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The Real History of Science Fiction Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Robots
Sat, Apr 19, 2014 60 mins
Science-fiction pioneers explore the genre's recurring themes of robots, space, invasion and time. Robots are the focus in the opener, from HAL in "2001: A Space Odyssey" to the Cylons of "Battlestar Galactica" to the world of "The Matrix."
Episode 2
Space
Sat, Apr 26, 2014 60 mins
Space in science fiction is explored, from the horrifying scenes of "Alien" to the epic spectacle of "Star Wars."
Episode 3
Invasion
Sat, May 3, 2014 60 mins
The fear of alien invasion in science fiction is explored.
Episode 4
Time
Sat, Aug 16, 2014 60 mins
An examination of time travel includes looks at "The Time Machine," "The Grandfather Paradox," "The Butterfly Effect" and "Doctor Who."
