the down-to-earth Megan, who's married to a newly-hired cop who hasn't yet moved into the town. Four times a day a siren sounds and every woman in town takes a pill (they each claim it's a thyroid condition). Accidents start to happen, Megan disappears for a couple of days, and the reporter realizes something is amiss. When Megan returns as a full-fledged Stepford wife, it's time for action."

On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), The Philadelphia Experiment enjoyed its theatrical release.  Directed by Stewart Raffill from a story by Michael Janover, William Gray, Wallace C. Bennett, Don Jakoby, Charles Berlitz, and William L. Moore, the film starred Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In 1943, the United States tests an anti-radar system to make the U.S. Navy ships invisible to the enemy. Dr. James Longstreet uses his experiment in the destroyer escort USS Eldridge that disappears from Philadelphia. The sailors David Herdeg and his best friend Jim Parker are projected to 1984, where they meet Allison Hayes. They unsuccessfully try to contact their base and out of the blue Jimmy disappears in a hospital. Allison helps David to visit Jimmy's wife Pamela, but Jimmy refuses to see him. Now David's only hope is meeting Dr. James Longstreet to learn what to do. Will he succeed?"
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For the record:
At the 1985 Saturn Awards, the film's Nancy Allen enjoyed a nomination for 'Best Actress.'

On this day in 1986 (in Poland), Legend sent audiences on a cinematic trip into another world.  Directed by Ridley Scott from a story by William Hjortsberg, the cinematic Fantasy starred Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, and others.  Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"A demon who seeks to create eternal night by destroying the last of the unicorns and marrying a fairy Princess is opposed by the forest boy Jack and his elven allies in this magical fantasy."

For the record:
Legend enjoyed a singular Oscar Award for 'Best Make-up,' but the trophy went elsewhere that year.  It secured three nominations from the 1986 BAFTA Awards: 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Make Up Artist,' and 'Best Special Visual Effects.'  (Again, no wins.)  Lastly, it secured the nomination for 'Best Make-up' also from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films ... but lost there as well.  Sigh.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of being provided an incredible Blu-ray DVD re-release of Legend in 2021 from Arrow Video.  I penned a review of the U.S. Theatrical Version which readers can find right here.
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On this day in 1987, the SciFi/Animated/Telefilm Ultraman: The Adventure Begins premiered.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The lives of three stunt pilots (Scott, Chuck, and Beth) are changed when they gain the ability to transform into three new Ultra-beings, and form the Ultra Force, to battle four giant Sorkin Monsters."

On this day in 1990 (in the United Kingdom), Communion enjoyed its release to mass audiences.  Directed by Philippe Mora and based on the novel by Whitley Streiber, the film starred Christopher Walken, Lindsay Crouse, Frances Sternhagen, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Whitley Strieber goes with his family and some friends to his holiday home in the forest. They experience some weird occurances, are they UFO activity? Whitley is abducted and then faces a horrible dilema; was I abducted or am I going mad? He sees a psychiatrist who tries to use hypnotic regression to discover the truth."
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Editor's Note:
Let me be perfectly clear on this point for readers - by including Communion as a citation for November 10, I am not casting any doubt whatsever on the Whitley Streiber story.  Simply put, this film and its subject matter falls well within the scope of interest for traditional Science Fiction and Fantasy viewers, and this is why I highlight it in this space.  (This is also why you'll find occasional mentions of the 1947 Roswell UFO crash.)  So back off, haters!

ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a streaming of Communion from a pay cable platform I have a subscription to.  Interested readers can find my review right here.

On this day in 1990 (in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands), RoboCop 2 reported back for duty theatrically.  The feature starred Peter Weller and Nancy Allen, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:

"Cyborg law enforcer RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2."

On this day in 1991, Brain Twisters twisted its way into the brains of audiences in the United States.  Written and directed by Jerry Sangiuliano, the SciFi/Horror starred Farrah Forke, Terry Londeree, and Joe Lombardo; and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:

"A pretty coed and a number of her fellow students participate in one of their college professor's experiments. These experiments are intended measure the brain's reaction when stimulated by patterns of color and light in the hopes of creating a better video game experience. Unfortunately, the test subjects begin to have nasty side effects, including turning the victims into murderers when affected by similar light waves outside the laboratory."

On this day in 1997 (in Turkey), Sleeping Dogs enjoyed its first exhibition ever with a broadcast television premiere.  Directed by Micheal Bafaro from a story by Chris Hyde, the film starred Scott McNeil, C. Thomas Howell, Heather Hanson, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A master jewel thief in 21st century Los Angeles targets the illegal emerald smuggling operations of a highly-connected crime syndicate. During what he believes to be a routine heist, cat burglar Harry Maxwell discovers that his target, notorious criminal Sanchez Boon is also the target of a police raid. In attempting to evade both the law and Boon's well-armed men, Harry meets Pandora Grimes, one of dozens of young women Boon kidnapped to work in his factory. When Boon sets a group of social deviants free and hijacks a space transport ship and its crew, only Harry and Pandora's cunning can save the hundreds of innocent people aboard."

On this day in 2001 (in Spain), audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of Dagon.  Directed by Stuart Gordon from a story based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the film starred Ezra Godden, Francisco Rabal, Raquel Meroño, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A boating accident runs a young man and woman ashore in a decrepit Spanish fishing town which they discover is in the grips of an ancient sea god and its monstrous half human offspring."

For the record:

• At the 2003 Saturn Awards, Dagon received a nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Release.'
• At the 2003 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Dagon received nominations in the categories of 'Best MakeUp / Creature FX,' 'Best Screenplay,' and 'Fest Limited-Release / Direct-To-Video Film.'

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On this day in 2002 (in Spain), audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Mucha Sangre.  Written (in part) and directed by Pepe de las Heras, the film starred Paul Naschy, Rodolfo Sancho, Txema Sandoval, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Two fugitives try to stop an alien invasion that reproduce by sodomizing men."

On this day in 2004 (in Belgium), the SciFi/ShortFilm A Message From Outer Space enjoyed its debut.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:

"Frits, a lonesome, unworldly astronomer, is in pursuit of extraterrestrial life in order to find true friendship, which he does not find on Earth. When one day an egg falls on his head, his lonely existence fills up with hope. Convinced of the fact that there is an extraterrestrial creature inside this egg, he decides to incubate it."

On this day in 2011 (in France), Another Earth entered theatres.  The mostly cerebral storyline almost guaranteed the flick would be a hit with critics and film scholars.  Here's the summary from IMDB.com:

"On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident."
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On this day in 2012 (in Canada), Antiviral enjoyed a limited theatrical release.  Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the SciFi/Horror starred Caleb Landry Jones, Lisa Berry, and Sarah Gadon; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Syd March is an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. Biological communion - for a price. Syd also supplies illegal samples of these viruses to piracy groups, smuggling them from the clinic in his own body. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate."

On this day in 2013 (in Spain), audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of April Apocalypse.  Directed by Jarret Tarnol from a story by Brent Tarnol, the film starred Reece Thompson, Rebekah Brandes, Todd Stashwick, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"After years of yearning for the girl next door, Artie finally builds the courage to woo her only to find out the girl of his dreams and best friend, April, is moving away - sending Artie into a deep depression."

On this day in 2012, Girl Vs. Monster enjoyed its first airing on U.S. television sets.  Directed by Stuart Gillard, the SciFi/Comedy starred Olivia Holt, Kerris Dorsey, and Brendan Mayer; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Skylar finds out that her parents are monster hunters after she accidentally releases some monsters from a secret containment chamber; so she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and also save her mom and dad from these monsters who are out for revenge."

On this day in 2012 (in Hungary), ​Idõugrók 2 - Alternatív jelen enjoyed its theatrical release.  Written by, directed by, and starring Esses Tamás, the feature also starred Bolla Attila, Tokodi Sandor, Harczi Bence, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"After the first episode, our main hero, Tamás is merged with the 3 time shifter rings and now shifts between present (2011) and the future (2022), until he is trapped in an alternate present. Here he get to know two new time shifters, Kate, who can stop time, and Zeon who summons dinosaurs to destroy the present. Meanwhile in the dark future, Zoli and Vladimir has to unite again, to stop the wraiths, with the help of Wladis, who created both the rings and the wraiths."

On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the PollyGrind Film Festival were treated to an exclusive theatrical screening of Trash And Progress.  Written and directed by Abraham Dieckman, the film starred Maryssa Wanlass, Remi Barron, James Camblin, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A rookie journalist has returned to the abandoned frontier of Earth with the dream of writing a career-making story about the descendants of those who were left behind. There she finds a decaying society ruled through fear by a mysterious, ageless despot."

On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the New York Film Festival were treated to the big screen debut of Her.  Written and directed by Spike Jonze, the film starred Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need."

For the record:

• At the 2014 Academy Awards, Her took home top honors in the category of 'Best Writing - Original Screenplay.'
• At the 2014 Saturn Awards, Her took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Writing,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.'

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On this day in 2016 (in France), 2047: Virtual Revolution enjoyed a run at the box office.  The SciFi feature starred Mike Dopud and Jane Badler, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:

"Paris 2047. Most of the population spend all their time online, connected into virtual worlds, and don't care anymore about reality. A shadow agent, Nash, working for one of the multinational companies behind these virtual worlds, is tracking down terrorists who threaten the system..."
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On this day in 2017 (in Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand), Geostorm was finally unleashed on the world.  Written (in part) and directed by Dean Devlin, the film starred Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"When the network of satellites designed to control the global climate starts to attack Earth, it's a race against the clock for its creator to uncover the real threat before a worldwide Geostorm wipes out everything and everyone."

On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Pocketman And Cargoboy took another stab at the whole superhero and spy genres.  Written (in part) and directed by Clay Moffatt, the film starred Becky Jo Harris, Ben Vazquez, Wayne Lundy, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Teenage secret agents must travel to the past and stop an evil doctor from creating a virus that wipes out all life in the future."

On this day in 2019 (in Australia), audiences in attendance of the Monster Fest held in Melbourne, Australia were treated to the big screen premiere of The Dustwalker.  Written and directed by Sandra Sciberras, the film starred Jolene Anderson, Stef Dawson, Richard Davies, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"One by one the residents of a small, isolated town become infected by an insidious bug that turns them into violent, indiscriminate killing machines."

On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), The Last Exorcist enjoyed its general release over the Information Superhighway.  Written (in part) and directed by Robin Bain, the film starred Danny Trejo, Rachele Brooke Smith, Nicolas Coster, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Two sisters are haunted by the demons of their past."

On this day in 2021 (in Spain), audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival were treated to a special theatrical screening of the 1988-produced Howl Of The Devil.  Written and directed by Paul Naschy, the film starred Naschy alongside Caroline Munro, Howard Vernon, Fernando Hilbeck, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Paul Naschy plays several roles in this film about a nowhere actor who likes to pick up prostitutes and play sex games. His nephew resides with him, and is lost in a fantasy world of his own."

On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Screamfest Horror Film Festival were treated to the theatrical premiere of Shaky Shivers.  Directed by Sung Kang from a story by Andrew McAllister and Aaron Strongoni, the film starred Brooke Markham, VyVy Nguyen, Herschel Sparber, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Two young women find themselves at an abandoned camp in the woods with a book of magical spells surrounded by classic monsters in this comedic send up of '80s horror films."

On this day in 2023 (in Spain), audiences in attendance of the Sitges-Catalonian International Film Festival were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Mar.ia.  Directed by the team of Gabriel Grieco and Nicanor Loreti, the film starred Sofía Gala Castiglione, Malena Sánchez, Daria Panchenko, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"After an accident and a major transformation, an adult film star seeks revenge for all the abuse she suffered."

For the record:
To the film's credit, Mar.ia (2023) received a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.

ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I received an all-new home video release of Mar.ia (2023) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net.  Interested readers can find my review right here.
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On this day in 2024 (in Australia), audience in attendance of the Monster Fest were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Freelance.  Directed by John Balazs from a story by Mike Gerbino, the film starred Nicole Pastor, Jordan Fraser-Trumble, Stephen DeGenaro, and others.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"When a down-on-her luck video editor takes on a mysterious, well-paying job cutting snuff films, she is haunted by visions of the people in her videos."

On this day in 1951 (in the U.S.), Tales Of Tomorrow aired "The Crystal Egg."  Officially, this served as the ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:

"A crystal egg reveals live tableaux of the planet Mars. A 19th Century scientist is obsessed with investigating the crystal, but the antique shop owner who came across the seemingly worthless glass hopes to sell it ASAP to a tall, insistent stranger, for whom no price is too dear. The delay while the scientist experiments on the egg makes the buyer even more desperate."

On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Captain Midnight aired "The Frozen Men."  Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's second (and final) season, and here's the premise that's listed on IMDB.com:

"Noted scientist Dr. J. P. Hartley has been kidnapped by foreign agents. Captain Midnight, Ikky, and Tut determine he'd been working with extreme cold to make a metal that could withstand practically anything. An ice sheet in the desert tips the guys off to the doctor's location. As Captain Midnight tries to revive the frozen scientist in the spies' icy lair, the military drops an atomic bomb nearby at the government's atomic testing grounds."

On this day in 1968 (in the United Kingdom), the fifth part of Doctor Who's "The Mind Robber" aired on the BBC.  Officially, this served as the tenth episode of the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:

"With Jamie and Zoe having been turned into fiction, the Doctor must find a way to save them without suffering the same fate or becoming part of the Master Brain."

On this day in 1968 (in the U.S.), Fantastic Voyage aired "The Master Spy."  Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The most dangerous enemy spy, Gottfried Seneca, infiltrates the CMDF, miniaturizes Professor Carter, takes his place, and sabotages the Voyager crew's test procedures."

On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Timeslip aired "The Wrong End Of Time: Part 3."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided compliments of IMDB.com:

"When a young girl vanishes near a derelict naval station in St. Oswald, a fantastic series of events is set in motion which sends teenagers Simon Randall and Liz Skinner back in time to 1940 and the very night when the base was taken over by a group of German marines."

On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), The Girl With Something Extra aired "All The Nudes That's Fit To Print."  Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Sally feels jealousy when John is asked to pose nude in a woman's magazine."

On this day in 1974 (in the U.S.), Partridge Family 2200 A.D. aired "The Dog Catcher."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's only season, and here's the summary from the Partridge Family 2200 A.D. online website:

"With Danny's coaching, Orbit eludes the town dog catcher by disguising himself as a janitor, a dancer, and bass drum in order to avoid paying for a dog license. But when Danny gets a cheaper vehicle license for Orbit, claiming he is not a dog, but a means of transportation, the dog catcher/meter maid has the final triumph, ticketing Orbit for a parking violation."

It all came down to this ...

On this day in 1974 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Animated Series bowed out of its original broadcast existence with the airing of "The Counter-Clock Incident."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's second (and final) season.  Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"The Enterprise finds itself trapped in a 'negative universe' which causes the crew to begin to grow younger and younger toward infancy."

On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4018: The Incident On The Cliffs."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:

"A woman who repeatedly sees UFO's along the Maine coastline finally gets video proof she isn't hallucinating. However, her husband and psychiatrist still don't believe her. Capt. Ryan and S Sgt. Fitz fly to Maine to investigate further."

On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "Traitor."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"When Avon receives news Helotrix has been reconquered by the Federation, Scorpio travels to the planet to find out how they were defeated so easily. Tarrant and Dayna meet up with the local resistance group and encounter an old enemy."

On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), CBS's SciFi/Adventure series Airwolf aired "And A Child Shall Lead."  Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:

"Leading aircraft designer, Robert Phelps, is abducted by foreign agents to the horror of his mentally challenged son, Bobby. Hawke decides to try and find Phelps, obtaining leads from Bobby, whose autism gives him the ability to draw detailed clues from memory. While in the agent's custody, Phelps has a sudden heart-attack and is rendered useless to them. Hawke has to find him for his son Bobby."

On this day in 1985 (in the Netherlands), Buck Rogers In The 25th Century aired "Awakening: Part 2."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In 1987, a space phenomenon sends NASA astronaut William "Buck" Rogers and his space shuttle off course and freezes his life support systems for 500 years. In 2491, he awakens aboard the flagship Draconia, under the command of Princess Ardala and her henchman Kane, a former native of Earth. The Draconians repair Buck's shuttle, but secretly plant a homing beacon aboard to track a path through Earth's defense shield. Upon arriving on Earth, Buck learns that everyone he knew had perished in a nuclear holocaust and Earth has been rebuilt over the centuries. However, he must adjust to the 25th century, and convince the Earth Defense Directorate that the Draconians are secretly planning to conquer Earth."

On this day in 1985 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Will Is Made A Slave."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Fritz tries to change his job by sneaking into The Power Elite. Meanwhile Will learns about the Earth and the real origins of the Masters."

On this day in 1987 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC aired "Paradise Towers: Part 2"" as the sixth episode to Doctor Who's twenty-fourth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The Doctor reunites with the Red Kangs to question why no one questions the steady number of deaths at Paradise Towers. Elsewhere, Mel meets the Blue Kangs who reveal that Pex, the lone young male in the complex (who talks a good game while flanking Mel), is not nearly the heroic and capable fighter he continually boasts of being."

On this day in 1987 (in the U.S.), Friday The 13th: The Series aired "Cupid's Quiver."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Micki, Ryan and Jack must track down an evil statue that causes men to kill the women they love."

On this day in 1988 (in the United Kingdom), the second episode of Doctor Who's twenty-fifth season aired.  It was titled "Remembrance Of The Daleks: Part 2," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:

"With two factions of Daleks involved in a race war on Earth, the Doctor takes care of old business by having the Hand of Omega ceremoniously but quietly buried in a churchyard. His actions do not go unobserved, and leaving behind a bored Ace without a purposeful outlet could spell trouble as well."

On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "Leap Of Faith."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's third season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"As a priest, Sam must save another priest from alcoholism and prevent a murder."

On this day in 1990 (in France), The Ray Bradbury Theater aired "Touch Of Petulance."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"A man travels from the future to the present, to warn his younger self against murdering his wife."

On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Silicon Avatar."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode to the popular program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary compliments of TrekCore.com:

"Riker, Crusher and Data are visiting a colony when the Crystalline Entity appears unexpectedly and attacks, forcing everyone underground. Dr. Marr visits the Enterprise to help track the Entity but soon accuses Data of aiding it."
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On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Batman: The Animated Series aired "Mad As A Hatter."  Officially, this served as the twenty-fourth episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Batman faces the Mad Hatter, a scientist who uses mind-control technology in a dangerous attempt to win the affections of his coworker, Alice."

On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), the animated Flash Gordon aired "Vandals From The Void."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season of existence, and here's the plot summary as provided via IMDB.com:

"When Mongo is attacked by a fleet of UFOs, only Flash questions Ming's attempts to form an alliance with the Rebel forces."

On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict aired "Atavus."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Da'an looses his contact with the the Taelon Commonality. This causes him to change and Zo'or instructs that Da'an must be killed; because he's now considered a threat."

On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Xena: Warrior Princess aired "A Family Affair."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Xena and Joxer travel to Poteidaia, where they find Gabrielle. But, after some strange attacks, Xena starts suspecting that the woman that's supposed to be Gabrielle is indeed Hope, and that her child, the Destroyer, could be alive."

On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Dark Angel aired "Proof Of Purchase."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Alec agrees to kill three Manticore escapees when White plants a small bomb at the back of his head. He must bring their barcode back as proof. When time begins to run out, he contemplates attacking Joshua and Max to save his life. Logan agrees to pay a huge sum to the man who engineered the virus designed to kill him to find an antibody for Max."

On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "It's Name Is Gundam."  Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"In a flash of the blinding light brought forth by exploding hatred and burning anger, the old friends Kira and Athrun are reunited amidst the chaos of conflict. But this reunion is one of fear and confusion, not happiness, as each appears to the other as not friend, but foe. Before either can consider the situation or implications, Kira is forced by Earth Alliance agent Murrue Ramius into the cockpit of the Strike Gundam, one of the secret weapons that Athrun and his ZAFT strike force are after. Forced into combat not as a soldier but a helpless passenger, he can only watch as his home is transformed into a battlefield, and his class mates are threatened by the conflagration. But somewhere within young Kira's heart lies a secret known to no one else that can either save his friends and Helipolis, or further the war that dooms them all..."
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On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Power Play."  Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"The team struggle to disempower a military colonel who has threatened to unleash a nuclear holocaust."
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On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Flash Gordon aired "Til Death."  Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"When Ming orders Aura to marry Barin, she uses an Omadrian love potion on Flash in hopes that Barin will call off their nuptials. Unfortunately, Ming finds Aura with her two suitors and decrees that the men will duel to the death."

It all began right here ...

On this day in 2007 (in Brazil, Poland, and the U.S.), Wizards Of Waverly Place aired "The Crazy 10 Minute Sale."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Alex Russo is a wizard in training along with her older brother Justin, and younger brother Max. Today, she is determined to take a break from her lessons and go shopping with her best friend Harper."

On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Gotham aired "Rise Of The Villains: Strike Force."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Barnes forms a task force with help from Gordon; Penguin is kept busy trying to fulfill a favor for Galavan; and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date."

On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Minority Report aired "Fredi."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:

"Dash goes undercover to catch a woman suspected of having a vendetta against her sister's killers. Meanwhile, Agatha begins to set her own plans in motion."

On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Arrow aired "The Recruits."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's fifth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Oliver recruits Curtis, Wild Dog and Evelyn Sharp for his team, but his training methods prove to be too much for some to handle. In flashbacks, Oliver continues his initiation into the Bratva."

On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Frequency aired "Signal And Noise."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Raimy warns her dad about the date of her mother's death. Frank struggles with his life after coming out of being undercover. Raimy copes with her present life being changed due to the past being changed."

On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Wolf Creek aired "Billabong."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"An American family decide to take a trip to the Australian outback to try and rehabilitate their teenage daughter, until they run into a local."

On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Arrow aired "Fallout."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's sixth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Oliver deals with the fallout of the explosion on the island."

On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Gotham aired "A Dark Knight: The Demon's Head."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fourth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Bruce puts the lives of a Gotham Natural History Museum historian and his grandson in danger as he attempts to discover the meaning behind his knife from the auction."

On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Supernatural aired "Lost And Found."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's thirteenth season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Sam and Dean are left to pick up the pieces following the loss of their mother, Crowley's demise and Castiel's death."

On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), The Orville aired "Krill."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Ed and Gordon are sent on an undercover mission to infiltrate a Krill ship and obtain a copy of their bible."

On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Van Helsing aired "In Redemption."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Old and new enemies and allies hunt for Vanessa as she tries to find a cure for Dylan."

On this day in 2018 (in the United Kingdom), A Discovery Of Witches aired the fifth episode of its first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Gillian pays a price for her disloyalty to Diana, threatening the fragile equilibrium among creatures."
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On this day in 2018 (in Poland, Turkey, and the U.S.), Titans aired "Titans."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"As Detective Dick Grayson fights crime both as a cop and a vigilante, a mysterious girl harboring a dark secret arrives in Detroit."

Editor's Note:
Several folks have informed SciFiHistory.Net that this was the show's television premiere.  However, IMDB.com indicates that the episode was first screened for audiences of the New York City Comic Con on October 3rd, so SciFiHistory.Net always uses 'first screening date ever' for authentic chronological premieres.

On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Van Helsing aired "Super Unknown."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's third season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"To track down the remaining elders, Vanessa, Scarlett and Axel are taken to an old insane asylum which housed one of their ancestors."

On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Z Nation aired "A New Life."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's fifth (and final) season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Warren must leave her new life behind and find her way to Newmerica, reuniting with Murphy and the other heroes, while discovering George is an old friend."

On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Soulmates aired "The Lovers."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"David's life is turned upside down when Alison presents him with proof that she's his soulmate; they start a torrid affair, but everything may not be what it seems."

It all began right here ...

On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), Chucky aired "Death By Misadventure."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"When 14-year-old budding artist Jake Wheeler buys a vintage Good Guy doll at a yard sale, intending to use it in his latest sculpture, his young life will change forever--for better and worse."

On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), La Brea aired "The Hunt."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"With the food supply dwindling, Eve and Ty venture into the forest on a risky hunting expedition. As an unlikely rescue mission comes to fruition, Gavin must put his faith and the fate of his family in the hands of an old friend."

On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), DC's Stargirl aired "Summer School: Chapter Ten."  Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's second season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Courtney learns that Pat lied to her, and she and Pat go to find Jennie to help them restore the diamond and put an end to Eclipso."

On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), Supergirl aired "Hope For Tomorrow."  Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's sixth (and final) season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Supergirl continues to fight Nyxly for the remaining totems but after Nyxly kidnaps William, Supergirl realizes she needs to take a more proactive stance to keep National City safe. Meanwhile, Alex faces the biggest challenge of her life."

On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Andor aired "The Eye."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"With cover from a spectacular local festival, the Aldhani mission reaches a point of no return."
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On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Chucky aired "The Sinners Are Much More Fun."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Chucky arrives at Incarnate Lord, filled with a murderous agenda; a detective questions Tiffany about Nica's disappearance."

On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), Reginald The Vampire aired "The Hunger."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Reginald faces discrimination for not fitting society's beauty standards. When maker Maurice is threatened, Reginald's first feed empowers him to race to the rescue, discovering a secret power along the way."

On this day in 2022 (in the U.S.), DC's Stargirl aired "Frenemies - Chapter Six: The Betrayal."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third (and final) season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Courtney's teammates learn that she has been keeping secrets from them."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), Loki aired "Breaking Brad."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second (and final) season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"With the TVA on the verge of a temporal meltdown, Loki and Mobius will stop at nothing to find Sylvie."

It all began right here ...

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "A Midnight Dreary."  Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A wealthy CEO faces a criminal investigation amid tragedy, trauma, and a supernatural threat. The Usher family learns an informant lurks among them."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "The Masque Of The Red Death."  Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
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"Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "Murder In The Rue Morgue."  Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In charge of the Ushers' publicity, Camille conspires to spin controversy in her family's favor and expose the grim details of her sister's experiments."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "The Black Cat."  Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Leo adopts a black cat who soon brings evil--and a mysterious woman--into his home, while Roderick struggles with terrifying hallucinations."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "The Tell-Tale Heart."  Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "Goldbug."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Pym digs up disturbing information on Verna. With her marriage on the decline, Tamerlane hosts a turbulent product launch that shatters expectations."

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "The Pit And The Pendulum."  Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"A furious Frederick sets out to handle unfinished business. Madeline receives an ominous message at an old haunt. Dupin grows wary of Roderick's motives."

It all came down to this ...

On this day in 2023 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Fall Of The House Of Usher aired "The Raven."  Officially, this served as the eighth (and final) episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune--for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences."

On this day in 2025 (in France), The Sentinels aired the fourth episode of its first season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"The General Staff orders the elimination of the German superhuman, who has become the Sentinels' main enemy. As they set out on his trail, the Sentinels are unaware that they are about to face the Übermensch, an adversary with immeasurable powers."
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On this day in 2025 (in the U.S.), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon aired "Contrabando."  Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third season.  According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:

"Daryl and Paz in Barcelona; Carol and Antonio face the fallout of Solaz."

On this day in 1979, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams was first published for mass consumption.  According to our friends at Google.com, here's what you need to know about this landmark project:

​The plot of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy follows an ordinary Englishman named Arthur Dent who is pulled into an absurd cosmic journey after Earth is unexpectedly demolished by an alien Vogon fleet to make way for a hyperspatial express route. [1, 2]

Key Plot Events
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• The Escape from Earth: Seconds before Earth's destruction, Arthur is saved by his friend Ford Prefect—an undercover alien researcher for the eccentric galactic guidebook, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They hitch a ride on a Vogon constructor ship, endure agonizing Vogon poetry, and get tossed out into the vacuum of space. [3, 4]
• The Heart of Gold: The pair are improbably rescued by the Heart of Gold, a stolen starship powered by the Infinite Improbability Drive. Aboard the ship are Zaphod Beeblebrox (the two-headed, three-armed Galactic President), Tricia "Trillian" McMillan (a human woman Arthur once met at a party), and Marvin (a chronically depressed, hyper-intelligent robot). [2, 3, 5, 6]
• The Discovery on Magrathea: Zaphod is searching for the legendary planet Magrathea, an ancient world that builds custom planets. Once they land, Arthur meets a planetary architect named Slartibartfast. [2, 6]
• The Secret of Earth: Slartibartfast reveals that Earth was actually a massive organic supercomputer built by Magratheans and commissioned by a race of hyper-intelligent, pan-dimensional beings (who manifest in our dimension as mice). Its sole purpose was to calculate the "Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything," following an earlier computer (Deep Thought) determining the answer to be 42. [7]
• Climax and Departure: Earth was destroyed by the Vogons just five minutes before completing its ten-million-year program. Because the mice believe Arthur's biological brain holds the missing question, they try to dissect him. The group narrowly escapes when Marvin depresses a police ship's onboard computer so severely that its life-support systems shut down. [4, 6, 7, 8]
• Resolution: Reunited and hungry, the crew sets course for the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. [9]

[1] https://www.litcharts.com
[2] https://www.britannica.com
[3] https://the-book-lovers.fandom.com
[4] https://www.youtube.com
[5] https://www.supersummary.com
[6] https://www.youtube.com
[7] https://en.wikipedia.org
[8] https://www.sparknotes.com
[9] https://www.coursehero.com