Season Guide
Space: Above and Beyond — Season 1
Season 1 Review
Season 1 of Space: Above and Beyond premiered 1995-09-24 and ran 23 episodes through 1996-06-02.
Episodes
1
SummaryAfter 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 recruits…
2
SummaryA survivor of the attack on the Tellus colony is found, leading West to believe that Kylen is still alive.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Space: Above…
3
SummaryA 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 TakeFine. Just fine. Space: Above and Beyond…
4
SummaryA mutiny aboard a cargo ship forces Cooper to make a difficult decision.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Space: Above and Beyond running at cruising speed.
5
SummaryThe 58th is forced to accompany a special-forces commando on what may prove to be a suicide mission---for everyone.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary,…
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…
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-built episode with more hits than misses.…
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
SummaryThe 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 TakeA strong episode…
10
SummaryA failed mission on an embattled planet leaves Nathan suffering from head trauma and the rest of the 58th presumed dead.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Space:…
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
SummaryHawkes 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 TakeFine. Just fine. Space: Above…
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 well-built episode with…
14
SummaryPart 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 TakeA strong episode with a…
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…
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 well-built episode…
17
SummaryThe arrival of the mail pouch from Earth holds bittersweet significance for each member of the 58th.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Space: Above and Beyond…
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
SummaryWhile aboard the pleasure ship Bacchus for some R&R, the 58th receives a a sudden call to action.Our TakeEverything Space: Above and Beyond does well, done at full power. Genuinely…
20
SummaryThe 58th becomes embroiled in a top-secret counter offensive against the Chigs to help ensure the success of Operation Roundhammer.Our TakeFine. Just fine. Space: Above and Beyond has better hours…
21
SummaryThe 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 TakeConfident and engaging. The…
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…
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…