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FOX · Ended

Space: Above and Beyond

Drama, Science-Fiction, War · 1995 · Rated 8/10

Last aired: S1 E23, ...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best (2) · 1996-06-02

In this cult fan favorite, it's the year 2063. After 150 years of deep space exploration, the people of Earth feel certain they are alone in the universe. Then word comes that two Earth outposts light-years away from home have been brutally attacked by an advanced alien civilization. Now the new young recruits of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Calvary are heading for the front lines of space in the toughest battle the world has even faced.

Cast

Season 1

E1 Pilot 1995-09-24 · 120 min After decades of peace, mankind discovers that it is not alone in the universe and is pulled into a war with an unknown alien species. A group of new recruits in the United States Marine Corp are thrown into the heat of battle. They each joined for there own reason, but in the end they are all fighting for the same thing, Earth and the survival of the human race.
E2 The Farthest Man from Home 1995-10-01 · 60 min A survivor of the attack on the Tellus colony is found, leading West to believe that Kylen is still alive.
E3 The Dark Side of the Sun 1995-10-08 · 60 min A sentry-duty assignment leads the 58th into a confrontation with a battalion of androids, among which are the AIs who murdered Shane's parents.
E4 Mutiny 1995-10-15 · 60 min A mutiny aboard a cargo ship forces Cooper to make a difficult decision.
E5 Ray Butts 1995-10-22 · 60 min The 58th is forced to accompany a special-forces commando on what may prove to be a suicide mission---for everyone.
E6 Eyes 1995-11-05 · 60 min UN officials board the Saratoga for an important conference which will determine the next Secretary General---of the world.
E7 The Enemy 1995-11-12 · 60 min A supply mission goes awry, leaving the 58th stranded in alien territory and suffering from the effects of a mysterious Chig weapon.
E8 Hostile Visit (1) 1995-11-19 · 60 min A commandeered alien ship provides the 58th with information about a Chig outpost, giving Earth forces an opportunity for a Trojan-horse attack against the enemy.
E9 Choice or Chance (2) 1995-11-26 · 60 min The Marines are captured by Silicates after crash-landing in the Cerus System, and are jailed until McQueen and Cooper can rig a radio to call the Saratoga.
E10 Stay with the Dead 1995-12-03 · 60 min A failed mission on an embattled planet leaves Nathan suffering from head trauma and the rest of the 58th presumed dead.
E11 The River of Stars 1995-12-17 · 60 min Christmas Eve finds the 58th in dire straits: its transport vehicle is hurtling uncontrolled into enemy territory.
E12 Who Monitors the Birds? 1996-01-07 · 60 min Hawkes is stranded on an alien world when he accepts an assassination assignment that's supposed to buy him an immediate Honorable Discharge from the Marines.
E13 Level of Necessity 1996-01-14 · 60 min Damphousse experiences a premonition that saves the lives of the 58th---and attracts the attention of a mysterious military branch that wants to exploit her apparent "powers."
E14 Never No More (1) 1996-02-04 · 60 min Part 1 of two. Shane risks her life when she volunteers to fight with another squadron, led by a former boyfriend, against an enemy spacecraft.
E15 The Angriest Angel (2) 1996-02-11 · 60 min Conclusion. McQueen takes on what could be a suicide mission: find and destroy a seemingly invincible Chig superbomber.
E16 Toy Soldiers 1996-02-18 · 60 min West discovers that his brother has enlisted in the Corps and is serving under a gung-ho lieutenant determined to make a name for himself as a soldier.
E17 Dear Earth 1996-03-03 · 60 min The arrival of the mail pouch from Earth holds bittersweet significance for each member of the 58th.
E18 Pearly 1996-03-24 · 60 min Stranded on an embattled planet, the 58th discovers that it must race to reach a rendezvous point in time to save an injured Shane.
E19 R & R 1996-04-12 · 60 min While aboard the pleasure ship Bacchus for some R&R, the 58th receives a a sudden call to action.
E20 Stardust 1996-04-19 · 60 min The 58th becomes embroiled in a top-secret counter offensive against the Chigs to help ensure the success of Operation Roundhammer.
E21 Sugar Dirt 1996-04-20 · 60 min The 58th is abandoned on a barren planet after a successful attack, leaving the marines to fend for themselves with no food---and no hope of rescue.
E22 And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1) 1996-05-26 · 60 min When the 58th is deployed to a moon to complete preparations for a major offensive, they encounter an unknown alien species.
E23 ...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best (2) 1996-06-02 · 60 min Tensions increase as the peace talks approach, and Shane realizes that the enemy has learned details of Operation Roundhammer.

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