S1·E4 War Games
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 4
- Air Date
- September 25, 1975
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Writer
- Christopher Penfold
- Score
- 7/10 (4 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Approaching an inhabited planet, the Alphans are suddenly pounced upon by warships. In an unprovoked attack, Moonbase Alpha is devastated by Earth-style Hawk fighters. With 128 dead and Alpha unable to sustain life, Koenig and Helena appeal to the aliens for mercy. The aliens proclaim the Earthmen to be an invading virus, with no right to exist.
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When did Season 1 Episode 4 of Space: 1999 air?
Season 1, Episode 4 ('War Games') originally aired on September 25, 1975.
How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('War Games')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.
What happens in Space: 1999 Season 1 Episode 4?
Approaching an inhabited planet, the Alphans are suddenly pounced upon by warships. In an unprovoked attack, Moonbase Alpha is devastated by Earth-style Hawk fighters. With 128 dead and Alpha unable to sustain life, Koenig and Helena appeal to the aliens for mercy. The aliens proclaim the Earthmen t...
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