Series synopsis
Space: Above and Beyond is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on FOX on September 24, 1995. It ended on June 2, 1996. It was created by Glen Morgan, James Wong. It stars Morgan Weisser, Kristen Cloke, Rodney Rowland and Joel de la Fuente.
Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the "Wildcards", members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga, and act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.
Premise
Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the "Wildcards", members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga, and act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Morgan Weisser as Nathan West
- Kristen Cloke as Shane Vansen
- Rodney Rowland as Cooper Hawkes
- Joel de la Fuente as Paul Wang
- Lanei Chapman as Vanessa Damphousse
- James Morrison as T. C. McQueen
Guest cast
- Bob Koherr
- Doug Hutchison as Elroy-El
- Steven Anderson as Dr. Kanellos
- Dale Dye as Jack Colquitt
- Lar Park Lincoln as Bowman
- Christian Hoff as Miller
- Richard Kind as Matthew Burke
- Calvin Levels as 1st Mate Potter
- R. Lee Ermey as Sgt. Major Bougas
- Linda Carlson as Theresa Ashford
- Marnie McPhail as Nurse
- Michelle Clunie as Jennifer Brandt
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | ||
| Season 1 | 23 | September 24, 1995 | June 2, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beyond and Back A feauture lenghth retrospective decumentary about the making of the series. A comprehensive look back from the key cast and crew of Space: Above and Beyond -- highlighting the origins, marketing, character and episode highlights and eventual cancellation of the series. Released in 2012 on the New Collector's Edition DVD set (EU/UK). |
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| 2 |
Cast Publicity Interviews Cast Publicity Interviews taped during filming of season 1. |
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| 3 |
Designs for a Future War A documentary about the design behind Space: Above and Beyond. Released in 2012 on the New Collector's Edition DVD set (EU/UK). |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot In the year 2063, the final frontier is a battle field. An earth united in peace takes its first steps toward interplanetary colonization, only to be threatened by an enigmatic alien race. Enter the 58th Squadron, a group of wet-behind-the-ears pilots with the Marine Corps Air and Space Cavalry. Under the rigorous tutelage of Sgt. Maj. Frank Bougus, reluctant leader Nathan West and fellow cadets Shane Vansen and Cooper Hawkes embark on a mission to save the galaxy. |
September 24, 1995 |
| 2 |
The Farthest Man from Home When the USS Saratoga passes close to the site of the Tellus Colony, where the Earth colonist were attacked, West goes AWOL and flies down to the planet in hopes that his girlfriend, Kylen, somehow survived. |
October 1, 1995 |
| 3 |
The Dark Side of the Sun Nightmares come to life for Shane when a sentry-duty assignment on an asteroid leads the 58th into a bloody confrontation with a battalion of rogue androids, among which are the AI's who murdered her parents. |
October 8, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1995 |
| Last aired | June 2, 1996 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 19:00:00 |