Starman: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 19, 1986

Starring: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Robert Hays, Michael Cavanaugh

Summary: Some 15 years after an alien was stranded briefly on Earth, he returns to rejoin the son he left behind and to search for the woman he fell in love with. He assumes the identity and likeness of photojournalist Paul Forrester, whose dead body lies undiscovered in a remote area due to a helicopter crash. He is again being pursued by GeorgeSome 15 years after an alien was stranded briefly on Earth, he returns to rejoin the son he left behind and to search for the woman he fell in love with. He assumes the identity and likeness of photojournalist Paul Forrester, whose dead body lies undiscovered in a remote area due to a helicopter crash. He is again being pursued by George Fox, the US government agent who has been obsessed with capturing him since his original visit to Earth.… Expand

Genre(s): Science Fiction

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Test
Air Date: May 2, 1987
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S1:E21. Starscape (2)
Air Date: April 11, 1987
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S1:E20. Starscape (1)
Air Date: April 4, 1987

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Steve Sonsky

May 1, 2014

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]

Clifford Terry

May 1, 2014

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]

Robert P. Laurence

May 1, 2014

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]

Tom Shales

May 1, 2014

Hays, who sometimes shows qualities that suggest a young James Stewart, but not enough of them, seems lost in the alien role, and the character has been made so passive that all sense of urgency is lost, too. He stands around wondering what to do, which is never very exciting to watch. [19 Sept 1986, p.D2]

Howard Rosenberg

May 1, 2014

Brother, is this a drag. Read full review

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JimAllder

Sep 24, 2015

I honestly remember reading letters from people who said they cried when they found out this show wasn't coming back after only one season. I even remember the letter writing campaign, reported in Starlog Magazine, spearheaded by a multitude of fans hoping to get the show back on the air.I honestly remember reading letters from people who said they cried when they found out this show wasn't coming back after only one season. I even remember the letter writing campaign, reported in Starlog Magazine, spearheaded by a multitude of fans hoping to get the show back on the air. There were lots of forgettable TV Shows in the 1980's. But shows like Starman and Quantum Leap were never among them. I missed so many episodes in its original run. Seemed like every time it came on, I heard a horn honk and my various friends wanted go find a party and take me with them. And it was fun, sometimes. But I never seemed to have enough VHS tape to record this show. Fortunately, Sony released it on DVD some time ago and I now own what there is of it. Still tugs on my heart a bit when I watch an episode. And while I did not cry then, I shed a tear now. Very underrated show. Critics reviews only really proved that the critics never really watched much of it. It wasn't really an acquired taste, but rather a show that really 'got to you' after only a handful of episodes. Very memorable show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 1986
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  S1:E22. The Test
  Air Date: May 2, 1987
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  S1:E21. Starscape (2)
  Air Date: April 11, 1987
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  S1:E20. Starscape (1)
  Air Date: April 4, 1987
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  S1:E19. Fathers and Sons
  Air Date: March 28, 1987
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  S1:E18. The Wedding
  Air Date: March 21, 1987
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  S1:E17. Grifters
  Air Date: March 13, 1987
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  S1:E16. Barriers
  Air Date: February 13, 1987
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  S1:E15. Dusty
  Air Date: February 6, 1987
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  S1:E14. The Probe
  Air Date: January 30, 1987
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  S1:E13. Appearances
  Air Date: January 16, 1987
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  S1:E12. The System
  Air Date: January 9, 1987
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  S1:E11. The Gift
  Air Date: December 12, 1986
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  S1:E10. Fever
  Air Date: December 5, 1986
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  S1:E9. Society's Pet
  Air Date: November 28, 1986
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  S1:E8. Peregrine
  Air Date: November 14, 1986
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  S1:E7. One for the Road
  Air Date: November 7, 1986
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  S1:E6. Secrets
  Air Date: October 31, 1986
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  S1:E5. Best Buddies
  Air Date: October 24, 1986
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  S1:E4. Blue Lights
  Air Date: October 17, 1986
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  S1:E3. Fatal Flaw
  Air Date: October 3, 1986
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  S1:E2. Like Father, Like Son
  Air Date: September 26, 1986
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  S1:E1. The Return
  Air Date: September 19, 1986