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Hosted by Stephen Hawking, "Masters of Science Fiction" turns classic sci-fi stories into hour-long films. Includes stories by Robert Heinlein (STARSHIP TROOPER) and Howard Fast (SPARTACUS).
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Episodes
1. A Clean Escape
44m
In a post-Apocalyptic future, Dr. Deanna Evans is charged with uncovering the mysteries hidden within the mind of a confused man who is suffering from a lapse in memory. Slowly, the doctor peels back layers and layers of memories from her patient, but when she reveals the horrifying past, does it contain the answers she is looking for? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Judy Davis (BARTON FINK, TO ROME WITH LOVE).
2. The Awakening
44m
Based on the short story "The General Zapped an Angel" by Howard Fast, US soldiers discover a mysterious casualty in war-torn Baghdad. The body is unlike any other, mainly because they cannot identify it as human. Where did it come from, and how did it get there? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Terry O'Quinn (TV's LOST).
3. Jerry Was a Man
44m
The futuristi store revolves around the seventh-richest couple in the world. Their lives take a sudden turn when they acquire an anthropoid named Jerry. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring Ann Heche (DONNIE BRASCO, TV's HUNG).
4. The Discarded
44m
A group of people who are sentenced to drift in space forever take one final chance at returning back to earth when they are no longer willing to accept their situation. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Brian Dennehy (RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD).
5. Little Brother
44m
In the future where courtrooms exist without human judges or juries, automated justice is the law of the land. Sitting before a kiosk which is itself the judge, jury, and executioner of the future, Frendon must find a way to convince the machine of his innocence - or find some other way to save himself before time runs out. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Clifton Collins, Jr. (STAR TREK, TV's THE EVENT).
6. Watchbird
44m
It seems like the perfect solution to a ballooning crime rate - filling the skies with flying robotic droids that can prevent murders before they take place. However, nobody told these "Watchbirds" that all life depends on a formula of carefully balanced killing. Robert Sheckley's renowned story examines one of the most important questions of our time - is it wise to sacrifice our liberty in the name of our security? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actors Sean Astin (LORD OF THE RINGS) and James Cromwell (TV's 24).
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