Beyond Westworld: Sound Of Terror
The third episode of Beyond Westworld airs on CBS, starring Jim McMullan, Connie Sellecca, and James Wainwright. Rene Auberjonois (Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and Ronnie Sue Blakley (A Nightmare On Elm Street) guest star. Due to low ratings, CBS cancels Beyond Westworld after this episode airs, leaving two completed shows unaired.
Galactica 1980: The Super Scouts, Part I
The fourth episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 25th episode) premieres on ABC.
Tales Of The Unexpected: Galloping Foxley
ITV airs the 12th episode of Roald Dahl’s anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected, hosted by the author himself and adapted from his short stories. John Mills guest stars.
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Beyond Westworld: My Brother’s Keeper
The second episode of Beyond Westworld airs on CBS, starring Jim McMullan, Connie Sellecca, and James Wainwright. NFL players Anthony Davis and Delvin Williams guest star in a football-themed episode.
Blake’s 7: Ultraworld
BBC1 premieres the 36th episode of Terry Nation’s science fiction series Blake’s 7. This episode is written by novelist Trevor Hoyle, who has already penned two Blake’s 7 tie-in novelizations during the series’ first season.
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Tales Of The Unexpected: Skin
ITV airs the 11th episode of Roald Dahl’s anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected, hosted by the author himself and adapted from his short stories. Derek Jacobi guest stars.
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Beyond Westworld: Westworld Destroyed
Attempting to build a TV franchise onto the 1973 hit movie Westworld, the first episode of Beyond Westworld airs on CBS, starring Jim McMullan and James Wainwright. Cassandra Peterson (later better known as Elvira) guest stars. Hear about it on the Sci-Fi 5 podcast
Blake’s 7: Sarcophagus
BBC1 premieres the 35th episode of Terry Nation’s science fiction series Blake’s 7. This episode, written by fantasy novelist Tanith Lee, is unique in that it features only the regular cast with no speaking guest stars.
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Tales Of The Unexpected: Royal Jelly
ITV airs the tenth episode of Roald Dahl’s anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected, hosted by the author himself and adapted from his short stories. Timothy West and Susan George guest star in the second season premiere.
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Buck Rogers: Space Rockers
NBC airs the 19th episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Jerry Orbach (Law & Order) and Richard Moll (Night Court) guest star.
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Buck Rogers: A Dream Of Jennifer
NBC airs the 18th episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Mary Woronov and Anne Lockhart guest star.
Blake’s 7: City At The Edge Of The World
BBC1 premieres the 32nd episode of Terry Nation’s science fiction series Blake’s 7. Colin Baker (Doctor Who) and Valentine Dyall guest star.
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Galactica 1980: Galactica Discovers Earth III
The third episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 24th episode) premieres on ABC, concluding a three-part storyline.
Buck Rogers: Olympiad
NBC airs the 17th episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Timed to coincide with the 1980 Winter Olympics, the episode guest stars former Olympic athletes Thomas Henderson and Carlos Palomino.
Galactica 1980: Galactica Discovers Earth II
The second episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 23rd episode) premieres on ABC, continuing a three-part storyline.
The Martian Chronicles: The Martians
NBC airs the third installment of the lavish three-part miniseries based on Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. Adapted for TV by respected SF author Richard Matheson, the miniseries has already taken an embarrassing public beating by none other than Bradbury itself, inspiring NBC to yank the heavily-publicized off of the fall 1979 schedule and burn off the miniseries in January 1980 prior to the 1980 Winter Oympics. Rock Hudson, Barry Morse (Space: 1999) and Bernadette Peters star. The miniseries is a co-production between NBC and the BBC (who won’t air it until later in 1980).
Galactica 1980: Galactica Discovers Earth I
The first episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the first episode of the show’s second season) premieres on ABC, with an almost completely new cast. Kent McCord, Robin Douglass and Barry Van Dyke take over as the series leads; the only holdovers from the original season are Lorne Greene as Adama and Herb Jefferson as Boomer.
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Buck Rogers: Ardala Returns
NBC airs the 15th episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Pamela Hensley and Michael Ansara guest star.
The Martian Chronicles: The Settlers
NBC airs the second installment of the lavish three-part miniseries based on Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. Adapted for TV by respected SF author Richard Matheson, the miniseries has already taken an embarrassing public beating by none other than Bradbury itself, inspiring NBC to yank the heavily-publicized off of the fall 1979 schedule and burn off the miniseries in January 1980 prior to the 1980 Winter Oympics. Rock Hudson, Darren McGavin, Fritz Weaver and Roddy McDowall star. The miniseries is a co-production between NBC and the BBC (who won’t air it until later in 1980).
Blake’s 7: Volcano
BBC1 premieres the 29th episode of Terry Nation’s science fiction series Blake’s 7. This episode focuses heavily on new series regulars Josette Simon and Steven Pacey; Michael Gough (Batman) guest stars.
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Buck Rogers: A Blast For Buck
NBC airs the 14th episode of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. Gary Coleman guest stars.
The Martian Chronicles: The Expeditions
NBC airs the first installment of the lavish three-part miniseries based on Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. Adapted for TV by respected SF author Richard Matheson, the miniseries has already taken an embarrassing public beating by none other than Bradbury itself, inspiring NBC to yank the heavily-publicized off of the fall 1979 schedule and burn off the miniseries in January 1980 prior to the 1980 Winter Oympics. Rock Hudson, Bernie Casey, and Robert Beatty star. The miniseries is a co-production between NBC and the BBC (who won’t air it until later in 1980).
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Blake’s 7: Power Play
BBC1 premieres the 28th episode of Terry Nation’s science fiction series Blake’s 7. This episode continues the story arc of the Federation’s postwar rebuilding. Michael Sheard and John Hollis (both of whom will be seen later in 1980 in The Empire Strikes Back) guest star.
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