The Gifted: eXposed
Fox premieres the first episode of the Marvel superhero series The Gifted, a series set in the universe of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men movies. Stephen Moyer (True Blood), Amy Acker (Angel) and Coby Bell (Burn Notice) star in an episode directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men).
Westworld: The Original
Attempting to build a TV franchise onto the 1973 hit movie Westworld (and ignoring a previous attempted TV revival in 1980), HBO premieres the first episode of Westworld, starring Anthony Hopkins, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris, and Evan Rachel Wood. The series premiere of the spectacularly expensive, long-delayed show wins a large audience and a cult following.
The Martian
Based on the bestselling Andy Weir novel of the same name, The Martian premieres in North America, starring Matt Damon as an astronaut left stranded on Mars when his crewmates believe he has died. The movie is produced with input and cooperation from NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and real-life astronauts and engineers, and features a cameo appearance from a replica of the Mars Pathfinder lander and rover.
Dollhouse: Instinct
The 14th episode of Joss Whedon’s futuristic “spy-fi” series Dollhouse airs on Fox, starring Eliza Dushku. Alexis Denisof (Angel) guest stars.
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Eureka: A Night In Global Dynamics
Sci-Fi Channel airs the 25th episode of the quirky modern-day science fiction series Eureka, starring Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson, Debrah Farentino, and Joe Morton. Matt Frewer (Max Headroom) guest stars in the second season finale.
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Enterprise: Minefield
The 28th episode of the Star Trek prequel spinoff Enterprise premieres on UPN. This episode depicts the first Starfleet encounter with the Romulans from a chronological standpoint.
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Bargaining
The 101st and 102nd episodes of Joss Whedon’s supernatural series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, airs on UPN. James Marsters, Anthony Stewart Head, and Alyson Hannigan also star. This is the premiere of the series’ sixth season, and the first episodes to air on UPN, which picked the series up from rival network the WB.
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E:FC: The Forge Of Creation
The 67th episode of Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict, airs in syndication, starring Robert Leeshock, Jayne Heitmeyer, Von Flores, and Richard Chevolleau. Lisa Howard (Highlander) guest stars in the fourth season premiere.
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Stargate SG-1: The Tok’Ra
Pay cable channel Showtime premieres the 32nd episode of Stargate SG-1. Sarah Douglas (Superman II) and Carmen Argenziano guest star.
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Voyager: False Profits
UPN airs the 46th episode of Star Trek: Voyager. Dan Shor (Tron) guest stars in an episode that picks up an obscure plotline left dangling from a 1989 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Star Trek: DS9: The Way Of The Warrior
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 72nd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This two-hour episode opens the fourth season of the series. Star Trek: TNG regular Michael Dorn joins the DS9 cast as Worf, newly transferred to the station. J.G. Hertzler makes his first appearance as General Martok; Andrew Robionson and Patricia Tallman (Babylon 5) guest star.
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Voyager: Twisted
UPN airs the 21st episode of Star Trek: Voyager. Judy Geeson guest stars.
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Xena: The Path Not Taken
The week-long national syndication window opens for the fifth episode of Xena: Warrior Princess.
Lois & Clark: The Source
The 24th episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman airs on ABC, starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher. Peter Scolari (Bosom Buddies, Honey I Shrunk The Kids: The Series) guest stars.
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Soyuz TM-13: the last Soviet space mission
The Soviet Union launches its last space mission, Soyuz TM-13, carrying cosmonauts Alexander Volkov, Toktar Aubakirov and the first Austrian in space, Franz Viehböck, to space station Mir. After a week in space, Aubakirov and Viehböck return to Earth aboard Soyuz TM-12 with incumbent station crewmember Anatoly Artsebarksky, while Volkov stays for 175 days (alongside Krikalev, who will have been in space for 10 months by the time he returns to Earth in 1992). During Volkov and Krikalev’s stay aboard Mir, the Soviet Union collapses; they instead return to Earth as Russian citizens.
Quantum Leap: Hurricane
NBC airs the 55th episode of Donald Bellisario’s science fiction series Quantum Leap, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell.
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Alien Nation: Little Lost Lamb
Fox Network premieres the third episode of Alien Nation. James Greene guest stars as Uncle Moodri.
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Star Trek: TNG: The Ensigns Of Command
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 49th episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Freddy’s Nightmares: Dream Come True
The 23rd episode of the horror anthology series Freddy’s Nightmares is broadcast in syndication in North America, hosted by Robert Englund in character as Freddy Krueger. This is the second season premiere.
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Max Headroom: Grossberg’s Return
The ninth episode of the American-made Max Headroom series premieres on ABC, starring Matt Frewer and Amanda Pays. (This is the the American-made drama series, not the music video/talk show series featuring the same character.) Charles Rocket (Saturday Night Live) and Andreas Katsulas (Babylon 5) guest star.
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Beauty and the Beast: Terrible Savior
CBS airs the second episode of Ron Koslow’s fantasy series Beauty and the Beast, starring Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman, and Roy Dotrice. Delroy Lindo guest stars.
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Kosmos 1686: expanding Salyut 7
The unmanned Kosmos 1686 module, launched by the Soviet Union in September, successfully completes an automated docking with space station Salyut 7. This new module is a permanent addition to the final Salyut station, offering more habitable space for work and storage aboard the aging station. Kosmos 1686 arrives with nearly 10,000 pounds of supplies and consumables, and serves as a case study to help engineers plan the upcoming Mir space station, which is designed from the outset to consist of several add-on modules.
Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends: Along Came Spidey
NBC airs the 16th episode of the Marvel animated series Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends, starring the voices of Dan Gilvezan, Kathy Garver, and Frank Welker, concluding the second season.
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The Police: Ghost In The Machine
A&M Records releases the fourth album by The Police, Ghost In The Machine, featuring the singles “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and “Spirits In The Material World”.
Star Wars vs. Galactica: case dismissed
Long after Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica has completed its run, a California judge throws out 20th Century Fox’s 1978 lawsuit, which alleged that Galactica was too close to elements of Star Wars for the studio’s comfort. (Also at issue, though not specifically mentioned in the legal proceedings, was Universal Studios’ hiring of such Star Wars personnel as FX guru John Dykstra and illustrator Ralph McQuarrie to work on Galactica.) Universal’s television series is declared different enough in key areas to not be considered a rip-off – small comfort for the studio, since ABC cancelled had the series earlier in the year. Still, Galactica’s legal status will come into play later, as Universal will later reassert and exploit its rights to the basic Battlestar Galactica storyline in the 21st century. This is not the end of the lawsuit, however; much like both franchises, it too is revived in 1983, and Universal is ordered to pay 20th Century Fox a settlement of nearly a quarter million dollars in 1984.
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Star Blazers: Episode 22
The 22nd episode of Star Blazers, an English rewrite and dub of the 1974 anime series Space Battleship Yamato, premieres in syndication across the U.S.
Battle Of The Planets: The Space Terrapin
The first episode of the animated science fiction series Battle Of The Planets, Attack Of The Space Terrapin, airs nationwide in syndication. The series is a translation and English dub of the anime series Kagakuninjatai Gatchaman.
Six Million Dollar Man: Deadly Countdown Part 2
The 83rd episode of The Six Million Dollar Man is broadcast on ABC, starring Lee Majors and Richard Anderson. Jenny Agutter (Logan’s Run) guest stars.
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Ark II: The Robot
CBS airs the fourth episode of Filmation’s live-action Saturday morning science fiction series Ark II. Robby the Robot (Forbidden Planet) guest stars. 
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl: Glitter Rock, Part 2
ABC airs the fourth episode of Electra Woman & Dyna Girl, part of the Krofft Supershow Saturday morning children’s programming block. This is part two of a two-part story, each episode lasting only around 12 minutes.