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1.
Future Fantastic (1996)
Episode:
The Incredible Shrinking Planet
(1996)
Documentary
Looks at the future of transport, including teleportation and time travel.
Directors: Sam Starbuck, Chris Wells, James Younger | Stars: Gillian Anderson, John Anderson, Dennis Bushnell, Frank Close
Votes: 25
2. Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Stuck in a space station, an escapee of Earth explores the issues examined in science fiction/fantasy literature and comics.
Stars: Rick Green, Neil Gaiman, Clive Barker, Nancy Kress
Votes: 101
3. The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021–2022)
46 min | Documentary, History
Chronicles rare and fascinating details of how "Star Trek" began, where it's been, and how it's going where no television series has gone before.
Stars: Gates McFadden, Larry Nemecek, Marc Cushman, John Tenuto
Votes: 571
4. Future Fantastic (1996)
Documentary
A series of Science Fiction documentaries on a similar theme to the X-Files only true stories. Some of the topics include aliens, our planet, technology and UFO's.
Stars: Gillian Anderson, John Clute, Bruce Sterling, Mark Pauline
Votes: 127
5.
Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
Episode:
Circle
(1974)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The Marshalls learn that their arrival in the Land of the Lost created a paradox in the door of time that's preventing Enik from returning home.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz | Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Scott Fullerton, Jack Tingley
Votes: 75
6. Star Control (1990 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
One of the most widely appreciated and revered videogames of its time, Star Control dictates a story of a future under threat by the alien race Ur-Quan. This game set the standard for ... See full summary »
Directors: Fred Ford, Paul Reiche III | Star: Paul Reiche III
Votes: 41
7.
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021–2022)
Episode:
Saturday Morning Pinks
(2021)
TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary, History
Didn't realize there was a cartoon version of Star Trek in the early 1970s? Not only was it great, but with original series creator Gene Roddenberry, writer D.C. Fontana, and the series' ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Stars: Aaron Harvey, Ronald D. Moore, Bob Kline, Rich Schepis
Votes: 86
8. History's Mysteries (1998–2011)
TV-PG | Documentary, History, Mystery
Explore the stories, events, legends and myths that have incited debate throughout the ages.
Stars: David Ackroyd, Arthur Kent, Christopher Chacon, William L. MacDonald
Votes: 238
9.
The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode:
Inconstant Moon
(1996)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
When Professor Stanley Hurst sees the moon suddenly shine brightly, he concludes that something must have happened to the sun. If it's gone nova, it means the end of the world. It's the ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Michael Gross, Joanna Gleason, Jeremy Hart, Tom Heaton
Votes: 517
10. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode.
Stars: Kevin Conway, Alex Diakun, Eric Schneider, Garvin Cross
Votes: 13,805
11. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
12. The Nature of Existence Companion Series (2011 Video)
TV-PG | 845 min | Documentary
Where The Nature of Existence could only scratch the surface, the Companion Series goes deeper into the most challenging topics in the film, with over 100 experts from all over the world.
Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Nancy Ellen Abrams, Rob Adonis, Aha, Javed Akhtar
Votes: 31
13.
Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
Episode:
Hurricane
(1974)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
While fooling with a pylon, Will opens a time door that brings an astronaut and a hurricane to the Land of the Lost.
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Ron Masak, Spencer Milligan
Votes: 59
14. Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1975)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The further adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei
Votes: 8,199
15. Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A family finds themselves fighting to survive in a land populated by dinosaurs and otherworldly beings.
Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Spencer Milligan, Phillip Paley
Votes: 3,350
16.
Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1975)
Episode:
The Slaver Weapon
(1973)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Spock, Uhura and Sulu discover an ancient multi-use weapon and are captured by the Kzinti who are equally interested in it.
Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei
Votes: 785
17. Return to Ringworld (1994 Video Game)
Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Stars: Fred Bologna, Dan Clarke, Gordon Moore, Paddy Myers
Votes: 13
18.
Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
Episode:
Downstream
(1974)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The Marshalls attempt to escape the Land of the Lost by river and wind up trapped in a cave with a daffy Confederate miner.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz | Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Dave Greenwood, Bill Laimbeer
Votes: 81
19. The Nature of Existence (2009)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Roger Nygard roams the globe to the source of each of the world's philosophies, religions, and belief systems. He interviews spiritual leaders, scholars, scientists, artists, ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Nancy Ellen Abrams, Rob Adonis, Aha, Javed Akhtar
Votes: 509 | Gross: $0.05M
21. Target... Earth? (1981)
95 min | Documentary
A documentary that examines the Tunguska event and what may have caused it.
Director: Joost van Rees | Stars: Victor Buono, Rick Overton, Isaac Asimov, Bernard J. Carr
Votes: 32
22. SexTV (1998–2008)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary
A documentary television series which explores human sexuality.
Stars: Chantal Quesnelle, Carol Queen, Ziggy Lorenc, Tristan Taormino
Votes: 292
23. Ringworld (TV Movie)
Sci-Fi | Announced
A tv series adaptation of Larry Niven's novel Ringworld (1970)
Director: Alan Taylor
24. Inconstant Moon
Sci-Fi | Announced
A couple ponders their relationship on the eve of an apocalyptic natural disaster that threatens to destroy all of Earth.
Director: James Ponsoldt
25. For a Foggy Night (1985)
Short, Comedy
Two drunkards in a bar talk about alternate universes.
Director: Edith Weil | Stars: Frank Asher, Conrad Hurtt, Phil Lowey
26. 2001 and Beyond (2001 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Author Arthur C. Clarke and the cast and crew of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" star in this documentary, released in the film's long-anticipated title year. The... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lennick | Stars: Arthur C. Clarke, Keir Dullea, Freeman Dyson, Wally Gentleman
27.
SexTV (1998–2008)
Episode:
Loving the Alien/Leonard Nimoy: Photographer
(2003)
TV-MA | Documentary
Stars: Mark Askwith, Jack Cohen, Katherine Gates, Ian Lancashire
28.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Comic Strip Hero
(1981)
Documentary
Director: Anthony Wall | Stars: Kirk Alyn, Will Eisner, Leslie Fiedler, Sol Harrison
29.
Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Episode:
Adaptations
(1990)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Commander Rick discusses the adaptations of speculative fiction into other media, everything from turning books or comics into movies to classic books made into comics. Some adaptations are more successful and more faithful to the material
Director: Gregg Thurlbeck | Stars: Rick Green, Clive Barker, Max Allan Collins, Kevin Eastman
30.
Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Episode:
First Contact
(1992)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Commander Rick discusses first contact with various guests, how has this been depicted in speculative fiction and what would be the challenges of interacting with beings that could have different forms - could we even communicate with them
Director: Gregg Thurlbeck | Stars: Rick Green, Ben Bova, David Brin, J. Brian Clarke
31.
Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Episode:
Immortality
(1993)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Commander Rick discuses immortality in speculative fiction from vampires to cryogenics to other methods of extending a normal lifespan. This raises questions such as are made to live longer, is it worth it and would we still be human.
Director: Gregg Thurlbeck | Stars: Rick Green, Clive Barker, Gregory Benford, Peter David
32.
Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Episode:
Science & Technology
(1990)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Commander Rick and company discus science and technology within speculative fiction, starting with magazines like Amazing Stories and Astounding Science Fiction, and the degree of scientific authenticity from hard SF to the ridiculous.
Director: Gregg Thurlbeck | Stars: Rick Green, Gregory Benford, Candas Jane Dorsey, Guy Gavriel Kay
33.
History's Mysteries (1998–2011)
Episode:
The Truth About Science Fiction
(1999)
TV-PG | Documentary, History, Mystery
Stars: David Ackroyd, Forrest J. Ackerman, Arthur C. Clarke, Harlan Ellison