The Outer Limits 1995
What is The Outer Limits?
The Outer Limits is a science fiction anthology television series that originally aired between 1995 and 2002. This program serves as a revival of the original series that was broadcast from 1963 to 1965.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 153
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 1995
- Last aired
- Jan 18, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime, Syfy
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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The Outer Limits is a science fiction anthology television series that originally aired between 1995 and 2002. This program serves as a revival of the original series that was broadcast from 1963 to 1965. The show was featured on networks including Showtime, Syfy, and Channel 7, and it was also available in syndication. Created by Leslie Stevens, the series consists of distinct story episodes that often conclude with a plot twist. Some installments feature recurring story elements that are occasionally connected during season-finale clip shows. Kevin Conway provides the voice of the Control Voice for the series. Other performers associated with the production include Alex Diakun, Eric Schneider, and Garvin Cross. The anthology format allows the program to explore various science fiction themes across its run. As an anthology, the series maintains a structure where individual episodes present self-contained narratives, though the inclusion of recurring elements provides a degree of continuity throughout the seasons.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology of standalone sci-fi tales often ending with a twist.”
- Strong standalone episodes with memorable twists
- Revives the legacy of a classic series
- Some episodes may feel uneven in quality
- Twists can sometimes be predictable
You enjoy self-contained science fiction stories with moral dilemmas.
Suitable for mature teens and adults who enjoy cerebral sci-fi.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Sandkings Mar 26, 1995
- E2 Valerie 23 Mar 31, 1995
- E3 Blood Brothers Apr 7, 1995
- E4 The Second Soul Apr 14, 1995
- E5 White Light Fever Apr 21, 1995
- E6 The Choice Apr 28, 1995
- E7 Virtual Future May 5, 1995
- E8 Living Hell May 12, 1995
- E9 Corner of the Eye May 19, 1995
- E10 Under the Bed May 26, 1995
- E11 Dark Matters Jun 2, 1995
- E12 The Conversion Jun 9, 1995
- E13 Quality of Mercy Jun 16, 1995
- E14 The New Breed Jun 23, 1995
- E15 The Voyage Home Jun 30, 1995
- E16 Caught in the Act Jul 1, 1995
- E17 The Message Jul 16, 1995
- E18 I, Robot Jul 23, 1995
- E19 If These Walls Could Talk Jul 30, 1995
- E20 Birthright Aug 13, 1995
- E21 The Voice of Reason Aug 20, 1995
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Stitch in Time Jan 14, 1996
- E2 Resurrection Jan 14, 1996
- E3 Unnatural Selection Jan 19, 1996
- E4 I Hear You Calling Jan 26, 1996
- E5 Mind Over Matter Feb 2, 1996
- E6 Beyond the Veil Feb 9, 1996
- E7 First Anniversary Feb 16, 1996
- E8 Straight and Narrow Feb 23, 1996
- E9 Trial by Fire Mar 1, 1996
- E10 Worlds Apart Mar 22, 1996
- E11 The Refuge Apr 5, 1996
- E12 Inconstant Moon Apr 12, 1996
- E13 From Within Apr 28, 1996
- E14 The Heist May 5, 1996
- E15 Afterlife May 19, 1996
- E16 The Deprogrammers May 26, 1996
- E17 Paradise Jun 16, 1996
- E18 The Light Brigade Jun 23, 1996
- E19 Falling Star Jun 30, 1996
- E20 Out of Body Jul 14, 1996
- E21 Vanishing Act Jul 21, 1996
- E22 The Sentence Aug 4, 1996
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Bits of Love Jan 19, 1997
- E2 Second Thoughts Jan 19, 1997
- E3 Re-Generation Jan 24, 1997
- E4 Last Supper Jan 31, 1997
- E5 Stream of Consciousness Feb 7, 1997
- E6 Dark Rain Feb 14, 1997
- E7 The Camp Feb 21, 1997
- E8 Heart's Desire Feb 28, 1997
- E9 Tempests Mar 7, 1997
- E10 The Awakening Mar 14, 1997
- E11 New Lease Mar 21, 1997
- E12 Double Helix Mar 28, 1997
- E13 Dead Man's Switch Apr 4, 1997
- E14 Music of the Spheres May 9, 1997
- E15 The Revelations of Becka Paulson Jun 6, 1997
- E16 Bodies of Evidence Jun 20, 1997
- E17 Feasibility Study Jul 11, 1997
- E18 A Special Edition Jul 25, 1997
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Criminal Nature Jan 23, 1998
- E2 The Hunt Jan 30, 1998
- E3 Hearts and Minds Feb 6, 1998
- E4 In Another Life Feb 16, 1998
- E5 In the Zone Feb 20, 1998
- E6 Relativity Theory Feb 27, 1998
- E7 Josh Mar 6, 1998
- E8 Rite of Passage Mar 13, 1998
- E9 Glyphic Mar 20, 1998
- E10 Identity Crisis Mar 27, 1998
- E11 The Vaccine Apr 3, 1998
- E12 Fear Itself Apr 10, 1998
- E13 The Joining Apr 17, 1998
- E14 To Tell the Truth Apr 24, 1998
- E15 Mary 25 May 29, 1998
- E16 Final Exam Jun 5, 1998
- E17 Lithia Jul 3, 1998
- E18 Monster Jul 10, 1998
- E19 Sarcophagus Aug 7, 1998
- E20 Nightmare Aug 14, 1998
- E21 Promised Land Aug 21, 1998
- E22 The Balance of Nature Sep 4, 1998
- E23 The Origin of Species Nov 27, 1998
- E24 Phobos Rising Dec 4, 1998
- E25 Black Box Dec 11, 1998
- E26 In Our Own Image Dec 18, 1998
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Alien Radio Jan 22, 1999
- E2 Donor Jan 29, 1999
- E3 Small Friends Feb 5, 1999
- E4 The Grell Feb 12, 1999
- E5 The Other Side Feb 19, 1999
- E6 Joyride Feb 26, 1999
- E7 The Human Operators Mar 12, 1999
- E8 Blank Slate Apr 2, 1999
- E9 What Will the Neighbors Think? Apr 23, 1999
- E10 The Shroud Apr 30, 1999
- E11 Ripper May 7, 1999
- E12 Tribunal May 14, 1999
- E13 Summit May 21, 1999
- E14 Descent Jun 25, 1999
- E15 The Haven Jul 2, 1999
- E16 Déjà Vu Jul 9, 1999
- E17 The Inheritors Jul 16, 1999
- E18 Essence of Life Jul 23, 1999
- E19 Stranded Jul 30, 1999
- E20 Fathers & Sons Aug 6, 1999
- E21 Starcrossed Aug 13, 1999
- E22 Better Luck Next Time Aug 20, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Is this related to the original 1960s series?
Yes, it is a revival that maintains a similar anthology format and tone.
Are all episodes completely standalone?
Mostly, though some seasons feature recurring elements or connections.
Who provides the narration in the show?
Kevin Conway is the voice of the iconic 'Control Voice'.
Where can I watch this series today?
It originally aired on Showtime, Syfy, and in syndication.
Does the series focus more on horror or science fiction?
It blends both, often using sci-fi premises to explore human nature.