King Of The Castle: Episode 1
The first episode of children’s fantasy series King Of The Castle premieres on HTV. The series is created by Bristol-based writers Bob Baker and Dave Martin (Sky, Doctor Who), and stars Philip Da Costa. Talfryn Thomas (Survivors) and Milton Johns (Doctor Who, The Empire Strikes Back) also star.
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Man From Atlantis II: The Death Scouts
The science fiction TV movie-of-the-week Man From Atlantis II: The Death Scouts airs on NBC, starring Patrick Duffy and Belinda J. Montgomery.
Quark premieres
NBC airs the pilot of Quark, a new series from Get Smart creator Buck Henry which marks an unlikely combination of science fiction and sitcom. The pilot broadcast gets enough attention to merit a series pickup, but within weeks, Henry’s writing staff is presented with a much meatier target for satire than Star Trek, which Quark originally sets out to parody.
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The Bionic Woman: Once A Thief
The 36th episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Elisha Cook Jr. (Rosemary’s Baby, Star Trek, Batman) guest stars in the final episode of season two, and the final episode to air on ABC. (NBC will pick the series up for a third season.)
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Future Cop: The Kansas City Kid
ABC airs the sixth episode of Future Cop, starring Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Michael J. Shannon, and John Amos (Good Times). Joan Collins (Dynasty) guest stars. The series is cancelled following the broadcast of this episode, but will reappear a year later as a new pilot for NBC.
Future Cop: The Carlisle Girl
ABC airs the fifth episode of Future Cop, starring Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Michael J. Shannon, and John Amos (Good Times). Peter Donat (Time Trax) guest stars.
Fantastic Journey: Riddles
The ninth episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. The promise of shelter for the night turns into a waking nightmare (not to mention an episode that would’ve been ideal for a Halloween special).
Future Cop: Girl On The Ledge
ABC airs the fourth episode of Future Cop, starring Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Michael J. Shannon, and John Amos (Good Times).
Fantastic Journey: Turnabout
The eighth episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. The travelers stumble into a deadly escalation of a war between the sexes. Joan Collins guest stars.
Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 6
The 453rd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star. This episode brings Doctor Who’s 14th season to an end.
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Fantastic Journey: Funhouse
The seventh episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. The travelers visit an unusual circus from which there is no escape.
The Bionic Woman: Iron Ships And Dead Men
The 35th episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC.
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Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 5
The 452nd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star.
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Future Cop: The Mad Mad Bomber
ABC airs both parts of a two-part episode of Future Cop as its Friday night movie, starring Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Michael J. Shannon, and John Amos (Good Times). Albert Salmi and Gerrit Graham guest star.
Fantastic Journey: An Act Of Love
The sixth episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. Varian hangs up his traveling shoes to get married; his bride, naturally, doesn’t survive to the end of the episode.
The Bionic Woman: The Night Demon
The 34th episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Jeff Corey (Star Trek, Babylon 5) and Gary Lockwood (The Lieutenant, 2001: a space odyssey) guest star.
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Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 4
The 451st episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star.
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The Bionic Woman: The DeJon Caper
The 33rd episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Rene Auberjonois (Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) guest stars.
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Quinn Martin’s Tales Of The Unexpected: Force Of Evil
NBC airs the sixth episode of Quinn Martin’s horror/sci-fi anthology Tales Of The Unexpected. (This series is not to be confused with the longer-lived British series of the same name, created by acclaimed author Roald Dahl.) Lloyd Bridges guest stars.
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Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 3
The 450th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star.
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Fantastic Journey: A Dream Of Conquest
The fifth episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. A model of the space shuttle with its external tank and solid rocket boosters is referred to as a spaceship from the distant future.
Quinn Martin’s Tales Of The Unexpected: A Handy For Sonny Blue
NBC airs the fifth episode of Quinn Martin’s horror/sci-fi anthology Tales Of The Unexpected. (This series is not to be confused with the longer-lived British series of the same name, created by acclaimed author Roald Dahl.) Ricky Nelson and Carl Weathers (Rocky, The Mandalorian) guest star.
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The Bionic Woman: Beyond The Call
The 32nd episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Sam Groom (Police Surgeon, Otherworld) guest stars.
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Six Million Dollar Man: To Catch The Eagle
The 78th episode of The Six Million Dollar Man is broadcast on ABC, starring Lee Majors and Richard Anderson.
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Future Cop: Fighting O’Haven
The first weekly episode of Future Cop airs on ABC, starring Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Michael J. Shannon, and John Amos (Good Times), based on a successful pilot movie aired in May 1976.
Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 2
The 449th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star.
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Man From Atlantis
The science fiction TV movie-of-the-week Man From Atlantis airs on NBC, starring Patrick Duffy and Belinda J. Montgomery. Created by Mayo Simon and classic Star Trek veteran Herbert F. Solow, Man From Atlantis centers around a mysterious man from the ocean (Duffy) discovered by humans, who find he is willing to live among them and coexist for peaceful purposes. Three more TV movies will follow, each successful enough for NBC to greenlight a weekly series in the 1977-78 season.
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Six Million Dollar Man: The Privacy Of The Mind
The 77th episode of The Six Million Dollar Man is broadcast on ABC, starring Lee Majors and Richard Anderson. Paul Mantee guest stars; future CBS president Les Moonves makes an early appearance in his brief acting career.
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Doctor Who: Talons Of Weng-Chiang, Part 1
The 448th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. John Bennett, Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin guest star.
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Fantastic Journey: Children Of The Gods
The fourth episode of the short-lived NBC series The Fantastic Journey premieres. The travelers find a futuristic city where orphaned children have taken over and gone mad with their newfound power.