Series synopsis
Perversions of Science is an American sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HBO on June 7, 1997. It ended on July 23, 1997. It stars Maureen Teefy.
Perversions of Science is a science fiction/horror television series that ran on the cable channel HBO for one season in 1997.
It is a spin-off of popular horror series Tales from the Crypt also shown on HBO, and its episodes are based on EC's Weird Science comic book series.
The format of Perversions of Science is very similar to Tales From The Crypt, the show was introduced by a sexualized female robot named Chrome and then an individual episode would start. After the episode was complete, C ...
Premise
Perversions of Science is a science fiction/horror television series that ran on the cable channel HBO for one season in 1997.
It is a spin-off of popular horror series Tales from the Crypt also shown on HBO, and its episodes are based on EC's Weird Science comic book series.
The format of Perversions of Science is very similar to Tales From The Crypt, the show was introduced by a sexualized female robot named Chrome and then an individual episode would start. After the episode was complete, Chrome would conclude Perversions of Science.
Most episodes focused on a part of science fiction such as alien invasion or space/time travel.
The show featured a mix of established talent and young up-and-comers. "Panic", for instance, starred a young Jason Lee and Jamie Kennedy opposite Harvey Korman.
As of 2011 the series has not been released on DVD in the US. However in 2001 it was released in Japan by Pioneer Entertainment where it has since gone out of print subsequently becoming sought after by collectors.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maureen Teefy as Chrome (voice)
Guest cast
- Jeff Corey as The Judge
- Wil Wheaton as Bryan
- Melanie Shatner as Dulcine
- Kira Reed Lorsch as Vampiress
- Lolita Davidovich as Doctor / Arthur's Wife / Arthur's Daughter / Hooker
- Joyce Brothers as Therapist Bethany Wolf
- Devon Odessa as Linda
- William McNamara as Nick Boyer
- Lin Shaye as Nurse
- Vincent Schiavelli as Scientist
- Jeffrey Combs as 50557
- Steve Monroe as Gorilla
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 7, 1997 | July 23, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dream of Doom / Anatomy Lesson / Boxed In A 40 year old married, but childless, professor cannot wake from his dreams. Each time he wakes up, he finds himself in another dream. |
June 7, 1997 |
| 2 |
The Exile A scientist who kills people in his experiments is arrested and tried. When rehabilitation fails, he is sentenced to be "exiled". |
June 11, 1997 |
| 3 |
Given the Heir A woman re-shapes her body to perfection. She then participates in an experiment where she is sent ten years into the past where she meets a man obsessed with perfection. |
June 18, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 1997 |
| Last aired | July 23, 1997 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |