Seven Days (1998–2001)

An ex-CIA is the point man for a government organization dedicated to time traveling to correct errors that occurred in the previous week.

Creators:

Christopher Crowe, Zachary Crowe

Stars:

Jonathan LaPaglia, Don Franklin, Justina Vail

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jonathan LaPaglia	...	Lt. Frank Parker (66 episodes, 1998-2001)
Don Franklin	...	Capt. Craig Donovan (66 episodes, 1998-2001)
Justina Vail	...	Dr. Olga Vukavitch (66 episodes, 1998-2001)
Nick Searcy	...	Nathan Ramsey (66 episodes, 1998-2001)
Alan Scarfe	...	Dr. Bradley Talmadge (66 episodes, 1998-2001)
Norman Lloyd	...	Dr. Isaac Mentnor (49 episodes, 1998-2001)
Sam Whipple	...	Dr. John Ballard (48 episodes, 1998-2000)

Storyline

Frank Parker works with a special team of scientists and government officials on project Backstep. Using the Backstep device, Lt. Parker can travel back in time exactly 7 days. Once in the past, he reports in to base using code word "Conundrum" and carries out his mission to alter history for the better.

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Plot Keywords:

time travel | alternate history | army | area 51 | top secret | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Action | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Seven Days: The Series

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Network Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 60 min (66 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show makes reference to "Element 115" as the fuel for the Sphere. Between July 14 and Aug. 10, 2003, element 115 was discovered by Scientists from the Glenn T. Seaborg Institute and the Chemical Biology and Nuclear Science Division at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in collaboration with researchers from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Russia (JINR). It has an atomic mass of 295, with 180 neutrons, and isotopes with atomic masses of 287 and 288. The total quantity produced was four atoms. As of 2004, it has not been officially named, but has a provisional designation of Ununpentium. In the periodic table, it appears in the same column as the elements Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Arsenic, Antimony and Bismuth and shares many of their chemical properties. The use of element 115 in this series is a reference to an interview with Robert Lazar, who claimed to be a former Area 51 worker. In this interview, he said that Ununpentium was an element used by UFOs to produce anti-gravity effects.

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Quotes

Lt. Frank Parker: [answering the phone] Stalag 13, Hogan speaking.

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Crazy Credits

The credits at the end of the episode "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" include an acknowledgment and thanks for the Canadian naval Base CFB Esquimalt, and the officers and crew of the HMCS Huron, for their cooperation in the making of the episode.

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Connections

Version of Retroactive (1997)

User Reviews

I miss this show terribly

Usually, I'm not a big fan of science fiction. But when I heard Jonathan LaPaglia was getting his own series, I just had to check it out. I was not disappointed. "7 Days" was an awesome mix of sci-fi, action, drama, suspense, and dark comedy. Frank B. Parker, the Chrononaut (aka time traveler), was a mischief-maker and had a lot of emotional and mental problems. But deep inside he was a good guy -- he did the right thing by saving the country (sometimes even the world) because it was his job and honor to do it.

I wish UPN had given this show a better chance, rather than shuffling it around and taking it for granted. I miss it, but I'll always be thankful I watched it.