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Notable science fiction television shows from the nineties (1990-1999). List order is chronological.
- Star Trek: The Next Generation. 1987. 891 votes. Continuing the legacy of Gene Roddenberry's iconic original series, Star Trek: The Next Generation became an instant classic with its exploration of social issues, technological advancements, and uncharted territories of space.
- The X-Files. 1993. 909 votes. The X-Files, a groundbreaking series from the '90s, masterfully combined elements of science fiction, supernatural phenomena, and conspiracy theories to create a genuinely thrilling and thought-provoking experience for its viewers.
- Stargate SG-1. 1997. 823 votes. Expanding upon the premise of the 1994 film, Stargate, this captivating series introduced viewers to the secret military organization known as the Stargate Command, whose members traverse the galaxy through ancient wormhole technology.
- Farscape. 1999. 633 votes. A unique and innovative addition to the sci-fi genre, Farscape took viewers on a wild ride through uncharted territories of space as it followed astronaut John Crichton, who finds himself stranded aboard a living spaceship filled with alien outlaws.
Pages in category "1990s American science fiction television series". The following 103 pages are in this category, out of 103 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
- Tekwar
- Timecop
- Total Recall 2070
- Prey
- Meego
- Time Trax
- M.A.N.T.I.S.
- Baywatch Nights
- The Night Man
- Legend
Star Trek alum William Shatner not only dominated his 90s American sci-fi popularity in the Star Trek universe but in other fandoms as well. His venture, TekWar, proved to be highly successful for the actor. The franchise grew from the initial nine novelsto include a video game, comic book series, and a TV series. RELATED: 10 Reasons Why Star Trek ...
Three years after the success of the sci-fi film Timecop, ABC hoped to expand the franchise to TV. However, the TV show would contain none of the original cast, opting instead for new faces for all of its roles. Viewers, instead, followed the adventures of TEC agent Jack Logan as he prevented criminals from disrupting events of the past. The show e...
Although the film Total Recall found great success with audiences back in 1990, TV series Total Recall 2070 never found a strong following. The creators of the 90s American sci-fi series hoped to establish a new world within the Total Recalluniverse without the characters of the popular movie. In addition, much of the action of the series moved mor...
The series Prey tried to develop its own take on the concept of genetic abnormalities and the results of such mutations. Before starring in Will and Grace, actress Debra Messing starred as anthropologist Dr. Sloan Parker. She discovered a link between violent criminals and their different genetic makeup. Homo dominants, as they became known on the ...
Meego was CBS’ attempted to build on their ''Friday Night Block Party'‘, a direct competitor to ABC’s hugely successful TGIF programming block. The series even starred former Perfect Strangersstar Bronson Pinchot in the titular role of the alien Meego. RELATED: 10 Best Sci-Fi Shows Of All Time, According To Ranker After crash landing on Earth, he e...
Originally airing on the Prime Time Entertainment Network, Time Trax joined the network’s original lineup of shows alongside Babylon 5 and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. The series focused on Captain Darien Lambert, a police officer from the 22nd century. A large group of criminals managed to escape from prison and time traveled back to 1993. His w...
The series M.A.N.T.I.S., centered around scientist Dr. Miles Hawkins, played by actor Carl Lumbly. After being paralyzed, he developed an advanced suit that gave him the ability to walk as well as superhuman abilities. After the pilot, the cast was switched out, causing its fair share of controversy. Even the setting changed to the multicultural We...
Although this might seem like a strange entry for a list dedicated to forgotten sci-fi shows, the series made several failed attempts at the genre. Despite being known for its slow-mo lifeguard action only, this Baywatchspinoff tried to prove itself as a serious series. Moving from beachside storylines to a detective agency, the show’s first season...
Originally published under Malibu Comics, The Night Manbecame a part of the Marvel world when they purchased Malibu in October 1994. Comic co-creator Steve Englehart even participate with writing for the live-action show for several episodes. Despite having a built-in fan base thanks to the comic, the series did not become very popular. The Night M...
The 1990s did not seem to be a good time for the sci-fi western. Popular but short-lived series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.was sorely missed after its cancellation in 1994. A year later, UPN decided to try their hand at a series in the same genre with Legend. RELATED: 10 Forgotten Sci-Fi TV Shows That Deserve A Second Chance Starring MacGy...
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TV Series. Ethaniel, an alien creature from a distant galaxy, takes on human form in order to capture the rogue alien David Banning. Now Ethaniel must learn about our world: how we think and how we relate to each other. Dr. Laura Keating assists Ethaniel in his understanding of the "human" way while he pursues Banning.
Dec 9, 2021 · The 1990s was a great decade for science fiction television. These are the ten best shows of the era, that aren't Star Trek.
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TV Series. A former FBI profiler with the ability to look inside the mind of a killer begins working for the mysterious Millennium Group which investigates serial killers, conspiracies, the occult, and those obsessed with the end of the millennium.
