Space: Above and Beyond 1995
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- September 24, 1995
- Last Aired
- June 2, 1996
- Format
- 1 season · 23 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~17.3 hours (45 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~15.8 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E22 "And If They Lay Us Down to Rest..." (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Glen Morgan, James Wong
- Network
- FOX
What is Space: Above and Beyond?
"Space: Above and Beyond" is a science fiction television series that premiered in 1995. The show is set in the mid-21st century and follows the story of the "Wildcards", a group of United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry members.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1995
- Last aired
- Jun 2, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 139 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 23 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- FOX
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Overview
"Space: Above and Beyond" is a science fiction television series that premiered in 1995. The show is set in the mid-21st century and follows the story of the "Wildcards", a group of United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry members. The Wildcards are stationed on a space carrier, where they serve as infantry and pilots of advanced jet fighters. The series focuses on the 58th Squadron, which is equipped with SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters. The show explores the lives and experiences of these space aviators as they carry out their duties in space. The series is set in a specific time period, with the events unfolding in the years leading up to 2064.
Should you watch it?
“Marine pilots fight a desperate interstellar war against mysterious alien invaders in 2063-2064.”
- Follows the compelling Wildcards of the 58th Squadron.
- Features high-stakes combat involving SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.
- Created by Glen Morgan and James Wong.
- It is a short-lived television series.
Watch it if you enjoy military science fiction series about marine pilots fighting alien invaders.
The series involves a desperate war against alien invaders.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 24, 1995
- E2 The Farthest Man from Home Core Oct 1, 1995
- E3 The Dark Side of the Sun Mytharc Oct 8, 1995
- E4 Mutiny Core Oct 15, 1995
- E5 Ray Butts Core Oct 22, 1995
- E6 Eyes Core Nov 5, 1995
- E7 The Enemy Filler Nov 12, 1995
- E8 Hostile Visit (1) Core Nov 19, 1995
- E9 Choice or Chance (2) Core Nov 26, 1995
- E10 Stay with the Dead Core Dec 3, 1995
- E11 The River of Stars Core Dec 17, 1995
- E12 Who Monitors the Birds? Filler Jan 7, 1996
- E13 Level of Necessity Core Jan 14, 1996
- E14 Never No More (1) Core Feb 4, 1996
- E15 The Angriest Angel (2) Core Feb 11, 1996
- E16 Toy Soldiers Core Feb 18, 1996
- E17 Dear Earth Core Mar 3, 1996
- E18 Pearly Core Mar 24, 1996
- E19 R&R Core Apr 12, 1996
- E20 Stardust Core Apr 19, 1996
- E21 Sugar Dirt Core Apr 20, 1996
- E22 And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... Mytharc May 26, 1996
- E23 ...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best Mytharc Jun 2, 1996
Frequently asked questions
When is the series set?
The show is set in the years 2063-2064.
Who are the main characters?
The show focuses on the Wildcards, members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron.
Where are the characters stationed?
They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga.
What vehicles do they pilot?
They act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.
Who created the series?
The series was created and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong.
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