Series synopsis
The Phoenix is an American family drama television series that premiered on ABC on March 19, 1982. It ended on April 16, 1982. It stars Richard Lynch and Judson Scott.
The Phoenix is a 1982 television series starring Judson Scott which was on ABC for about one month. The plot revolved around an ancient extraterrestrial named Bennu of the Golden Light, who is discovered in a sarcophagus in Peru and awakened in the 20th Century. The series was first seen on a TV-movie on April 26, 1981.
Premise
The Phoenix is a 1982 television series starring Judson Scott which was on ABC for about one month. The plot revolved around an ancient extraterrestrial named Bennu of the Golden Light, who is discovered in a sarcophagus in Peru and awakened in the 20th Century. The series was first seen on a TV-movie on April 26, 1981.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Lynch as Justin Preminger
- Judson Scott as Bennu of the Golden Light
Guest cast
- Shannen Doherty as Little Girl (uncredited)
- Eileen Davidson as Ellie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | March 19, 1982 | March 21, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 17 | September 12, 2020 | January 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Phoenix | March 19, 1982 |
| 2 |
In Search of Mira Bennu befriends a farming family after he witnesses a drug-related murder and must seek refuge. |
March 26, 1982 |
| 3 |
One of Them Preminger is close on the heels of Bennu. The ancient astronaut believes Mira is his long-lost wife is still in suspended animation in an Indian Burial Site. |
April 2, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 12, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 19, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 26, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 19, 1982 |
| Last aired | April 16, 1982 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |