ABC | Release Date: September 19, 1986
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
3
Negative:
2
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Miami HeraldSteve SonskyMay 1, 2014
Season 1 Review: It's warm and funny, has a pleasant dose of the fantastic, and even manages to throw in a few life lessons along the way, in a manner not nearly as ham- fisted or homily-heavy as shows like Highway to Heaven and Wizard. [19 Sept 1986, p.B1]
40
Season 1 Review: As TV shows go, it may have the most convoluted, tortured premise on record. A new title could resolve its identity crisis: "The Fugitive From Outer Space." It is not so much based on the 1984 film which starred Jeff Bridges as a sequel to it...Even if you saw the movie, you may find the TV show confusing...If you didn't, you may be utterly bewildered.[19 Sept 1986, p.E-1]
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Chicago TribuneClifford TerryMay 1, 2014
Season 1 Review: In the opener, the title character learned new terms ("hair-of-the- dog," "bimbo"), but before too many weeks, this particular Starman may comprehend still another phrase: "Midseason replacement." [26 Sept 1986, p.C5]