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1980s American Science Fiction Television Series

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Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987-1994)

45min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery
4.2/5 (with 672 votes)

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

With Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Denise Crosby, Michael Dorn, ...
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The Twilight Zone(1985-1989)

30min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Documentary
3.8/5 (with 90 votes)

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

The Incredible Hulk(1977-1982)

50min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
3.6/5 (with 212 votes)

During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.

Directed by Kenneth Johnson, Alan J. Levi, Joseph Pevney, L. Q. Jones, Bernard McEveety, James D. Parriott, ... - With Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, John Finn, Gary Graham, Robert Alda, ...

G.I. Joe(1983-1992)

Animation, Action & Adventure
3.8/5 (with 15 votes)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series in 1983 and 1984, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985 to 1986. Ron Friedman created the G.I. Joe animated series for television, and wrote all four miniseries. The fourth mini-series was intended to be a feature film, but due to production difficulties was released as a television mini-series.

Knight Rider(1982-1986)

48min per episode | Action & Adventure, Drama, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Crime
3.8/5 (with 591 votes)

Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.

With David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden, Peter Parros

Quantum Leap(1989-1993)

48min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
4.1/5 (with 319 votes)

Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home.

Directed by David Hemmings - With Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe(1983-1984)

22min per episode | Animation, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.6/5 (with 157 votes)

When Adam, Prince of the planet Eternia, raises his magic sword he transforms into He-Man (the most powerful man in the universe). With his allies and friends, he battles the evil Skeletor and his minions to protect the secrets of Castle Greyskull.

Directed by Gwen Wetzler, Hal Sutherland

She-Ra: Princess of Power(1985-1987)

24min per episode | Action & Adventure, Animation, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.8/5 (with 94 votes)

She-Ra, He-Man's twin sister, is leading a group of freedom fighters known as the Great Rebellion in the hope of freeing their homeworld of Etheria from the tyrannical rule of Hordak and the Evil Horde.

Directed by Gwen Wetzler

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century(1979-1981)

1h per episode | Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.5/5 (with 50 votes)

20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.

Directed by Daniel Haller, Vincent McEveety, Dick Lowry, Larry Stewart, Sigmund Neufeld jr. - With Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O'Connor, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Thom Christopher, Felix Silla, ...

Friday the 13th: The Series(1987-1990)

45min per episode | Mystery, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama
3.7/5 (with 109 votes)

Micki and Ryan with the help of their friend Jack try to recover cursed antiques so they can store them in safety inside the antique store's vault.

With Louise Robey, John D. LeMay, Steve Monarque, Chris Wiggins

War of the Worlds(1988-1990)

1h per episode | Drama, Action & Adventure
3.2/5 (with 14 votes)

Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse.

With Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green, Philip Akin, Richard Chaves, Adrian Paul

The Ray Bradbury Theater(1985-1992)

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama
3.5/5 (with 16 votes)

A Canadian-produced fantastic anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.

With Ray Bradbury
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Battle of the Planets(1978-1979)

30min per episode | Animation, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.3/5 (with 15 votes)

G-Force, a five-member superhero team, fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.

Directed by Alan Dinehart

Amazing Stories(1985-1987)

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family, Mystery, Crime
3.7/5 (with 90 votes)

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

Directed by Steven Spielberg - With Danny DeVito, Kevin Costner, Christopher Lloyd

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs(1987-1988)

22min per episode | Animation, Western, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
4.0/5 (with 17 votes)

An animated television space western based on Star Musketeer Bismarck, a Japanese anime series created by Studio Pierrot.

Defenders of the Earth(1986)

21min per episode | Animation, Action & Adventure
3.8/5 (with 42 votes)

Defenders of the Earth is an American animated television series produced in 1986, featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—opposing Ming the Merciless in the year 2015. Supporting characters include their children Rick Gordon, Jedda Walker, Kshin, Mandrake's assistant Lothar, and Lothar's son L.J. The show lasted for 65 episodes; there was also a short-lived comic book series published by Star Comics, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr.. The closing credits credit Rob Walsh and Tony Pastor for the main title music, and Stan Lee for the lyrics. The series was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest.

Directed by Will Meugniot - With William Callaway

Ewoks(1985-1986)

23min per episode | Kids & Family, Animation, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
3.0/5 (with 15 votes)

The Ewok Wicket and his friends from the Bright Tree Village go on many magical adventures.

The Transformers(1984-1987)

22min per episode | Animation, Kids & Family, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.9/5 (with 167 votes)

The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers(1986)

30min per episode | Animation, Western, Action & Adventure
3.6/5 (with 12 votes)

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers is an American animated Space Western television series created by Robert Mandell and Gaylord Entertainment Company. The series combines sci-fi stories with traditional wild west themes. It is one of the first anime-style shows produced mainly in the USA, although the actual animation was done by the Japanese animation studio Tokyo Movie Shinsha. At the time it aired, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers was considered a revolutionary children's show.

The Hitchhiker(1983-1991)

30min per episode | Drama, Crime
3.1/5 (with 13 votes)

A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.

With Page Fletcher, Nicholas Campbell

Automan(1983-1984)

50min per episode | Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.9/5 (with 84 votes)

Automan is an American science fiction superhero television series produced by Glen A. Larson. It aired for only 12 episodes on ABC between 1983 and 1984.

With Desi Arnaz, Jr., Chuck Wagner, Heather McNair, Robert Lansing, Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Galactica 1980(1980)

1h per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.1/5 (with 38 votes)

30 years after the original Battlestar Galactica series. Upon reaching Earth, the inhabitants of the renegade starfleet take action when they realize earthlings aren't advanced enough to help battle the Cylons.

Directed by Daniel Haller, Sidney Hayers, Ron Satlof, Vince Edwards - With Lorne Greene, Kent McCord, Barry Van Dyke, Richard Lynch, Bill McKinney, Paul Koslo, ...

Street Hawk(1985)

50min per episode | Action & Adventure, Mystery, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.5/5 (with 41 votes)

Street Hawk is an American television series that aired for 13 episodes on ABC in 1985. The series is a Limekiln and Templar Production in association with Universal Television. Its central characters were created by Paul M. Belous and Robert "Bob" Wolterstorff, and its core format was developed by Bruce Lansbury, who had initially commissioned the program's creation. This series was originally planned for the fall of 1984, Mondays at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. However, ABC executives changed their minds when the summer series Call to Glory did well, and Street Hawk was pushed to mid-season. Street Hawk made its debut on January 4, 1985 on ABC at 9:00PM Eastern/8:00PM Central and ran until May 16, 1985. Reruns aired on the USA Network on Saturdays at 10:00AM from 1990-91.

With Rex Smith

The Powers of Matthew Star(1982-1983)

1h per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy
2.8/5 (with 3 votes)

The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In 2002, The Powers of Matthew Star was ranked #22 on the list of TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time".

Directed by Barry Crane, Leslie H. Martinson - With Peter Barton, Louis Gossett Jr., Amy Steel, Michael Fairman, John Crawford, James Karen, ...

V(1984-1985)

45min per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.5/5 (with 63 votes)

Once again, Earth is the battleground. But now the aliens whose human guise hides their true reptilian natures are wiser. They believe the secret to their survival on Earth lies in the DNA of the newly born half-human, half-spaceling Starchild. But that's something the world's Resistance Fighters cannot allow.

Starman(1986-1987)

1h per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.3/5 (with 9 votes)

Starman is an American science fiction television series, starring Robert Hays and Christopher Daniel Barnes and continuing the story from John Carpenter's 1984 film. The series ran on the ABC network from September 19, 1986 to May 2, 1987. The series was an adaptation and sequel to a movie of the same name produced in 1984.

With Christopher Daniel Barnes

Star Wars: Droids(1985)

22min per episode | Kids & Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
2.6/5 (with 37 votes)

An animated television series that features the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO. The series takes place between the events depicted in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

ThunderCats(1985-1989)

22min per episode | Animation, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
4.1/5 (with 453 votes)

The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderans (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other seven were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderans are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.

Directed by Katsuhito Akiyama, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future(1987-1988)

30min per episode | Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama
3.7/5 (with 30 votes)

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future is a 1987–88 Canadian-American science fiction/action television series, merging live action with animation based on computer-generated images, that ran for 22 episodes in Canadian and American syndication. A toy line was also produced by Mattel, and during each episode there was a segment that included visual and audio material which interacted with the toys.

With Tim Dunigan, Peter MacNeill, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Maurice Dean Wint, Jessica Steen, David Hemblen, ...

Voyagers(1982-1983)

1h per episode | Science-Fiction & Fantasy
3.8/5 (with 40 votes)

Voyagers! is an American science fiction time travel-based television series that aired on NBC during the 1982–1983 season. The series stars Jon-Erik Hexum and Meeno Peluce.

Directed by Peter Crane, Alan J. Levi, Bernard McEveety, Paul Stanley, Virgil W. Vogel - With Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce
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