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Name: Buck Rogers
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 1979-09-20
Cast: Gil GerardErin GrayTim O'ConnorWilfrid Hyde-WhiteThom Christopher

TV-14
1979
2 Seasons
6.9 (10,661)

Buck Rogers is a science fiction TV show that premiered in 1979 and ran until 1981. The series is based on the character Buck Rogers, who was created by Philip Francis Nowlan in 1928. Gil Gerard stars as Buck Rogers, a 20th-century astronaut who is accidentally frozen in space and wakes up 500 years later in the 25th century.

The show takes place in the year 2491, where a sinister organization called the Draconian Empire is trying to take over the universe. Buck Rogers becomes the only hope for humanity when he is revived by a group of rebels who want to stop the Draconians from achieving their goal of conquest. With the help of his new friends, Buck sets out to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Draconian Empire.

Erin Gray stars as Colonel Wilma Deering, a high-ranking officer in the Earth Defense Directorate who becomes Buck's close ally and love interest. Tim O'Connor plays Dr. Elias Huer, the leader of the organization that revived Buck and assigns him to work with the Earth Defense Directorate. Wilfrid Hyde-White portrays Dr. Goodfellow, an eccentric scientist who helps Buck adjust to life in the 25th century.

Thom Christopher stars as the Draconian Emperor Draco, the ruthless leader of the Draconian Empire who is obsessed with conquering the galaxy. Felix Silla portrays Twiki, a small robot who becomes Buck's sidekick and comedic foil. Pamela Hensley stars as Princess Ardala, a beautiful but treacherous agent of the Draconian Empire who lusts after Buck and tries to capture him for her own purposes.

The show is known for its campy, tongue-in-cheek humor and its colorful, retro-futuristic visual style. The production design and special effects work are both impressive for the time period, and the show's upbeat theme song by composer Stu Phillips is a fan favorite.

The show features a mix of standalone episodes and ongoing storylines, with Buck and his allies facing a variety of threats from the Draconians and other intergalactic villains. Many episodes feature elaborate action sequences, space battles, and other exciting set pieces, making the show a popular choice for fans of action and adventure.

Despite its short run, Buck Rogers became a cult classic and inspired a generation of science fiction fans. The show's legacy can be seen in later works like the rebooted Battlestar Galactica series, which borrowed the same retro-futuristic aesthetic and philosophical themes of humanity versus technology.

Overall, Buck Rogers is a fun, entertaining sci-fi romp that is well worth watching for fans of the genre. Despite its flaws and occasional cheese factor, the show has stood the test of time and remains a beloved cult classic among sci-fi enthusiasts.

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Seasons

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13. The Dorian Secret

April 16, 1981

After Buck rescues disaster survivors and a young woman captured by Dorian ruffians, Dorians attack the Searcher, determined to recapture the woman. As the situation becomes life-threatening, Buck learns some surprising facts about the Dorians.

12. Testimony of a Traitor

April 9, 1981

A 500-year-old videotape implicates Buck in a conspiracy against Earth, and he's promptly tried for treason. Determined to prove his innocence, Buck undergoes a mind probe, but his memories don't contradict the evidence.

11. The Hand of Goral

March 26, 1981

Buck, Hawk and Wilma return from a mission on a nearly deserted planet, only to discover that their crewmates' personalities have drastically changed in their absence. Dennis Haysbert guest stars.

10. Shgoratchx!

March 19, 1981

When Buck and his crew encounter a dilapidated spacecraft, they escort the seven little aliens they find aboard the ship safely onto the Searcher. But the mischievous aliens may drive everyone crazy before they get to their destination.

9. The Satyr

March 12, 1981

When Buck attempts to rescue the few survivors of a colony that was swept by plague, he contracts the disease himself and turns into a satyr -- a beast who is half man and half goat.

8. The Crystals

March 5, 1981

After Buck and his crew discover both a woman who's lost her memory and a mummy-like creature while searching for fuel crystals on an alien planet, they try to determine the connection between the two.

7. The Golden Man

February 19, 1981

Buck tries to help an alien boy reconnect with his companion on a nearby planet. But upon arrival, they discover the companion has been captured by a greedy man who is eager to profit from his power to turn things into gold.

6. Mark of the Saurian

February 5, 1981

When a Saurian boards the Searcher disguised as a human in the first stage of a planned takeover, only the feverish Buck, who has an odd virus, can see his true form. But Buck's crew members dismiss his warnings as lunatic rants.

5. The Guardians

January 29, 1981

After a dying man on a remote planet gives Buck a glowing jade box with mysterious contents, a series of problems besieges the Searcher and its crew. Harry Townes and Dennis Haysbert guest star.

4. Journey to Oasis (2)

January 22, 1981

Buck and his crew escort an alien ambassador to a peace conference aimed at preventing an intergalactic war. But when their shuttle crashes in the desert, they must walk to their destination, facing fierce creatures along the way.

3. Journey to Oasis (1)

January 22, 1981

2. Time of the Hawk (2)

January 15, 1981

Buck, Wilma, and Twiki set off into deep space aboard the Searcher, a starship on a mission to find the lost tribes of Earth -- humans who fled to the stars after a nuclear holocaust that all but destroyed the planet. The Searcher encounters a severely-damaged spacecraft with one survivor, who tells them of a savage attack by a bird-man named Hawk. Searcher sets course for the planet where it is believed Hawk lives, and Buck soon becomes involved in a desperate battle of wits and piloting skills with Hawk. Hawk's mate, who was a passenger in Hawk's ship, is mortally wounded in the battle and Buck and Hawk form a shaky alliance to seek medical aid for her. Eventually, Hawk joins the crew of the Searcher, looking for others of his kind.

1. Time of the Hawk (1)

January 15, 1981

Searching for humans who escaped after a nuclear holocaust on Earth, Buck and his crew encounter an angry bird-man named Hawk who engages them in a game that tests both their wits -- and their flying ability. Dennis Haysbert guest stars.

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