Season Guide
Space: Above and Beyond Season 1
Season 1 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 1 of Space: Above and Beyond premiered 1995-09-24 and ran 23 episodes through 1996-06-02.
Episodes
1
Summary After decades of peace, mankind discovers that it is not alone in the universe and is pulled into a war with an unknown alien species. A group of new…
2
Summary A survivor of the attack on the Tellus colony is found, leading West to believe that Kylen is still alive. Our Take This one leans hard on West's grief,…
3
Summary A sentry duty assignment leads the 58th into a confrontation with a battalion of androids, among which are the AIs who murdered Shane’s parents. Our Take This one leans…
4
Summary A mutiny aboard a cargo ship forces Cooper to make a difficult decision. Our Take A decent Hawkes showcase that leans into the In Vitro prejudice angle, and Rodney…
5
Summary The 58th is forced to accompany a special forces commando on what may prove to be a suicide mission—for everyone. Our Take A solid guest-star hour that leans hard…
6
SummaryUN officials board the Saratoga for an important conference which will determine the next Secretary General---of the world.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you…
7
SummaryA supply mission goes awry, leaving the 58th stranded in alien territory and suffering from the effects of a mysterious Chig weapon.Our TakeA well made episode with more hits than…
8
SummaryA commandeered alien ship provides the 58th with information about a Chig outpost, giving Earth forces an opportunity for a Trojan horse attack against the enemy.Our TakeVery good, not the…
9
Summary The Marines are captured by Silicates after crash landing in the Cerus System, and are jailed until McQueen and Cooper can rig a radio to call the Saratoga. Our…
10
Summary A failed mission on an embattled planet leaves Nathan suffering from head trauma and the rest of the 58th presumed dead. Our Take This is a disorienting hour, told…
11
SummaryChristmas Eve finds the 58th in dire straits: its transport vehicle is hurtling uncontrolled into enemy territory.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
12
Summary Hawkes is stranded on an alien world when he accepts an assassination assignment that’s supposed to buy him an immediate Honorable Discharge from the Marines. Our Take This is…
13
SummaryDamphousse experiences a premonition that saves the lives of the 58th---and attracts the attention of a mysterious military branch that wants to exploit her apparent "powers."Our TakeA carefully constructed episode…
14
Summary Part 1 of two. Shane risks her life when she volunteers to fight with another squadron, led by a former boyfriend, against an enemy spacecraft. Our Take A tense…
15
SummaryConclusion. McQueen takes on what could be a suicide mission: find and destroy a seemingly invincible Chig superbomber.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you…
16
SummaryWest discovers that his brother has enlisted in the Corps and is serving under a gung ho lieutenant determined to make a name for himself as a soldier.Our TakeA solidly…
17
Summary The arrival of the mail pouch from Earth holds bittersweet significance for each member of the 58th. Our Take A quiet bottle episode that trades dogfights for character moments,…
18
SummaryStranded on an embattled planet, the 58th discovers that it must race to reach a rendezvous point in time to save an injured Shane.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine…
19
Summary While aboard the pleasure ship Bacchus for some R&R, the 58th receives a a sudden call to action. Our Take A nice change of pace that lets the characters…
20
Summary The 58th becomes embroiled in a hush hush counter offensive against the Chigs to help ensure the success of Operation Roundhammer. Our Take Stardust" is a solid mid-season hour…
21
Summary The 58th is abandoned on a barren planet after a successful attack, leaving the marines to fend for themselves with no food—and no hope of rescue. Our Take A…
22
SummaryWhen the 58th is deployed to a moon to complete preparations for a major offensive, they encounter an unknown alien species.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour…
23
SummaryTensions increase as the peace talks approach, and Shane realizes that the enemy has learned details of Operation Roundhammer.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character…