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Out of This World 1987

★ 7.3/10 · 26 votes Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyKids 4 seasons · 96 eps Ended
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What is Out of This World?

Out of This World is an American fantasy sitcom that premiered in syndication on September 17, 1987. The series focuses on a teenage girl who possesses unique supernatural powers as a result of being half alien.

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
96
Runtime
21 minutes
First aired
Sep 17, 1987
Last aired
May 25, 1991
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC, Syndication
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Kids
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🧠 Narrative Depth7.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Sci-Fi & Fantasy #Comedy #Kids
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Out of This World is an American fantasy sitcom that premiered in syndication on September 17, 1987. The series focuses on a teenage girl who possesses unique supernatural powers as a result of being half alien. The program concluded its run on May 25, 1991. During its first season, the show was part of a campaign by NBC known as Prime Time Begins at 7:30. This initiative involved the network’s owned-and-operated stations airing first-run sitcoms during the 7:30 to 8:00 pm time slot. The strategy was designed to counterprogram against competing stations that were airing game shows, sitcom reruns, and other television offerings. As part of this rotation, Out of This World was scheduled alongside two other original series, Marblehead Manor and She's the Sheriff. The series is categorized under the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and comedy, and it is also identified as a program for kids. All information provided is based on records from the Movie Database.

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“A teenage girl navigates everyday life while possessing unique supernatural powers from her alien heritage.”

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  • features unique supernatural powers
  • blends teen life with fantasy
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  • limited plot details available in the provided sources

Watch it if you enjoy fantasy sitcoms about teenagers with supernatural abilities.

It is a fantasy sitcom suitable for general audiences.

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Season 1 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
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What is Out of This World?

It is an American fantasy sitcom about a teenage girl who is half alien.

When did the show first air?

It first aired in syndication on September 17, 1987.

When did the series end?

The series ended on May 25, 1991.

What network campaign was the show part of during its first season?

It was part of NBC's Prime Time Begins at 7:30 campaign.

What other shows was it rotated with?

It was rotated with Marblehead Manor and She's the Sheriff.

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