Dark Skies 1996
“History as we know it is a lie.”
What is Dark Skies?
Dark Skies is an American television series that premiered in 1996 on NBC. The show is a science fiction series based on a UFO conspiracy theory.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 1996
- Last aired
- May 31, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 19 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Dark Skies is an American television series that premiered in 1996 on NBC. The show is a science fiction series based on a UFO conspiracy theory. It was commissioned by NBC after the success of another science fiction series, which aired on Fox. The creators of Dark Skies pitched the idea to NBC, and the network decided to produce the show. The series debuted on NBC in September 1996, and it was later rerun by the Sci-Fi Channel. The show's tagline, which reflects its themes, is "History as we know it is a lie." Dark Skies was a part of the 1996 to 1997 television season, and it consisted of multiple episodes, including a two-hour pilot.
Should you watch it?
“A hidden alien agenda rewrites human history.”
- UFO conspiracy storyline
- 1990s sci‑fi production style
- Blend of drama and action
- Only one season of 18 episodes
- Can feel similar to contemporary X‑Files
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s sci‑fi series that mix conspiracy drama with action.
Rated PG, the show features sci‑fi action and mature conspiracy themes appropriate for teen audiences and older.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 19 episodes
- E1 The Awakening Sep 21, 1996
- E2 Moving Targets Sep 28, 1996
- E3 Mercury Rising Oct 19, 1996
- E4 Dark Days Night Oct 26, 1996
- E5 Dreamland Nov 2, 1996
- E6 Inhuman Nature Nov 9, 1996
- E7 Ancient Future Nov 16, 1996
- E8 Hostile Convergence Dec 7, 1996
- E9 We Shall Overcome Dec 14, 1996
- E10 The Last Wave Jan 4, 1997
- E11 The Enemy Within Jan 11, 1997
- E12 The Warren Omission Jan 18, 1997
- E13 White Rabbit Feb 1, 1997
- E14 Shades of Gray Feb 8, 1997
- E15 Burn, Baby, Burn Mar 1, 1997
- E16 Both Sides Now Mar 8, 1997
- E17 To Prey in Darkness Mar 15, 1997
- E18 Strangers in the Night May 24, 1997
- E19 Bloodlines May 31, 1997
Frequently asked questions
When did Dark Skies first air?
Dark Skies premiered on September 21, 1996 on NBC.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of a two‑hour pilot and 18 regular episodes.
What network originally broadcast the series?
It originally aired on NBC and was later rerun on the Sci‑Fi Channel.
What is the series' tagline?
The series' tagline is "History as we know it is a lie."
What genres describe Dark Skies?
It is classified as sci‑fi, fantasy, drama, and action‑adventure.