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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979–1981 Action & Adventure • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
2
Total Episodes
37
First Air Date
Sep 20, 1979
Most Recent Air Date
Nov 24, 2020
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
11.4
Seasons
2
Episodes
37

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Seasons

Season 1

1979 • 24 episodes

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Season 2

1981 • 13 episodes

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