Sci-Fi 5

One of many syndicated genre series to hit American TV in the 1990s, Time Trax added a time travel twist to some time-honored tropes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the premiere in 1993.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

It was a movie based on an original script by one of the most celebrated scribes of The Twilight Zone. Today's Sci-Fi 5 tells the story of how Roger Corman and his family revived that story under a new name with rising '90s talent.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

As was often the case, the first American sci-fi anthology on TV tried to bring the classics to our screens, with tiny budgets and big name talent. Today's Sci-Fi 5 brings a legendary production of Frankenstein back to life!

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

It was an attempt to make a dystopian, machine-ruled future on a TV budget...and to make it funny and kind of sexy too. Hear the story behind Cleopatra 2525 on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Superman was one of the earliest heroes to conquer every form of media. On this day in 1939, after a stunning comic book debut, Superman got his own daily strip that would leave lasting impact on his storied history. Learn more on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Isaiah Hardy

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Before she bought out Cheers, she was a welcome addition to the Enterprise crew for just one movie appearance. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of the late Kirstie Alley.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker.

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Written by Vic Sage

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

There's a lot of British TV sci-fi that can be described as short on budget, but still creates an eerie atmosphere. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Chocky had all that to live up to while focusing on extremely young cast members.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry